Job Description - Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Water Sector) Location: South England (Hybrid / Site-based as required) Contract Type: Umbrella (Inside IR35) Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience Discipline: Commercial / Quantity Surveying Sector: Water / Utilities About the Role: We are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers with strong backgrounds in the water sector to support major frameworks and capital delivery programmes across South England. This role will involve working on large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost management, commercial governance, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee commercial aspects of water infrastructure projects, from procurement through to final account. Provide accurate cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting. Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with NEC (NEC3/NEC4) frameworks. Support the project delivery team with commercial and contractual advice. Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to protect project and client interests. Lead on subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management. Support change management and compensation events, ensuring compliance with contract terms. Prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders and clients, including cost/value reconciliations and cash flow forecasts. Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice in commercial processes. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within the water/utilities sector (essential). Strong knowledge and experience of NEC contracts. Demonstrated ability to manage costs, contracts, and risks on complex projects. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field (preferred but not essential). Professional membership (RICS / CIOB) advantageous. What We Offer: Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects with leading UK contractors and consultancies. Hybrid working model with site visits across South England as required. Contract via umbrella company (inside IR35). Rate negotiable depending on experience and project scope.
Jan 12, 2026
Contractor
Job Description - Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Water Sector) Location: South England (Hybrid / Site-based as required) Contract Type: Umbrella (Inside IR35) Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience Discipline: Commercial / Quantity Surveying Sector: Water / Utilities About the Role: We are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers with strong backgrounds in the water sector to support major frameworks and capital delivery programmes across South England. This role will involve working on large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost management, commercial governance, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee commercial aspects of water infrastructure projects, from procurement through to final account. Provide accurate cost forecasting, budget management, and financial reporting. Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with NEC (NEC3/NEC4) frameworks. Support the project delivery team with commercial and contractual advice. Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to protect project and client interests. Lead on subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management. Support change management and compensation events, ensuring compliance with contract terms. Prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders and clients, including cost/value reconciliations and cash flow forecasts. Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice in commercial processes. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within the water/utilities sector (essential). Strong knowledge and experience of NEC contracts. Demonstrated ability to manage costs, contracts, and risks on complex projects. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field (preferred but not essential). Professional membership (RICS / CIOB) advantageous. What We Offer: Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects with leading UK contractors and consultancies. Hybrid working model with site visits across South England as required. Contract via umbrella company (inside IR35). Rate negotiable depending on experience and project scope.
Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: Long term (no end date confirmed at this stage) Rate: Negotiable, typically 450+ per day depending on experience Project Type: Data centre Job Overview The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple electrical work packages, overseeing site teams and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and compliance requirements. This role requires strong commercial awareness, technical leadership, and effective stakeholder management to drive performance across all stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of electrical works across one project, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and cost objectives are achieved. Manage site management teams and subcontractors, providing leadership and direction to maintain consistent performance. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required. Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal project teams to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives. Maintain oversight of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all sites. Review and approve programmes, method statements, and risk assessments. Support procurement strategies, subcontractor appointments, and resource planning. Provide input into cost control, variations, and commercial reporting in conjunction with commercial teams. Ensure accurate project reporting, record keeping, and handover documentation. Drive continuous improvement and best practice across delivery teams. Requirements NVQ Level 3 or higher in Construction or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). CITB SSSTS certificate (or equivalent). IOSH Supervising Safely certification. Relevant CSCS card. First Aid at Work certification. Proven experience supervising projects of similar size, value, and complexity. Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements, construction methods, and industry best practices. Full UK driving licence.
Jan 12, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Electrical Contracts Manager Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: Long term (no end date confirmed at this stage) Rate: Negotiable, typically 450+ per day depending on experience Project Type: Data centre Job Overview The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple electrical work packages, overseeing site teams and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and compliance requirements. This role requires strong commercial awareness, technical leadership, and effective stakeholder management to drive performance across all stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of electrical works across one project, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and cost objectives are achieved. Manage site management teams and subcontractors, providing leadership and direction to maintain consistent performance. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required. Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal project teams to ensure clear communication and alignment with project objectives. Maintain oversight of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all sites. Review and approve programmes, method statements, and risk assessments. Support procurement strategies, subcontractor appointments, and resource planning. Provide input into cost control, variations, and commercial reporting in conjunction with commercial teams. Ensure accurate project reporting, record keeping, and handover documentation. Drive continuous improvement and best practice across delivery teams. Requirements NVQ Level 3 or higher in Construction or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). CITB SSSTS certificate (or equivalent). IOSH Supervising Safely certification. Relevant CSCS card. First Aid at Work certification. Proven experience supervising projects of similar size, value, and complexity. Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements, construction methods, and industry best practices. Full UK driving licence.
Position: Framework Manager Location: Bristol or Exeter Regular travel as required across the South West Water region Salary: 110k - 120k (Neg DOE) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Framework: Our client has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with South West Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. The award is for an initial five year term with an option to extend up to a further five years. Between (Apply online only) our client will deliver critical investment to Water and Wastewater infrastructure across the region including upgrades to Water and Wastewater Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Reservoirs. South West Water expect the AMP8 programme to be the largest it has ever undertaken. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Operational team with a Framework Manager based in the South West region to act as Framework Lead for the South West Water Framework. Strategic and instrumental decision making, enabling framework activities to meet the targets for delivery, turnover and profitability. You will support and advise to improve business performance leading to a successful culture and effective operational service and efficiency to the framework. Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Director of UK Operations. Lead on all contract preparation and associated client liaison duties. Support all aspects of the framework, providing strategic and professional guidance to the delivery teams from project identification through to takeover. Oversee the successful delivery of projects to scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing design, engineering, construction, handover and commercial aspects ensuring perfect delivery is achieved. Advise the project management team on project planning activities and initiatives and present recommendations and project delivery status updates to key customers and stakeholders. Implement and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational, programme, project management and development. Lead, review and challenge project budgets and forecast to ensure a consistent, challenging but deliverable approach is adopted. Be accountable for, and deliver, high levels of performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, sustainability and quality and champion continuous improvement and best value, ensuring compliance with the quality systems. Establish and maintain financial metrics including outlooks, project/program development, project/program delivery, risk control, bidding and management of all managers and delivery teams. Provide the senior management team with advice and expertise on critical issues regarding the projects, and implementation. Ensure that project costs are rigorously managed and expenditure is recorded accurately at all times. Implement the business plan for projects, managing and reviewing performance of contracts against financial and operational targets. Meet with the Board/Client to review project financials including cost to date, procurement, change orders, predicted final profit and contingency, and margin distribution. Work closely with the leadership team to maximise global resource sharing, optimise technical skills and ensure that project best practice is developed and used effectively. Forecast long-term resource needs based on investment programmes. Experience: Experience in a similar role with senior management responsibilities Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Able to demonstrate strong leadership capability and work within strict deadlines Demonstrable client facing joint venture experience Drive to establish and embed positive delivery within the JV organisation Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering related discipline. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives Experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance Key Words: Framework Manager Framework Management Framework Lead Operations Manager Operational Management Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Management Project Delivery Project Director Programme Manager Programme Management Strategic Delivery Construction Engineering Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion AMP 7 AMP 8 South West Water Wessex Water Southern Water Framework Strategy Contract Management
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Position: Framework Manager Location: Bristol or Exeter Regular travel as required across the South West Water region Salary: 110k - 120k (Neg DOE) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Framework: Our client has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with South West Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. The award is for an initial five year term with an option to extend up to a further five years. Between (Apply online only) our client will deliver critical investment to Water and Wastewater infrastructure across the region including upgrades to Water and Wastewater Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Reservoirs. South West Water expect the AMP8 programme to be the largest it has ever undertaken. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Operational team with a Framework Manager based in the South West region to act as Framework Lead for the South West Water Framework. Strategic and instrumental decision making, enabling framework activities to meet the targets for delivery, turnover and profitability. You will support and advise to improve business performance leading to a successful culture and effective operational service and efficiency to the framework. Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Director of UK Operations. Lead on all contract preparation and associated client liaison duties. Support all aspects of the framework, providing strategic and professional guidance to the delivery teams from project identification through to takeover. Oversee the successful delivery of projects to scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing design, engineering, construction, handover and commercial aspects ensuring perfect delivery is achieved. Advise the project management team on project planning activities and initiatives and present recommendations and project delivery status updates to key customers and stakeholders. Implement and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational, programme, project management and development. Lead, review and challenge project budgets and forecast to ensure a consistent, challenging but deliverable approach is adopted. Be accountable for, and deliver, high levels of performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, sustainability and quality and champion continuous improvement and best value, ensuring compliance with the quality systems. Establish and maintain financial metrics including outlooks, project/program development, project/program delivery, risk control, bidding and management of all managers and delivery teams. Provide the senior management team with advice and expertise on critical issues regarding the projects, and implementation. Ensure that project costs are rigorously managed and expenditure is recorded accurately at all times. Implement the business plan for projects, managing and reviewing performance of contracts against financial and operational targets. Meet with the Board/Client to review project financials including cost to date, procurement, change orders, predicted final profit and contingency, and margin distribution. Work closely with the leadership team to maximise global resource sharing, optimise technical skills and ensure that project best practice is developed and used effectively. Forecast long-term resource needs based on investment programmes. Experience: Experience in a similar role with senior management responsibilities Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Able to demonstrate strong leadership capability and work within strict deadlines Demonstrable client facing joint venture experience Drive to establish and embed positive delivery within the JV organisation Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering related discipline. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives Experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance Key Words: Framework Manager Framework Management Framework Lead Operations Manager Operational Management Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Management Project Delivery Project Director Programme Manager Programme Management Strategic Delivery Construction Engineering Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion AMP 7 AMP 8 South West Water Wessex Water Southern Water Framework Strategy Contract Management
Assurance and Compliance Manager Location - NW London Duration - 3-6 months initially Ir35 - Inside IR35 (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking an experienced Assurance and Compliance Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within a large, complex estates and facilities environment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Estates and Facilities, the post holder will lead assurance and engineering compliance activities, ensuring the organisation's built environment is safe, legally compliant, and operationally resilient. The role is responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of statutory and regulatory compliance frameworks across mechanical, electrical, and building fabric systems. It combines strategic leadership with operational oversight of compliance, health and safety, asset management, and long-term maintenance planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estates professional who thrives in a complex setting and is committed to high standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Person Specification Essential Relevant degree in engineering, construction, or building services (or equivalent extensive experience). Professional Building Services Engineering qualification. Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Significant experience managing statutory compliance and building services engineering across a large, complex estate (eg campus, healthcare, infrastructure, or similar). Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Proven experience of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and overseeing contracts. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong IT skills, including experience using estates or maintenance management systems. Desirable Experience within a regulated, complex, or public-facing organisation. Experience reviewing complex engineering designs and leading organisational change. Key Responsibilities Compliance, Assurance and Strategy Lead the planning and delivery of a comprehensive compliance and assurance programme across the built estate. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policies, including (but not limited to) legionella, asbestos, gas safety, electrical systems, fire safety, and mechanical infrastructure. Provide strategic and technical advice on building maintenance, life cycle planning, and engineering systems performance. Drive continuous improvement in compliance, resilience, and assurance practices. Health, Safety and Risk Management Lead health and safety responsibilities across Estates and Facilities in collaboration with other senior managers. Champion risk management through inspections, audits, risk assessments, and statutory compliance reviews. Act as a key contributor to emergency planning and incident response arrangements. Engineering and Operational Delivery Oversee statutory maintenance and compliance across engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical systems (including HV), lifts, emergency lighting, drainage, and specialist systems. Ensure engineering works meet legal, technical, and service-level standards while minimising disruption to building users. Lead Long-Term Maintenance and Stock Condition programmes, supporting effective asset management and financial control. Advise on major plant replacement and improvement projects, including energy performance and sustainability initiatives. Leadership and People Management Lead, manage, and develop the Assurance and Engineering team, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer-focused service. Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, and wider people management responsibilities. Stakeholder Engagement Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and ensure clear communication on compliance and operational matters. Contribute to Estates and Facilities leadership forums and decision-making processes. Financial and Contract Management Manage budgets associated with compliance and assurance activities, monitoring expenditure and identifying opportunities for efficiencies. Support procurement and contract management to ensure value for money and service quality. Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement Ensure accurate statutory records, asset registers, condition surveys, and compliance documentation are maintained. Lead the effective use and development of estates and maintenance management systems. Produce performance reports, KPIs, and compliance evidence. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, industry best practice, and emerging technologies, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
Jan 12, 2026
Contractor
Assurance and Compliance Manager Location - NW London Duration - 3-6 months initially Ir35 - Inside IR35 (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking an experienced Assurance and Compliance Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within a large, complex estates and facilities environment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Estates and Facilities, the post holder will lead assurance and engineering compliance activities, ensuring the organisation's built environment is safe, legally compliant, and operationally resilient. The role is responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of statutory and regulatory compliance frameworks across mechanical, electrical, and building fabric systems. It combines strategic leadership with operational oversight of compliance, health and safety, asset management, and long-term maintenance planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estates professional who thrives in a complex setting and is committed to high standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Person Specification Essential Relevant degree in engineering, construction, or building services (or equivalent extensive experience). Professional Building Services Engineering qualification. Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Significant experience managing statutory compliance and building services engineering across a large, complex estate (eg campus, healthcare, infrastructure, or similar). Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Proven experience of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and overseeing contracts. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong IT skills, including experience using estates or maintenance management systems. Desirable Experience within a regulated, complex, or public-facing organisation. Experience reviewing complex engineering designs and leading organisational change. Key Responsibilities Compliance, Assurance and Strategy Lead the planning and delivery of a comprehensive compliance and assurance programme across the built estate. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policies, including (but not limited to) legionella, asbestos, gas safety, electrical systems, fire safety, and mechanical infrastructure. Provide strategic and technical advice on building maintenance, life cycle planning, and engineering systems performance. Drive continuous improvement in compliance, resilience, and assurance practices. Health, Safety and Risk Management Lead health and safety responsibilities across Estates and Facilities in collaboration with other senior managers. Champion risk management through inspections, audits, risk assessments, and statutory compliance reviews. Act as a key contributor to emergency planning and incident response arrangements. Engineering and Operational Delivery Oversee statutory maintenance and compliance across engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical systems (including HV), lifts, emergency lighting, drainage, and specialist systems. Ensure engineering works meet legal, technical, and service-level standards while minimising disruption to building users. Lead Long-Term Maintenance and Stock Condition programmes, supporting effective asset management and financial control. Advise on major plant replacement and improvement projects, including energy performance and sustainability initiatives. Leadership and People Management Lead, manage, and develop the Assurance and Engineering team, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer-focused service. Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, and wider people management responsibilities. Stakeholder Engagement Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and ensure clear communication on compliance and operational matters. Contribute to Estates and Facilities leadership forums and decision-making processes. Financial and Contract Management Manage budgets associated with compliance and assurance activities, monitoring expenditure and identifying opportunities for efficiencies. Support procurement and contract management to ensure value for money and service quality. Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement Ensure accurate statutory records, asset registers, condition surveys, and compliance documentation are maintained. Lead the effective use and development of estates and maintenance management systems. Produce performance reports, KPIs, and compliance evidence. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, industry best practice, and emerging technologies, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Senior Administrator - Children's Community Nursing & Complex Care The closing date is 26 January 2026 We're looking for a motivated and professional Administrator to support our CYPS Children's Specialist Nursing Services for 30 hours per week. We are based in Cheltenham. You'll be part of a friendly, professional and dedicated team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support across the CYPS Children's Specialist Nursing Services. The role includes: Coordination of appointments and meetings (SystmOne) Acting as a key contact for staff, families and partner organisations (GP Surgeries, educational settings and hospitals) Handling confidential and sensitive information Procurement of clinical equipment and stock Accessing and updating electronic patient records If you're competent and confident in your IT skills (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook) and organised, proactive, confident and committed to delivering an excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job To develop a thorough understanding of the service and processes Efficiently use System 1 and other databases to record and track the patient's treatment pathway including, clinic appointments and outcomes. Efficiently use appropriate systems to collect, collate and report data and information in an accurate format (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Respond to all colleagues in a positive, professional and helpful manner. Takes the 'wider view' at all times and builds good working relationships. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and members of the public, ensuring at all times that a professional approach is presented. To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, to propose changes to working practices to maximise efficient/effectiveness of role. To adopt a flexible and supportive role within the administration team by assisting with workload in the absence of colleagues to maintain a robust and quality service. Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department to agreed standards and timescales, e.g. photocopying, sending out correspondence and documents, etc. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question. 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region. 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%. This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Job responsibilities Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. To provide effective administrative support. To develop a thorough understanding of the service and processes Efficiently use System 1 and other databases to record and track the patients treatment pathway including, clinic appointments and outcomes. Efficiently use appropriate systems to collect, collate and report data and information in an accurate format (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). To produce quality typed work to ensure that all communication is professionally presented, accurate, well-constructed and formatted in line with Trust guidelines. To maintain a well-managed filing system, both paper and electronic, to ensure ease of access and retrieval, in line with Trust protocols. Support with planning and recording of clinics and ensure accurate and any updated information is available to the team within a timely manner. Actively support team meetings, taking notes that are accurate, well written and presented, and effectively distributed in a timely manner. Actively participating in team meetings and discussions with colleagues and manager to make constructive suggestions as to how services could be improved within own work area, and implementing such changes with guidance from line manager Responds to all colleagues in a positive, professional and helpful manner. Takes the wider view at all times and builds good working relationships. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and members of the public, ensuring at all times that a professional approach is presented. To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, to propose changes to working practices to maximise efficient/effectiveness of role. Ensure all confidential paperwork is filed or shredded promptly and securely To adopt a flexible and supportive role within the administration team by assisting with workload in the absence of colleagues to maintain a robust and quality service. Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department to agreed standards and timescales, e.g. photocopying, sending out correspondence and documents, etc. To be flexible in travelling / working between all Trusts sites, as and when required To undertake any other administrative duties as and when required To act in ways that support equality and value diversity. Treat everyone with whom you come into contact, with dignity and respect & recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity Undertake other support functions as requested by the Service Manager or Administration Lead. Work within guidance of the Trust's policies and procedures. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit Person Specification Qualifications GCSE level grade C education or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent experience Experience Proven experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment Previous experience of using software package Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook Experience of using customer/patient information system Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust £24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer annum pro rata
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Senior Administrator - Children's Community Nursing & Complex Care The closing date is 26 January 2026 We're looking for a motivated and professional Administrator to support our CYPS Children's Specialist Nursing Services for 30 hours per week. We are based in Cheltenham. You'll be part of a friendly, professional and dedicated team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support across the CYPS Children's Specialist Nursing Services. The role includes: Coordination of appointments and meetings (SystmOne) Acting as a key contact for staff, families and partner organisations (GP Surgeries, educational settings and hospitals) Handling confidential and sensitive information Procurement of clinical equipment and stock Accessing and updating electronic patient records If you're competent and confident in your IT skills (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook) and organised, proactive, confident and committed to delivering an excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job To develop a thorough understanding of the service and processes Efficiently use System 1 and other databases to record and track the patient's treatment pathway including, clinic appointments and outcomes. Efficiently use appropriate systems to collect, collate and report data and information in an accurate format (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Respond to all colleagues in a positive, professional and helpful manner. Takes the 'wider view' at all times and builds good working relationships. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and members of the public, ensuring at all times that a professional approach is presented. To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, to propose changes to working practices to maximise efficient/effectiveness of role. To adopt a flexible and supportive role within the administration team by assisting with workload in the absence of colleagues to maintain a robust and quality service. Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department to agreed standards and timescales, e.g. photocopying, sending out correspondence and documents, etc. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question. 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region. 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%. This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Job responsibilities Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. To provide effective administrative support. To develop a thorough understanding of the service and processes Efficiently use System 1 and other databases to record and track the patients treatment pathway including, clinic appointments and outcomes. Efficiently use appropriate systems to collect, collate and report data and information in an accurate format (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). To produce quality typed work to ensure that all communication is professionally presented, accurate, well-constructed and formatted in line with Trust guidelines. To maintain a well-managed filing system, both paper and electronic, to ensure ease of access and retrieval, in line with Trust protocols. Support with planning and recording of clinics and ensure accurate and any updated information is available to the team within a timely manner. Actively support team meetings, taking notes that are accurate, well written and presented, and effectively distributed in a timely manner. Actively participating in team meetings and discussions with colleagues and manager to make constructive suggestions as to how services could be improved within own work area, and implementing such changes with guidance from line manager Responds to all colleagues in a positive, professional and helpful manner. Takes the wider view at all times and builds good working relationships. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and members of the public, ensuring at all times that a professional approach is presented. To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, to propose changes to working practices to maximise efficient/effectiveness of role. Ensure all confidential paperwork is filed or shredded promptly and securely To adopt a flexible and supportive role within the administration team by assisting with workload in the absence of colleagues to maintain a robust and quality service. Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department to agreed standards and timescales, e.g. photocopying, sending out correspondence and documents, etc. To be flexible in travelling / working between all Trusts sites, as and when required To undertake any other administrative duties as and when required To act in ways that support equality and value diversity. Treat everyone with whom you come into contact, with dignity and respect & recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity Undertake other support functions as requested by the Service Manager or Administration Lead. Work within guidance of the Trust's policies and procedures. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit Person Specification Qualifications GCSE level grade C education or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent experience Experience Proven experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment Previous experience of using software package Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook Experience of using customer/patient information system Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust £24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer annum pro rata
A London Borough is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join their team. Your new company We are partnering with a prominent London Borough to recruit an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Project Manager. This role is critical in delivering complex building services projects across housing and corporate property portfolios, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Your new role Lead and manage M&E projects from inception to completion within agreed budgets and timelines.Oversee design, procurement, and installation of mechanical and electrical systems. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and best practice guidelines. Manage contractors and consultants, driving performance and accountability. Provide technical expertise and strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Prepare and present project reports, risk assessments, and progress updates. What you'll need to succeed Proven track record in managing M&E projects within local authority or public sector environments.Strong technical knowledge of building services, including HVAC, electrical systems, and energy efficiency. Excellent project management skills with experience in contract administration. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under pressure. What you'll get in return Competitive day rate of £450 - £550 per day (Umbrella).High-profile projects within a respected London Borough. Opportunity to influence and deliver impactful building services improvements. 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 about your career. #
Jan 12, 2026
Seasonal
A London Borough is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join their team. Your new company We are partnering with a prominent London Borough to recruit an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Project Manager. This role is critical in delivering complex building services projects across housing and corporate property portfolios, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Your new role Lead and manage M&E projects from inception to completion within agreed budgets and timelines.Oversee design, procurement, and installation of mechanical and electrical systems. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and best practice guidelines. Manage contractors and consultants, driving performance and accountability. Provide technical expertise and strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Prepare and present project reports, risk assessments, and progress updates. What you'll need to succeed Proven track record in managing M&E projects within local authority or public sector environments.Strong technical knowledge of building services, including HVAC, electrical systems, and energy efficiency. Excellent project management skills with experience in contract administration. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under pressure. What you'll get in return Competitive day rate of £450 - £550 per day (Umbrella).High-profile projects within a respected London Borough. Opportunity to influence and deliver impactful building services improvements. 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 about your career. #
Andy File Associates Limited are working as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent vacancy. Our client is a manufacturing business in the electrical sector and they are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Sheffield. Role Purpose: The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management of goods and services. This role ensures that procurement activities align with organizational goals, deliver cost savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships while adhering to compliance and ethical standards. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and quality. Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies. Budget & Cost Control: Monitor procurement budgets and track spending. Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing and supplier performance. Risk Management: Assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure business continuity through contingency planning. Who are we looking for: Essential Qualifications - CIPS Level 3 minimum Desirable Qualifications - Degree in business management, supply chain management or finance field Experience required Essential: 5+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience. Competencies Essential: Strong analytical and negotiation skills, Excellent communications skills, Knowledge of compliance, sustainability and ethical sourcing practices Desirable: ERP system software (Sage if possible). Hours of work: Monday to Thursday either 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm, Friday is either 7am to 2pm or 8am to 3pm Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Benefits Platform Salary Extras Life Insurance (twice annual salary) Following successful passing of probation Pension Scheme: 3% - Qualifying Earnings Scheme or Salary Sacrifice Auto enrolled into the QES after 3 months unless told otherwise 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) (pro rata on joining date) Company Sick Pay (a maximum of 5 days full pay in any rolling 12 month period) following successful passing of probation
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Andy File Associates Limited are working as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent vacancy. Our client is a manufacturing business in the electrical sector and they are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Sheffield. Role Purpose: The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management of goods and services. This role ensures that procurement activities align with organizational goals, deliver cost savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships while adhering to compliance and ethical standards. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and quality. Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies. Budget & Cost Control: Monitor procurement budgets and track spending. Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing and supplier performance. Risk Management: Assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure business continuity through contingency planning. Who are we looking for: Essential Qualifications - CIPS Level 3 minimum Desirable Qualifications - Degree in business management, supply chain management or finance field Experience required Essential: 5+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience. Competencies Essential: Strong analytical and negotiation skills, Excellent communications skills, Knowledge of compliance, sustainability and ethical sourcing practices Desirable: ERP system software (Sage if possible). Hours of work: Monday to Thursday either 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm, Friday is either 7am to 2pm or 8am to 3pm Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Benefits Platform Salary Extras Life Insurance (twice annual salary) Following successful passing of probation Pension Scheme: 3% - Qualifying Earnings Scheme or Salary Sacrifice Auto enrolled into the QES after 3 months unless told otherwise 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) (pro rata on joining date) Company Sick Pay (a maximum of 5 days full pay in any rolling 12 month period) following successful passing of probation
Location: Hybrid Variable tied to the Bristol or London office or home based with travel to Bristol once a month Closing date: 15th January 2026 Interview dates start from: 23 January 2026 Change lives in a life-changing career When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time About the role We re looking for a Virtual Fundraising Senior Officer with event management skills to join our brilliant Mass Participation team. Our ambitious virtual fundraising team recruits over 11,500 virtual fundraisers every year and this role will play a key role in delivering an unforgettable experience to these supporters. You'll be responsible for the delivery and growth of multiple virtual fundraising challenges, ensuring exceptional multichannel stewardship is delivered while driving ambitious participation and income targets. Your focus will be to project manager the larger virtual events in our portfolio while taking a data- driven approach to analyse performance, optimise processes and identify opportunities for innovation. We promote a test and learn environment where innovation is highly valued as the virtual market continuously evolves. Time management and use of initiative are key skills for this role. As we enter a busy events season, you'll need to be able to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and be proactive. You'll be responsible for ensuring virtual events are delivered to a high standard to ensure our supporters receive the best experience possible from Young Lives vs Cancer. What will I be doing? No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your day to day isn t easy. Here are some of the main things you ll be doing, but you ll find more details in the job description. Plan and deliver a range of virtual events Track performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders Oversee procurement, ensure all expenses stay within budget and continuously improve internal processes for virtual fundraising Develop and implement multichannel stewardship plans to maximise supporter engagement, remittance rates and average gifts through effective communication Manage relationships with external suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to timelines and smooth communication Analyse data and insights to recommend improvements, track performance against budgets and provide contingency strategies Establish and maintain a consistent evaluation schedule, delivering post project analysis to assess outcomes and drive improvement What do I need? Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop. The key skills we re looking for in this role are: Proven experience of project managing virtual fundraising events from conception to delivery Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively across email, SMS, phone and post Experience of designing effective stewardship plans and supporter journeys Strong project management skills Excellent prioritisation and time management skills Strong attention to detail Proficient digital skills and awareness Naturally innovative thinker & dedicated to continuous improvement What will I gain? For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here s how we do it: Flexible working: we re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development Generous annual leave allowance Great family/caring leave entitlements Enhanced pension Access to our employee savings scheme To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. We re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren t there yet, and we re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Accessibility We re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid Variable tied to the Bristol or London office or home based with travel to Bristol once a month Closing date: 15th January 2026 Interview dates start from: 23 January 2026 Change lives in a life-changing career When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time About the role We re looking for a Virtual Fundraising Senior Officer with event management skills to join our brilliant Mass Participation team. Our ambitious virtual fundraising team recruits over 11,500 virtual fundraisers every year and this role will play a key role in delivering an unforgettable experience to these supporters. You'll be responsible for the delivery and growth of multiple virtual fundraising challenges, ensuring exceptional multichannel stewardship is delivered while driving ambitious participation and income targets. Your focus will be to project manager the larger virtual events in our portfolio while taking a data- driven approach to analyse performance, optimise processes and identify opportunities for innovation. We promote a test and learn environment where innovation is highly valued as the virtual market continuously evolves. Time management and use of initiative are key skills for this role. As we enter a busy events season, you'll need to be able to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and be proactive. You'll be responsible for ensuring virtual events are delivered to a high standard to ensure our supporters receive the best experience possible from Young Lives vs Cancer. What will I be doing? No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your day to day isn t easy. Here are some of the main things you ll be doing, but you ll find more details in the job description. Plan and deliver a range of virtual events Track performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders Oversee procurement, ensure all expenses stay within budget and continuously improve internal processes for virtual fundraising Develop and implement multichannel stewardship plans to maximise supporter engagement, remittance rates and average gifts through effective communication Manage relationships with external suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to timelines and smooth communication Analyse data and insights to recommend improvements, track performance against budgets and provide contingency strategies Establish and maintain a consistent evaluation schedule, delivering post project analysis to assess outcomes and drive improvement What do I need? Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop. The key skills we re looking for in this role are: Proven experience of project managing virtual fundraising events from conception to delivery Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively across email, SMS, phone and post Experience of designing effective stewardship plans and supporter journeys Strong project management skills Excellent prioritisation and time management skills Strong attention to detail Proficient digital skills and awareness Naturally innovative thinker & dedicated to continuous improvement What will I gain? For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here s how we do it: Flexible working: we re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development Generous annual leave allowance Great family/caring leave entitlements Enhanced pension Access to our employee savings scheme To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. We re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren t there yet, and we re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Accessibility We re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
Operations Manager (Renewables) Location: Midlands Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Operations Manager who is ready to lead high-performing teams and deliver exceptional results within our renewables division? We Can Offer You: Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility with overtime Vehicle: Company Van or Car Allowance of 10% Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programmes, and more Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game Your Role: Lead the operations team in the south region, working on multiple contracts within the renewables division Experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of retrofit renewables Working knowledge of the PAS 2030/2035 processes survey and PIBI Experience of working within social housing environment and understand how the sector improves peoples lives Knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements of the repairs service Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary field teams across gas service, repair, and installation contracts Oversee operational delivery, ensuring compliance with both statutory and regulatory requirements Work closely with teams to deliver high-quality results Ensure accurate performance reporting against KPIs, budgets, and profitability metrics Lead on health & safety, compliance, and technical quality, including toolbox talks and inspections Build strong client and customer relationships and represent Liberty as a senior operational contact Monitor budgets, material use, and job performance to deliver excellent value for money Drive service improvements, contribute to strategic plans, and engage in service development and innovation Support procurement and onboarding for growth opportunities across the region Deputise for senior leaders and contribute to Liberty s strategic direction What We Need from You: Full, clean UK driving licence Proven contract supervision experience, managing both technical engineers and office-based staff Experience in Social Housing, especially in Renewables High level of technical knowledge and problem-solving skills Comfortable using PDA devices and completing accurate, high-quality documentation City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent in a technical, supervisory, or management discipline Strong understanding of renewables legislation and health & safety best practices Excellent customer service and communication skills with a caring, empathetic approach Strong coaching ability and experience managing change Analytical, reliable, trustworthy, and driven by achievement A flexible, approachable, and proactive mindset Why Liberty? We re a diverse, supportive team focused on making a real impact in the communities we serve. Join us for a rewarding career where your development, wellbeing, and success are our priority. Apply Today! Click Apply below to join Liberty as an Operations Manager. We look forward to hearing from you! Closing Date: 5th February 2026 (We may close early due to high demand)
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager (Renewables) Location: Midlands Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Operations Manager who is ready to lead high-performing teams and deliver exceptional results within our renewables division? We Can Offer You: Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility with overtime Vehicle: Company Van or Car Allowance of 10% Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programmes, and more Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game Your Role: Lead the operations team in the south region, working on multiple contracts within the renewables division Experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of retrofit renewables Working knowledge of the PAS 2030/2035 processes survey and PIBI Experience of working within social housing environment and understand how the sector improves peoples lives Knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements of the repairs service Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary field teams across gas service, repair, and installation contracts Oversee operational delivery, ensuring compliance with both statutory and regulatory requirements Work closely with teams to deliver high-quality results Ensure accurate performance reporting against KPIs, budgets, and profitability metrics Lead on health & safety, compliance, and technical quality, including toolbox talks and inspections Build strong client and customer relationships and represent Liberty as a senior operational contact Monitor budgets, material use, and job performance to deliver excellent value for money Drive service improvements, contribute to strategic plans, and engage in service development and innovation Support procurement and onboarding for growth opportunities across the region Deputise for senior leaders and contribute to Liberty s strategic direction What We Need from You: Full, clean UK driving licence Proven contract supervision experience, managing both technical engineers and office-based staff Experience in Social Housing, especially in Renewables High level of technical knowledge and problem-solving skills Comfortable using PDA devices and completing accurate, high-quality documentation City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent in a technical, supervisory, or management discipline Strong understanding of renewables legislation and health & safety best practices Excellent customer service and communication skills with a caring, empathetic approach Strong coaching ability and experience managing change Analytical, reliable, trustworthy, and driven by achievement A flexible, approachable, and proactive mindset Why Liberty? We re a diverse, supportive team focused on making a real impact in the communities we serve. Join us for a rewarding career where your development, wellbeing, and success are our priority. Apply Today! Click Apply below to join Liberty as an Operations Manager. We look forward to hearing from you! Closing Date: 5th February 2026 (We may close early due to high demand)
Wise May are recruiting for a Facilities Administrator (Workplace Administrator) to join a fast paced supportive Facilities team with an Insurance company in the City. This is a full time, permanent role based 5 days per week in the office. Facilities Administrator duties and responsibilities To provide administrative support to the Facilities Manager and wider team. To assist in managing maintenance schedules, service reports, and compliance documentation. Book and organise company loading bays for pick ups and deliveries. Track inventory of supplies and support procurement processes. Maintain records for health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, incident reporting and fire drills, acting as Fire Warden. Assist in preparing documents, reports and presentations as required. Facilities Administrator key skills and experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proactive and able to use initiative to identify and resolve issues. High level of attention to detail. Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands. Basic understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace (not essential as training will be provided). Problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and service excellence. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Company benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Generous pension contributions Employee Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance Continuous Professional Development Annualbonus Eye care vouchers
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Wise May are recruiting for a Facilities Administrator (Workplace Administrator) to join a fast paced supportive Facilities team with an Insurance company in the City. This is a full time, permanent role based 5 days per week in the office. Facilities Administrator duties and responsibilities To provide administrative support to the Facilities Manager and wider team. To assist in managing maintenance schedules, service reports, and compliance documentation. Book and organise company loading bays for pick ups and deliveries. Track inventory of supplies and support procurement processes. Maintain records for health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, incident reporting and fire drills, acting as Fire Warden. Assist in preparing documents, reports and presentations as required. Facilities Administrator key skills and experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proactive and able to use initiative to identify and resolve issues. High level of attention to detail. Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands. Basic understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace (not essential as training will be provided). Problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and service excellence. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Company benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Generous pension contributions Employee Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance Continuous Professional Development Annualbonus Eye care vouchers
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Head of Facilities Management join a local authority based in West London. My client is offering an interim contract of 6-9 months. My client is offering a day rate of 500p/d Umbrella and can offer 1 day p/w WFH and the rest being on site/office. Role Description: As the Head of Facilities Management Services, you will provide direction and leadership, operational management and financial control for the development of Hammersmith and Fulham's operational FM service. You will provide the highest standard of service in terms of Hard and Soft Services maintenance and statutory compliance, together with associated repairs and refurbishment projects, whilst providing a proactive repairs service across our estate. You will have excellent knowledge and experience of Hard and Soft Services together with strong management skills, in line with our policy to ensure our staff are able to get the best out of their abilities and potential. The role will require a proactive and practical hands on approach to the requirements of this role, this will involve both office based works and inspection of the council's facilities and sites on a regular basis, and meetings with Staff Cabinet members and the public which will require excellent communication skills at all levels. The role includes responsibility for managing all aspects of both pre- programmed and reactive maintenance of existing and future Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric) installations in accordance with good industry standards (based on SFG20), including the responsible person duties associated with statutory compliance legislation and the management of the efficient operation of the facilities. The role includes the requirement to survey, review and assess the condition of the Council's installed Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric), followed by the specification of replacements / refurbishments at the end of economic life or as a result of changing operation requirements. It also includes the specification, tendering and project management of the remedial / refurbishment works and such project works as directed to the team You will be familiar with running a fast-paced multi discipline team which consists of "cleaning, porterage, post and courier services, space planning, moves and changes and our contracted services contracts" of which you will lead, direct and motivate staff within the service. You will be qualified to at least HNC / Graduate level status in a Mechanical or Electrical (M&E) discipline or have equivalent experience and a minimum of Associate / I.Eng membership of an appropriate professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers or the Institute of Electrical Engineers and you will preferably emanate from a time served apprenticeship or formal operational Mechanical or Electrical background You will also have extensive experience in contract specification, management and negotiation The role requires an excellent financial management and report publishing skills. You will be working with colleagues at difference levels of seniority and will jointly lead the development of the current and future corporate accommodation strategies. You'll want to get things done and you will be happy managing different priorities at the same time on your own initiative. A culture of continual improvement, creating performance management strategies and a can do attitude is required Work closely with other internal departments and make efficiency savings where possible which are in the best interests of the wider organisation About The Role: The following is not intended to describe exhaustively the duties of the post, but to give a summary of the duties and responsibilities involved in the role You have the responsibility for: Leading a strong and professional soft and hard services (FM) provision for the Council that includes (but is not limited to) cleaning, security, postal and courier services, porterage, space planning, moves and changes, and general office support by ensuring that it is adequately resourced and planned, and aligned with the operating model for FM in supporting the Accommodation Strategy and in doing so ensuring that the service delivers a safe and compliant working environment. Leading the department to ensure that the FM budgets are adhered to by establishing robust monitoring and reporting procedures and in doing so ensuring that all spend is fully justified and in-line with Governance procedures for Officer's delegated authorities. Reporting on spend and any variance from budget monthly to the Assistant Director and planning any corrective actions to re-align the budget. Ensuring that all spend is Ruthlessly Financially Efficient. Financial management of resources allocated for services, as delegated by the Assistant Director and approve contractors/suppliers' orders, within the role's delegated authority Creating an annual Zero-Based Budget for the service in time for the start of each fiscal year and ensuring that it meets the needs of the service and in line with this, devising and implementing a procurement strategy for Soft Services FM by means of whole life-cycle contract management Ensure that the Council's staff and the general public work in and visit premises which are suitable for purpose particularly with respect to Statutory Compliance and general Health and Safety. Lead the FM management team to continuous review the service and find ways to make ongoing efficiency savings through productivity changes. Lead the service provisions by ensuring that contracts with suppliers are relevant and provide value for money. Establish and manage effective working relationships between external contractors and the organisation to ensure projects and works are completed on time, within budget to the required standards / specification, ensuring any issues are resolved at an early stage. Proactively manage the work undertaken by contractors and members of the team to ensure work is completed in line with quality standards and that it is within the agreed budget and cost of the project Ensure that all work activities by both managed staff and contractors are comprehensively risk assessed on a frequent basis, including the development permit to work, risk assessment system and asbestos register for incorporation in the helpdesk and to take all necessary steps to secure full and prompt implementation of corrective and preventive actions to ensure conformity to the applicable requirements and standards Provide authoritative advice to the Assistant Director and the associate team on all aspects of Hard Services strategy, compliance Develop a new service model for Hard Services within the Council's properties. Undertake responsible person responsibility for Water Hygiene Legionella, Electrical, Lifts and Lifting Tackle and Pressure systems. Develop and maintain all Hard Services policies and processes, working in collaboration with relevant colleagues, necessary to fulfil the job purpose and achieve these duties, whilst integrating the policies and procedures into the wider Council's Health & Safety strategy and policy and to promote ownership of risk by Service managers whilst securing the compliance and assurance required by the Council to accomplish its legal responsibilities. Liaise with relevant colleagues in Property and Facilities and throughout the Council including the Council's Insurance team, with regards the implementation of safety corrective and preventive actions as a result of: urgent works, long-term maintenance upgrade and refurbishment projects; and capital projects whilst specifically reviewing, auditing and advising on maintenance requirements. Create an operational plan for compliance and improvements in Hard Services management in line with the Council Vision, with demonstrable improvements in operational effectiveness, statutory and regulatory compliance and staff satisfaction in our physical Demonstrate a first-hand knowledge of all the Council's facilities by surveying and assessing the facilities /sites whilst reviewing and updating the current policies procedures and associated database. Assist in developing a confident and knowledgeable in-house team delivering a range of services to our in-house clients and stakeholders that is commended for their proactive, customer-orientated approach in our buildings and creates a pride in working in the council. Maintain excellent relationships with the Councils Planning and Building Control teams, Consultants and Contractors the HSE and other relevant enforcing authorities to ensure effective safe and efficient operation of the services. Title: Head of Facilities Management Rate: 500p/d Umbrella Location: Hammersmith, West London
Jan 12, 2026
Contractor
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Head of Facilities Management join a local authority based in West London. My client is offering an interim contract of 6-9 months. My client is offering a day rate of 500p/d Umbrella and can offer 1 day p/w WFH and the rest being on site/office. Role Description: As the Head of Facilities Management Services, you will provide direction and leadership, operational management and financial control for the development of Hammersmith and Fulham's operational FM service. You will provide the highest standard of service in terms of Hard and Soft Services maintenance and statutory compliance, together with associated repairs and refurbishment projects, whilst providing a proactive repairs service across our estate. You will have excellent knowledge and experience of Hard and Soft Services together with strong management skills, in line with our policy to ensure our staff are able to get the best out of their abilities and potential. The role will require a proactive and practical hands on approach to the requirements of this role, this will involve both office based works and inspection of the council's facilities and sites on a regular basis, and meetings with Staff Cabinet members and the public which will require excellent communication skills at all levels. The role includes responsibility for managing all aspects of both pre- programmed and reactive maintenance of existing and future Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric) installations in accordance with good industry standards (based on SFG20), including the responsible person duties associated with statutory compliance legislation and the management of the efficient operation of the facilities. The role includes the requirement to survey, review and assess the condition of the Council's installed Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric), followed by the specification of replacements / refurbishments at the end of economic life or as a result of changing operation requirements. It also includes the specification, tendering and project management of the remedial / refurbishment works and such project works as directed to the team You will be familiar with running a fast-paced multi discipline team which consists of "cleaning, porterage, post and courier services, space planning, moves and changes and our contracted services contracts" of which you will lead, direct and motivate staff within the service. You will be qualified to at least HNC / Graduate level status in a Mechanical or Electrical (M&E) discipline or have equivalent experience and a minimum of Associate / I.Eng membership of an appropriate professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers or the Institute of Electrical Engineers and you will preferably emanate from a time served apprenticeship or formal operational Mechanical or Electrical background You will also have extensive experience in contract specification, management and negotiation The role requires an excellent financial management and report publishing skills. You will be working with colleagues at difference levels of seniority and will jointly lead the development of the current and future corporate accommodation strategies. You'll want to get things done and you will be happy managing different priorities at the same time on your own initiative. A culture of continual improvement, creating performance management strategies and a can do attitude is required Work closely with other internal departments and make efficiency savings where possible which are in the best interests of the wider organisation About The Role: The following is not intended to describe exhaustively the duties of the post, but to give a summary of the duties and responsibilities involved in the role You have the responsibility for: Leading a strong and professional soft and hard services (FM) provision for the Council that includes (but is not limited to) cleaning, security, postal and courier services, porterage, space planning, moves and changes, and general office support by ensuring that it is adequately resourced and planned, and aligned with the operating model for FM in supporting the Accommodation Strategy and in doing so ensuring that the service delivers a safe and compliant working environment. Leading the department to ensure that the FM budgets are adhered to by establishing robust monitoring and reporting procedures and in doing so ensuring that all spend is fully justified and in-line with Governance procedures for Officer's delegated authorities. Reporting on spend and any variance from budget monthly to the Assistant Director and planning any corrective actions to re-align the budget. Ensuring that all spend is Ruthlessly Financially Efficient. Financial management of resources allocated for services, as delegated by the Assistant Director and approve contractors/suppliers' orders, within the role's delegated authority Creating an annual Zero-Based Budget for the service in time for the start of each fiscal year and ensuring that it meets the needs of the service and in line with this, devising and implementing a procurement strategy for Soft Services FM by means of whole life-cycle contract management Ensure that the Council's staff and the general public work in and visit premises which are suitable for purpose particularly with respect to Statutory Compliance and general Health and Safety. Lead the FM management team to continuous review the service and find ways to make ongoing efficiency savings through productivity changes. Lead the service provisions by ensuring that contracts with suppliers are relevant and provide value for money. Establish and manage effective working relationships between external contractors and the organisation to ensure projects and works are completed on time, within budget to the required standards / specification, ensuring any issues are resolved at an early stage. Proactively manage the work undertaken by contractors and members of the team to ensure work is completed in line with quality standards and that it is within the agreed budget and cost of the project Ensure that all work activities by both managed staff and contractors are comprehensively risk assessed on a frequent basis, including the development permit to work, risk assessment system and asbestos register for incorporation in the helpdesk and to take all necessary steps to secure full and prompt implementation of corrective and preventive actions to ensure conformity to the applicable requirements and standards Provide authoritative advice to the Assistant Director and the associate team on all aspects of Hard Services strategy, compliance Develop a new service model for Hard Services within the Council's properties. Undertake responsible person responsibility for Water Hygiene Legionella, Electrical, Lifts and Lifting Tackle and Pressure systems. Develop and maintain all Hard Services policies and processes, working in collaboration with relevant colleagues, necessary to fulfil the job purpose and achieve these duties, whilst integrating the policies and procedures into the wider Council's Health & Safety strategy and policy and to promote ownership of risk by Service managers whilst securing the compliance and assurance required by the Council to accomplish its legal responsibilities. Liaise with relevant colleagues in Property and Facilities and throughout the Council including the Council's Insurance team, with regards the implementation of safety corrective and preventive actions as a result of: urgent works, long-term maintenance upgrade and refurbishment projects; and capital projects whilst specifically reviewing, auditing and advising on maintenance requirements. Create an operational plan for compliance and improvements in Hard Services management in line with the Council Vision, with demonstrable improvements in operational effectiveness, statutory and regulatory compliance and staff satisfaction in our physical Demonstrate a first-hand knowledge of all the Council's facilities by surveying and assessing the facilities /sites whilst reviewing and updating the current policies procedures and associated database. Assist in developing a confident and knowledgeable in-house team delivering a range of services to our in-house clients and stakeholders that is commended for their proactive, customer-orientated approach in our buildings and creates a pride in working in the council. Maintain excellent relationships with the Councils Planning and Building Control teams, Consultants and Contractors the HSE and other relevant enforcing authorities to ensure effective safe and efficient operation of the services. Title: Head of Facilities Management Rate: 500p/d Umbrella Location: Hammersmith, West London
Our client is a Working Farm based on a Historic Estate based in East Leeds. They boast some of the rarest breeds in Europe, and they require a Farm Manager to join this very Historical site. It's a wonderful opportunity to share in their passion for Farming and showcase your skills in Farm Management. This is a Council owned property. The salary banding for this role is 38K The main purpose of the role is to: To undertake the management of clients Farm, a working, visitor-focused, rare breed farm operating within both historic and modern farm buildings as part of the Estate. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the farm, including management of farm staff, leading on all aspects of animal care, management of farmland, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience, and working with further education students based on site to ensure opportunities for gaining experience of farm work and animal care. You will be accountable for: To manage the operation of this historic Farm To deliver, in conjunction with colleagues, safe and informative visitor experiences to enable visitors to understand and enjoy the historic buildings, collections and livestock and their significance in the stories of the Estate To undertake the operational management of the farm's livestock and land for fodder production in a manner sympathetic to the heritage site. To support the work of the Further Education learning opportunities on site (currently Leeds City College, School of Land and Animal Science) through the provision of work experience opportunities and managed participation in farm activities. To ensure that all Government Documentation relating to the land and livestock is compliant and completed in a timely manner. This includes but isn't limited to BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration and transportation documentation. To manage the animal collection to the highest welfare standards promoting minority, native and Rare Breeds of farm animals maintaining a relationship with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. To ensure that the agricultural land within the Estate is managed to the highest current agri-environmental schemes. To manage the farm and agricultural holdings as an integrated part of the Estate through liaison with colleagues and through participation in the site management team. To manage, motivate and develop staff, to enable them to deliver a high-quality visitor experience and deliver excellent standards of animal welfare and land management, coordinating staff inputs across all areas of farm work. To manage budgets in relation to the functional area for which the post is responsible and ensure a clear audit trail for all spend and income. To support external audits of farm performance and operation to drive improvement To ensure the procurement of goods and services is in accordance with financial regulations, corporate policy and legal requirements. To take personal responsibility and abide by the Council's Health and Safety Policy. To apply the Council's policies on equality and diversity, and safeguarding, in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council. Please apply with your CV in the first instance to (url removed) Barker Ross Group 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. 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.
Jan 11, 2026
Seasonal
Our client is a Working Farm based on a Historic Estate based in East Leeds. They boast some of the rarest breeds in Europe, and they require a Farm Manager to join this very Historical site. It's a wonderful opportunity to share in their passion for Farming and showcase your skills in Farm Management. This is a Council owned property. The salary banding for this role is 38K The main purpose of the role is to: To undertake the management of clients Farm, a working, visitor-focused, rare breed farm operating within both historic and modern farm buildings as part of the Estate. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the farm, including management of farm staff, leading on all aspects of animal care, management of farmland, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience, and working with further education students based on site to ensure opportunities for gaining experience of farm work and animal care. You will be accountable for: To manage the operation of this historic Farm To deliver, in conjunction with colleagues, safe and informative visitor experiences to enable visitors to understand and enjoy the historic buildings, collections and livestock and their significance in the stories of the Estate To undertake the operational management of the farm's livestock and land for fodder production in a manner sympathetic to the heritage site. To support the work of the Further Education learning opportunities on site (currently Leeds City College, School of Land and Animal Science) through the provision of work experience opportunities and managed participation in farm activities. To ensure that all Government Documentation relating to the land and livestock is compliant and completed in a timely manner. This includes but isn't limited to BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration and transportation documentation. To manage the animal collection to the highest welfare standards promoting minority, native and Rare Breeds of farm animals maintaining a relationship with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. To ensure that the agricultural land within the Estate is managed to the highest current agri-environmental schemes. To manage the farm and agricultural holdings as an integrated part of the Estate through liaison with colleagues and through participation in the site management team. To manage, motivate and develop staff, to enable them to deliver a high-quality visitor experience and deliver excellent standards of animal welfare and land management, coordinating staff inputs across all areas of farm work. To manage budgets in relation to the functional area for which the post is responsible and ensure a clear audit trail for all spend and income. To support external audits of farm performance and operation to drive improvement To ensure the procurement of goods and services is in accordance with financial regulations, corporate policy and legal requirements. To take personal responsibility and abide by the Council's Health and Safety Policy. To apply the Council's policies on equality and diversity, and safeguarding, in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council. Please apply with your CV in the first instance to (url removed) Barker Ross Group 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. 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.
Are you a skilled Business Development Manager looking for a new role As a BDM are you confident working with large OEMs and into the automotive , off highway or rail supply chain Can you take technical products to the industry working across engineering and procurement teams to deliver engineering projects Kingscroft have been asked to recruit a Business Development Manager for a specialist manufacturing business supplying components and manufacturing services into the automotive and off highway sector. As the ideal candidate you will have experience of working with automotive suppliers and be confident in developing enquiries into business opportunities for this specialist manufacturer. Your role will involve: Business Development - Identify and pursue relevant new business opportunities within the UK & European automotive , truck , special purpose vehicle , rail or aerospace Key Account Management - Act as the primary commercial contact for designated OEM and Tier 1 customers. - Develop account plans to support customer growth strategies and increase market share. Sales and Commercial Management - Achieve annual sales targets in line with company objectives. - Prepare, deliver, and negotiate quotations, contracts, and agreements. - Manage the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process and lead commercial discussions with customers. Market Product Development Support - Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs. - Provide feedback to RD, engineering, and product management teams to support innovation and product improvement. Project Management together with the Project Team ; overseeing customer projects from initial enquiry through to production launch This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the continued success of this well positioned and well invested company. Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and business. Hybrid or remote working is available for the right candidates. By applying to this role, you will register as a candidate with Kingscroft Professional Resources. Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your information.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Are you a skilled Business Development Manager looking for a new role As a BDM are you confident working with large OEMs and into the automotive , off highway or rail supply chain Can you take technical products to the industry working across engineering and procurement teams to deliver engineering projects Kingscroft have been asked to recruit a Business Development Manager for a specialist manufacturing business supplying components and manufacturing services into the automotive and off highway sector. As the ideal candidate you will have experience of working with automotive suppliers and be confident in developing enquiries into business opportunities for this specialist manufacturer. Your role will involve: Business Development - Identify and pursue relevant new business opportunities within the UK & European automotive , truck , special purpose vehicle , rail or aerospace Key Account Management - Act as the primary commercial contact for designated OEM and Tier 1 customers. - Develop account plans to support customer growth strategies and increase market share. Sales and Commercial Management - Achieve annual sales targets in line with company objectives. - Prepare, deliver, and negotiate quotations, contracts, and agreements. - Manage the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process and lead commercial discussions with customers. Market Product Development Support - Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs. - Provide feedback to RD, engineering, and product management teams to support innovation and product improvement. Project Management together with the Project Team ; overseeing customer projects from initial enquiry through to production launch This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the continued success of this well positioned and well invested company. Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and business. Hybrid or remote working is available for the right candidates. By applying to this role, you will register as a candidate with Kingscroft Professional Resources. Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your information.
About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Duration - Approx 6 months Immediate start Rate Negotiable depending on experience. Must hold a train the trainer qualification. Purpose We are looking to deploy this role into our Waste Service, so we would be looking for someone with specific experience of working in a high-risk area, such as waste, construction, highways etc. Act as a source of professional expertise on matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring the council fulfils its duty of care to employees, service users and meets current legislation, both as a major employer and as a provider of services. To develop and maintain knowledge of best practice and developments in workplace legislation, health and safety procedures and safe systems of work. To provide high quality, timely and effective advice and support to managers and employees on health and safety matters, including legal compliance, operational best practice and accident prevention. Work collaboratively across the HR & OD Service and with colleagues across the council to ensure that the HR & OD Services meet the organisation's needs and are joined up for the benefit of customers. To support the achievement of whole authority people priorities and meet corporate aims, enabling the organisation to transform ways of working and achieve whole authority cultural change. Key responsibilities Provide specialist health and safety consultancy advice and services to the council, schools, academies and other external customers and partners including other councils. Act as lead health & safety consultant for specialist technical health & safety activities and subjects. Liaise and consult with managers and employees to provide an appropriate level of advice across a range of health, safety, wellbeing situations and create guidance documents. Develop and implement systems of workplace inspections and health and safety audits, review of procedures including risk assessments and identify areas of noncompliance. Carry out detailed investigations of accidents and incidents in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations and monitor and review accident statistics to establish underlying causes, identify trends and recommend action where necessary. This response to serious accidents and incidents will include working outside of normal working hours. Provide a first point of contact/act as lead adviser to services/directorates in regard to Health, Safety, Welfare and Fire Safety functions Engage with customers to seek feedback on current provision and discuss emerging needs to support the improvement of services. Promote and market services and seek new business opportunities to ensure financial viability of health & safety provision Develop, produce, monitor and review new and existing policies, procedures and guidance. Provide technical advice and guidance on procurement of contracts, services, work equipment and inspect work equipment to ensure suitability for use and identify and review the inspection and maintenance systems and procedures. Develop, produce, organise, deliver and evaluate a varied range of health, safety and fire training programmes tailored to customer needs Essential TTT manual handling as well as diploma level qualifications too. Relevant professional qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate for Grade 9 and NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent for Level 2) Significant post qualifying experience, preferably in a large organisation Evidence of continuing professional development and working towards becoming a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner for Level 2 Excellent knowledge of health and safety law and good practice linked to relevant grade and role within the team Understanding of the role of a health and safety team within a large organisation and management accountability for the function In depth knowledge of the HSE and Police investigative and legal powers and enforcement actions arising from accidents in the workplace and also from HSE inspections. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jan 11, 2026
Seasonal
About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Duration - Approx 6 months Immediate start Rate Negotiable depending on experience. Must hold a train the trainer qualification. Purpose We are looking to deploy this role into our Waste Service, so we would be looking for someone with specific experience of working in a high-risk area, such as waste, construction, highways etc. Act as a source of professional expertise on matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring the council fulfils its duty of care to employees, service users and meets current legislation, both as a major employer and as a provider of services. To develop and maintain knowledge of best practice and developments in workplace legislation, health and safety procedures and safe systems of work. To provide high quality, timely and effective advice and support to managers and employees on health and safety matters, including legal compliance, operational best practice and accident prevention. Work collaboratively across the HR & OD Service and with colleagues across the council to ensure that the HR & OD Services meet the organisation's needs and are joined up for the benefit of customers. To support the achievement of whole authority people priorities and meet corporate aims, enabling the organisation to transform ways of working and achieve whole authority cultural change. Key responsibilities Provide specialist health and safety consultancy advice and services to the council, schools, academies and other external customers and partners including other councils. Act as lead health & safety consultant for specialist technical health & safety activities and subjects. Liaise and consult with managers and employees to provide an appropriate level of advice across a range of health, safety, wellbeing situations and create guidance documents. Develop and implement systems of workplace inspections and health and safety audits, review of procedures including risk assessments and identify areas of noncompliance. Carry out detailed investigations of accidents and incidents in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations and monitor and review accident statistics to establish underlying causes, identify trends and recommend action where necessary. This response to serious accidents and incidents will include working outside of normal working hours. Provide a first point of contact/act as lead adviser to services/directorates in regard to Health, Safety, Welfare and Fire Safety functions Engage with customers to seek feedback on current provision and discuss emerging needs to support the improvement of services. Promote and market services and seek new business opportunities to ensure financial viability of health & safety provision Develop, produce, monitor and review new and existing policies, procedures and guidance. Provide technical advice and guidance on procurement of contracts, services, work equipment and inspect work equipment to ensure suitability for use and identify and review the inspection and maintenance systems and procedures. Develop, produce, organise, deliver and evaluate a varied range of health, safety and fire training programmes tailored to customer needs Essential TTT manual handling as well as diploma level qualifications too. Relevant professional qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate for Grade 9 and NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent for Level 2) Significant post qualifying experience, preferably in a large organisation Evidence of continuing professional development and working towards becoming a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner for Level 2 Excellent knowledge of health and safety law and good practice linked to relevant grade and role within the team Understanding of the role of a health and safety team within a large organisation and management accountability for the function In depth knowledge of the HSE and Police investigative and legal powers and enforcement actions arising from accidents in the workplace and also from HSE inspections. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Premier Technical Recruitment
Coleshill, Warwickshire
Continuous Improvement Engineer Near Coleshill, West Midlands to 45k + generous benefits Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager and based near Coleshill, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Working within core values that include Quality, Innovation, care for the environment and global capability with a unique product portfolio, you will be passionate about all aspects of sustained continuous improvement and striving to meet and exceed company objectives, KPI's and metrics. Tasked with developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, you will collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency. Responsible for monitoring and analysing KPI's to identify areas for improvement and taking corrective action where needed, you will drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team. Able to establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, you will provide direction to the manufacturing team, instilling best practice and lean principles with the ability to train and mentor colleagues in SOP's and new ways of working running kaizen events whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times. Other duties for the varied and challenging CI Engineer position will include (but not be limited to) managing projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget, improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement, and liaising with the Engineering team with specification procurement and the implementation of new plant & equipment, as well as re-visiting implemented changes to ensure results are sustained. It is envisaged that the successful Continuous Improvement Engineer candidate will have at least 5 years proven experience gained within a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment and essentially skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban etc), realistically qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline with experience of AutoCad and the MS suite of products. With excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels and the ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes, you will be both results and data driven to improve and sustain change and thrive within a continuous improvement focussed environment and able to motivate others to be the same. Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Continuous Improvement Engineer Near Coleshill, West Midlands to 45k + generous benefits Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager and based near Coleshill, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Working within core values that include Quality, Innovation, care for the environment and global capability with a unique product portfolio, you will be passionate about all aspects of sustained continuous improvement and striving to meet and exceed company objectives, KPI's and metrics. Tasked with developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, you will collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency. Responsible for monitoring and analysing KPI's to identify areas for improvement and taking corrective action where needed, you will drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team. Able to establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, you will provide direction to the manufacturing team, instilling best practice and lean principles with the ability to train and mentor colleagues in SOP's and new ways of working running kaizen events whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times. Other duties for the varied and challenging CI Engineer position will include (but not be limited to) managing projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget, improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement, and liaising with the Engineering team with specification procurement and the implementation of new plant & equipment, as well as re-visiting implemented changes to ensure results are sustained. It is envisaged that the successful Continuous Improvement Engineer candidate will have at least 5 years proven experience gained within a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment and essentially skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban etc), realistically qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline with experience of AutoCad and the MS suite of products. With excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels and the ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes, you will be both results and data driven to improve and sustain change and thrive within a continuous improvement focussed environment and able to motivate others to be the same. Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) We re looking for a Cyber Security Lead to provide strategic leadership and organisation-wide direction for cyber security, setting security standards, influencing governance, and shaping long-term security strategy across JRF and JRHT About the role You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the organisation s cyber security activities, ensuring that digital systems and information assets are protected against current and emerging threats. Maintaining the cyber risk register, you will lead investigations into security breaches, coordinate disaster recovery (DR) and cyber incident response, and support business continuity planning (BCP), including defining Restore Point Objectives (RPOs) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). The role ensures compliance with cyber security and information governance policies whilst providing subject matter expertise across the organisation. You will advise colleagues and senior stakeholders and act as a key liaison with third-party providers to safeguard our digital environment and ensure alignment with standards and audit requirements. This is a hands-on, standalone cyber security role. As the organisation s senior cyber security authority, the postholder will be the sole individual delivering cyber security activity, working closely with the Technology Manager and external IT provider. The role combines strategic oversight and independent risk-based decision-making with direct ownership of day-to-day cyber security delivery, driving continuous improvement in security maturity and organisational resilience. About you We are seeking an experienced cyber security professional with expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and Cyber Essentials. The successful candidate will bring expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, risk management, internal controls, and security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, EDR, MFA, encryption, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra. Experience with incident response, cyber forensics, enterprise security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and managing third-party security risks is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and investigative skills to assess, document, report, and escalate cyber risks confidently. You will interpret vulnerability scans and penetration tests, evaluate cyber risks in projects or procurement, and deliver awareness programs, phishing simulations, and staff training. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are critical, including briefing senior leaders, liaising with external partners, and making high-impact security decisions under pressure. You will have hands-on experience working with cyber security tools or SOC services to monitor, detect, and respond to threats, as well as experience leading or supporting incident investigations and coordinating DR and BCP exercises. The role also involves supporting audits, compliance certifications, policy deployment, and regulatory requirements, with experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership or Boards. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. The closing date for applications is 19th January 2026. Interviews will take place TBC. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we re at our best when we re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office). We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) We re looking for a Cyber Security Lead to provide strategic leadership and organisation-wide direction for cyber security, setting security standards, influencing governance, and shaping long-term security strategy across JRF and JRHT About the role You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the organisation s cyber security activities, ensuring that digital systems and information assets are protected against current and emerging threats. Maintaining the cyber risk register, you will lead investigations into security breaches, coordinate disaster recovery (DR) and cyber incident response, and support business continuity planning (BCP), including defining Restore Point Objectives (RPOs) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). The role ensures compliance with cyber security and information governance policies whilst providing subject matter expertise across the organisation. You will advise colleagues and senior stakeholders and act as a key liaison with third-party providers to safeguard our digital environment and ensure alignment with standards and audit requirements. This is a hands-on, standalone cyber security role. As the organisation s senior cyber security authority, the postholder will be the sole individual delivering cyber security activity, working closely with the Technology Manager and external IT provider. The role combines strategic oversight and independent risk-based decision-making with direct ownership of day-to-day cyber security delivery, driving continuous improvement in security maturity and organisational resilience. About you We are seeking an experienced cyber security professional with expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and Cyber Essentials. The successful candidate will bring expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, risk management, internal controls, and security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, EDR, MFA, encryption, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra. Experience with incident response, cyber forensics, enterprise security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and managing third-party security risks is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and investigative skills to assess, document, report, and escalate cyber risks confidently. You will interpret vulnerability scans and penetration tests, evaluate cyber risks in projects or procurement, and deliver awareness programs, phishing simulations, and staff training. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are critical, including briefing senior leaders, liaising with external partners, and making high-impact security decisions under pressure. You will have hands-on experience working with cyber security tools or SOC services to monitor, detect, and respond to threats, as well as experience leading or supporting incident investigations and coordinating DR and BCP exercises. The role also involves supporting audits, compliance certifications, policy deployment, and regulatory requirements, with experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership or Boards. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. The closing date for applications is 19th January 2026. Interviews will take place TBC. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we re at our best when we re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office). We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Our Work Matters At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. The Impact You Will Make In this role you will be accountable for Kindeva's Procurement performance and have responsibility for all aspects of Operational Procurement including the local implementation of strategic sourcing projects at site and "in country" sourcing and negotiations. The expenditure will cover both direct and indirect goods and services and entail the active engagement of specialist resources within the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Aim for World Class Procurement in all aspects and promote the Global Procurement Organization model. Perform management responsibilities including hiring/termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Manage the local Procurement operations team, to include policy and process enforcement, personnel management, supplier onboarding, transaction management and fiscal responsibility. Drive environmental and sustainability principles in all procurement activities. Ensure alignment with HR on contingent labor requirements and ensure the proper deployment of all contingent labor policies and requirements. Business partner internal and external stakeholders for all Procurement operations related questions, feedback, transformations or service escalations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners and stakeholders both internal and external. Develop, maintain, review and communicate appropriate KPI and KRI metrics and identify problem areas for root cause and remediation. Compliance with international and local laws governing procurement practices. Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges. Support preparation and execution of local compliance and controls initiatives. Monitor and execute the end-to-end process related to standard purchase order-based procure to pay process including order placement, monitoring, expediting/de-expediting and invoice issue resolution. Lead the local implementation, change management and adoption of Global Procurement standards, processes and procedures. Drive continuous improvement and simplification of local procurement processes in alignment with Global Procurement operations. Escalate any delivery issues that cannot be resolved and will impact on the production schedule. Responsible for local audits associated with the procure to pay controls identified in the documented processes. Ensure Past Due purchase orders report is managed effectively to ensure suppliers payment terms are not compromised. Manage site cash effectively by ensuring the economic order quantities are appropriate, payment terms are maximized and MRP exception messages (EXDX) are regularly reviewed and executed. Provide support for Category Strategies and strategic sourcing projects, including resource allocation and management. Collaborate with the Category Management team to ensure strategic sourcing projects are implemented in an effective manner. Manage Supplier Relationships, including Performance and Risk Management at a country level. Identify new potential suppliers, executes Supplier Selection and conducts Negotiations. Perform Contract Management (local suppliers) referring to Legal as required. Maintain/action metrics of all procurement-related activities on site. Execute local eSourcing activities including training suppliers, running events within the guidelines provided. Constructs a multiyear program of cost savings initiatives in association with Category Management and communicates those into the GPO savings program. Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Engineering. Recognized Qualification in Procurement, such as CPSM, preferred. Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution. 5+ years' experience in Procurement Management (or 5 years as a Procurement Specialist) preferred. Working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP. Practical experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFQ, eRFI, forward and reverse auctions. Experience of Sourcing within country and well connected to the supply base. Practical knowledge and use of analytical techniques in Procurement preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio. Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable. Key Capabilities Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise. Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed goals. Strong verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills. Process driven approach to problem solving. Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly. Demonstrated ability to implement processes to completion. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in parallel to conclusion. What we Offer Attractive compensation package. Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution). 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years. Private Medical Insurance. Company sick pay. Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family. Life assurance of four times life cover salary. Wellness programmes. Employee recognition program. Free on-site parking. Discount and cashback at many retailers. Cycle to work scheme. Additional Information Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide. Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Our Work Matters At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. The Impact You Will Make In this role you will be accountable for Kindeva's Procurement performance and have responsibility for all aspects of Operational Procurement including the local implementation of strategic sourcing projects at site and "in country" sourcing and negotiations. The expenditure will cover both direct and indirect goods and services and entail the active engagement of specialist resources within the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Aim for World Class Procurement in all aspects and promote the Global Procurement Organization model. Perform management responsibilities including hiring/termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Manage the local Procurement operations team, to include policy and process enforcement, personnel management, supplier onboarding, transaction management and fiscal responsibility. Drive environmental and sustainability principles in all procurement activities. Ensure alignment with HR on contingent labor requirements and ensure the proper deployment of all contingent labor policies and requirements. Business partner internal and external stakeholders for all Procurement operations related questions, feedback, transformations or service escalations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners and stakeholders both internal and external. Develop, maintain, review and communicate appropriate KPI and KRI metrics and identify problem areas for root cause and remediation. Compliance with international and local laws governing procurement practices. Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges. Support preparation and execution of local compliance and controls initiatives. Monitor and execute the end-to-end process related to standard purchase order-based procure to pay process including order placement, monitoring, expediting/de-expediting and invoice issue resolution. Lead the local implementation, change management and adoption of Global Procurement standards, processes and procedures. Drive continuous improvement and simplification of local procurement processes in alignment with Global Procurement operations. Escalate any delivery issues that cannot be resolved and will impact on the production schedule. Responsible for local audits associated with the procure to pay controls identified in the documented processes. Ensure Past Due purchase orders report is managed effectively to ensure suppliers payment terms are not compromised. Manage site cash effectively by ensuring the economic order quantities are appropriate, payment terms are maximized and MRP exception messages (EXDX) are regularly reviewed and executed. Provide support for Category Strategies and strategic sourcing projects, including resource allocation and management. Collaborate with the Category Management team to ensure strategic sourcing projects are implemented in an effective manner. Manage Supplier Relationships, including Performance and Risk Management at a country level. Identify new potential suppliers, executes Supplier Selection and conducts Negotiations. Perform Contract Management (local suppliers) referring to Legal as required. Maintain/action metrics of all procurement-related activities on site. Execute local eSourcing activities including training suppliers, running events within the guidelines provided. Constructs a multiyear program of cost savings initiatives in association with Category Management and communicates those into the GPO savings program. Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Engineering. Recognized Qualification in Procurement, such as CPSM, preferred. Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution. 5+ years' experience in Procurement Management (or 5 years as a Procurement Specialist) preferred. Working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP. Practical experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFQ, eRFI, forward and reverse auctions. Experience of Sourcing within country and well connected to the supply base. Practical knowledge and use of analytical techniques in Procurement preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio. Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable. Key Capabilities Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise. Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed goals. Strong verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills. Process driven approach to problem solving. Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly. Demonstrated ability to implement processes to completion. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in parallel to conclusion. What we Offer Attractive compensation package. Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution). 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years. Private Medical Insurance. Company sick pay. Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family. Life assurance of four times life cover salary. Wellness programmes. Employee recognition program. Free on-site parking. Discount and cashback at many retailers. Cycle to work scheme. Additional Information Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide. Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Assistant Category Manager will support the Procurement department within this financial services firm, working closely alongside management to ensure efficient category management processes. This role is possible from a variety of office locations across England, including Southampton, Sheffield or Birmingham, Client Details The company is a large organisation operating within the financial services industry. They are a nationally well respected and renowned company, also with a tendency to hire from within, hence how this position became available! Description Assist in the development and execution of category strategies. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. Support supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Provide regular reporting and updates on category performance. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function. Profile A successful Assistant Category Manager should have: A strong background in Procurement, preferably Indirect Procurement Financial services experience is a bonus but is not essential. Proven ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities. Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of procurement policies and best practices. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000. Permanent role available at a variety of locations. Hybrid working, only two days on-site needed at an office location of your choosing. Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the financial services industry that fosters internal progression. Chance to get involved with high value, dynamic procurement projects. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Category Manager, apply now!
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
The Assistant Category Manager will support the Procurement department within this financial services firm, working closely alongside management to ensure efficient category management processes. This role is possible from a variety of office locations across England, including Southampton, Sheffield or Birmingham, Client Details The company is a large organisation operating within the financial services industry. They are a nationally well respected and renowned company, also with a tendency to hire from within, hence how this position became available! Description Assist in the development and execution of category strategies. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. Support supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Provide regular reporting and updates on category performance. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function. Profile A successful Assistant Category Manager should have: A strong background in Procurement, preferably Indirect Procurement Financial services experience is a bonus but is not essential. Proven ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities. Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of procurement policies and best practices. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000. Permanent role available at a variety of locations. Hybrid working, only two days on-site needed at an office location of your choosing. Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the financial services industry that fosters internal progression. Chance to get involved with high value, dynamic procurement projects. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Category Manager, apply now!
Contract Management Support Officer Not for Profit 6 months FTC £40k pro rata Hybrid/London Role : Contract Management Support Officer Location : London Start Date : January 2026 Contract Type :6 Month FTC Salary : £40k Pro Rata About the Role We're looking for a highly organised and detail focused Contract Management Support Officer to join our Procurement Team. This role is central to ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient contract administration across the College. You'll be supporting contractor onboarding, maintaining accurate records, improving processes, and acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.If you enjoy structured work, problem solving, and collaborating with multiple teams, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and busy environment. Key Responsibilities Process contractor onboarding and Pre Engagement forms in line with data protection requirements. Coordinate the issuing and administration of contracts, ensuring appropriate documentation, tax status, and IR35 checks. Manage the contracts' mailbox, responding promptly and professionally to internal queries. Maintain an accurate and compliant Contract Register and associated documentation. Liaise with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and contract managers to resolve contract related queries. Support continuous improvement of contract management and procurement processes. Assist with procurement administration and provide ad hoc reporting to senior management. About You We're looking for someone who can bring: Strong digital skills - confident with spreadsheets, databases, and contract management systems. Understanding of self employment status, tax considerations, and IR35 principles. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Confidence identifying issues and escalating appropriately. Why Join Us? Work at the heart of a collaborative and professional procurement team. Play a key role in strengthening our contract governance and internal processes. Gain exposure to HR, Finance, Legal, and wider College operations. Build valuable skills in procurement, compliance, and contract administration. 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. #
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Contract Management Support Officer Not for Profit 6 months FTC £40k pro rata Hybrid/London Role : Contract Management Support Officer Location : London Start Date : January 2026 Contract Type :6 Month FTC Salary : £40k Pro Rata About the Role We're looking for a highly organised and detail focused Contract Management Support Officer to join our Procurement Team. This role is central to ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient contract administration across the College. You'll be supporting contractor onboarding, maintaining accurate records, improving processes, and acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.If you enjoy structured work, problem solving, and collaborating with multiple teams, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and busy environment. Key Responsibilities Process contractor onboarding and Pre Engagement forms in line with data protection requirements. Coordinate the issuing and administration of contracts, ensuring appropriate documentation, tax status, and IR35 checks. Manage the contracts' mailbox, responding promptly and professionally to internal queries. Maintain an accurate and compliant Contract Register and associated documentation. Liaise with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and contract managers to resolve contract related queries. Support continuous improvement of contract management and procurement processes. Assist with procurement administration and provide ad hoc reporting to senior management. About You We're looking for someone who can bring: Strong digital skills - confident with spreadsheets, databases, and contract management systems. Understanding of self employment status, tax considerations, and IR35 principles. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Confidence identifying issues and escalating appropriately. Why Join Us? Work at the heart of a collaborative and professional procurement team. Play a key role in strengthening our contract governance and internal processes. Gain exposure to HR, Finance, Legal, and wider College operations. Build valuable skills in procurement, compliance, and contract administration. 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. #
This is an exciting opportunity to join The Christie's Clinical Outcomes and Data Unit (CODU) as an Analytics Specialist with Data Science. Along with Analytics, Data Science and Statistics (ADSS) colleagues, you will provide dedicated support for the exciting new development of the Trust's Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) data platform and Future Christie digital ambitions, working closely with data engineering colleagues, supporting data mapping, data cataloguing and data quality improvement, utilising NLP and machine learning methods to help deliver the JAC and Future Christie 5 year plan. As a data expert, you will interpret information from multiple health care systems providing advice on best approaches for data utilisation and explaining technical data aspects to non-data experts. When completing your application please ensure you have read the attached job description and clearly evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria that are indicated as being assessed via the application form - short listing will be based on this evidence and you will also be asked about these should you be shortlisted for interview. After all applications have been reviewed, those applicants who have been shortlisted will be assessed via a two-stage interview process. First round of interviews will be virtual and involve a technical test. The second round will be an in-person interview held at our Withington site, a virtual option will not be offered for the second round. Main duties of the job Being the lead analyst assigned to support the JAC and Future Christie deliverables: Providing analytical insight and guidance to aid complex decision making. Working with DE colleagues on mapping, cataloguing and data quality evaluation and reporting. Investigating outliers and data quality issues, Generating data quality reports and advise on the implications of poor data quality. Providing data and analytical expertise to inform the procurement of the new JAC data platform. Designing and producing analytical and statistical outputs, incorporating data science tools and techniques, where appropriate. Presenting findings and analytical products to a wide range of audiences.Identifying the most applicable techniques and variables to meet the project's needs, investigating conflicting information. Completing project documentation and delivering projects to agreed specifications. Working as part of the ADSS team of analytics specialists to manage data and statistical/data science requests. Triaging, prioritising, and delegating requests. Any other duties commensurate with the post and grade that may be requested by Head of Analytics or ADSS Leads About us Please note: this is a hybrid role and will based on site full time initially, transitioning to working from home up to three days a week once the candidate is settled in the role. We are a customer facing service working with all members of the organisation, Executives, consultants, administrative staff and service users. We pride ourselves on our level of service, our quality of product and our ability to communicate and translate our data into intelligence. We work closely with stakeholders to ensure we delivering what they want, we are able to communicate the most advanced analytics and statistics to wide ranging audiences and we try to make our products as interesting and informative as possible. We are forward thinking, we like to try new approaches and to find innovative solutions even to long standing problems. We like a challenge, to learn new skills and to widen our horizons at any opportunity. Our team operate a hybrid working model, working from site a minimum of two days a week and from home up to three days a week. We are very open to and actively encourage flexible working. For this role you will be expected to be based on site full time initially, transitioning to WFH up to three days a week once settled into role. As a team, we come together in the office one day a week to meet up, share ideas, trouble shoot and learn from each other. We are all readily contactable via Teams when working from home, both as formal meetings and informal chats and meet ups. Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Being the lead analyst assigned to support the JAC and Future Christie deliverables: Providing analytical insight and guidance to aid complex decision making.Working with DE colleagues on mapping, cataloguing and data quality evaluation and reporting.Investigating outliers and data quality issues,Generating data quality reports and advise on the implications of poor data quality.Providing data and analytical expertise to inform the procurement of the new JAC data platform.Providing insight into the impact and resources needed to transition to the new platform, ensuring the needs of CODU and ADSS are fully considered and met. Manage their own other day-to-day activities including: Designing and producing dashboards and statistical reports, incorporating data science tools and techniques, where appropriate. Presenting findings and analytical products to a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical), including methodologies and recommendations where appropriate.Identifying the most applicable techniques and variables to meet the projects needs, investigating conflicting information.Completing project documentation and delivering projects to agreed specifications.Working as part of the ADSS team of analytics specialists to manage data and statistical/data science requests. Triaging, prioritising, and delegating requests. Recommend and lead on delivering improvements in reporting, software, or other systems. Particularly where the improvements contribute to the performance of the system or accuracy of data. Be an expert in the trusts reporting requirements and support this function. Identify and lead on opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of reporting. Lead on key projects with data engineering to improve the data repository, escalating where changes may impact on analyst products. Post holder must be adept at researching and understanding complex, multi-departmental clinical data flows. Test own work and peer-review team members work. Prioritise and plan own work appropriately. Explore and stay up to date with various analytics and data science techniques, advising on those optimal for the purpose and to improve own work area. Contact customers and digital colleagues, dealing with issues associated with access to data. Deliver bad news to customers and stakeholders when necessary, such as delays in provision of data; suggest alternative approaches; provide support to reduce data quality issues. Be point of escalation for concerns. Act as expert at understanding problems and utilising various software to provide data insight tools using appropriate analytical techniques. With exceptional attention to detail, help ensure high quality and efficient new processes are implemented to help improve CODU functions. Work closely with other teams in digital services (software development, data engineering) to understand cross over in work streams, and potential implications. Be continuously aware of changes to working practices for colleagues across the trust. Ensure that products are amended to reflect these changes and meet expectations of stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for the direct day to day line management of data scientists, analysts and senior analysts. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour. Person Specification Qualifications Post graduate level of education in an informatics / scientific / mathematical discipline Evidence of formal statistical training Able to demonstrate ongoing commitment to own personal development Database / dataflow / reporting practitioner certificates, e.g. SQL, Microsoft server tools PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent project management Experience Extensive experience in an analytics/data science role involving analysis and visualisation of complex data to inform decision making. Extensive experience of querying complex relational databases, preferably with SQL server management studio. Experience of utilising appropriate advanced analytical skills and statistical techniques to extract insights. Experience and demonstratable advanced skills in programming languages to query data, extract insights and solve problems using data e.g. Python, R. Experience of using data visualisation tools/software e.g. tableau, PowerBI, shiny. Experience of data quality / data integrity monitoring and improvement Experience of successfully managing several equally important tasks. Experience of a senior or lead role within a project. NHS experience involving close working relationships with senior managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary environment Experience of managing a data and analytics service to requestors, including supporting staff and their associated workload Skills Able to manage workload across a team and appraise work of others. Ability to influence working practices to improve efficiency and quality of outputs. Ability to think creatively and problem solve. Able to negotiate and then work to deadlines, prioritising and managing workload in a busy and changing environment. . click apply for full job details
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join The Christie's Clinical Outcomes and Data Unit (CODU) as an Analytics Specialist with Data Science. Along with Analytics, Data Science and Statistics (ADSS) colleagues, you will provide dedicated support for the exciting new development of the Trust's Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) data platform and Future Christie digital ambitions, working closely with data engineering colleagues, supporting data mapping, data cataloguing and data quality improvement, utilising NLP and machine learning methods to help deliver the JAC and Future Christie 5 year plan. As a data expert, you will interpret information from multiple health care systems providing advice on best approaches for data utilisation and explaining technical data aspects to non-data experts. When completing your application please ensure you have read the attached job description and clearly evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria that are indicated as being assessed via the application form - short listing will be based on this evidence and you will also be asked about these should you be shortlisted for interview. After all applications have been reviewed, those applicants who have been shortlisted will be assessed via a two-stage interview process. First round of interviews will be virtual and involve a technical test. The second round will be an in-person interview held at our Withington site, a virtual option will not be offered for the second round. Main duties of the job Being the lead analyst assigned to support the JAC and Future Christie deliverables: Providing analytical insight and guidance to aid complex decision making. Working with DE colleagues on mapping, cataloguing and data quality evaluation and reporting. Investigating outliers and data quality issues, Generating data quality reports and advise on the implications of poor data quality. Providing data and analytical expertise to inform the procurement of the new JAC data platform. Designing and producing analytical and statistical outputs, incorporating data science tools and techniques, where appropriate. Presenting findings and analytical products to a wide range of audiences.Identifying the most applicable techniques and variables to meet the project's needs, investigating conflicting information. Completing project documentation and delivering projects to agreed specifications. Working as part of the ADSS team of analytics specialists to manage data and statistical/data science requests. Triaging, prioritising, and delegating requests. Any other duties commensurate with the post and grade that may be requested by Head of Analytics or ADSS Leads About us Please note: this is a hybrid role and will based on site full time initially, transitioning to working from home up to three days a week once the candidate is settled in the role. We are a customer facing service working with all members of the organisation, Executives, consultants, administrative staff and service users. We pride ourselves on our level of service, our quality of product and our ability to communicate and translate our data into intelligence. We work closely with stakeholders to ensure we delivering what they want, we are able to communicate the most advanced analytics and statistics to wide ranging audiences and we try to make our products as interesting and informative as possible. We are forward thinking, we like to try new approaches and to find innovative solutions even to long standing problems. We like a challenge, to learn new skills and to widen our horizons at any opportunity. Our team operate a hybrid working model, working from site a minimum of two days a week and from home up to three days a week. We are very open to and actively encourage flexible working. For this role you will be expected to be based on site full time initially, transitioning to WFH up to three days a week once settled into role. As a team, we come together in the office one day a week to meet up, share ideas, trouble shoot and learn from each other. We are all readily contactable via Teams when working from home, both as formal meetings and informal chats and meet ups. Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Being the lead analyst assigned to support the JAC and Future Christie deliverables: Providing analytical insight and guidance to aid complex decision making.Working with DE colleagues on mapping, cataloguing and data quality evaluation and reporting.Investigating outliers and data quality issues,Generating data quality reports and advise on the implications of poor data quality.Providing data and analytical expertise to inform the procurement of the new JAC data platform.Providing insight into the impact and resources needed to transition to the new platform, ensuring the needs of CODU and ADSS are fully considered and met. Manage their own other day-to-day activities including: Designing and producing dashboards and statistical reports, incorporating data science tools and techniques, where appropriate. Presenting findings and analytical products to a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical), including methodologies and recommendations where appropriate.Identifying the most applicable techniques and variables to meet the projects needs, investigating conflicting information.Completing project documentation and delivering projects to agreed specifications.Working as part of the ADSS team of analytics specialists to manage data and statistical/data science requests. Triaging, prioritising, and delegating requests. Recommend and lead on delivering improvements in reporting, software, or other systems. Particularly where the improvements contribute to the performance of the system or accuracy of data. Be an expert in the trusts reporting requirements and support this function. Identify and lead on opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of reporting. Lead on key projects with data engineering to improve the data repository, escalating where changes may impact on analyst products. Post holder must be adept at researching and understanding complex, multi-departmental clinical data flows. Test own work and peer-review team members work. Prioritise and plan own work appropriately. Explore and stay up to date with various analytics and data science techniques, advising on those optimal for the purpose and to improve own work area. Contact customers and digital colleagues, dealing with issues associated with access to data. Deliver bad news to customers and stakeholders when necessary, such as delays in provision of data; suggest alternative approaches; provide support to reduce data quality issues. Be point of escalation for concerns. Act as expert at understanding problems and utilising various software to provide data insight tools using appropriate analytical techniques. With exceptional attention to detail, help ensure high quality and efficient new processes are implemented to help improve CODU functions. Work closely with other teams in digital services (software development, data engineering) to understand cross over in work streams, and potential implications. Be continuously aware of changes to working practices for colleagues across the trust. Ensure that products are amended to reflect these changes and meet expectations of stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for the direct day to day line management of data scientists, analysts and senior analysts. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour. Person Specification Qualifications Post graduate level of education in an informatics / scientific / mathematical discipline Evidence of formal statistical training Able to demonstrate ongoing commitment to own personal development Database / dataflow / reporting practitioner certificates, e.g. SQL, Microsoft server tools PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent project management Experience Extensive experience in an analytics/data science role involving analysis and visualisation of complex data to inform decision making. Extensive experience of querying complex relational databases, preferably with SQL server management studio. Experience of utilising appropriate advanced analytical skills and statistical techniques to extract insights. Experience and demonstratable advanced skills in programming languages to query data, extract insights and solve problems using data e.g. Python, R. Experience of using data visualisation tools/software e.g. tableau, PowerBI, shiny. Experience of data quality / data integrity monitoring and improvement Experience of successfully managing several equally important tasks. Experience of a senior or lead role within a project. NHS experience involving close working relationships with senior managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary environment Experience of managing a data and analytics service to requestors, including supporting staff and their associated workload Skills Able to manage workload across a team and appraise work of others. Ability to influence working practices to improve efficiency and quality of outputs. Ability to think creatively and problem solve. Able to negotiate and then work to deadlines, prioritising and managing workload in a busy and changing environment. . click apply for full job details
