Doocey Group
Tipton, West Midlands
Job Title Purchase Ledger Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role The Group Purchase Ledger Manager plays a key role in leading, motivating and supporting the Purchase Ledger Team. The role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance within a high-volume environment across a group of companies. Responsibilities Oversee the high-volume processing of supplier invoices across multiple companies. Match and process invoices against corresponding receipts and obtain the required authorisation for payment clearance. Follow up invoice queries promptly to ensure approvals are received in time to meet payment deadlines. Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with invoice and payment queries, working collaboratively across departments where required. Obtain the necessary authorisations and process ad hoc payments through the online banking portal. Complete supplier statement reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure payment runs are completed accurately and in line with agreed supplier terms. Work to tight deadlines to support month-end processes. Manage, mentor and develop the Purchase Ledger Team. Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention. Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries effectively. Maintain accurate digital records. Technical Skills & Experience Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Exposure to finance transformations and automation projects. Qualifications & Training Excellent and accurate PC skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage 200. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
Job Title Purchase Ledger Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role The Group Purchase Ledger Manager plays a key role in leading, motivating and supporting the Purchase Ledger Team. The role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance within a high-volume environment across a group of companies. Responsibilities Oversee the high-volume processing of supplier invoices across multiple companies. Match and process invoices against corresponding receipts and obtain the required authorisation for payment clearance. Follow up invoice queries promptly to ensure approvals are received in time to meet payment deadlines. Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with invoice and payment queries, working collaboratively across departments where required. Obtain the necessary authorisations and process ad hoc payments through the online banking portal. Complete supplier statement reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure payment runs are completed accurately and in line with agreed supplier terms. Work to tight deadlines to support month-end processes. Manage, mentor and develop the Purchase Ledger Team. Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention. Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries effectively. Maintain accurate digital records. Technical Skills & Experience Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Exposure to finance transformations and automation projects. Qualifications & Training Excellent and accurate PC skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage 200. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
Doocey Group
Tipton, West Midlands
Job Title Head of HR Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role The Head of Human Resources is responsible for developing and delivering the Group's People Strategy, ensuring the organisation has the capability, culture, leadership and resources required to support sustained business growth. Supporting approximately 300 PAYE employees across six operational locations, the role provides strategic leadership for Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions. The Head of HR will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary people team, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery, compliance, employee experience and organisational effectiveness. Operating within a rapidly growing and fast-paced environment, the Head of HR will ensure that policies, procedures, systems and management capability evolve in line with business demands. Particular focus will be placed on building manager capability, strengthening accountability, improving organisational performance and embedding a high-performance culture throughout the Group. The Head of HR will act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, providing commercially focused people solutions that support operational objectives whilst ensuring legal compliance and best practice. The role is accountable for ensuring the People Function delivers measurable value to the business through effective recruitment, talent development, organisational design, employee engagement, workforce planning and performance management. Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Group People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements. Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across all Group businesses and locations. Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations and people-related risk. Lead and develop the HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions. Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, accountability and people management effectiveness. Oversee complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, capability and organisational change processes. Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead workforce planning, succession planning and talent management activities to support future business growth. Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employer branding strategies to attract and retain high-quality talent. Develop and implement Learning & Development strategies, leadership programmes and career development pathways. Monitor people metrics, KPIs and workforce trends, providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership. Ensure HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks remain compliant, effective and commercially focused. Lead organisational change, restructuring, acquisitions and business integration projects where required. Oversee audits, compliance reviews and risk management activities across all people processes. Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives across the Group. Technical Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a fast-paced, commercially focused and growing organisation. Demonstrable success in developing and implementing People Strategies that support organisational growth and performance. Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and employee relations. Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions. Proven ability to influence, coach and challenge senior leaders and managers at all levels. Experience leading organisational change, cultural transformation, restructures and business integrations. Strong workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning expertise. Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategies to operational and financial objectives. Strong analytical skills with experience producing and presenting workforce metrics, KPIs and management information. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, project management and leadership capabilities. Qualifications & Training CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent. Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility. Experience leading HR, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functions. Strong employment law expertise and experience supporting multi-site operations. GDPR training and experience working within growing, change-oriented organisations. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
Job Title Head of HR Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role The Head of Human Resources is responsible for developing and delivering the Group's People Strategy, ensuring the organisation has the capability, culture, leadership and resources required to support sustained business growth. Supporting approximately 300 PAYE employees across six operational locations, the role provides strategic leadership for Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions. The Head of HR will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary people team, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery, compliance, employee experience and organisational effectiveness. Operating within a rapidly growing and fast-paced environment, the Head of HR will ensure that policies, procedures, systems and management capability evolve in line with business demands. Particular focus will be placed on building manager capability, strengthening accountability, improving organisational performance and embedding a high-performance culture throughout the Group. The Head of HR will act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, providing commercially focused people solutions that support operational objectives whilst ensuring legal compliance and best practice. The role is accountable for ensuring the People Function delivers measurable value to the business through effective recruitment, talent development, organisational design, employee engagement, workforce planning and performance management. Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Group People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth plans and operational requirements. Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across all Group businesses and locations. Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations and people-related risk. Lead and develop the HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Reception and Administrative Support functions. Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, accountability and people management effectiveness. Oversee complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, capability and organisational change processes. Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead workforce planning, succession planning and talent management activities to support future business growth. Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employer branding strategies to attract and retain high-quality talent. Develop and implement Learning & Development strategies, leadership programmes and career development pathways. Monitor people metrics, KPIs and workforce trends, providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership. Ensure HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks remain compliant, effective and commercially focused. Lead organisational change, restructuring, acquisitions and business integration projects where required. Oversee audits, compliance reviews and risk management activities across all people processes. Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives across the Group. Technical Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within a fast-paced, commercially focused and growing organisation. Demonstrable success in developing and implementing People Strategies that support organisational growth and performance. Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and employee relations. Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions. Proven ability to influence, coach and challenge senior leaders and managers at all levels. Experience leading organisational change, cultural transformation, restructures and business integrations. Strong workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning expertise. Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategies to operational and financial objectives. Strong analytical skills with experience producing and presenting workforce metrics, KPIs and management information. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, project management and leadership capabilities. Qualifications & Training CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent. Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility. Experience leading HR, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functions. Strong employment law expertise and experience supporting multi-site operations. GDPR training and experience working within growing, change-oriented organisations. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
Doocey Group
Tipton, West Midlands
Job Title Project Management Office Manager (PMO Manager) Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role To support the successful delivery of strategic Energy /Utilities and major project business unit with relevant adherence to tender assumptions by producing programmes and establishing governance, monitoring project controls, managing reporting process, and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements, the role provides assurance, consistency, visibility across multiple projects and workstreams whilst transforming and improving process and systems across the business unit whilst delivering on the anticipated sales forecasts and margins and the interactions that are required to support the business leader and the PMO team. Responsibilities Lead and maintain PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies and controls across the Energy, Utilities and Major Projects portfolio. Support project and programme governance, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Oversee project mobilisation processes, ensuring plans, assumptions and handover documentation are in place prior to commencement. Monitor project performance against agreed baselines, programmes, budgets and forecasts. Track and manage project milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, actions and change control activities. Develop and maintain project controls, dashboards, KPIs and performance reporting across the business unit. Produce weekly, monthly and ad hoc management reports to support decision-making by senior stakeholders. Identify delivery risks, commercial threats and performance issues, recommending and monitoring corrective actions. Support cost control, financial performance and P&L protection through effective project monitoring and reporting. Maintain programme risk registers and facilitate risk reviews, assurance activities and project deep-dive sessions. Ensure project completion, governance and handover documentation is accurate and supports full commercial recovery. Manage resource onboarding, utilisation and performance reporting for both direct labour and subcontractors. Collaborate with Project Managers, suppliers, clients and stakeholders to improve delivery performance and business processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, systems development and PMO best practice across the business unit. Technical Skills & Experience Previous PMO Manager, PMO Analyst, Project Controls or similar experience within the Utilities, Energy or Infrastructure sector. Strong understanding of project governance, assurance, compliance and project controls. Experience supporting the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes. Strong financial awareness, including budget monitoring, forecasting and performance reporting. Advanced data analysis, reporting and dashboard development skills. Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of street works, permitting and utility industry processes. Experience using project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, Clarity or Planview. Self-motivated, analytical and able to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. Qualifications & Training Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner or equivalent Project/Programme Management qualification. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Project, PowerPoint and reporting tools. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
Job Title Project Management Office Manager (PMO Manager) Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of 100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group. The Role To support the successful delivery of strategic Energy /Utilities and major project business unit with relevant adherence to tender assumptions by producing programmes and establishing governance, monitoring project controls, managing reporting process, and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements, the role provides assurance, consistency, visibility across multiple projects and workstreams whilst transforming and improving process and systems across the business unit whilst delivering on the anticipated sales forecasts and margins and the interactions that are required to support the business leader and the PMO team. Responsibilities Lead and maintain PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies and controls across the Energy, Utilities and Major Projects portfolio. Support project and programme governance, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Oversee project mobilisation processes, ensuring plans, assumptions and handover documentation are in place prior to commencement. Monitor project performance against agreed baselines, programmes, budgets and forecasts. Track and manage project milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, actions and change control activities. Develop and maintain project controls, dashboards, KPIs and performance reporting across the business unit. Produce weekly, monthly and ad hoc management reports to support decision-making by senior stakeholders. Identify delivery risks, commercial threats and performance issues, recommending and monitoring corrective actions. Support cost control, financial performance and P&L protection through effective project monitoring and reporting. Maintain programme risk registers and facilitate risk reviews, assurance activities and project deep-dive sessions. Ensure project completion, governance and handover documentation is accurate and supports full commercial recovery. Manage resource onboarding, utilisation and performance reporting for both direct labour and subcontractors. Collaborate with Project Managers, suppliers, clients and stakeholders to improve delivery performance and business processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, systems development and PMO best practice across the business unit. Technical Skills & Experience Previous PMO Manager, PMO Analyst, Project Controls or similar experience within the Utilities, Energy or Infrastructure sector. Strong understanding of project governance, assurance, compliance and project controls. Experience supporting the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes. Strong financial awareness, including budget monitoring, forecasting and performance reporting. Advanced data analysis, reporting and dashboard development skills. Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of street works, permitting and utility industry processes. Experience using project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, Clarity or Planview. Self-motivated, analytical and able to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. Qualifications & Training Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner or equivalent Project/Programme Management qualification. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Project, PowerPoint and reporting tools. Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
