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As a programme manager, you will support the delivery of complex healthcare transformation and data improvement programmes, providing expertise across project delivery, business analysis, programme support, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. Client Details Working as part of a specialist consultancy team, you will help NHS organisations deliver critical data Improvement, Digital Transformation, Service Redesign and Change Programmes Description Project Managers Programme Managers Business Analysts Transformation Specialists Interim / Contract Opportunities UK Wide / Hybrid Working / Band 6 Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes through transformation and service improvement? We are seeking experienced NHS-focused Project Managers, Programme Managers, Business Analysts and Transformation Professionals to support a portfolio of high-profile NHS and healthcare transformation initiatives. Working as part of a specialist consultancy team, you will help NHS organisations deliver critical Data Improvement, Digital Transformation, Service Redesign and Change Programmes, ensuring the effective use of information, analytics and agile delivery approaches to improve operational performance and patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced NHS professionals seeking varied and impactful assignments, working alongside senior healthcare leaders and multidisciplinary delivery teams. Profile A successful Project Manager should have: Experience managing technology projects in a structured environment. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Clear and effective communication skills. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. NHS Experience Job Offer Competitive rate: Band 6 Interim Position - 6 months - Starting September Remote with ad hoc travel . If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Our Water company client is seeking a commercially minded NEC Project Services Manager out of Peterborough or London to support contract administration on major reservoir projects. The role is permanent and salary will be circa 80k plus wider package with hybrid working available. The role will be attached to the Fens or Lincolnshire reservoir. Our client is delivering two nationally significant reservoir projects in Lincolnshire and the Fens; securing water for millions of people, supporting economic growth, and protecting the environment for generations to come. As Lead NEC4 Service Manager, you'll be at the heart of this transformation, providing leadership for Programme Delivery Partner contracts. You'll take ownership of NEC4 Professional Service Contracts, providing expert leadership across contract management, governance, and commercial assurance. Responsibilities Lead NEC4 contract management for major programme delivery contracts Drive best-in-class contract administration and assurance, ensuring obligations are delivered effectively Act as the Service Manager, overseeing change control, early warnings, and risk reduction processes Provide trusted commercial leadership to delivery teams and senior stakeholders Lead on dispute avoidance and contract resolution, safeguarding relationships and outcomes Shape and implement a contract management strategy and assurance framework Drive performance through governance, reporting, and data-led insights Champion collaboration across Programme Delivery Partner and wider supply chain Support programme boards and governance forums with contract expertise Challenge ways of working to unlock efficiencies, innovation, and outperformance Help define how major infrastructure programmes are delivered Skills/experience/qualifications Able to combine technical NEC expertise with strong leadership and influence. Significant experience managing NEC4 contracts, ideally at programme level Experience working across complex, matrixed environments and major infrastructure delivery Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Proven ability to manage change control, risk, and performance frameworks Experience working with Programme Delivery Partners or similar delivery models Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards) NEC accreditation or similar professional development Benefits Salary circa 80k Personal private health care Life assurance (up to 8 x salary) Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary) Double-matched pension (maximum7% employee/14% employer contribution) 26days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay Bonus scheme, up to 15% Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

We are seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed business. This role will provide critical support to the finance function during the recruitment of a permanent hire while also driving key finance transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional who enjoys improving processes, enhancing reporting, and delivering change in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and enhance the monthly FP&A reporting cycle, ensuring timely and insightful management information. Develop and improve management reporting packs, dashboards, and KPI reporting. Support finance transformation projects, including process improvement, reporting automation, and planning enhancements. Review and optimise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis and commercial insights. Ensure reporting meets the requirements of a private equity-backed environment, including board and investor reporting where required. Provide continuity and leadership within the FP&A function while the permanent recruitment process is underway. Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Candidate Profile: Proven experience as an FP&A Manager or Senior FP&A professional. Strong background in financial reporting, management information, and finance transformation. Experience delivering process improvement or finance change projects. Previous experience within a private equity-backed business is highly desirable. Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with FP&A/reporting systems. Able to work independently, quickly build relationships, and add value from day one. Available to start at short notice. Desirable Experience: Private equity-backed or investor-led business experience. Exposure to BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Experience improving planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. This is a hands-on interim opportunity for someone who enjoys combining day-to-day FP&A responsibilities with delivering meaningful change and leaving a lasting impact on the finance function.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Work Planning Project Manager Location: Warwick Hybrid/Remote Contract Type: 6 months Overview We are seeking an experienced Work Planning Project Manager to play a pivotal role in a major planning transformation programme. This position will act as the delivery engine behind the programme, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into executable plans and delivered effectively across multiple workstreams. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you will take ownership of programme planning, mobilisation, governance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery tracking. The role requires a highly organised and proactive professional who can drive accountability, maintain momentum, and ensure successful delivery in a complex transformation environment. Key Responsibilities Programme Planning Develop, maintain, and manage integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams. Translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans and work packages. Define milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and key delivery outcomes. Coordinate activities across teams to ensure alignment and successful execution. Develop delivery approaches aligned with Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe Agile principles. Maintain programme roadmaps and implementation plans. Delivery Management Monitor progress against agreed commitments, milestones, and deliverables. Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and potential delivery challenges. Drive actions through to completion by proactively engaging stakeholders. Hold workstream leads accountable for agreed actions and commitments. Escalate delivery concerns where appropriate and facilitate timely resolution. Ensure delivery remains focused on achieving measurable business outcomes. Governance and Reporting Coordinate programme governance activities and forums. Organise steering committees, working groups, and leadership review meetings. Maintain RAID logs and ensure effective management of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. Track actions, decisions, and commitments through to completion. Prepare concise, high-quality reporting materials for senior leadership and executive stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a central coordination point across the programme. Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, project teams, and delivery leads. Facilitate collaboration and alignment across functions and departments. Manage interdependencies across projects and initiatives. Influence stakeholders constructively to drive delivery and accountability. Transformation Delivery Support the mobilisation and implementation of pilots, experiments, and improvement initiatives. Coordinate readiness and implementation activities. Ensure outputs from workshops, discovery sessions, and design activities are translated into action. Drive the execution of agreed transformation initiatives and process improvements. Benefits Realisation Monitor and track programme outcomes, benefits, and value delivery. Support the development of business cases and benefits tracking frameworks. Ensure delivery activities remain aligned to strategic objectives and measurable outcomes. Provide visibility of programme performance and achievement against transformation goals. Experience Essential Significant experience delivering complex programmes and projects. Strong planning, scheduling, and organisational skills. Experience using Jira and Microsoft 365 Planner. Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels. Experience coordinating multiple workstreams within a transformation or change environment. Strong experience maintaining integrated plans, RAID logs, and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in constructively challenging stakeholders to drive accountability and results. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Desirable Experience supporting business transformation programmes. Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or large-scale project environments. Experience operating within matrix organisations. Change management and adoption experience. Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies. Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe frameworks. Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. 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Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner to join their people team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation that is undergoing ongoing transformation and is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive and high-performing workplace. Your new role As HR Business Partner, you will provide a proactive and professional HR service across a diverse workforce, partnering closely with managers and employees to support organisational objectives. You will play a key role in delivering expert advice on employee relations matters, recruitment, performance management, policy development and employment legislation. You will support organisational change initiatives, contribute to staff engagement and development programmes, assist in driving positive workplace culture, and help ensure HR processes and systems operate effectively. The role will also involve supporting industrial relations activity, analysing HR data and reporting, and contributing to wider HR and organisational development projects. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 2 years' generalist HR experience alongside a recognised HR qualification, or 4 years' generalist HR experience Associate CIPD membership Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice within Northern Ireland Experience managing a varied operational workload alongside project-based activity Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience providing advice and guidance on a broad range of people matters Strong organisational and planning skills Previous experience using HR information systems Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation Full driving licence and access to transport for business travel requirements What you'll get in return Flexible working arrangements and flexi-time scheme Membership of a highly competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays Ongoing learning and development opportunities Opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational change programmes Supportive and collaborative working environment Long-term career development opportunities within a respected organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Advertisement: Culture Change and Inclusion Manager Location: Wellingborough Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Working Pattern: Full Time Hourly Rate: £25.50 Are you passionate about driving cultural change and promoting inclusion? Do you believe in the power of diversity to create thriving communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client Northamptonshire Police are seeking a Culture Change and Inclusion Manager to lead transformative initiatives across Northamptonshire Police and NFRS. Purpose of the Role: As the Culture Change and Inclusion Manager, you will spearhead the successful implementation of cultural change activities, ensuring that the organisation meets its statutory obligations and fosters an inclusive workplace. Your contributions will be instrumental in developing and delivering effective DEI strategies, driving measurable improvements in workforce culture. Main Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders across Northants Police and NFRS to advise and implement cultural change projects. Develop and present evidence-based business cases to strategic audiences. Work with the cultural change team to gather insights and create impactful initiatives. Lead the development and continuous improvement of the DEI strategy, monitoring performance and culture change impact. Oversee the Senior Equality Officer, championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Support key projects within the people and culture agenda, capturing best practises and evaluating their impact. Build strategic relationships and provide expert guidance to senior leaders on EDI matters. Represent the organisation at regional and partnership events. Organise conferences and workshops that promote positive cultural change. What We're Looking For: A degree or equivalent in Leadership and Management, Project Management, or DEI-related fields. Proven experience managing DEI strategies in complex organisations. Current knowledge of DEI principles and the ability to advise senior leaders. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a positive attitude towards change. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to prepare and present high-quality reports. A thorough understanding of the Equalities Act and practical experience in handling diverse situations. High proficiency in computer literacy, including project management software. PLEASE NOTE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO POLICE VETTING AND THE CRITERIA FOR THIS IS THAT YOU HAVE RESIDED CONTINUOUSLY WITHIN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION! Perks of Joining Us: Competitive hourly rate of £25.50. Hybrid working opportunities to balance work and life. The chance to make a real difference in cultural change and inclusion within public services. Collaborative work environment with a passionate team dedicated to positive change. Are you ready to take on this rewarding challenge? If you're excited about leading cultural transformation and promoting inclusion, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape a more inclusive future for our communities Join us in making a difference! Your expertise could be the key to inspiring change in our organisation and the communities we serve. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Your New Company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and values-led organisation to recruit a People Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a collaborative people team and play a pivotal role in supporting managers and employees across a diverse organisation. With a strong focus on employee experience, continuous improvement and organisational development, this role offers the opportunity to influence people practices while contributing to a range of strategic HR initiatives and transformation projects. Your New Role As a People Advisor, you will provide a proactive, professional and solutions-focused HR advisory service, partnering closely with managers across the business. You will manage a broad range of employee relations cases and support key people processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Key responsibilities will include: Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance management cases Providing expert advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law Leading on attendance management, supporting managers with short and long-term absence cases and return-to-work processes Supporting performance improvement plans and development initiatives through effective use of HR systems and people data Building strong stakeholder relationships and acting as a trusted advisor across multiple business functions Supporting recruitment, retention, talent development and apprenticeship programmes Contributing to the delivery of wider People Strategy objectives, organisational change and transformation projects Identifying training needs and supporting learning and development initiatives Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring data integrity and compliance Working collaboratively with recognised trade unions to maintain effective employee relations What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong advisory capabilities and a confident approach to stakeholder management.You will ideally demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 qualification (or be working towards a qualification) or equivalent practical experience Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice Experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers on complex people issues A background in supporting absence management, performance management and conduct matters Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach Benefits Generous Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays. Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. Financial Flexibility: Holiday purchase scheme, Aviva pension plan, and access to Wagestream. Travel & Transport: Lease car scheme and employee discounts. Continuous Learning: E-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications. Recognition & Well-being: Reward schemes, volunteering opportunities, enhanced sick pay, and discounted gym memberships. Health & Wellness: BUPA health expenses coverage for eligible employees. Flexible Working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Description As Merchandising Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of strategic merchandising and procurement initiatives across Sysco GB. Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you will provide the structure, governance, and oversight needed to ensure a diverse portfolio of projects and transformation activities are aligned to business priorities and delivered effectively. This role sits at the heart of the Merchandising function, partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to coordinate complex programmes, manage interdependencies, and provide meaningful reporting and insights that support decision-making. You will bring clarity to multiple workstreams, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned, risks are proactively managed, and change is successfully embedded across the business. We are offering a hybrid working contract, and you will be required to work in the Ashford, Kent office once per week , so you must live within a commutable distance. Occasional travel to other offices may be required. About You You are an experienced Programme or Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives within an FMCG, retail, procurement, or commercial environment. Highly organised and commercially astute, you are comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a clear focus on delivery, governance, and business outcomes. A skilled stakeholder manager, you have experience influencing and engaging senior leaders across a matrix organisation, building strong relationships and driving alignment across diverse teams. You are confident operating at both a strategic and operational level, translating business objectives into actionable plans and ensuring projects remain on track. You possess strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to transform complex information into clear, concise insights that support effective decision-making. Combined with excellent communication skills, you can challenge constructively, manage competing priorities, and bring people together to achieve shared objectives. Experience working closely with merchandising, procurement, category management, commercial, or supply chain functions would be highly advantageous, as would a background in leading business change, transformation, or continuous improvement programmes within a large-scale FMCG environment. What you'll receive: A competitive salary Company car allowance of £7,000 or Company Car Eligible for company bonus scheme Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days Pension scheme Hybrid working contract Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco group, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Job Description Sysco is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Services team (HR, Finance and Legal) on a 12-month fixed-term contract . Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in delivering technology initiatives that support business objectives and strategic priorities across Europe. Working within a matrix organisation, you will collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. We are offering a hybrid working contract where you will be required to attend the office in Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead 3 times per week , so you must be comfortable and flexible with travel and commuting for project and team meetings. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations. Projects will be delivered using established PMO governance standards and a combination of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You will work closely with business stakeholders at all levels, including senior and executive leadership, to understand requirements, define project scope and ensure solutions align with business goals. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining engagement, managing expectations and driving consensus throughout the project lifecycle. You will also develop and execute effective communication plans, ensuring project progress, risks and key decisions are clearly communicated. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes and business change, with the ability to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions. You will be experienced in managing risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, resources and timelines, while ensuring governance standards and change control procedures are maintained. To succeed in this role, you will have proven project management and project delivery experience within fast-paced IT or business transformation environments. You will have experience working with multiple 3rd party system integrators and external suppliers, ensuring successful collaboration and delivery across complex programmes. Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills are essential, along with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. What we offer: A competitive salary Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum Single private medical healthcare cover Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Your New Role As an HR Adviser - Employee Relations, you will play a key role in providing professional, pragmatic and solutions-focused employee relations support across the organisation. Acting as a trusted adviser to managers and employees, you will ensure that people matters are managed fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation, organisational policies and best practice.Working within a collaborative People Services team, you will manage a varied employee relations caseload, support organisational change initiatives and consultation activities, contribute to policy development and help enhance management capability through coaching, training and guidance. You will also use workforce data and insights to identify trends, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide expert employee relations advice and guidance to managers and employees. Manage a diverse employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, probation, flexible working and dignity at work matters. Support managers through both formal and informal employee relations processes, promoting early intervention and effective resolution. Attend hearings, appeals, consultations and meetings, offering professional advice and identifying potential risks. Support organisational change programmes, workforce transformation projects and consultation exercises. Contribute to the development, review and implementation of people policies, procedures and guidance. Design and deliver training, coaching sessions and briefings on employee relations topics. Analyse employee relations data, identify emerging trends and make recommendations for improvement. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, trade unions and key stakeholders. Ensure accurate case management records and management information are maintained in line with data protection requirements. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience providing employee relations advice and guidance to managers. Strong background managing a broad range of employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance and capability matters. Sound knowledge of employment legislation and experience applying policies and procedures in practice. Ability to provide clear, practical and commercial people advice. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes. Ability to coach and support managers to develop effective people management practices. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, assess risks and recommend solutions. Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems. What You'll Need to Be Considered CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience in employee relations, employment law, organisational change or people advisory services. Mediation qualification or willingness to undertake mediation training. Evidence of continued professional and personal development. What You'll Get in Return Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative People Services function. Varied and rewarding employee relations role with opportunities to influence organisational improvements. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Interested? If you're an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real impact, I'd love to hear from you. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

hackajob is collaborating with TPXimpact to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions. This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvement in software development processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs. You will be responsible for driving culture through your craft and be keen to take on line management responsibilities. Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability. Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth. Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied. Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications. Conduct regular code reviews and ensure that feedback is constructive and promotes learning within the team. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software engineering, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies where beneficial. Manage project timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope. Contribute to bid questions & early-stage hiring eg cv screening or technical assessments when required About You Professional knowledge and experience Essential : Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python and Microservices, although a true polyglot is preferred. Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, TDD and DevOps. Some proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar. Extensive experience writing well-tested code. Good knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Experience with various architecture patterns eg microservices and event-driven. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Proven ability to manage and lead engineering teams to success. Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architectures. Desirable : Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI Previous, relevant experience as a senior software engineer Leading a large multidisciplinary project Line management experience Experience interviewing and screening candidates Experience responding to bid questions Skills Software Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient software architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Cloud Platforms: Strong proficiency in cloud technologies, including architecture and deployment strategies. Programming and Development: Advanced knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js). CI/CD and Automation: Implementing and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to accelerate development cycles. Code Quality and Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit) and best practices for ensuring code quality. DevOps Practices: Expertise in DevOps, particularly around automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling applications. Communication: Able to confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders at both the technical and non-technical levels. Able to present and give feedback to relevant groups. Eg demo/TDA Behaviours and PACT values Purpose: Be values-driven, recognising that our client's needs are paramount. Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs. Accountability: Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders. Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost. Craft: Balance multiple priorities while leading high-performing teams. Navigate ambiguity and set the technical direction and approach to support positive outcomes. Togetherness: Collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients. About Us People-powered transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, we're creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world. At the heart of TPXimpact, we're collaborative and empathetic. We're a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. That's why we believe in people-powered transformation. Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting. We're an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview. Benefits include: 30 days holiday + bank holidays 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave life assurance employer pension contribution of 5% health cash plan personal learning and development budget Employee Assistance Programme access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme health assessments

Warehouse Shift Managers x2 Cambridgeshire Area £40,000- £45,000 Back Shift Manager 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Mon-Fri) £42,500 Night Shift Manager 10:00pm - 6:00am (Sun-Thurs or Mon-Fri) £45,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large-scale, highly automated logistics operation in the Cambridgeshire area as part of a major operational transformation programme. We are recruiting for two Shift Managers to lead high-performing warehouse operations within a fast-paced distribution environment processing significant annual volume across a modern logistics facility. These are hands-on leadership roles managing teams of between 20-30 operatives per shift, requiring strong operational presence, excellent people leadership and the ability to drive standards, performance and change from day one. The Operation 100,000 pallet capacity site 1.8 million pallets processed annually Significant automation investment programme SAP and WMS implementation projects underway AI-driven operational systems being introduced Large-scale, fast-moving logistics environment The Role Reporting into senior operational leadership, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of your shift operation, ensuring service, productivity, safety and people performance targets are consistently achieved. This role requires an individual who can lead from the front, motivate teams and use data to make effective operational decisions in a challenging and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of 20-30 warehouse operatives Drive operational performance across safety, productivity and service Deliver strong people leadership and team engagement Support and embed operational change initiatives Use operational data and KPIs to improve performance Work closely with senior leadership on continuous improvement projects Support automation and systems implementation projects Maintain high operational standards across the shift What We're Looking For Experience within warehousing, logistics or distribution operations Proven leadership capability within a fast-paced environment Strong presence and the ability to positively influence teams Confident decision-maker with a proactive approach Comfortable working within change and transformation environments Computer literate with strong operational data awareness Exposure to SAP, WMS or similar warehouse systems preferred Interest in automation, technology and operational improvement Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious operational leaders looking to join a business investing heavily in technology, automation and long-term operational growth.

A public sector organisation based in Bedford is seeking a HR Officer whilst it is undergoing a period of organisational change and transformation within its People function. You will support the delivery of key employee relations and consultation activities, ensuring colleagues receive professional, timely and compassionate support throughout the process. This role will play an important part in supporting collective and individual consultation processes, maintaining accurate HR records, responding to employee and manager queries, and ensuring that all activities are managed in line with policy, legislation and organisational values. This is an initial 3-month contract position based in Bedford (very flexible hybrid working - twice a month in the office), with a daily rate of £325 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35). This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting a broad range of HR activities and ensuring a high standard of service delivery. Key Responsibilities Supporting collective and individual consultation processes. Acting as a first point of contact for consultation-related HR queries. Manage and coordinate HR inbox enquiries, ensuring they are triaged, allocated and resolved appropriately. Support collective and individual consultation processes, ensuring a positive employee experience throughout. Assist with redundancy and organisational change activities, maintaining accurate records and documentation. Ensure HR documentation is compliant, accurate and stored appropriately. Manage employee lifecycle administration, including leavers processes and employment references. Communicate employee lifecycle changes to Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing. Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data. Produce and analyse HR reports and management information. Support the HR Advisory Team with administrative and project-based activities. Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the delivery of an excellent HR service. About You Essential Requirements Recent and relevant experience supporting HR consultation processes. Experience working within an HR administration, HR coordinator or HR officer role. Strong attention to detail with excellent levels of accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Experience maintaining HR systems and employee records. Experience producing HR reports and working with HR data. Understanding of HR processes and payroll-related activities. Ability to manage confidential information appropriately. Strong team-working and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

hackajob is collaborating with Raytheon to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About us: At OMNIA Training, we've brought together some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army's training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK's bold Land Industrial Strategy. The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the ITEA Manager. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: ü Responsible for the execution, creation and maintenance of manual test plans. ü Responsible for the creation and maintenance of automated test frameworks and scripts. ü Produce test automation strategies, plans and reports in compliance with project guidelines. ü Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools. ü Integrate test automation into the deployment pipeline. ü Support estimation of test activities. ü Promote test automation and best practices within the team and across projects. ü Support test team interactions with the wider team and assist in the resolution of issues. ü Support the team at formal and artefact reviews as necessary. ü Be responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement. ü Definition of test criteria and acceptance in the Verification and Validation Requirements Matrix (VVRM). ü Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training ITEA Test Engineer will provide and deliver ITEA activities across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) deliverables. Reporting directly to the ITEA Manager, they will be instrumental in delivering the ITEA Plan and ensuring the effective verification, validation, assurance, and acceptance of services and capabilities across the programme. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Given the programme's focus on modelling and simulation, familiarity with relevant standards and technologies is highly desirable. Essential Skills and Experience: ü Proven track record of creating manual test scripts ü Proven track record of using scripted test automation to improve quality, consistency and coverage within a software development environment. ü Demonstrable knowledge of creating and managing test automation frameworks. ü Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model. ü Experience in inputting to and managing VVRM across systems, services and capabilities. ü Working in ITEA Teams. ü Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of enterprise capability development (people, process and technology). ü Experience in ITEA Sampling approaches and techniques. ü Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and processes. ü An understanding of assurance and acceptance processes. ü Test and Trial script planning experience and test automation. Desirable Skills and Experience: ü Experience of IBM DOORS and JIRA tools is desirable. ü Experience with modelling and simulation technologies, including familiarity with standards such as HLA (High-Level Architecture), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), and HLA4. ü Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. ü Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. ü SAFe and ITIL4 certified. ü Knowledge of the MOD's GEAR framework. ü Testing and assurance in a training environment aligned with JSP 822. ü Experience of programming/scripting languages such as Java, Javascript, Python, Bash. ü Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above). What we offer: Be Part of a Groundbreaking Mission Join the UK's most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence. A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.

Delighted to be once more working with this market leading manufacturing business in their search for a commercially focused Finance Lead/Manager, available due to a team restructure. As Finance No 1 on site, this is a highly visible role, focused on driving performance, influencing decision-making and providing clear financial insight to support growth, efficiency and profitability. You will move well beyond the numbers, acting as a true advisor to the business. Core responsibilities will be to: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Monitor business performance through the analysis of financial results, KPIs, and management information. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting systems. Act as a strategic business partner to all members of the Senior Management Team, understanding operational priorities and providing financial guidance to support business performance and profitability. Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation. Provide financial analysis and recommendations on investments, capital expenditure, business cases, and improvement initiatives. Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company requirements. Oversee cash flow management to support business stability and growth Support business transformation, change initiatives, and continuous improvement projects through financial analysis and planning. Develop costing models and profitability analysis across products, customers, and operational activities The ideal candidate will have: Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive demonstrable experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights. Experience in developing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks. In return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, to 75k + 20% bonus (PRP), hybrid working ( 2 days WFH). This is a fantastic opportunity to work under a brand new leadership team, offering mentorship and development towards a Head of role in the future. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established, multi-site UK organisation that is investing heavily in its Business Systems function. As part of its continued growth and digital transformation, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Systems Application Development & Support Manager to lead the support, development and continuous improvement of its ERP platform and associated business applications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Systems professional who combines strong technical knowledge with people leadership and stakeholder management. You'll play a key role in ensuring business-critical systems remain reliable, secure and fit for purpose while driving continuous improvement across the organisation. The Role Reporting into the Head of Business Systems, you'll lead an established Application Development & Support team, working closely with operational departments, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers to deliver enhancements, optimise business processes and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives. You'll oversee ERP support and development activities, manage application integrations, contribute to business change projects and help shape the future direction of the organisation's business systems landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the Application Development & Support team. Manage workloads, priorities and resource planning across the team. Oversee the support, configuration and continuous improvement of the ERP platform and associated business applications. Manage application enhancements from requirements gathering through to testing, deployment and post-implementation support. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions. Support ERP upgrades, deployments, integrations and data migration activities. Configure ERP modules, workflows, dashboards and business rules. Maintain system integrity, security, permissions and master data. Produce functional specifications and technical documentation. Monitor system performance and produce management reporting. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, automation and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and third-party suppliers. Ensure compliance with GDPR, governance and security standards. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to support future business improvements. About You You'll have previous experience leading Business Systems or ERP application support teams within a complex business environment and be comfortable balancing operational support with project delivery and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have experience with: Supporting and developing ERP or enterprise business systems. Leading and developing technical application support or development teams. SQL and relational databases. APIs, integrations and data exchange technologies. Power BI, SQL Reporting or other reporting solutions. Business process analysis and systems improvement. Managing third-party software vendors and implementation partners. Working across finance, purchasing, stock, logistics and operational business functions. Agile or modern project delivery methodologies. Experience within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or other multi-site environments would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? Join a business committed to investing in technology and digital transformation. Lead a skilled and collaborative Business Systems team. Play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise applications. Work on ERP enhancements, integrations and strategic business projects. Hybrid working with flexibility around project requirements. Excellent opportunity to make a real impact across a growing organisation. If you're an experienced Business Systems or ERP Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Change, Release & Problem Manager London / Hybrid Paying between £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits A leading engineering and construction business is looking for an experienced Change, Release & Problem Manager to join its growing IT team.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of IT change governance, release planning, and problem management across a complex technology environment. You'll play a key role in improving service stability, reducing operational risk, and ensuring technology changes are delivered successfully with minimal business disruption.You'll be responsible for managing and continuously improving the organisation's Change, Release, and Problem Management processes, working closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, projects, and third-party suppliers. Key responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end Change Management process and leading CAB meetings. Coordinating technology releases, deployments, and release schedules. Driving Problem Management activities, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives. Ensuring new and changed services transition smoothly into operational support. Maintaining and improving Change, Release, and Problem processes within ServiceNow. Producing governance reporting, KPIs, and management information. Working with suppliers and managed service providers to ensure changes are delivered in line with agreed standards. Supporting major technology transformation, cloud, migration, and business integration programmes. Experience required: To be successful in this role, you'll have: Proven experience in Change, Release, and Problem Management. Strong knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices. Hands-on experience with ServiceNow Change, Release, and Problem Management modules. Experience chairing CAB meetings and managing governance processes. Experience working with third-party suppliers and managed service providers. A good understanding of infrastructure, cloud, applications, and end-user technologies. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting large-scale technology change or transformation initiatives. Desirable ITIL certification or Change Management qualification. Experience within a large, multi-site or international organisation. Knowledge of cyber security, risk, and compliance frameworks. Experience with ServiceNow workflow automation and process improvements. Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or business integration projects. London / Hybrid Paying between £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits Must be eligible to work in the UK.

hackajob is collaborating with Atos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About Atos Group Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. Our team We are a team of dedicated accessibility professionals based across the UK & Ireland that form part of the accessibility practice within Atos. We primarily supply business-to-business accessibility services to enterprise customers and are actively involved with professional bodies such as the Business Disability Forum and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. About the role You will be a key member of the UK&I accessibility and digital inclusion team, performing accessibility tests, assistive technology interoperability tests, writing accessibility conformance reports, and supporting design and developer teams during product creation. As a senior accessibility tester, you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of the accessibility team. Responsibilities: Providing quality assurance on projects and provide feedback to junior team members Mentoring and training new hires and junior members of the team so they understand our service methodology and work to a consistent standard Independently performing accessibility audits of web pages, desktop applications, and mobile apps, using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products Writing and evaluating Accessibility Conformance Reports, describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them Providing accessibility support to developer teams, either through consultancy or through contributing code snippets and suggestions Keeping up to date with the latest developments in accessibility and related fields Requirements: 3 - 5 years of accessibility testing experience, especially manual testing experience High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a team (in person and virtual) Be proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI ARIA and display knowledge about the accessibility benefits and obstacles these techniques provide Direct previous experience in manually testing websites to ensure conformance to WCAG 2.2 - Level AA Hands-on experience with Assistive Technology (e.g. screen readers, magnifiers, alternative input, etc and the ability to perform interoperability testing using these assistive technologies.) IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist certification or equivalent, such as Trusted Tester Version 5 (TTV5) Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods in both web and desktop environments; Familiarity with modern web application development practices and popular JavaScript frameworks Written and verbal communication skills - able to present status, facts, thoughts, and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; Flexibility and adaptability - able to quickly and smoothly change direction based upon stakeholder or management direction, while remaining extremely organized and following tight deadlines Eligibility: be eligible for BPSS Security clearance, SC level security clearance would be an advantage Benefits: Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10% Private medical cover Income Protection Life Assurance 25 days paid leave + National Holidays Flex benefits program Future career path: Local Accessibility Test Manager Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs. We are also a care leaver-friendly employer. If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated mailbox -

Job Description 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Highly like to go permanent) Hybrid Working Manchester City Centre ALF Recruit is delighted to be partnering with an award-winning financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business during a period of investment and transformation, taking ownership of key business and technology projects that will support the organisation s continued growth. This isn t a hands-on technical IT role. Instead, you ll be responsible for coordinating projects across the business, bringing together internal subject matter experts, technical teams and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery. We re looking for someone who is confident managing stakeholders, keeping multiple workstreams on track and communicating progress clearly to senior leaders. You ll be IT literate, able to quickly understand business systems and technology projects, and confident working with technical teams to drive projects through to successful delivery. Benefits: Hybrid working & Flexible working 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Private Healthcare Dental and Optical Cover Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Onsite Parking Role: You ll manage projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring objectives, timescales and business priorities remain aligned. Managing multiple business and technology projects simultaneously Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines and key milestones Coordinating internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and external suppliers Gathering business requirements and ensuring they are translated into clear project objectives Facilitating project meetings, workshops and steering groups. Monitoring project risks, dependencies and actions, ensuring issues are resolved quickly Providing regular project updates and reporting to senior stakeholders Supporting wider business change initiatives as required. Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and project governance across the business About you: We re looking for an organised and proactive Project Manager who enjoys bringing people together to deliver successful outcomes. You ll ideally have: Previous experience delivering business or technology-related projects. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong planning, organisation and project coordination abilities. Good IT literacy and the confidence to quickly understand new systems and technologies. Experience working collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail. Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous but isn t essential. A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, AgilePM or similar would also be beneficial. If you are interested in the Project Manager role, please contact Cassidy for more information or send your CV today

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley. Head of Continuous Improvement 12 month FTC Burnley At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: - 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant) - 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days) 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange) - Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant) - 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme - Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant) - Excellent training, education, and development schemes - Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave - Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company - Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member. - Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you! Your role As Head of Continuous Improvement, you will lead the development and delivery of the site's improvement strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and group transformation programmes. You will manage a team of Continuous Improvement professionals, oversee multiple strategic projects, and champion Lean methodologies to deliver sustainable operational excellence. Key Responsibilities - Develop, lead and deliver the annual Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence strategy. - Create and manage a site-wide improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives. - Lead Lean Six Sigma and process improvement initiatives across all business functions. - Prioritise anand coordinate improvement projects to maximise business value. - Manage the site's Balanced Scorecard and performance reporting processes. - Monitor project performance, benefits realisation, and return on investment. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise business processes. - Facilitate Lean workshops including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and problem-solving sessions. - Lead organisational change initiatives from concept through implementation. - Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful delivery. - Develop and mentor a team of Improvement Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. - Present progress and recommendations to senior leadership and group stakeholders. Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Why Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. Get involved: We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Essential Skills & Experience - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (minimum). - Proven Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence leadership experience. - Strong Lean and process improvement expertise. - Experience leading and developing teams. - Project and change management experience. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels. Desirable Skills & Experience - Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline. - Experience within aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment. - Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, or PMP). - Experience with ERP systems and performance reporting tools.