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Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).

eDiscovery Senior Technical Project Manager London/hybrid (but remote from UK could be considered for an exceptional person) The Firm: Highly reputable international Legal Practice undergoing expansion in the eDiscovery Practice. The Role: Provide the eDiscovery team with technical, strategic and practical know how on eDiscovery services. Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of eDiscovery projects. Assist with the management of the eDiscovery team The Individual: Have proven experience of successfully supporting projects with all aspects of eDiscovery processes. Experience of using eDiscovery products such as Relativity, Reveal, Disco, Axcelerate, Nuix, and also know or happy to learn Sharedo or Opus2. You will be very technically adept and if not a Relativity Master be well on your way with an understanding across the tool and other tools (mentioned above). Delivery: Accountable for ensuring quality control process is adhered to in delivery of all services Ensure your Manager is made aware of all tasks, projects and the approach to delivery is discussed and confirmed with them Create recommendations, project plans, cost estimates, procedures and specifications, ensuring quotes are provided and instructions are agreed in writing Data processing of material received in various formats including native and load file mapping and ingestion, as well as exception handling Setup and customisation of Relativity , running searches and culling data, creating review batches, customising coding templates, creating user roles and related permission settings Carry out native and load file productions according to specifications Resolve 1st line support queries and work with our 2nd & 3rd line support to ensure technical issues are resolved Be a reference point for service issues, escalating any complaints from the Practice immediately to the team Manager and working with the Manager to address these Ensure defensible processes and data security procedures are adhered to at all times Administration of software and hardware used by the eDiscovery team Responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of eDiscovery projects, including processing data, creating productions for disclosure/investigation, leveraging TAR functionality, Early Case Assessment tools. Also GenAI solutions, eBundling and case management solutions Keep up to date with developments by attending seminars and presentations on relevant services and technology, ensuring knowledge is shared and training is provided to all team members About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas: E-Discovery and Digital Forensics; Payments; Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFE s etc.); Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.); Compliance/Corporate Governance ; IT - (full SDLC- BA s PM s , Architects, Developers etc.); Big Data and Data Analytics - (MI/BI/CI); InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients specifications. Our Data Protection number: ZA(phone number removed)

A housing association is currently looking for a number of Repairs officers on a temporary basis for about 6 months. Key responsibilities are as follows Use first line diagnostic abilities and thorough understanding of the repairs processes to provide effective support functions in responsive repairs for the operational businesses Recognise work that falls outside of companys responsibilities and cases that would be categorised as complex, as well as what and when to escalate to senior staff Oversee and progress all repairs within internal systems to ensure that repairs progress effectively and that proactive steps are taken to complete repairs as quickly as possible and to a high standard Address customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring all updates and interactions are recording on the systems Own and administer all marketplace activity associated with quote review, acceptance and oversight. • Ensure that completed works are accurately reviewed against the specification of works before being progressed for payment. Work with all stakeholders and contractors to ensure all KPI's are met, managing competency in line with Building Safety legislation Assist in the processing of invoices for payment through in-house systems by checking invoices are correct and ensuring work is complete before payment Review contractor requests for variances and challenge as appropriate to ensure value for money, and a positive repair journey for our residents Support the team with regular cost and quality audits for all aspects of repair works Interact with customers and colleagues to understand their repair needs and expectations and embed this into the service you deliver. Follow up with residents to ensure satisfaction with completed repairs Provide a review and rating for all completed jobs. Feedback to managers on any issues identified as part of monitoring of repair related tasks and flag any issues for escalation as part of performance monitoring Assist your manager and team by providing timely business information on region specific repair data and with exporting necessary repairs reporting information as an overview of team performance Support the regional teams to manage a reliable, trusted and responsible repairs service. Working with colleagues in the relevant regional teams to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of works being carried out Provide relevant telephone support as needed, liaising with colleagues, contractors and third-party providers as appropriate Keep residents and other stakeholders up to date with regular communication, tailored based on the complexity of the case and the technical knowledge of the audience Hybrid arrangements will be considered after successful completion of probation and contingent on performance PAYE £18.86 Umbrella £24.95 Essential requirements Previous experience in managing responsive repairs is essential Highly organised and experience of managing conflicting priorities in a busy office environment Experience in working in a customer service environment Experience of providing performance monitoring and commentary against business targets Experience working to meet key performance indicators Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements

Job Title: Procurement Lead Location: Derbyshire Permanent: Hybrid Salary: Competitive package SF Recruitment are working with our Derbyshire based client to secure a Procurement Lead to take ownership of a multi-million UK spend across a large and diverse supplier base. This is a key role within the business, focused on establishing structure, driving cost efficiencies, and aligning local procurement activity with a wider global function. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and embedding procurement processes across the UK operation, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, at the right quality, and at the best possible cost. You will also play a key role in building strong supplier partnerships and supporting wider business objectives through effective sourcing strategies. Key Responsibilities -Develop and implement procurement strategies to support operational and commercial objectives -Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting -Drive cost reduction initiatives and challenge supplier price increases -Manage supplier performance through KPIs, reviews, and continuous improvement plans -Reduce supplier base and optimise total cost of ownership across categories -Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and legal requirements -Support CAPEX procurement and collaborate with global teams on high-value spend -Partner with internal teams including operations, engineering, logistics, and finance What We're Looking For -Proven experience in procurement managerial role ( 5+ years) -Strong negotiation and contract management experience -Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) -Commercially astute with strong analytical skills -Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment -Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels -Proactive, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and deliver results This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of procurement within the UK and play a key role in shaping and developing the function moving forward. If this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your latest CV today.

Event Manager - Events £37,000 -£48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working London Global industry leader in b2b events business seeks a highly talented Event Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events with scope for international travel. The Event Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of up to 8 b2b conferences a year these range in size from (Apply online only). On the larger events additional team members will be supporting too. Role Responsibilities: Event Manager Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies. Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI. Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for their commercial clients and attendees at the events. Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials. Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking. Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event. Executing event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience. Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment. Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors. Budgetary Management Profile Required: Event Manager Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of conferences / expos of varying size. Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers. White glove experience for clients and customers implementation. Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively. Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards. Budgetary Experience Experience running events internationally Confident decision-making thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made. Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Hybrid Our client is a well-established and growing M&E contractor delivering rail and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued project wins and strategic growth, they are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to strengthen their commercial leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional who not only understands the technical and contractual demands of M&E and rail environments, but who also excels at building strong, lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take full responsibility for the commercial management of multiple M&E and rail-related electrical projects from contract award through to final account. You will play a pivotal role in protecting margin, managing contractual risk and supporting operational teams to deliver commercially successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of M&E and rail electrical projects Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts Identify and mitigate commercial risks and contractual exposures Drive cost control and margin improvement strategies Build and maintain strong client, supply chain, and internal stakeholder relationships Provide commercial input into bids and tender submissions The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager within M&E, rail, or electrical infrastructure Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Commercially astute with strong financial acumen A proactive, relationship-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels Package Competitive salary Car allowance or company car Pension Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Meraki Talent are seeking an experienced Pensions Risk & Governance Senior Manager to play a senior role within an in-house pensions team, leading the development, implementation and oversight of the risk and governance framework for a large UK occupational pension scheme. This is a high-impact position with significant exposure to trustee boards and senior executives. You will ensure retirement and benefits programmes are compliant, resilient and aligned with organisational strategy, while proactively identifying and managing emerging risks in a complex regulatory environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and ongoing oversight of the pensions risk framework, with a strong focus on Defined Benefit schemes. Ensuring compliance with UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Pensions Regulator's General Code and Own Risk Assessment. Advising trustees, senior leaders and stakeholders on governance, risk, and regulatory matters. Overseeing third-party providers and managing costs, budgets and governance controls. Driving strategic initiatives to enhance pensions governance, systems and risk oversight. Communicating clearly and effectively to educate stakeholders on retirement and benefits risks and obligations. About you: Extensive experience in pensions risk and governance within large UK occupational pension schemes. Deep knowledge of UK pensions regulation and best-practice governance. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise at trustee and executive level. Proven ability to manage complex and emerging risks, including cyber and data protection. Analytical, proactive and comfortable leading change in a regulated environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of pensions risk management within a sophisticated and evolving organisation, while operating at a senior strategic level.Permanent role, adopting a hybrid approach to work.Apply Now

Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects. Financial Rigor: Full responsibility for CVRs , cost forecasting, and final accounts. Supply Chain: Managing S/C valuations and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships. Mentorship: Managing and developing an Apprentice QS , fostering the next generation of talent. Systems: Utilizing COINS for all financial reporting and project management. What You'll Bring Residential Expertise: You must have a robust background in the residential sector (new build housing/apartments). Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with COINS is essential. Versatility: Comfortable moving between high-level tendering strategy and day-to-day QS tasks. Leadership: A natural ability to lead a small team and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a long-term, stable contract offering a competitive day rate and the chance to lead a regional portfolio. If you are a Senior QS ready to step into a Lead capacity-or an established Commercial Manager looking for a local West Sussex project-we want to hear from you. Note: Due to the immediate start required, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Product Manager London (Hybrid x 2 days per week in office) £58,380 per annum Our client is a national charity dedicated to supporting organisations that work directly with people experiencing homelessness in England. The charity focuses on improving services and advocating for policy changes aimed at ending homelessness. The Product Manager will develop and own the product strategy for the platform, based on comprehensive knowledge of the market, customers, users, and the broader charity and housing sector. This position involves analysing market, customer, and competitor trends, defining product positioning, creating business cases, setting pricing strategies, developing roadmaps, and planning go-to-market approaches. The chosen Product Manager will be responsible for achieving product goals and ensuring the overall success of the product portfolio. Experience & Skills Required: Essential: At least three years as a SaaS focussed Product Manager for a commercial software product, showing responsibility for strategy, business cases, and the product roadmap. Proven ability to use market and customer insights to develop new offerings and achieve measurable business results. Demonstrated experience collaborating with UX, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to deliver and launch product enhancements. Effective stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior leadership, influencing without formal authority, and coordinating across multiple teams. Desirable: Demonstrated experience within charities, housing, or homelessness services, including sector expertise and relevant networks. Previous involvement in Salesforce ISV/OEM product development or employment with a Salesforce-focused organization. Proven track record in B2B sales processes, partner and channel strategy implementation, or collaboration with external partners and integrators. Responsibilities: Product strategy & vision Establish and uphold the vision, value propositions, and long-term strategy for the In Form product portfolio. Oversee alignment of individual product roadmaps and releases with strategic objectives and organizational priorities. Ensure that product strategies, propositions, and pricing decisions advance Homeless Link's charitable mission, foster positive outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness, and support the organization's sustainability. Customer research, market & competitive insight Conduct market research and analyse competitor activities. Monitor key market factors such as technological advances, regulatory changes, and industry shifts, then identify how these can lead to new product opportunities. Oversee research involving both existing customers and potential clients. Establish target market segments, create detailed buyer and user profiles, and prioritise specific use cases. Business and commercial Create business cases and financial models to support investment decisions. Develop product propositions and launch plans. Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for go-to-market activities. Advise on product portfolio investments, clearly outlining trade-offs between impact, risk, cost, and opportunity. Roadmaps & prioritisation Own and maintain internal and external roadmaps, prioritising outcomes that deliver customer value and commercial viability within agreed usability and technical constraints. Product lifecycle management Define and embed lifecycle processes across the product portfolio, covering ideation, research and validation, proposition development, progression to delivery and launch Review and plan retirement of products or features that no longer deliver value. Product performance & analytics Define and oversee KPIs, and product analytics to measure them; Interpret usage and commercial data to recommend actions. Stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration Present product strategy and updates to leadership, sales, partners and external audiences. Act as a product ambassador work closely with Product Owner, UX Designer, Technical Architect, Release Manager, Sales, Support, Delivery and Marketing to ensure commercial and operational readiness. Ensure teams across the organisation have a shared understanding of product strategy, target customers, value propositions and priorities Governance and Information Security Maintain product artefacts (business cases, pricing docs, roadmaps, competitor dossiers, stakeholder briefs) and ensure decisions are recorded and communicated.

Major Project Sales Manager Location: UK (Hybrid / Field-Based) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance Rise10 Recruitment are partnering with a market-leading provider of innovative warehouse and logistics solutions to appoint an experienced Major Project Sales Manager . Our client is recognised for delivering high-performance, cost-effective warehouse solutions that optimise operational flow and enhance supply chain efficiency. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a commercially astute and technically capable sales professional to lead complex solution design and project sales activity. This is a strategic, consultative role focused on designing and delivering bespoke warehouse solutions typically ranging from £20K to £500K in value. The Role: As a key member of the Solutions team, you will take ownership of the full solution lifecycle - from analysing warehouse flow data through to presenting compelling commercial proposals and overseeing successful delivery. You will work closely with Business Development Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure each opportunity is positioned competitively and profitably. Key Responsibilities: Solution Analysis & Design Independently analyse warehouse flow data. Design tailored, cost-effective warehouse solutions. Develop compelling value propositions that differentiate from competitors. Utilise AutoCAD and project planning tools where required. Customer Engagement Support the BDM team in customer meetings and solution discussions. Interpret operational requirements and translate them into viable technical solutions. Build strong consultative relationships with key stakeholders. End-to-End Project Oversight Maintain visibility across the full sales cycle. Ensure proposals are commercially sound, compliant, and competitive. Drive strong bid conversion rates. Costing & Commercial Control Produce accurate costings. Protect and maintain target profit margins. Ensure financial viability of all proposed solutions. Process Ownership & Time Management Manage multiple live enquiries simultaneously. Work effectively to tight and often competing deadlines. Provide regular pipeline updates and progress reporting. Client Relationship Management Maintain strong working relationships with both new and existing clients. Drive repeat business through service excellence. Candidate Profile: We are looking for a technically credible, commercially driven professional with: Minimum 5 years' experience designing warehouse or intralogistics solutions. Proven track record of winning and delivering medium-to-large project sales. Strong commercial acumen and margin awareness. Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, CRM systems and reporting tools. Solid understanding of warehouse operations and flow analysis. Project management and implementation exposure. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. Full UK Driving Licence. Degree or equivalent qualification (preferred). Personal attributes: Self-motivated and proactive. High attention to detail. Diplomatic and confident communicator. Flexible approach to travel and working hours. What's on Offer: Competitive base salary Performance-based bonus Car allowance or company car 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, pension) Ongoing professional development Clear career progression within a growing organisation Collaborative and forward-thinking culture

The Company Our client is at the forefront of the engineering sector. Sustained growth is the reason they have a new requirement for a Project Manager. The Role Reporting to the Director and work closely with multiple business functions, as well as with customers. Will play a key role in ensuring projects are completed successfully from concept through to completion. Responsible for delivering projects on time, in budget and in customer specifications. Acting as the key link between customers and internal team the role will maintain alignment, overseeing and driving to execution while maintaining commercial, technical and operational priorities. Planning, executing and overseeing projects to achieve company goals within budget and timeline constraints. You will manage multiple projects at one time. Acquire in depth knowledge of project contract scope and delivery requirements to ensure the project revenue and invoicing requirements are achieved on time, within budgetary cost and in accordance with the customer and contract requirements. Organise, plan and manage projects including management of project costs and preparation of internal and external reports, liaising with all appropriate departments to facilitate this. Ensuring the timely delivery of customer deliverables and management of relationships with customer project teams. Take full leadership of all projects contractual and commercial matters, liaising with Legal and Contracts department as required. The Person Experience in a Project Management role within a relevant industry (high-value engineering, Oil and Gas, etc.). Minimum HNC mechanical or electrical engineering. A recognised qualification in Project Management would be an advantage. Must be organised, accurate and self-motivated. Analytical thinking combined with effective communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Previous international project experience advantageous. You will have ERP systems and MS Project experience. The Benefits You will be working for a well-established growing employer. An excellent salary. A good pension scheme. The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices. Hybrid working once up to speed.

Project Manager - Asset Investment / Planned Works (Social Housing) Location: Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 plus £2,000 car allowance Full Time Permanent We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of our annual planned and cyclical maintenance programmes. This is a key role within our Property Services and Compliance directorate, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.A central part of the role is ensuring the safe and high-quality performance of contractors. The postholder will rigorously monitor health and safety standards, ensuring all contractors work safely on site, follow method statements and risk assessments, and deliver works that meet contractual, statutory, and bpha requirements. You will manage projects from inception through to completion, working collaboratively with colleagues, residents, and external partners to ensure excellent outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver planned and cyclical maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with legislation including CDM 2015. Ensure all works are undertaken to accord with bpha statutory obligations including but not limited to the CDM regulations 2015. Review and comment on contractor risk assessments and method statements, maintaining strong SHEQ standards. Support procurement activities in line with policy, reviewing quotations and ensuring value for money. Monitor contractor performance, chair progress meetings, and maintain accurate project documentation. Manage budgets, review applications for payment, and work with finance colleagues on forecasting and reporting. Engage with residents to gather feedback and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Provide support to colleagues across the team and deputise for the Senior Project Manager when required. About You You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and confidence in managing contractors and budgets. You will be an experienced construction professional, ideally with sound knowledge of residential maintenance, repairs and refurbishment. Essential experience and skills Experience delivering planned maintenance or asset investment projects in social housing or similar environments. HNC or HND in Construction Management or Building Surveying. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015 and issues such as asbestos. Experience of managing contracts, monitoring performance, and managing budgets. Ability to produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate records. Excellent customer care skills and commitment to equality and diversity. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Knowledge of Section 20 leaseholder consultation requirements. Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM). Health and safety training such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH. Why Join Us? At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions. We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference. Employee Benefits We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a pay cheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer: A competitive salary of £50,000 per annum. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days (increasing with length of service to 33 days) plus paid bank holidays. Generous contributory pension scheme, with up to 12% contributed by bpha. Free private health care (family members can also be added at a cost). Free life assurance. Discounted gym membership. A range of free wellbeing services including digital gym and fitness classes. Hybrid working. How to Apply If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful difference, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality homes for our residents.

Senior Reward Analyst to deliver high quality analytics, insights and reward projects and processes. The role will be central to delivering reward analysis, statutory reporting, and the evolution of reward processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a seamless experience for stakeholders. Client Details The company is a global omni-channel provider of products and services for the property and building space. With a global presence the business is circa 400billion is size with aggressive growth plans Description Reward Strategy & Governance Support the design and execution of the reward strategy in alignment with global reward principles. Ensure reward frameworks are fair, competitive, and compliant with regional legislation across multiple markets. Provide expert input into global reward initiatives, representing the unique needs of the different markets. Lead and deliver reward projects, for example: Enhancements to incentive frameworks (AIP, sales incentives, EPT alignment). Reward governance improvements. Benefits harmonisation and process optimisation. Reward initiatives linked to strategy or regulatory changes. Conduct scenario modelling, costing, and impact assessments for proposed changes. Compensation Support annual compensation cycles for allocated markets, including salary review and bonus planning. Review market benchmarking, analyse pay data, and recommend changes to maintain competitive reward positioning. Manage job evaluation, career frameworks, and internal pay structures. Partner with People and business leaders to advise on pay proposals, promotions, and organisational design changes. Benefits Partner with People Business Partners to review the benefit offering and contribute to the evolution of wellbeing, pension, and insurance offerings across the company. Performance & Incentives Support delivery and optimisation of bonus, sales incentive, and recognition programmes. Analyse performance related reward outcomes to ensure fairness and alignment with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure reward practices meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions. Maintain strong governance standards, including pay equity, gender pay reporting, and audit compliance. Data, Insights & Reporting Produce data-driven reward insights to support decision-making. Analyse reward trends and recommend proactive enhancements. Translate complex analysis into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted subject matter expert to People teams and senior leaders as appropriate. Train People Business Partners and People Managers on reward frameworks and processes. Collaborate with centres of excellence, finance, payroll, and global reward partners. Profile Looking for a candidate with A strong background in reward analysis / compensation & benefits within a multinational environment Strong experience within reward practices, new legislation and market trends ability to manage international & complex reward cycles Great stakeholder management and communication skills Strong data analysis, modelling & systems experience Attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Experience with relevant software and tools for reward management. Job Offer A competitive salary range 6 month position with opportunity to extend London based office with hybrid working Potential for professional growth within the Reward department Engagement in meaningful and impactful reward projects. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Senior Reward Analyst in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.

K-People Europe is a London based recruitment consultancy and we've been recruiting top talents for our clients in UK & Europe since 2007. Our client, a global blue-chip consumer electronics company, is looking for eStore Trading Manager who will play a critical role in driving the commercial success of the company's online sales channels. You will be a key driver in understanding performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, and effectively collaborating with local subsidiaries to achieve ambitious sales targets. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to strategic initiatives like SKU rationalization will be crucial to your success and the overall performance of the European eStore. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the company's digital channel. Key Responsibilities Part of Channel Management and BI team, helping to deliver the company's revenue targets and support new sales initiatives, across 17 European Subsidiaries and 32 Markets. Working with all categories and all functions to drive sales and optimize performance across all its storefronts. As eStore Trading Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the European subs across all online sales channels. This role requires a deep understanding of eStore performance, the ability to identify drivers of success and underperformance, and the skill to collaborate with local subsidiaries to implement effective growth strategies. You will be the main point of contact for the Subsidiary. (1) Weekly Trading Calls: Host weekly trading calls with Subsidies. Develop a comprehensive understanding of eStore performance across all online sales channels. Analyse weekly performance trends to understand why performance has increased or decreased, and stay informed on the actions being taken by local subsidiaries to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. (2) Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning: Investigate under/over performance across channels to identify root cause. Collect insights from Subs to add context and pinpoint root cause. Collaborate with Subsidiaries to agree on clear and actionable plan to address underperformance and drive improvement, ensuring diligent follow-up on agreed actions. (3) SLT Reporting and Feedback Loop: Prepare weekly performance updates to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team. Clearly articulating performance trends, key drivers, and proposed actions. Provide updates to existing actions and progress. (4) Quarterly Business Reviews(QBRs): Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with local subsidiaries. Focusing on eStore performance, challenges, and opportunities. Work collaboratively with local teams to agree on strategic actions and ensure consistent follow-up on progress. (5) Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data analytics tools and reports to pinpoint performance issues and identify areas for optimization. Formulate clear and insightful questions for local subsidiaries based on data analysis to drive focused discussions and problem-solving. (6) Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across various functions both at the European and local levels. Effectively manage these relationships to drive eStore success. (7) SKU Rationalization Program Contribution: Actively participate in and contribute to the European SKU Rationalization program. Support subs with implementation, ongoing performance analysis and revenue mitigation plans. Requirements (1) Proven experience (5+ years) in e-commerce trading, online sales management, or a similar role, ideally within a multi-market environment. (2) Proven ability to work with and manage/support senior stakeholders, Heads of Departments. Good soft skills essential (3) Deep understanding of various online sales channels and their specific performance drivers. (4) Strong experience in working with digital data and analysing complex data sets and drawing relevant conclusions/asking questions to understand root cause. Metrics include paid/owned/organic traffic, conversion rates, purchase funnel, customer acquisition cost, sales breakdown by Division and other relevant e-commerce metrics. (5) A strong passion for metrics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to delve into data details while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective. (6) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, complex formulas, and Pivot Tables. (7) Experience with BI tools, including the ability to navigate and interpret existing reports. (8) Competent in using PowerPoint for clear and concise presentations and ability to present to senior audience. (9) Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deliverables to deadlines, and collaborate successfully with diverse partners across different markets. (10) Strong ability to problem-solve independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive to successful completion. (11) Excellent presentation skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely. (12) High level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. (13) The right candidate must be eligible to work full-time in UK immediately without any restriction. If you're on any visa permitting full-time work in UK, please indicate your visa status in your CV and when it expires. Conditions (1) Job type: full-time & day rate contractor & initial contract until the end of 2026 with a strong likelihood of extension (2) Job location: Chertsey, Surrey (on-site car park & free shuttle from/to Weybridge railway station) (3) Hybrid working: 2 days work from home (4) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (5) Day rate: (equivalent to annual £85 000)

The Senior Estates Manager will oversee the management and maintenance of facilities within a multi-building healthcare estate, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This role in Louth, is initially on an 18 month fixed-term-contract, with a strong possibility of an ongoing permanent role, and requires a strong background in facilities management and a focus on delivering excellent service. Client Details This organisation operates within the real estate and property services sector and is responsible for managing and maintaining a portfolio of healthcare properties. It offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects impacting local communities in the Louth area. Description The Senior Estates Manager will: Lead the delivery of facilities management services across the properties. Oversee maintenance schedules and respond to urgent repair needs. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory requirements. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money in all operations. Have team direct management repsonsibility for an Estates Coordinator. Manage capital projects and service contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and meet their facilities requirements. Monitor and report on the performance of service contracts and suppliers. Contribute to the development of long-term strategies for property management. Support sustainability initiatives within the facilities management department. Profile A successful Senior Estates Manager should have: Experience in managing facilities in large or complex estates. A positive 'can-do' attitude, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of compliance, health and safety, and statutory regulations. Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-effective solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in contract management and supplier performance monitoring. A background in hard facilities management in the real estate and property sector. A qualification such as IWFM Level 4, IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable). Job Offer The role of Senior Estates Manager benefits from: Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000 per annum. Car allowance of 3000 annually. Bonus scheme (up to 10%). Some Hybrid working (minimum 3 days on site). Access to a pension scheme. Fixed-term contract with potential opportunities for growth and development. The chance to work on meaningful projects. If you are ready to take the next step in your facilities management career, apply today for the Louth-based Senior Estates Manager role!

Role overview: Outsource Operations Manager Newark Newark Distribution Centre - Long Hollow Way, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NH / Hybrid Working Permanent Full Time Salary - £38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. As our Outsource Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of the operational success and continuous development of our Parcel Carrier network. You'll manage key supplier relationships including DPD and Royal Mail through data driven performance reviews, strengthen governance processes, and act as the business lead for improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you'll help identify strategic and commercial opportunities that enhance customer experience while delivering cost efficiencies. You'll also provide leadership and support to one team member. Role overview: As part of this role, you'll be responsible for: Proactively monitoring operational and customer performance metrics using both internal and external reporting, identifying issues early and driving meaningful improvements. Collaborating closely with cross functional teams - including Contact Centre, GXO Warehouse Operations, and Customer Experience - to resolve escalations and ensure seamless service delivery. Leveraging in depth data analysis to influence decision making and deliver positive operational change across both Currys' internal teams and outsourced partners. Producing, maintaining, and evolving departmental reporting, highlighting trends, performance risks, and opportunities for improvement. Providing senior leaders with tailored data insights and reporting to support strategic and operational decision making. Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for our Carrier Management System, championing its use and capability across the organisation. Identifying operational risks that may impact customer experience, brand reputation, or business continuity, offering clear recommendations and swift resolution plans. You will need: Proven experience managing or working closely with third party partners, ideally including contract or supplier management. Strong understanding of large scale enterprise environments and the operational complexity that comes with them. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Sound decision making skills, with the ability to balance the needs and impact across multiple business functions. Highly analytical, confident working with large and complex data sets, and able to translate insights into clear, compelling briefing packs and presentations that support informed decision making. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate data into a meaningful narrative. It would be great if you had: Hands on experience using modern Carrier Management Systems. Professional qualification in Contract Management. CIPS Level 2 qualification or above. We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including: Hybrid Working. Performance related bonus. Competitive pension scheme. Product discounts on the latest tech. A range of wellbeing initiatives. Why join us: Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new skills, training opportunities and qualifications and endless variety to keep you learning. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email and we'll do our best to help.

Role overview: Property Payments Manager London Currys London Campus at Waterloo Permanent Full Time Grade 4 At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. Based in our Estates function, working closely with finance in the UK and our outsource payments team in India it is a key role in the Property team. The Property Payments Manager will have accountability for the controls and processes underpinning the day-to-day Property related payments. This role will offer the chance to gain an in depth understanding of the group's property & related payment operations with the opportunity to improve how those processes are delivered, ensuring governance and compliance. This role will work closely with various internal stakeholders across our Property, Accounts Payable, Financial Control & Tax teams and externally with Landlords and other property related suppliers. Role overview: As part of this role, you'll be responsible for: Being the primary relationship holder between the UK Property team & Property Payments team operated by our outsource partner Proactively monitoring and leading the outsourced payments team, raising the bar for quality, accuracy, timeliness, team-wide knowledge & competency Triaging incoming mail - emails, legal notifications, escalation or resolution of genuine bailiff action Checking invoice details, distinguishing property locations, verifying authorised supplier for the charge type, ensuring no duplication or overlap Accurate & on-time payments of rents; service charge; insurance, rates (c. £220m p.a.) IFRS16 support - helping the Finance Controller to resolve queries on liabilities driven by lease costs. Forecasting / Budget modelling - supporting the Director of Property and the Financial Controller on forecasting costs for rent & other lease/occupancy costs Maintaining consistent lease records Liaising with other outsourced Estates-related functions which impact Property occupancy costs Approving change of Landlord, managing agent, payee: diligence & fact checking to minimise risks Liaising with suppliers Stamp Duty land Tax payments on completion of legal contracts Monitoring receipt & update of service charge Budget Packs from landlord/agents Managing completion Statements at lease renewal, acquisition or disposal Statement of Accounts - reconciliation & corrections, verifying ledgers from Managing Agents at lease renewal, landlord change, agent change, or claims for arrears. Audit support: Maintain accurate documentation and support audit and compliance activities Ensuring we maintain copies of all VAT invoices and recover any missing from suppliers You will need: To be confident interpreting numbers from payments and account reconciliation To manage and influence senior stakeholders To apply process knowledge and explain clearly to others using strong communication skills (written & verbal) Analyse and understand complex data and historical transactions to reach agreement/consensus. Prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment whilst working under pressure Previous property payments experience (estate retail is preferable) Understanding of shared service operations & experience of operating within a finance team ideally within a complex organisation Highly organised & structured We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including: Holiday benefits - 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) Private medical insurance Life Assurance Competitive pension scheme Access to discretionary bonus Hybrid working; our primary Currys Campus is at Waterloo (WeWork) Why join us: Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email and we'll do our best to help.

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Assistant Manager to join our growing Employment Tax team across the North either in Leeds or Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid UK employment tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to complex advisory work, and be part of a supportive, ambitious regional and national team. If you enjoy solving problems, want client-facing responsibility, and are looking for a clear development pathway, this role is ideal. The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management and delivery of a wide range of UK employment tax advisory and compliance projects. You will have direct exposure to clients, responsibility for reviewing work from junior colleagues , and the opportunity to build specialist expertise across areas such as IR35, benefits and expenses, reward strategy/cost reduction, PAYE/NIC governance, Construction Industry Scheme, NMW and HMRC enquiries. You will work closely with senior team members and Partners and be part of a high-performing national employment tax and wider Global Employer Solutions community. What You'll Do: Support and deliver advisory projects covering PAYE/NIC, benefits, expenses, termination payments, cost reduction/reward strategy, employment status (IR35, Umbrella etc) , CIS, NMW and payroll governance. Prepare and review advisory notes, calculations, technical reports and HMRC correspondence. Assist with PSAs, P11D reviews, employer compliance checks and year-end processes. Join client meetings and calls, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions. Review work prepared by junior colleagues , providing coaching and feedback. Support business development activities through research, drafting proposals and preparing marketing material. Contribute to technical training, knowledge sharing and process improvements within the team. What You'll Bring: 3 years + of overall UK employment tax experience (practice or in-house). Strong understanding of UK PAYE/NIC rules, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status, and HMRC processes. ATT/CTA qualified and/or with employment tax experience Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate advisory work. Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving. Interest in developing technical depth and taking on client-facing responsibility. Team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across levels. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Leeds Office - Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces Manchester Office - Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots. Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

We're seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead a short-term programme focused on spend analysis, commercial review and contract optimisation across a multi-site public sector environment. This hands-on role, reviewing spending patterns, improving procurement activity and strengthening contract management across the organisation. Client Details The organisation is a well-established public sector entity, known for its critical role in delivering essential services to the community. As a large organisation, it offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a tangible impact. Description Key responsibilities for the interim Procurement Manager role: Conduct a full review of spend data across multiple product and service categories. Analyse financial, operational, and supplier data to identify trends, cost drivers, overspend, and KPI performance. Recommend and prioritise new tenders or re-procurement activities to reduce spend and improve value for money. Work closely with Accounts Payable to streamline invoicing processes, reduce discrepancies, and improve controls. Carry out contract reviews to evaluate commercial performance, compliance, risks, and opportunities for renegotiation or consolidation. Develop cost-saving initiatives and provide clear, actionable recommendations to the senior team. Support operational teams in implementing strong contract management practice, including performance monitoring, renewal planning, and supplier engagement. Act as a subject-matter expert on procurement processes, governance, and best practice. Profile A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have: Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or similar senior procurement professional. Strong background in public sector or regulated procurement, ideally with experience of multi-site operations. Excellent spend analysis, commercial review, and contract optimisation skills. Strong understanding of tendering, category management, and supplier performance management. Experience improving AP processes or working closely with finance teams. Able to work at pace, interpret complex datasets, and deliver clear recommendations. Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership. Job Offer A day rate of between 450 to 550 per day inside IR35 3 month contract with potential extension Located in London Hybrid working pattern

Role Title: Area Operations Manager Location: Sheffield/ Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Duration: 8 months Rate: 442 per day inside ir35 The Area Operations Manager is accountable for end-to-end Area COO activities, spanning financial oversight, workforce planning, and third-party/vendor management. The role partners closely with senior technology stakeholders to drive strategic delivery, ensure robust governance, and optimise operational performance across a complex, global environment. The role will be based in Sheffield, but some travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Own and lead all Area COO activities, including financial management, workforce planning, and vendor oversight Support the design and execution of strategic initiatives, including business case development and benefits realisation Lead and develop a global business management team Manage delivery against a significant annual operating plan across 65 countries, identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities Oversee workforce lifecycle management - forecasting, hiring approvals, requisitions, and off-boarding Manage rate setting, recharges, and billing to recover service costs Lead and support vendor management activities, including risk oversight, performance management, negotiations, and competitive sourcing (RFI/RFP, major deals) Oversee purchase-to-pay processes, including spend approvals, purchase orders, and invoice sign-off Produce high-quality financial reporting and management information to enable informed decision-making Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' business management or related experience, ideally within Financial Services technology Strong knowledge of accounting principles (qualified or part-qualified preferred) Experience developing robust business cases Deep understanding of financial and workforce planning cycles, cost management, and purchase-to-pay processes Experience managing multi-million-dollar global operating plans and programmes Familiarity with financial management tools (e.g. Oracle Fusion, Apptio preferred) Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders Understanding of the global technology landscape and industry dynamics Experience working within diverse, global teams Ability to simplify and clearly articulate complex topics to varied audiences Highly adaptable, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure