Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Technical Resource Manager, Hybrid Roc Technologies is looking for a proactive Technical Resource Manager to oversee our technical resource pool, mainly consisting of networking and Microsoft engineers, architects, and consultants. This versatile role is vital to Roc s growth plans, ensuring the right skills are available at the right time to meet customer needs while maximising utilisation. As a key member of the services leadership team, you will oversee employee engagement, career development, recruitment, and vendor accreditation. Working closely with Sales, Project Management, and PMO, you will forecast resource requirements and align technical capabilities with Roc s strategic imperatives. Key Responsibilities Provide direct line management of technical resources, initially focusing on Networking and Microsoft groups. Deliver best practice employee engagement across the full lifecycle. Drive effective performance management processes. Partner with the People Team and Head of Resourcing to manage recruitment of permanent and contractor staff. Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction. Forecast future resource requirements and address skills or capacity shortfalls. Optimise resource utilisation, resolving bottlenecks and conflicts. Manage vendor accreditation programmes. Support Roc s growth initiatives through skills development. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in technical resource line management. Skilled in managing technical staff across all levels. Experience in vendor engagement and management. Strong background in forecasting utilisation and resource capacity planning. Ability to work across multiple internal stakeholders. Experience of matrix management. 5+ years experience in technical management or people leadership. Track record of driving growth through skills development and profitability through utilisation optimisation. Desirable Experience delivering within Roc s strategic sectors (Higher Education, Defence, Nuclear, Local Government). Knowledge of Roc s key vendor technology stacks (HPE Networking, Microsoft). Previous management of 3rd party suppliers. Pre-sales commercial management skills. SC Clearance. Key Attributes Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tools and data sources. Strong leadership skills, capable of both direct line and matrix management. Passion for people development across technical and soft skills. Analytical problem-solver with resource planning expertise. Confident communicator and collaborator, able to present to senior stakeholders. Skilled at prioritising conflicting tasks and deadlines.
Dec 19, 2025
Full time
Technical Resource Manager, Hybrid Roc Technologies is looking for a proactive Technical Resource Manager to oversee our technical resource pool, mainly consisting of networking and Microsoft engineers, architects, and consultants. This versatile role is vital to Roc s growth plans, ensuring the right skills are available at the right time to meet customer needs while maximising utilisation. As a key member of the services leadership team, you will oversee employee engagement, career development, recruitment, and vendor accreditation. Working closely with Sales, Project Management, and PMO, you will forecast resource requirements and align technical capabilities with Roc s strategic imperatives. Key Responsibilities Provide direct line management of technical resources, initially focusing on Networking and Microsoft groups. Deliver best practice employee engagement across the full lifecycle. Drive effective performance management processes. Partner with the People Team and Head of Resourcing to manage recruitment of permanent and contractor staff. Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction. Forecast future resource requirements and address skills or capacity shortfalls. Optimise resource utilisation, resolving bottlenecks and conflicts. Manage vendor accreditation programmes. Support Roc s growth initiatives through skills development. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in technical resource line management. Skilled in managing technical staff across all levels. Experience in vendor engagement and management. Strong background in forecasting utilisation and resource capacity planning. Ability to work across multiple internal stakeholders. Experience of matrix management. 5+ years experience in technical management or people leadership. Track record of driving growth through skills development and profitability through utilisation optimisation. Desirable Experience delivering within Roc s strategic sectors (Higher Education, Defence, Nuclear, Local Government). Knowledge of Roc s key vendor technology stacks (HPE Networking, Microsoft). Previous management of 3rd party suppliers. Pre-sales commercial management skills. SC Clearance. Key Attributes Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tools and data sources. Strong leadership skills, capable of both direct line and matrix management. Passion for people development across technical and soft skills. Analytical problem-solver with resource planning expertise. Confident communicator and collaborator, able to present to senior stakeholders. Skilled at prioritising conflicting tasks and deadlines.
Are you passionate about working with cars and hold good working relations? If so, Switch may have an opportunity for you! Switch Car and Van Rental are recruiting for a Logistics Advisor in our Fleet Department based at our Head Office in Exeter. In this role, you will be responsible for arranging internal and external vehicle movements of sold and fleet vehicles. About Switch Car and Van Rental Switch currently operates over 80 rental locations across the UK. Our head office is based in Exeter, along with a central office based in High Wycombe. At Switch, our people work hard to deliver exceptional customer service, and we drive for success by delivering great customer service, first time, every time. We foster an environment where our employees are treated with the upmost dignity and respect. We provide an environment where they can develop their skills, gain great experience, have opportunities for development, and be recognised for their hard work, dedication, and achievement. The key responsibilities include: Producing, controlling, and monitoring tasks in the office within deadlines Producing daily/weekly reports to management, as well as ad hoc reporting Organising vehicle movements by allocation of jobs to our logistics providers in most efficient way Administration of jobs in progress Updating internal and external systems daily Dealing with any queries or potential issues from internal departments and logistics providers Handling of multiple telephone calls to administer the above and general queries Responsible for allocating of vehicle movements by internal and external suppliers Maintaining valuable supplier relationships Co-ordinating vehicles to be delivered within set deadlines Managing multiple vehicle movements across the country Achieving the best possible cost and geographical efficiencies Personal Attributes Proficient in MS Office (especially excel and preferably Access) Be assertive, personable, and good interpersonal skills Able to work as part of a team whilst also using own initiative Be able to problem solve & identify potential problem patterns Ability to prioritise and multitask in changing daily requirements Skills, Experience and/or Qualifications Required An excellent telephone manner and written skills Experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel & Outlook. Ability to work to deadlines Experience in a similar role is desirable Hours of work Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week Hours worked between 8am 5pm Benefits Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Store discounts Free onsite gym On bus route Free parking 22 days & 8 days bank holiday JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 19, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about working with cars and hold good working relations? If so, Switch may have an opportunity for you! Switch Car and Van Rental are recruiting for a Logistics Advisor in our Fleet Department based at our Head Office in Exeter. In this role, you will be responsible for arranging internal and external vehicle movements of sold and fleet vehicles. About Switch Car and Van Rental Switch currently operates over 80 rental locations across the UK. Our head office is based in Exeter, along with a central office based in High Wycombe. At Switch, our people work hard to deliver exceptional customer service, and we drive for success by delivering great customer service, first time, every time. We foster an environment where our employees are treated with the upmost dignity and respect. We provide an environment where they can develop their skills, gain great experience, have opportunities for development, and be recognised for their hard work, dedication, and achievement. The key responsibilities include: Producing, controlling, and monitoring tasks in the office within deadlines Producing daily/weekly reports to management, as well as ad hoc reporting Organising vehicle movements by allocation of jobs to our logistics providers in most efficient way Administration of jobs in progress Updating internal and external systems daily Dealing with any queries or potential issues from internal departments and logistics providers Handling of multiple telephone calls to administer the above and general queries Responsible for allocating of vehicle movements by internal and external suppliers Maintaining valuable supplier relationships Co-ordinating vehicles to be delivered within set deadlines Managing multiple vehicle movements across the country Achieving the best possible cost and geographical efficiencies Personal Attributes Proficient in MS Office (especially excel and preferably Access) Be assertive, personable, and good interpersonal skills Able to work as part of a team whilst also using own initiative Be able to problem solve & identify potential problem patterns Ability to prioritise and multitask in changing daily requirements Skills, Experience and/or Qualifications Required An excellent telephone manner and written skills Experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel & Outlook. Ability to work to deadlines Experience in a similar role is desirable Hours of work Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week Hours worked between 8am 5pm Benefits Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Store discounts Free onsite gym On bus route Free parking 22 days & 8 days bank holiday JBRP1_UKTJ
Director of Corporate Services (MUST COME FROM A PUBLIC SECTOR BACKGROUND) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 6 days per month in office) Contract: 8 months We're seeking an experienced senior leader to head the Corporate Services Directorate for our public sector client. This role spans Finance & Procurement, HR, Facilities, and PMO, providing strategic leadership and continuity during a critical period. What you'll bring: Executive-level experience in finance and corporate services. Strong leadership skills with ability to manage complex operations and influence at the highest level. Proven experience in budget planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Start: January 2026 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 18, 2025
Contractor
Director of Corporate Services (MUST COME FROM A PUBLIC SECTOR BACKGROUND) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 6 days per month in office) Contract: 8 months We're seeking an experienced senior leader to head the Corporate Services Directorate for our public sector client. This role spans Finance & Procurement, HR, Facilities, and PMO, providing strategic leadership and continuity during a critical period. What you'll bring: Executive-level experience in finance and corporate services. Strong leadership skills with ability to manage complex operations and influence at the highest level. Proven experience in budget planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Start: January 2026 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Project Management - Global Digital Transformation London UK (Hybrid 2 days in office) Contract: 6 - 12 months Start: Immediately We're hiring a Head of Project Management to lead a high-profile global Digital Demand Transformation programme - including major initiatives such as Project Tadka and a large-scale Publicis transition . In this role, you'll own the full transformation roadmap, build and run the PMO, drive governance and delivery excellence, and ensure global teams adopt new digital capabilities across media, content, commerce, data, and consumer care. What You'll Do Lead delivery across Tadka, Publicis , and all connected transformation workstreams Establish programme governance, tracking KPIs, risks, and benefits Embed new digital ways of working across markets and functions Partner with Finance, Digital Tech, Marketing, Sales, and agency partners Drive alignment, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable impact What You'll Bring 12+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in complex global organisations Strong PMO, governance, and stakeholder management expertise Experience leading major agency transitions ( Publicis or similar ) Background in PESO, digital marketing, commerce, CRM, content, or data If you're a transformation leader who thrives in complexity and wants to shape a global digital future, we'd love to hear from you. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 18, 2025
Contractor
Head of Project Management - Global Digital Transformation London UK (Hybrid 2 days in office) Contract: 6 - 12 months Start: Immediately We're hiring a Head of Project Management to lead a high-profile global Digital Demand Transformation programme - including major initiatives such as Project Tadka and a large-scale Publicis transition . In this role, you'll own the full transformation roadmap, build and run the PMO, drive governance and delivery excellence, and ensure global teams adopt new digital capabilities across media, content, commerce, data, and consumer care. What You'll Do Lead delivery across Tadka, Publicis , and all connected transformation workstreams Establish programme governance, tracking KPIs, risks, and benefits Embed new digital ways of working across markets and functions Partner with Finance, Digital Tech, Marketing, Sales, and agency partners Drive alignment, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable impact What You'll Bring 12+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in complex global organisations Strong PMO, governance, and stakeholder management expertise Experience leading major agency transitions ( Publicis or similar ) Background in PESO, digital marketing, commerce, CRM, content, or data If you're a transformation leader who thrives in complexity and wants to shape a global digital future, we'd love to hear from you. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Interim Head of PMO 650 p/d Inside IR35 London Hybrid Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of PMO to provide strong leadership and oversight of the programme and project management function. This role is focused on delivering the agreed portfolio and plan, ensuring effective governance, clear reporting, and consistent project execution across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring stability, structure, and pace, supporting senior stakeholders to maintain momentum. Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects Own and oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation across the portfolio Maintain and improve project management frameworks, tools, and processes where needed to support delivery Support Programme and Project Managers with guidance, challenge, and escalation where required Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation and decision-making Act as a key point of contact between delivery teams and senior stakeholders Ensure projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and available capacity Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating as a Head of PMO or senior PMO leader, ideally in an interim or contract capacity Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery, with a focus on execution rather than transformation Demonstrable experience implementing and running effective PMO governance and reporting frameworks Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level Strong planning, prioritisation, and resource management capability Experience working in complex, multi-project environments Clear, concise communication and reporting skills Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to provide stability and assurance Interim Head of PMO 650 p/d Inside IR35 London Hybrid
Dec 17, 2025
Contractor
Interim Head of PMO 650 p/d Inside IR35 London Hybrid Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of PMO to provide strong leadership and oversight of the programme and project management function. This role is focused on delivering the agreed portfolio and plan, ensuring effective governance, clear reporting, and consistent project execution across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring stability, structure, and pace, supporting senior stakeholders to maintain momentum. Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects Own and oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation across the portfolio Maintain and improve project management frameworks, tools, and processes where needed to support delivery Support Programme and Project Managers with guidance, challenge, and escalation where required Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation and decision-making Act as a key point of contact between delivery teams and senior stakeholders Ensure projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and available capacity Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating as a Head of PMO or senior PMO leader, ideally in an interim or contract capacity Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery, with a focus on execution rather than transformation Demonstrable experience implementing and running effective PMO governance and reporting frameworks Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level Strong planning, prioritisation, and resource management capability Experience working in complex, multi-project environments Clear, concise communication and reporting skills Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to provide stability and assurance Interim Head of PMO 650 p/d Inside IR35 London Hybrid
We are inviting speculative applications for various permanent roles in the rail sector, including positions in Civil/Structural Engineering, Project Management, and Senior Leadership. We are working with numerous clients in the Rail sector who are expecting a number of opportunities throughout January and February, where the market is particularly competitive. This is an opportunity for you to have a no obligation conversation about what opportunities could be available to you in 2026 and how you can get ahead in a competitive job market.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
We are inviting speculative applications for various permanent roles in the rail sector, including positions in Civil/Structural Engineering, Project Management, and Senior Leadership. We are working with numerous clients in the Rail sector who are expecting a number of opportunities throughout January and February, where the market is particularly competitive. This is an opportunity for you to have a no obligation conversation about what opportunities could be available to you in 2026 and how you can get ahead in a competitive job market.
Head of PMO & Operations Leeds, Manchester - (Hybrid, Office, Site) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: The Head of PMO & Operations will lead the development of the operational structure, governance and processes in relation to the management of the business unit(s). This role ensures all projects proceed with the appropriate risk management, programme and governance in place. They will develop staff to meet the business requirements and the client expectations from a project management perspective. In addition, they will lead in reporting financial and commercial progress to the senior leadership team (SLT), with particular focus on WIP/Debt, high-level utilisation, revenue and margin. The postholder will also support wider business strategy, lead a high-performing team, and uphold standards in governance and compliance. Associate Directors must be highly experienced leaders within their respective discipline, demonstrating a track-record of operational leadership, strong solution-driven delivery, while managing key stakeholder relationships to successfully deliver business and project outcomes. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensure the business maintains strong financial health and safety performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative standards in all dealings and business transactions. Lead and mentor a team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment and encourage a continuous improvement culture. Support the Lead on Health and Safety (SHEQ) across the Business Unit, ensuring company procedures and processes are followed, and SHEQ-related KPIs are met, recorded and shared for future audit. Encourage and develop strong leadership qualities within the Business unit, delivering clear direction and leadership through the provision of objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities, managing performance and identifying talent and successors accordingly. Ensure that regular and meaningful engagement takes place with all staff delivering business strategy through clear and constant communication. Develop key policies and processes to align to the changing requirements of the business while supporting and driving business performance. Provide expert technical advice and guidance to the team and Clients to ensure best practice and build a strong reputation for effective delivery. Support and maintain relationships with existing Clients and actively pursue new work leads to attract new Clients. Prepare and present reports including high quality, succinct and relevant operational and financial information via budget updates and business unit reviews to the Freedom Senior Leadership Team and other business stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations and policies. Develop and implement strategies that support growth and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the Business Unit remains competitive. Own and manage the preparation of annual and monthly budgets and forecasting to support divisional strategy and objectives whilst ensuring work volumes, business profit and other specified non-financial targets are met, i.e recruitment and retention targets. Develop and manage relationships effectively with clients and internal stakeholders in cross-functional teams to align goals with overall Company objectives. Support bid activity for the Business Unit in conjunction with the Business Development team, to ensure professional, profitable and successful bid outcomes, that provide levels of turnover and profit that support the financial performance of the Business Unit. Link the growth ambitions to revenue, recruitment and business development strategies to identify clear action plans to meet the overall strategy for growth We are looking for an experienced and ambitious individual with the following attributes: Essential Experience within an operational leadership role and proven track record of managing a large team and multiple projects Ability to understand Primavera P6 project programmes and interpret/understand key attributes such as Critical Path, SPI/CPI, Earned Value etc. 10+ years of strong technical expertise in required discipline, demonstrating solution-finding through critical technical thinking and leveraging technical ability to solve problems. Understanding of financial statements and financial accounts, interpreting project financial metrics to understand project health/level of distress. Understanding and experience of working under, standard forms of contract such as JCT, NEC3 or 4. Demonstrable understanding and experience of working with EWNs, Variations, Change Events on large projects. Demonstrable ability to drive through and impliment strategic business, or project, improvement initiatives while managing project/client requirements Ability to manage multiple pressing priorities at the same time, to find ways to tackle large problems in manageable pieces. Strong ability to prioritise work Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure projects in the Energy, Power, Nuclear, Water, Transport or Linear infrastructure sectors Good understanding of UK statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Electricity Act, Planning Act, Compulsory Purchase Orders). Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Track record of successful delivery across multiple complex projects. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and internal/external stakeholder requirements. Desirable Experience of working in the general Energy sector and specifically the Electricity sector on OHL / underground cabling projects requiring consent. Strong digital credentials; understanding of Teams, Sharepoint, business EM softwares, and BIM on projects. Experience in utilities, energy, or transport sectors. Experience working on DCOs or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with GIS and land referencing software. Understanding of environmental permitting and ecological constraints.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Head of PMO & Operations Leeds, Manchester - (Hybrid, Office, Site) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: The Head of PMO & Operations will lead the development of the operational structure, governance and processes in relation to the management of the business unit(s). This role ensures all projects proceed with the appropriate risk management, programme and governance in place. They will develop staff to meet the business requirements and the client expectations from a project management perspective. In addition, they will lead in reporting financial and commercial progress to the senior leadership team (SLT), with particular focus on WIP/Debt, high-level utilisation, revenue and margin. The postholder will also support wider business strategy, lead a high-performing team, and uphold standards in governance and compliance. Associate Directors must be highly experienced leaders within their respective discipline, demonstrating a track-record of operational leadership, strong solution-driven delivery, while managing key stakeholder relationships to successfully deliver business and project outcomes. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensure the business maintains strong financial health and safety performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative standards in all dealings and business transactions. Lead and mentor a team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment and encourage a continuous improvement culture. Support the Lead on Health and Safety (SHEQ) across the Business Unit, ensuring company procedures and processes are followed, and SHEQ-related KPIs are met, recorded and shared for future audit. Encourage and develop strong leadership qualities within the Business unit, delivering clear direction and leadership through the provision of objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities, managing performance and identifying talent and successors accordingly. Ensure that regular and meaningful engagement takes place with all staff delivering business strategy through clear and constant communication. Develop key policies and processes to align to the changing requirements of the business while supporting and driving business performance. Provide expert technical advice and guidance to the team and Clients to ensure best practice and build a strong reputation for effective delivery. Support and maintain relationships with existing Clients and actively pursue new work leads to attract new Clients. Prepare and present reports including high quality, succinct and relevant operational and financial information via budget updates and business unit reviews to the Freedom Senior Leadership Team and other business stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations and policies. Develop and implement strategies that support growth and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the Business Unit remains competitive. Own and manage the preparation of annual and monthly budgets and forecasting to support divisional strategy and objectives whilst ensuring work volumes, business profit and other specified non-financial targets are met, i.e recruitment and retention targets. Develop and manage relationships effectively with clients and internal stakeholders in cross-functional teams to align goals with overall Company objectives. Support bid activity for the Business Unit in conjunction with the Business Development team, to ensure professional, profitable and successful bid outcomes, that provide levels of turnover and profit that support the financial performance of the Business Unit. Link the growth ambitions to revenue, recruitment and business development strategies to identify clear action plans to meet the overall strategy for growth We are looking for an experienced and ambitious individual with the following attributes: Essential Experience within an operational leadership role and proven track record of managing a large team and multiple projects Ability to understand Primavera P6 project programmes and interpret/understand key attributes such as Critical Path, SPI/CPI, Earned Value etc. 10+ years of strong technical expertise in required discipline, demonstrating solution-finding through critical technical thinking and leveraging technical ability to solve problems. Understanding of financial statements and financial accounts, interpreting project financial metrics to understand project health/level of distress. Understanding and experience of working under, standard forms of contract such as JCT, NEC3 or 4. Demonstrable understanding and experience of working with EWNs, Variations, Change Events on large projects. Demonstrable ability to drive through and impliment strategic business, or project, improvement initiatives while managing project/client requirements Ability to manage multiple pressing priorities at the same time, to find ways to tackle large problems in manageable pieces. Strong ability to prioritise work Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure projects in the Energy, Power, Nuclear, Water, Transport or Linear infrastructure sectors Good understanding of UK statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Electricity Act, Planning Act, Compulsory Purchase Orders). Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Track record of successful delivery across multiple complex projects. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and internal/external stakeholder requirements. Desirable Experience of working in the general Energy sector and specifically the Electricity sector on OHL / underground cabling projects requiring consent. Strong digital credentials; understanding of Teams, Sharepoint, business EM softwares, and BIM on projects. Experience in utilities, energy, or transport sectors. Experience working on DCOs or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with GIS and land referencing software. Understanding of environmental permitting and ecological constraints.
Senior Planning Engineer Location: Warrington Pay Rate: £63.00 - £76.00 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Job Purpose At this level a Senior Planning Engineer (PMO Scheduling specialist) is responsible for applying schedule management independently primarily in complex situations across P3M. Preparing and maintaining integrated schedules of project and/or programme activities and events, taking into account of dependencies and resource requirement. Key Responsibilities Top 5 Major Tasks and Activities: Develop/implement and maintain the Project structures (WBS/OBS/RBS/CBS) Develop/baseline and maintain the Project integrated schedule. (Level 1-3) Ensure alignment between the integrated scheduling toolset and the companies financial and material demand toolset. This includes alignment of any Level 4/5 schedules. Regular status update of the integrated schedule and the provision of metrics (eg critical path/total float) and schedule analysis of the impact to the project. Resource/cost loaded schedules to inform the IBP and also to provide financial status of the project Additional Key Accountabilities: Provision of schedule risk analysis updates on a monthly basis and to inform the baseline Inclusion of key milestones and status against these Critical path analysis of the integrated schedule on a regular basis Correctly record project progress in the schedule), reschedule to take effect of the progress data and communicate the results to the project team and advise of any appropriate corrective action. Understand and report on project using Earned Value Analysis techniques and interpret/communicate the results and any corrective action to the project team. Establishing and leading on Interactive Planning workshops Leading on Rolling Wave (lookahead) meetings Ensuring that the schedule is cost loaded in line with the Baseline budgets Ensuring that the schedule is updated with forecast dates and Estimates at Completion What-if scenarios Support to commercial change process and impact assessments Inclusion of key supplier and subcontract schedules Lead on alignment of schedule to project change register. Attending and contributing the business Scheduling Community of Practise Key Outputs / Deliverables: Business Unit Project Cardinal Date Plan Level 3 Integrated Baseline Schedule Schedule Risk Analysis Schedule variance reporting/analysis Critical Path reporting/Analysis Toolset alignment reports Resource Profiles EVM Data Archived Schedules Scheduling maturity model PM Controls Framework HSSE Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can explain their responsibilities for their own and others health and safety welfare Can explain their safe systems of work and their empowerment to stop work and immediately report to their line manager if they feel that something is unsafe or something is not right Can explain how to report an HSE unsafe act and not walk by Can explain and adhere to all environmental processes and procedures as detailed by the Company Quality Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can Captures issues, risk & opportunities to instigate and monitor an appropriate Quality Management system for their area of responsibility Demonstrate and communicate the quality requirements of their function and ensure that these are being met Demonstrate an understanding of risks and take action to mitigate that risk Continuous Improvement Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for working with the business unit functional departments to identify and deliver improvements in quality, schedule and cost within the project. Identification of Lessons learned back into the business Financial Awareness & Management Can describe why their financial awareness is important to the Company and to support them operating within their role Can explain the processes and practices that apply to their financial aspects of their job and use them as appropriate and required Commercial Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can state how their role contributes to the commercial viability of the site or project Demonstrates awareness by following appropriate procedures and governance Considers the risk or other options if appropriate and discusses with their line manager Seeks involvement of line manager or other internal stakeholders for any business improvement ideas that will improve commercial viability of all activities. Experience/Qualifications/Skills Company/Industry Knowledge: Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector Awareness of various contracting methodologies (e.g. Advanced knowledge of scheduling toolsets e.g. Quantitative risk analysis experience Forensic Planning Full project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to close out Qualifications: A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or a related field Professional qualification (e.g. APM/Acoste/RICS) (or equivalent) Key Technical Skills: Expert (applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations , recognised as an expert by other senior professionals (who is called on for advice by others on the competence) , has an in-depth knowledge in complex situations and can critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods if required and educate others) in the following APM competencies Schedule Management The process for developing , baselining and monitoring of an integrated schedule to inform the direction of the project Resource Management the process of identifying and scheduling the resources (people/facilities/materials etc ) required to implement the programme Proficient (applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations , supervises others applying the competence , has a detailed knowledge in complex situations and can critically evaluate and adapt as required) in the following APM competencies Independent Assurance gathering independent evidence that the information from projects and/or programmes is valid and are likely to achieve their aims. Frameworks and methodologies the appropriate adoption of specific frameworks and methodologies for the management of integrated schedules and tailoring of these Stakeholder and Communications management the systemic identification and analysis of stakeholders , and the planning and conduct of interactions to engage and communicate with them Governance arrangements (incl quality) the organisational and project specific processes, standards and guidelines for the governance of projects, including the process of initiation, review, handover and close out Competent (applies the competence independently, primarily in situations of limited complexity , has a comprehensive knowledge in situations of limited complexity) in the following APM competencies Budgeting and Cost Control the process for setting agreed budgets and the control of forecast and actual costs against that budgetUse of tolerances and performance management Reviews the legal, regulatory and organisational requirements for review, the range of factors that need to be evaluated during reviews, and how these may vary throughout the lifecycle of the project Change Control the features of a rigorous change control process , and how to establish , implement and maintain a change control process Contract Management - The nature of contracts and statements of work , and the implications for the contracting organisations and the suppliers into this Minimum level of Qualifications to be verified ( N.B. only qualifications essential to the requirements of the role need to be checked) A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or a related field and a professional qualification (eg APM/Acoste/RICS) (or equivalent) Behaviours Refer to Group Capability Framework: Team Members OR (if role requires line management
Oct 09, 2025
Contractor
Senior Planning Engineer Location: Warrington Pay Rate: £63.00 - £76.00 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Job Purpose At this level a Senior Planning Engineer (PMO Scheduling specialist) is responsible for applying schedule management independently primarily in complex situations across P3M. Preparing and maintaining integrated schedules of project and/or programme activities and events, taking into account of dependencies and resource requirement. Key Responsibilities Top 5 Major Tasks and Activities: Develop/implement and maintain the Project structures (WBS/OBS/RBS/CBS) Develop/baseline and maintain the Project integrated schedule. (Level 1-3) Ensure alignment between the integrated scheduling toolset and the companies financial and material demand toolset. This includes alignment of any Level 4/5 schedules. Regular status update of the integrated schedule and the provision of metrics (eg critical path/total float) and schedule analysis of the impact to the project. Resource/cost loaded schedules to inform the IBP and also to provide financial status of the project Additional Key Accountabilities: Provision of schedule risk analysis updates on a monthly basis and to inform the baseline Inclusion of key milestones and status against these Critical path analysis of the integrated schedule on a regular basis Correctly record project progress in the schedule), reschedule to take effect of the progress data and communicate the results to the project team and advise of any appropriate corrective action. Understand and report on project using Earned Value Analysis techniques and interpret/communicate the results and any corrective action to the project team. Establishing and leading on Interactive Planning workshops Leading on Rolling Wave (lookahead) meetings Ensuring that the schedule is cost loaded in line with the Baseline budgets Ensuring that the schedule is updated with forecast dates and Estimates at Completion What-if scenarios Support to commercial change process and impact assessments Inclusion of key supplier and subcontract schedules Lead on alignment of schedule to project change register. Attending and contributing the business Scheduling Community of Practise Key Outputs / Deliverables: Business Unit Project Cardinal Date Plan Level 3 Integrated Baseline Schedule Schedule Risk Analysis Schedule variance reporting/analysis Critical Path reporting/Analysis Toolset alignment reports Resource Profiles EVM Data Archived Schedules Scheduling maturity model PM Controls Framework HSSE Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can explain their responsibilities for their own and others health and safety welfare Can explain their safe systems of work and their empowerment to stop work and immediately report to their line manager if they feel that something is unsafe or something is not right Can explain how to report an HSE unsafe act and not walk by Can explain and adhere to all environmental processes and procedures as detailed by the Company Quality Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can Captures issues, risk & opportunities to instigate and monitor an appropriate Quality Management system for their area of responsibility Demonstrate and communicate the quality requirements of their function and ensure that these are being met Demonstrate an understanding of risks and take action to mitigate that risk Continuous Improvement Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for working with the business unit functional departments to identify and deliver improvements in quality, schedule and cost within the project. Identification of Lessons learned back into the business Financial Awareness & Management Can describe why their financial awareness is important to the Company and to support them operating within their role Can explain the processes and practices that apply to their financial aspects of their job and use them as appropriate and required Commercial Responsibilities and Accountabilities Can state how their role contributes to the commercial viability of the site or project Demonstrates awareness by following appropriate procedures and governance Considers the risk or other options if appropriate and discusses with their line manager Seeks involvement of line manager or other internal stakeholders for any business improvement ideas that will improve commercial viability of all activities. Experience/Qualifications/Skills Company/Industry Knowledge: Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector Awareness of various contracting methodologies (e.g. Advanced knowledge of scheduling toolsets e.g. Quantitative risk analysis experience Forensic Planning Full project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to close out Qualifications: A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or a related field Professional qualification (e.g. APM/Acoste/RICS) (or equivalent) Key Technical Skills: Expert (applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations , recognised as an expert by other senior professionals (who is called on for advice by others on the competence) , has an in-depth knowledge in complex situations and can critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods if required and educate others) in the following APM competencies Schedule Management The process for developing , baselining and monitoring of an integrated schedule to inform the direction of the project Resource Management the process of identifying and scheduling the resources (people/facilities/materials etc ) required to implement the programme Proficient (applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations , supervises others applying the competence , has a detailed knowledge in complex situations and can critically evaluate and adapt as required) in the following APM competencies Independent Assurance gathering independent evidence that the information from projects and/or programmes is valid and are likely to achieve their aims. Frameworks and methodologies the appropriate adoption of specific frameworks and methodologies for the management of integrated schedules and tailoring of these Stakeholder and Communications management the systemic identification and analysis of stakeholders , and the planning and conduct of interactions to engage and communicate with them Governance arrangements (incl quality) the organisational and project specific processes, standards and guidelines for the governance of projects, including the process of initiation, review, handover and close out Competent (applies the competence independently, primarily in situations of limited complexity , has a comprehensive knowledge in situations of limited complexity) in the following APM competencies Budgeting and Cost Control the process for setting agreed budgets and the control of forecast and actual costs against that budgetUse of tolerances and performance management Reviews the legal, regulatory and organisational requirements for review, the range of factors that need to be evaluated during reviews, and how these may vary throughout the lifecycle of the project Change Control the features of a rigorous change control process , and how to establish , implement and maintain a change control process Contract Management - The nature of contracts and statements of work , and the implications for the contracting organisations and the suppliers into this Minimum level of Qualifications to be verified ( N.B. only qualifications essential to the requirements of the role need to be checked) A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or a related field and a professional qualification (eg APM/Acoste/RICS) (or equivalent) Behaviours Refer to Group Capability Framework: Team Members OR (if role requires line management
Head of PMO - Staffordshire 80-90k + excellent benefits Were seeking an experienced Head of PMO to take on a senior leadership position, leading and developing a growing team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Project Support staff. As Head of PMO, youll shape and mature the project delivery framework, champion best practice, and play a pivotal role in ensuring major programmes are delivered click apply for full job details
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Head of PMO - Staffordshire 80-90k + excellent benefits Were seeking an experienced Head of PMO to take on a senior leadership position, leading and developing a growing team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Project Support staff. As Head of PMO, youll shape and mature the project delivery framework, champion best practice, and play a pivotal role in ensuring major programmes are delivered click apply for full job details
Commercial Lead Infrastructure Projects Location: London (Group Head Office) Sector: Infrastructure, Electrification, Capital Projects Salary: Competitive + Benefits My client is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to lead the commercial function within their infrastructure team. This is a high-profile role with significant responsibility across capital build, electrification, and minor works projects. It offers a rare opportunity for an experienced commercial manager to step into a leadership role with broad scope and visibility. Role Overview As Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and managing the financial and commercial integrity of infrastructure delivery. You ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of value and accountability. Key Responsibilities Develop and present robust business cases for infrastructure projects, including depot electrification, capital builds, and threshold-level small works Own the relationship with the customer tendering team, aligning infrastructure delivery with strategic route wins Manage the minor works budget (circa £6m), ensuring rigorous sign-off and value-for-money validation Lead audit and reconciliation of monthly Facilities Management invoicing Oversee change control processes, ensuring contractual compliance and cost justification Champion the standardised infrastructure delivery approach, interfacing effectively with property and project teams Lead the PMO function, ensuring accurate reporting of cost, time, and performance metrics Drive consistency in project management tools and ensure appropriate training across teams Monitor and report on risk, budget control, and cost tracking against approved business cases Key Outcomes Timely electrification of depots aligned with operational needs and strategic planning Demonstrable cost control and commercial rigour across all infrastructure activity A professional, high-functioning PMO capability supporting infrastructure delivery Leadership & Financial Scope Line management of one Quantity Surveyor Full budget ownership and cost control responsibility Candidate Profile Degree-qualified, ideally with RICS or equivalent chartered status Minimum 10 years experience in infrastructure commercial management Strong background in contract claims, payment applications, and financial governance Confident communicator with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Why This Role This is a strategic opportunity for a senior commercial professional ready to take the lead in a complex infrastructure environment. Whether you're stepping up or making a lateral move into a broader leadership role, you'll find challenge, autonomy, and the chance to make a tangible impact across high-value projects.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Commercial Lead Infrastructure Projects Location: London (Group Head Office) Sector: Infrastructure, Electrification, Capital Projects Salary: Competitive + Benefits My client is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to lead the commercial function within their infrastructure team. This is a high-profile role with significant responsibility across capital build, electrification, and minor works projects. It offers a rare opportunity for an experienced commercial manager to step into a leadership role with broad scope and visibility. Role Overview As Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and managing the financial and commercial integrity of infrastructure delivery. You ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of value and accountability. Key Responsibilities Develop and present robust business cases for infrastructure projects, including depot electrification, capital builds, and threshold-level small works Own the relationship with the customer tendering team, aligning infrastructure delivery with strategic route wins Manage the minor works budget (circa £6m), ensuring rigorous sign-off and value-for-money validation Lead audit and reconciliation of monthly Facilities Management invoicing Oversee change control processes, ensuring contractual compliance and cost justification Champion the standardised infrastructure delivery approach, interfacing effectively with property and project teams Lead the PMO function, ensuring accurate reporting of cost, time, and performance metrics Drive consistency in project management tools and ensure appropriate training across teams Monitor and report on risk, budget control, and cost tracking against approved business cases Key Outcomes Timely electrification of depots aligned with operational needs and strategic planning Demonstrable cost control and commercial rigour across all infrastructure activity A professional, high-functioning PMO capability supporting infrastructure delivery Leadership & Financial Scope Line management of one Quantity Surveyor Full budget ownership and cost control responsibility Candidate Profile Degree-qualified, ideally with RICS or equivalent chartered status Minimum 10 years experience in infrastructure commercial management Strong background in contract claims, payment applications, and financial governance Confident communicator with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Why This Role This is a strategic opportunity for a senior commercial professional ready to take the lead in a complex infrastructure environment. Whether you're stepping up or making a lateral move into a broader leadership role, you'll find challenge, autonomy, and the chance to make a tangible impact across high-value projects.
Cutover Manager - 18-month FTC Slough (Head Office) with some travel to our UK sites and the Intersnack HQ in Dusseldorf Hybrid We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Cutover Manager (UK) to join our team as part of a major business transformation project. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be your next adventure! This role is a key part of our system and process change programme, working closely with our central project team and UK stakeholders to deliver a smooth and successful cutover. You'll be the lead for all UK-specific cutover activities, owning the plan, managing risks, coordinating across functions, and ensuring readiness for go-live. Working with a range of colleagues - from UK workstream leads to central stakeholders - you'll build a realistic, joined-up cutover plan and act as the main point of contact for all cutover matters in the UK. This is a great opportunity to shape how we transition into new systems and ways of working, with visibility at senior levels and the chance to truly influence success. If you thrive in complex project environments and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement. £7500 car cash allowance Comprehensive Healthcare Support - Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most. KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools What will you be doing? Owning and driving the UK cutover plan - taking full responsibility for creating, coordinating, and delivering all cutover activities specific to the UK, ensuring alignment with the central programme and readiness for go-live Tackling the complexity of transformation - navigating a multi-site, cross-functional environment to manage dependencies, identify potential risks, and build mitigation plans that support a smooth transition Working collaboratively across teams - engaging closely with UK workstream leads, site teams, the central cutover team, and other stakeholders to align plans, ensure readiness, and resolve issues quickly and effectively Making a measurable impact on programme success - acting as the single point of contact for UK cutover, managing reporting into the PMO, leading resource planning, and executing the fallback strategy if required Learning through hands-on programme delivery - gaining valuable experience in systems and process change, with exposure to leadership-level decision-making and the opportunity to influence how the UK business adopts new ways of working Lead the master data change activities required within the KP business as a result of the master data changes being applied in the system at cut-over. Who are we? Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: A strong understanding of ERP system rollouts and cutover planning Excellent organisational and communication skills to engage and align cross-functional teams Previous experience in project or programme management, ideally within a manufacturing or IT setting Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and MS Office, with the confidence to manage documentation and reporting A collaborative mindset that reflects our values of ownership, trust, and teamwork - even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still like to hear from you
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Cutover Manager - 18-month FTC Slough (Head Office) with some travel to our UK sites and the Intersnack HQ in Dusseldorf Hybrid We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Cutover Manager (UK) to join our team as part of a major business transformation project. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be your next adventure! This role is a key part of our system and process change programme, working closely with our central project team and UK stakeholders to deliver a smooth and successful cutover. You'll be the lead for all UK-specific cutover activities, owning the plan, managing risks, coordinating across functions, and ensuring readiness for go-live. Working with a range of colleagues - from UK workstream leads to central stakeholders - you'll build a realistic, joined-up cutover plan and act as the main point of contact for all cutover matters in the UK. This is a great opportunity to shape how we transition into new systems and ways of working, with visibility at senior levels and the chance to truly influence success. If you thrive in complex project environments and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement. £7500 car cash allowance Comprehensive Healthcare Support - Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most. KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools What will you be doing? Owning and driving the UK cutover plan - taking full responsibility for creating, coordinating, and delivering all cutover activities specific to the UK, ensuring alignment with the central programme and readiness for go-live Tackling the complexity of transformation - navigating a multi-site, cross-functional environment to manage dependencies, identify potential risks, and build mitigation plans that support a smooth transition Working collaboratively across teams - engaging closely with UK workstream leads, site teams, the central cutover team, and other stakeholders to align plans, ensure readiness, and resolve issues quickly and effectively Making a measurable impact on programme success - acting as the single point of contact for UK cutover, managing reporting into the PMO, leading resource planning, and executing the fallback strategy if required Learning through hands-on programme delivery - gaining valuable experience in systems and process change, with exposure to leadership-level decision-making and the opportunity to influence how the UK business adopts new ways of working Lead the master data change activities required within the KP business as a result of the master data changes being applied in the system at cut-over. Who are we? Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: A strong understanding of ERP system rollouts and cutover planning Excellent organisational and communication skills to engage and align cross-functional teams Previous experience in project or programme management, ideally within a manufacturing or IT setting Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and MS Office, with the confidence to manage documentation and reporting A collaborative mindset that reflects our values of ownership, trust, and teamwork - even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still like to hear from you
Project Support Specialist Role Purpose The Project Support Specialist will provide essential administrative and analytical support to the Projects team across a portfolio of HV Cabling, Overhead Line and Substation schemes. The role will focus on maintaining accurate project documentation, managing key data logs, supporting project assurance processes, and ensuring timely collection and input of project and financial information. This position plays a critical role in enabling project managers to deliver effectively by ensuring governance, compliance, and data integrity across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support Maintain and update project documentation, registers, and logs in line with clients standards. Provide general administrative support to the project team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. RAAIDD Log Management Own and maintain project RAAIDD (Risks, Assumptions, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Dependencies) logs. Ensure entries are up to date, accurate, and reviewed regularly with project managers. Project Management Data Input, track, and update project performance data in project management systems. Support reporting processes by preparing accurate, timely data for dashboards, status reports, and governance reviews. Financial Data Collect, validate, and input financial data in accordance with corporate processes. Support cost tracking, budget monitoring, and financial forecasting activities. Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure alignment of project spend and reporting. Project Assurance & Governance Support project assurance reviews by providing accurate data, documentation, and compliance evidence. Monitor adherence to project delivery frameworks and escalate gaps where appropriate. Assist with preparing materials for audits, stage gate reviews, and assurance checks. Skills & Experience Required Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience in project support, PMO, or a similar administrative/project environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management software/tools. Strong numeracy and ability to handle financial data accurately. Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels. Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Desirable Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile). Previous experience in utilities, infrastructure, or regulated environments.
Sep 22, 2025
Contractor
Project Support Specialist Role Purpose The Project Support Specialist will provide essential administrative and analytical support to the Projects team across a portfolio of HV Cabling, Overhead Line and Substation schemes. The role will focus on maintaining accurate project documentation, managing key data logs, supporting project assurance processes, and ensuring timely collection and input of project and financial information. This position plays a critical role in enabling project managers to deliver effectively by ensuring governance, compliance, and data integrity across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support Maintain and update project documentation, registers, and logs in line with clients standards. Provide general administrative support to the project team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. RAAIDD Log Management Own and maintain project RAAIDD (Risks, Assumptions, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Dependencies) logs. Ensure entries are up to date, accurate, and reviewed regularly with project managers. Project Management Data Input, track, and update project performance data in project management systems. Support reporting processes by preparing accurate, timely data for dashboards, status reports, and governance reviews. Financial Data Collect, validate, and input financial data in accordance with corporate processes. Support cost tracking, budget monitoring, and financial forecasting activities. Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure alignment of project spend and reporting. Project Assurance & Governance Support project assurance reviews by providing accurate data, documentation, and compliance evidence. Monitor adherence to project delivery frameworks and escalate gaps where appropriate. Assist with preparing materials for audits, stage gate reviews, and assurance checks. Skills & Experience Required Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience in project support, PMO, or a similar administrative/project environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management software/tools. Strong numeracy and ability to handle financial data accurately. Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels. Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Desirable Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile). Previous experience in utilities, infrastructure, or regulated environments.
