Head of Trust & Estate Administration

Location: Wilmington, DE / Chicago, IL / Houston, TX

Salary Range: $190,000 - $235,000 Base Salary + Annual Incentive Opportunity + Comprehensive Benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Trust & Estate Administration to lead and oversee all aspects of trust and estate administration across a growing fiduciary services platform. This executive-level role is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and fiduciary risk management while driving the continued growth and modernization of the trust administration function.

The successful candidate will provide independent ownership of the department, leading a team of approximately 15-20 trust and estate professionals, including managers, senior administrators, and support staff. This individual will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, legal counsel, investment teams, and external advisors while maintaining the highest standards of fiduciary administration.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15-20 trust and estate administration professionals.
• Establish performance standards, succession plans, and talent development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, client service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Trust & Estate Administration Oversight

• Provide oversight for the administration of complex trusts, estates, foundations, and fiduciary relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of fiduciary responsibilities, including distributions, account reviews, beneficiary communications, and trust terminations.
• Review and approve complex discretionary matters and fiduciary decisions.
• Serve as escalation point for high-profile client matters and sensitive beneficiary issues.

Fiduciary Risk & Compliance

• Maintain adherence to applicable fiduciary, trust, estate, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Audit teams to ensure effective governance and controls.
• Oversee account reviews, exception reporting, and risk mitigation activities.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and operating practices remain aligned with industry standards and regulatory expectations.

Client & Advisor Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, accountants, family offices, and other professional advisors.
• Participate in business development efforts and support retention of key client relationships.
• Represent the organization in fiduciary meetings, industry events, and client presentations.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and technology enhancements.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and scalability.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive practices.
• Provide reporting and insights to executive leadership regarding departmental performance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, Trust Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in trust and estate administration.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams within a fiduciary or wealth management environment.
• Deep knowledge of trust administration, estate settlement, fiduciary law, tax considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale fiduciary operations and complex client relationships.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary risk management and governance frameworks.

Preferred

• CTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor), CFP®, CPA, JD, or similar professional designation.
• Experience administering complex, multi-generational wealth structures and special assets.
• Prior experience leading transformation, process improvement, or technology modernization initiatives.

Shift Team Leader

Location

South West England

Salary

£65,362 per annum + Shift Allowance + Annual Bonus

Working Pattern

40 hours per week on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern, including nights.

The Opportunity

An industry-leading Energy Recovery and Power Generation organisation is seeking an experienced Shift Team Leader to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a large-scale process plant.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing shift operations, driving operational performance, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, and ensuring maximum plant availability and energy output.

The successful candidate will lead operational teams, supervise contractors, and act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within a highly regulated industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and supervise the shift operations team.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Maximise plant throughput, availability and operational performance.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all process systems.
• Support operational continuity through effective shift management.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in accordance with Safe Systems of Work.
• Supervise contractors and permit-controlled activities.
• Conduct emergency response, safety and environmental drills.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate operational records and compliance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Deliver shift briefings and operational communications.
• Develop and support operational team members.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering, maintenance and management functions.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors receive appropriate site inductions.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous supervisory or management experience within an industrial environment.
• Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC or equivalent).
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience operating within Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.
• Energy from Waste, Power Generation, Utilities, Process Manufacturing or Royal Navy engineering background.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience of:

• High-pressure steam systems
• Boilers and combustion processes
• Electrical generation systems
• Process operations
• Emissions and environmental compliance systems
• Permit-to-work systems
• Contractor management
• Operational risk management

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Operational decision-making
• Health & Safety leadership
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Effective communication
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Organisational and planning skills
• Attention to detail

Package

• Competitive base salary
• Shift allowance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to work within a critical infrastructure and sustainable energy environment

SENIOR SITE ENGINEER / SUB AGENT

Location: East Scotland

About the Opportunity

An established infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Site Engineer / Sub Agent to support the delivery of major rail and civil engineering projects across Scotland.

This position offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility for site operations, planning and project delivery while working on complex infrastructure schemes within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities and site operations
• Leading and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Setting out and engineering control of works
• Supporting project planning and programme delivery
• Reviewing technical information and construction documentation
• Producing and reviewing risk assessments, work package plans and inspection test plans
• Monitoring project progress and reporting to senior management
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers

Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or similar
• Experience as a Senior Site Engineer, Section Engineer or Sub Agent
• Strong rail or infrastructure project experience
• Proven setting out and surveying capability
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and site documentation
• Ability to operate effectively within live operational environments

Package

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare benefits
• Long-term project pipeline
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

SITE ENGINEER / SENIOR SITE ENGINEER

Location: Central Scotland / East Scotland

About the Opportunity

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Site Engineer / Senior Site Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Working on a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering schemes, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Projects may include bridges, highways, earthworks, structures, access roads, flood alleviation works and other major infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works on site
• Interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Managing dimensional control and quality assurance
• Supervising site activities, labour, plant and subcontractors
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation
• Assisting with work planning and programme delivery
• Supporting the preparation of inspection and test plans, work package plans and risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or similar
• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer
• Strong setting out and surveying experience
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience supervising site activities and subcontractors
• Experience within rail, civil engineering or infrastructure projects preferred

Package

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities

Senior Asset Manager

Location: Scottish Borders / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive salary + 15% Bonus + Family Healthcare

Our client is a major player within the renewable energy sector and is seeking an experienced Senior Asset Manager to take responsibility for the commercial, financial and strategic management of a large-scale operational wind energy asset.

This is a key leadership position, reporting directly to the General Manager and acting as the primary interface between shareholders, investors, service providers and operational teams. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maximising long-term asset value, financial performance and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and strategic management of a large operational wind energy asset.
• Drive asset performance, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee contractual compliance across a range of commercial agreements.
• Monitor and manage commercial risks, opportunities and asset optimisation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, regulators, suppliers, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate performance reporting and presentations for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure safe, efficient and commercially effective asset performance.
• Support long-term planning and investment decisions to maximise asset value throughout its lifecycle.
• Ensure governance, compliance and reporting obligations are delivered to the highest standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience within the wind energy sector, either onshore or offshore.
• Proven Asset Management experience within renewable energy, power generation or infrastructure assets.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget ownership experience.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including investors and senior leadership teams.
• Contract management and commercial agreement experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management and asset optimisation principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Family healthcare package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the management of a major renewable energy asset.
• Long-term career development within a growing renewable energy portfolio.

If you're currently working in Asset Management within the wind sector and are looking for an opportunity to influence the performance and strategic direction of a major operational asset, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Finance Manager – Cayman Islands

A well-established offshore professional services organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Cayman Islands office.

This is a hands-on operational finance role supporting a busy legal/professional services environment, with significant involvement in high-volume, time-sensitive transactional work alongside fee earners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function locally while working closely with the wider central finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including billing, cashiering, reconciliations, accounts payable, credit control and client payments
• Support transactional and completion-related finance activities, ensuring funds are received, reconciled and disbursed accurately and within deadlines
• Work closely with Partners, fee earners and operational teams to provide responsive financial support
• Manage WIP, aged debt and cashflow activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, client money regulations and financial procedures
• Maintain banking relationships and oversee operational banking processes
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
• Provide support with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Manage and support a Finance Assistant locally

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within a Finance Manager, Finance Operations or similar role
• Experience within legal, professional services, fiduciary, offshore or regulated environments is highly desirable
• Strong operational finance background with willingness to remain hands-on day-to-day
• Experience handling client monies, reconciliations, billing and transactional finance processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Professional accounting qualification preferred (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)

Package

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Pension contribution
• Relocation support available where required

This is an onsite position based in the Cayman Islands.

Safety & Compliance Manager

• Glasgow Area
• Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
• Monday – Friday | 37.5 Hours | Flexible Working Hours
• Site-Based Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager to join a major industrial processing and energy operation in the Glasgow area.

This is a key operational leadership role within a highly regulated environment, focused on driving a strong safety culture, maintaining environmental and compliance standards, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of a large-scale processing facility.

This is a predominantly operational, “boots on the ground” position where visible leadership, workforce engagement, and proactive safety management are essential.

The Role

Reporting directly into the Plant Leadership Team, the Safety & Compliance Manager will act as the site lead for all Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance activities across the facility.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading site health, safety and compliance activities across a complex operational environment
• Managing and continually improving safety systems, procedures, SSOW and risk assessments
• Supporting compliance with environmental permits, ISO standards and regulatory obligations
• Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Monitoring contractor activities and ensuring compliance during maintenance and shutdown activities
• Delivering audits, inspections and compliance reviews across the site
• Driving behavioural safety initiatives and promoting a proactive safety culture
• Delivering toolbox talks, training and workforce engagement activities
• Supporting planned outages, shutdowns and maintenance activities from a safety and compliance perspective
• Producing KPI reports, compliance data and site performance reporting
• Liaising with regulators, inspectors and internal stakeholders as required
• Working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to support safe and efficient plant performance

Candidate Profile

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within highly regulated industrial or process environments such as:

• Waste Management / Energy from Waste
• Power Generation
• Chemical Manufacturing / COMAH
• Heavy Manufacturing
• Recycling & Resource Recovery
• Hazardous Waste
• Utilities / Process Industries

Experience within the waste or Energy from Waste sector would be highly desirable, however strong adjacent process industry experience will also be considered.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven Health & Safety leadership within a complex operational environment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience with ISO45001 and awareness of ISO14001 / ISO9001 standards
• Experience leading investigations, audits and contractor management activities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Operationally focused mindset with a visible leadership style
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
• Ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams

Additional Information

• Site-based position
• Flexible working hours
• Standalone role with significant site responsibility

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please apply today.