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Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO)
Chair

2609-043L
United Kingdom

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arm's-length body established under the Defence Reform Act 2014. It oversees the regulatory framework for non-competitive defence contracts and operates independently while being sponsored and funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) through the National Armaments Director Group.

The SSRO employs around 40 public servants and has an annual budget of approximately £7 million. Its role is highly specialist, but the market it oversees is significant: in 2024/25, around 49% of new MOD contracts, worth approximately £10 billion, were awarded on a non-competitive basis. Single source contracting is particularly important in Defence, where highly specialised capabilities and a concentrated supplier base can mean that competition is not always possible or appropriate.

Following the Strategic Defence Review, there is a renewed focus on how the single source regulatory regime can contribute to wider Defence objectives. The SSRO is an important part of the architecture, and there is an opportunity to ensure that the organisation continues to be outcome-focused, commercially aware and effective in supporting Defence and industry.

The incoming Chair will inherit an organisation operating in a period of leadership transition. Alongside leading the Board, the Chair will be closely involved in strengthening the relationship between the SSRO, MOD and industry and in ensuring that the executive leadership is equipped for the next phase.

We are seeking a commercially sophisticated and strategically minded leader with the judgement, impartiality and ability to navigate competing interests required to lead the SSRO through its next phase.

The recruitment process is being supported by Russell Reynolds Associates. 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.

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King’s College London
Vice President (Finance) & Chief Finance and Commercial Officer (VP, F & CFCO)

2607-105L

King's College London is one of the world's leading universities, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. King's is a multi-faculty institution, with a core mission of delivering world-leading research, life-changing education and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, nursing, business and social sciences. With annual income of £1.5 billion, more than 40,000 students and 12,000 employees, King's operates across five campuses in London, and beyond this retains an academic presence at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom in Shrivenham.

For almost 200 years, King's has been a place where ideas turn into action. King's Strategy 2030, launched in January 2026, is titled 'In Service of Society through Academic Excellence' and sets out four priorities: delivering student success; investing in research and education excellence; fostering innovation and entrepreneurship; and building sustainable finances for a secure future. King's is also entering an important new phase through a proposed merger with Cranfield University, which would combine King's breadth and strengths with Cranfield's distinctive capabilities in technology, engineering, management and engagement with industry and government. This would extend King's physical footprint and create new opportunities across education, research, innovation and commercial partnerships.

King's now seeks a Vice President (Finance) & Chief Finance and Commercial Officer (VP, F & CFCO) who will bring the strategic insight, commercial judgement and analytical capability needed to help shape the University's next stage of development. The CFCO will steward and enhance the core mission. The environment in which universities operate is shifting: the way higher education is funded is under strain, expectations of students and communities continue to evolve, and universities must increasingly show – through our actions and impact – the value they bring to society. This context calls for fresh thinking and perspectives drawn from organisations that have successfully navigated comparable complexity, transformation and financial challenge while identifying and capitalising on new opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Shitij Kapur, the successful candidate will be a member of King's Senior Leadership Team, providing financial and commercial leadership across the institution and ensuring King's remains financially resilient while supporting its long-term strategic ambitions.

The role combines outstanding financial stewardship with commercial judgement, developing the financial insight and commercial understanding needed to enable better institutional decision-making and long-term value creation. The successful candidate will lead King's long-term financial strategy and the continued evolution of its Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and central Analytics functions. They will enhance opportunities to create greater value from King's estate, educational portfolio, and strategic partnerships, while providing financial and commercial leadership for the proposed merger with Cranfield University. They will be a visible champion of King's academic strategy, ensuring that financial planning, investment and commercial activity actively enable academic excellence and student success.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding, professionally qualified strategic finance leader with the judgement, credibility and influence to operate at the heart of a complex, mission-driven institution. They will bring a strong track record in a senior finance leadership role within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity, experience of contributing at executive or board level to organisational strategy and decision-making, and experience of leading significant transformation. They will bring genuine intellectual curiosity about the academic enterprise and the credibility to engage academic colleagues as partners in shaping the University's financial future. They will combine strategic insight, commercial acumen and analytical rigour with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, challenge constructively and build high-performing teams.

The recruitment process is being supported by Russell Reynolds Associates on behalf of King’s College London. For further information and details of how to apply, review below. The closing date for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 27 September 2026.

King’s College London is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria
Head, Grant Management Division

P2605-009L

The Global Fund is the largest multilateral provider of grants for health. Created in 2002, the Global Fund is a worldwide partnership to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. We raise and invest up to US$5 billion a year to fight the deadliest infectious diseases, challenge the injustice that fuels them and strengthen health systems in more than 100 countries. We unite world leaders, communities, civil society, health workers and the private sector to find out what works and take it to scale so the world makes more progress, more rapidly. Now in its twenty-third year, the Global Fund partnership has saved more than 70 million lives, reduced deaths and new infections, and strengthened resilience to future health threats. At a pivotal moment for global health, the Global Fund is focused on maximizing its impact, advancing equity and sustainability, and shaping the next strategic phase toward 2030.

The Global Fund now intends to appoint a Head of Grant Management. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Management Executive Committee, this critical executive leadership role is responsible for leading the organization's largest operational division and overseeing the delivery of a grant portfolio of approximately US$4-5 billion annually across around 100 countries. As the Global Fund evolves its country delivery model to respond to an increasingly complex geopolitical and funding environment, this is a unique opportunity to shape the next phase of grant delivery, strengthening country partnerships while maximizing sustainable health impact at scale.

The role will require an accomplished executive with the strategic vision and operational leadership to navigate complexity and deliver transformation across one of the world's largest global health financing portfolios. They will combine exceptional judgment with the ability to translate strategy into execution, balancing operational rigor and fiduciary oversight with innovation and continuous improvement. They will be an outstanding relationship builder and diplomat, able to work effectively with governments, donors, multilateral organizations, civil society and other partners, while empowering diverse, high-performing teams to deliver measurable results.

The Global Fund has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this appointment. For further information on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to express interest, please visit the websites of Russell Reynolds Associates or the Global Fund. The closing date for applications is 23.59 GMT Monday 14 September 2026. Applications should be submitted to responses@russellreynolds.com. All expressions of interest will be acknowledged.

All appropriately qualified people regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, sex, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, age, religion, political belief, sexual orientation, health status or trans-gender status, and individuals who are living with HIV are encouraged to apply. Global Fund’s Board is highly committed to diversity.

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