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Cedar has been retained by a leading law firm to appoint an Operations Director to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across core operational functions. This is a senior operational leadership role focused on ensuring effective, efficient, and well-governed business-as-usual operations across the firm's UK and European offices. The successful candidate will strengthen operational discipline, enhance performance, and ensure the firm's infrastructure enables exceptional client service and sustainable growth. The emphasis is on operational excellence, governance, and structured continuous improvement within a partnership environment. The Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations Director will oversee day-to-day operational leadership across PMO, Risk & Compliance, Facilities, and Governance functions. Acting as a trusted partner to the COO and Managing Partners, the postholder will ensure operational stability, regulatory compliance, and consistent service standards across multiple offices and practice groups. While improvement initiatives will form part of the remit, the core focus is on strengthening business-as-usual operations, embedding robust controls, and driving measurable enhancements in efficiency and service quality. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and leadership of business-as-usual operations across UK and European offices. Ensure Risk & Compliance frameworks meet regulatory requirements (including SRA and relevant European obligations where applicable). Oversee PMO and operational delivery functions to support practice groups effectively. Strengthen governance processes within a partnership model, ensuring clarity of accountability and decision-making. Drive continuous operational improvement to enhance efficiency, client experience, and profitability. Oversee operational budgeting, cost control, and performance reporting. Introduce appropriate workflow automation and operational systems to improve process consistency. Partner with practice leaders to improve matter management, resource planning, and operational support. Lead and develop senior operational leaders across offices. Embed ESG and sustainability considerations within operational strategy and reporting. Skills & Experience Essential Proven operational leadership experience within the legal sector or a regulated partnership environment. Strong understanding of law firm governance structures and partnership dynamics. Deep knowledge of risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks (including SRA requirements). Experience overseeing multi-office operations. Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and cost efficiency. Strong financial and commercial acumen within a partnership model. Ability to influence senior partners and board-level stakeholders. Practical experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent). Desirable Experience supporting UK and European legal operations. Exposure to legal tech, case management systems, or workflow automation. Formal qualifications in operations, risk, or compliance. Leadership & Cultural Fit The firm is seeking a pragmatic, collaborative, and credible operational leader who understands the nuances of a partnership culture. Success will depend on the ability to: Provide operational stability and disciplined execution Build trust and influence within a partner-led environment Balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism Strengthen accountability while fostering collaboration

Your new company A leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across a variety of sectors in over 30 different countries. They pride themselves on providing excellent service to their clients whilst always aiming to ensure a positive impact on the challenges facing their society and environment. They work across key players in the Aeronautics and Space, Defence, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance and IT services industries. They foster a community of talented individuals who are both technologists and entrepreneurs. Your new role A Project Financials PMO Manager is required to join the organisation to lead a smaller team of Project controllers. They are required to support a variety of projects across the organisation, specifically focusing on the project financials. The Project Financials PMO Manager will work closely alongside a variety of senior level key stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a key business partner to Technical Direction, Division Directors and Finance. Operating in a dual-system environment (SAP ERP for financials and operational project reporting system), the roleholder is accountable for reconciling data between systems, maintaining accuracy and driving automation. Operating in a dual-system environment (ERP for financials + operational project reporting system), the role is accountable for reconciling data between systems, maintaining accuracy, and driving automation. The position also manages a small international team of controllers and serves as a key business partner to Technical Direction, Division Directors, and Finance. Key duties will include: Monitor project KPIs (margin, revenue burn, WIP, backlog). Provide ad-hoc analysis on performance, to delivery team and the UK leadership team. Produce monthly project and portfolio performance reviews for the UK leadership team and Alten group. Ensure forecasts reflect realistic delivery plans, resource assumptions, and subcontractor usage. Automate reporting and forecasting using Power BI, Power Query, Python, SQL, or similar tools. Own the processes of setup of semester targets on which the performance management system is based. Improve system interfaces and drive digitisation of project controlling processes. Support group-level initiatives around data governance, process harmonization, tool upgrade and automation What you'll need to succeed Strong understanding of Project Management - specifically managing financials for complex projects Knowledge of Excel and Power BI (or similar tools) Good senior level stakeholder engagement skills - must have worked with Heads of/C-levels etc Finance/Accounting background would be highly desirable Experience gained in Engineering, consultancy or Professional services is preferred (but not essential). Leadership/mentoring experience What you'll get in return Basic salary of £75K Bonus up to £10K (discretionary) 6% pension Hybrid working - 3 days in the office What you need to do now Send across your CV to be considered - if you are suitable for the role, I will be in touch directly. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Location: Reading or Scotland (1 day per week onsite) Contract Length: 6 months Day Rate: £600-£625 per day (Inside IR35) Industry: Energy & Utilities Type: Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to lead the delivery of multiple transition workstreams within a major Service Transformation Programme in the energy & utilities sector. This role owns the end-to-end delivery of service transitions across areas such as End User Services, Service Desk, Cloud, Infrastructure, Network and Firewall Services - ensuring people, process, and operational changes land smoothly and to agreed outcomes. You will work across internal technology teams, business units, incumbent suppliers, and a new strategic service provider to ensure readiness, alignment, and successful transition execution. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership Lead delivery across multiple service transition workstreams, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality targets are met. Oversee all technical, operational, and business change elements. Integrate incumbent exit plans, new supplier transition activity, and internal readiness work. Drive pace, identify slippage early, and escalate through clear governance paths. Planning, RAID & Governance Maintain detailed transition plans aligned to the programme's Integrated Master Schedule. Proactively manage RAID items and present risks/issues at governance forums. Support readiness reviews, acceptance checkpoints, and stage gates. Ensure all activity meets PMO and regulatory standards. Cross-Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate delivery across technical domains: EUC, cloud, network, infrastructure, firewalls, service desk. Confirm scope, ownership, and readiness across internal teams and multiple suppliers. Resolve delivery conflicts and manage complex dependencies. Business & Operational Transition Drive adoption of new processes, operational workflows, RACIs, governance models, and tooling. Support people change, including comms, training, and role transitions. Ensure operational handover criteria are defined, evidenced, and fully met. Performance, Reporting & Assurance Provide clear reporting on progress, milestones, risks, and issues. Ensure suppliers meet evidence requirements for service readiness and audit. Support PMO on change control to maintain delivery consistency and transparency. Skills & Experience Required IT delivery experience, ideally within service transition, outsourcing, or complex technical transformation. Strong understanding of EUC, cloud, network, infrastructure, and service desk services. Experience delivering both technical and operational/process change. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management. Proven experience managing delivery across multiple suppliers. Strong RAID, planning, and governance skills. Proficiency with tools such as Excel, MS Project, ADO, ServiceNow. Desirable Experience working in regulated industries (energy, utilities, finance). Knowledge of ITIL, SIAM, service transition frameworks, or managed service models. Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches. Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, ITIL. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Theale Travel UK, Germany & Italy Our international client is seeking a Project Lead to help align the UK and European group of companies. This is not a just a PMO role, but about turning strategy into EBITDA growth. You will be reporting directly to the CEO and act as a strategic operational partner to the CEO and CFO. This is a pivotal role at the centre of the organisation, ensuring accountability, alignment and delivery in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. This is a new role within the business, and they have 1000 + staff within the group. We are seeking a candidate with experience of working with private equity backed companies for this role. Your role: Translate strategic initiatives into clear, executable workstreams Build and mobilise cross-functional taskforces Drive cost optimisation, pricing and growth programmes Implement robust KPI and performance frameworks Lead monthly business reviews and Board reporting Align country leadership teams to group priorities Deliver high-impact transformation projects What our client is looking for: 8+ years' experience in strategy, consulting, private Equity portfolio operations, programme leadership or operational roles A proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives Experience operating across European markets (preferred) Strong commercial acumen and financial rigour High resilience and comfort operating at pace Confident influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority.

Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Programme Position Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £59,234 £67,940 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the IFR s Programme Management Office directly managing 2 FTE . Leading effective programme governance . Regularly briefing Seniors across the organisation including the IFR Board . Leading on programme reporting, risk management and escalation. Leading on coordination of commencement of the IFR s regulatory powers working closely with DCMS (IFR s parent department) . Fostering continuous improvement within the PMO team and across the IFR programme. Essential Requirements: Demonstrable experience leading programme management offices or equivalent experience . Confidence in working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results within fixed timeframes, navigating ambiguity, with limited resource . Highly effective communicator (written and verbal) across a range of audiences . Ability to facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage expectations, moderate difficult discussions, and act as a key conduit between the PMO team and the wider business. Desirable Skills: Professional qualification (Prince 2, APM, MSP, Agile) . Experience implementing primary legislation or new regulations. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.

A leading organisation is investing heavily in a major, long-term capital portfolio and is strengthening its PMO to ensure projects deliver with robust governance, transparent reporting and disciplined financial control. We're recruiting a Programme Controls Manager to lead the assurance, planning and controls capability across high-value, high-risk projects where delivery performance matters. The opportunity This is a senior PMO leadership role with genuine scope to set direction, embed standards and raise maturity across an integrated project controls function. You'll lead a specialist team and work closely with delivery leaders, finance and commercial teams to ensure accurate forecasting, strong governance and consistent assurance across a complex portfolio. What you'll be doing: Owning and maturing an integrated project controls approach covering schedule, cost, change and progress measurement Setting and embedding governance expectations, including approvals, gateways, assurance activity and "right-first-time" delivery processes Leading the planning and controls service, including oversight of the master schedule and the standards by which schedules are developed and maintained. Ensuring project performance data is accurate, consistent and useful - providing clear insight to senior stakeholders Driving assurance activity, including health checks, quality reviews, adherence reporting and non-conformance audits on critical processes Acting as a visible leader within the PMO senior team, shaping ways of working and continuously improving controls maturity and efficiency Building strong relationships across internal teams and external partners to leverage best practice and improve outcomes What we're looking for Strong experience in PMO / programme controls / assurance leadership within large, complex project environments Proven track record managing significant financial aspects of delivery: forecasting, controls, governance, and performance insight Comfortable operating in high-stakes, regulated or compliance-heavy environments, where delivery outcomes can attract scrutiny and financial consequences Excellent stakeholder management and the confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior decision-making Solid understanding of project management disciplines and controls techniques (time, cost, risk, change, progress) Experience leading teams and embedding process improvements across multidisciplinary delivery functions Desirable: Planning tools experience (e.g., Primavera P6 or equivalent) Familiarity with Earned Value Management (or similar performance measurement approaches) Experience operating a quality management / assurance framework within a PMO or programme delivery setting Background in major infrastructure / engineering / construction environments (or similarly complex capital programmes) Why apply? This is a chance to shape controls and assurance across a major investment portfolio, with strong visibility and the remit to set standards, raise performance and protect outcomes where delivery discipline truly matters. To apply or discuss confidentially, send your CV or message to arrange an initial conversation. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Head of Group Projects Theale Travel UK, Germany & Italy Our international client is seeking a Head of Projects to align UK, Germany and Italy's group priorities. This is not a PMO role, but about turning strategy into EBITDA growth. You will be reporting directly to the CEO and act as a strategic operational partner to the CEO and CFO. This is a pivotal role at the centre of the organisation, ensuring accountability, alignment and delivery in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. This is a new role within the business, and they have 1000 staff within the group. Your role: Translate strategic initiatives into clear, executable workstreams Build and mobilise cross-functional taskforces Drive cost optimisation, pricing and growth programmes Implement robust KPI and performance frameworks Lead monthly business reviews and Board reporting Align country leadership teams to group priorities Deliver high-impact transformation projects What our client is looking for: 8+ years' experience in strategy, consulting, PE portfolio ops, programme leadership or operational roles A proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives Experience operating across European markets (preferred) Strong commercial acumen and financial rigour High resilience and comfort operating at pace Confident influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority.

Perm Role - Solutions Planner - On-Site, Paignton Job Title: Solutions Planner Location: On-Site, Paignton Salary: Competitive Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with length of service), 4 x life insurance, employer pension contributions starting from 6% up to 14%, single private medical insurance and Medicash plan. The Client: We are partnering with a globally recognised engineering organisation operating within a highly specialised technology space, supporting critical applications across multiple industries. They have a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a collaborative environment that brings together engineering, operations, and supply chain to deliver high-performance products. Job Overview: The Solutions Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising detailed production schedules to support on-time delivery, inventory targets, and capacity utilisation in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Operations to ensure production plans are realistic, executable, and aligned with business priorities. Job Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints. Interact closely with PMO to enable completion of solutions in a structured way. Convert Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) into executable shop floor schedules. Balance capacity, labour, tooling, and material constraints to meet customer delivery commitments. Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans in response to supply or production disruptions. Prioritise work orders to minimise lead time and maximize throughput. Collaborate with Procurement and Materials Planning to ensure timely material availability. Identify shortages, constraints, and bottlenecks; proactively escalate risks. Support capacity planning through data analysis and scenario modelling. Maintain planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems Act as primary scheduling interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. Participate in daily production review meetings and weekly planning forums. Provide schedule visibility to stakeholders and communicate changes proactively. Generate planning reports and provide data-driven insights to leadership. Conduct root cause analysis for missed schedules or delivery delays. Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, system parameters, and workflow efficiency. Contribute to planning system enhancements and digital transformation projects. Standardize processes and document best practices. Job Requirements: Demonstrable experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a high-tech or complex manufacturing environment. Experience in low-volume/high-mix or regulated manufacturing environments preferred. APICS/CPIM certification desirable. To apply for this Solutions Planner permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Reporting & Assurance PMO Manager 6 Months - Contract Warwick / Wokingham (2 days a week on site) CANDIDATES MUST BE SC CLEARED TO APPLY Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for steering high-impact projects to success? Our client, a prominent organization in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Reporting & Assurance PMO Manager to guide their project management office with confidence and clarity. This senior role is pivotal in driving programme delivery during a critical phase, and we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do: Lead Reporting Cycles: Manage weekly and fortnightly reporting cycles and create impactful executive Steering Committee packs to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. Maintain Governance Frameworks: Oversee RAID logs, RAG reporting, and essential programme artefacts to ensure structured project oversight. Drive Design Authority Processes: Support or lead Design Authority processes, stage gates, and go/no-go decisions to facilitate smooth project progression. Track Milestones and Dependencies: Monitor milestones, dependencies, and delivery actions across seven workstreams, ensuring alignment and accountability. Foster Accountability: Collaborate with workstream leads to maintain a consistent delivery cadence and drive project success. Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively monitor testing progress, identify risks/blockers, and escalate issues as needed. What We're Looking For: Proven Experience: You have a strong background in Senior PMO roles with hands-on project management skills. Software Delivery Expertise: Familiarity with software delivery programmes and Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential. Governance and Reporting Mastery: You take ownership of RAID, RAG, governance frameworks, and reporting packs, ensuring transparency and clarity. Agile PM Qualification: A must-have to succeed in this role! Stakeholder Engagement: You are confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, ensuring their support and alignment. Highly Desirable Skills: Experience in Workday delivery . Exposure to HR, Finance, or People Technology programmes . A background with Big Four or top-tier consultancy firms . Why Join Our Client? This is an incredible opportunity for a polished, proactive, and highly organized individual to make an impact in a critical programme delivery phase. You will work alongside a talented team, driving key initiatives that shape the future of the utilities sector. If you have the ability to maintain control and structure while fostering a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited about leading impactful projects and engaging with executive leadership, apply now to become our client's next PMO Lead! Your expertise and enthusiasm are just what we need to drive success in this vital role. Apply Today! Don't miss your chance to be part of something great. Join us in making a difference in the utilities industry! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

PMO Lead 6 Months - Contract Warwick / Wokingham (2 days a week on site) CANDIDATES MUST BE SC CLEARED TO APPLY Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for steering high-impact projects to success? Our client, a prominent organization in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to guide their project management office with confidence and clarity. This senior role is pivotal in driving programme delivery during a critical phase, and we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do: Lead Reporting Cycles: Manage weekly and fortnightly reporting cycles and create impactful executive Steering Committee packs to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. Maintain Governance Frameworks: Oversee RAID logs, RAG reporting, and essential programme artefacts to ensure structured project oversight. Drive Design Authority Processes: Support or lead Design Authority processes, stage gates, and go/no-go decisions to facilitate smooth project progression. Track Milestones and Dependencies: Monitor milestones, dependencies, and delivery actions across seven workstreams, ensuring alignment and accountability. Foster Accountability: Collaborate with workstream leads to maintain a consistent delivery cadence and drive project success. Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively monitor testing progress, identify risks/blockers, and escalate issues as needed. What We're Looking For: Proven Experience: You have a strong background in Senior PMO roles with hands-on project management skills. Software Delivery Expertise: Familiarity with software delivery programmes and Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential. Governance and Reporting Mastery: You take ownership of RAID, RAG, governance frameworks, and reporting packs, ensuring transparency and clarity. Agile PM Qualification: A must-have to succeed in this role! Stakeholder Engagement: You are confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, ensuring their support and alignment. Highly Desirable Skills: Experience in Workday delivery . Exposure to HR, Finance, or People Technology programmes . A background with Big Four or top-tier consultancy firms . Why Join Our Client? This is an incredible opportunity for a polished, proactive, and highly organized individual to make an impact in a critical programme delivery phase. You will work alongside a talented team, driving key initiatives that shape the future of the utilities sector. If you have the ability to maintain control and structure while fostering a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited about leading impactful projects and engaging with executive leadership, apply now to become our client's next PMO Lead! Your expertise and enthusiasm are just what we need to drive success in this vital role. Apply Today! Don't miss your chance to be part of something great. Join us in making a difference in the utilities industry! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Project Management Office (PMO) Manager London (Hybrid) Full-time Permanent About the Organisation: A London-based university is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to support the delivery of a major campus transformation portfolio. This role sits within a central transformation team responsible for overseeing strategic programmes that enable the organisation's long-term ambitions. A key focus of this role will be supporting the portfolio which delivers large-scale improvements to campus infrastructure and facilities. The portfolio includes multiple high-profile projects across major London campuses, including the redevelopment of learning and teaching spaces, the repurposing of existing buildings, and the development of new campus infrastructure. The Role: The PMO Manager will play a central role in coordinating a complex portfolio of infrastructure and transformation projects. You will bring together multiple projects and programmes into a coherent portfolio view, ensuring that senior stakeholders have clear insight into progress, risks, dependencies, sequencing, and strategic alignment. Projects within the portfolio range from space reconfiguration and refurbishment initiatives to major long-term campus developments, including a significant academic building programme The role requires someone who can operate both: within delivery teams supporting project managers and programme leads, and with senior leadership, providing clear reporting and portfolio oversight to executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio & Programme Coordination: - Provide oversight across a complex portfolio of campus transformation and infrastructure projects. - Bring together multiple programmes and projects into a single portfolio view, identifying dependencies, sequencing, and potential delivery risks. - Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and portfolio priorities. PMO Governance & Standards: - Establish and maintain consistent project management frameworks, tools, and reporting standards. - Support governance processes and portfolio-level reporting for senior stakeholders. - Ensure robust tracking of project progress, budgets, and benefits realisation. Risk, Dependency & Delivery Management: - Identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple projects. - Provide visibility of delivery sequencing and programme impacts across the wider transformation portfolio. - Support effective decision-making by ensuring accurate and timely portfolio reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: - Work closely with programme directors, project managers, and operational teams across the organisation. - Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. - Support collaboration across project teams and professional services functions. Continuous Improvement: - Support the development of best practice PMO processes and governance. - Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across the portfolio. About You: Essential Experience: - Proven experience working in a PMO leadership or PMO Manager role. - Experience supporting complex portfolios or programmes with multiple projects and stakeholders. - Experience working within infrastructure, estates, or large capital project environments. - Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, governance, and delivery frameworks. - Demonstrated experience managing risk, dependencies, and portfolio-level reporting. Desirable: - Experience working within large organisations such as universities, government, or complex corporate environments. - Familiarity with capital programme delivery frameworks and stage-gate processes. - Professional certification in PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management methodology.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) North London Start Date: Immediate Salary: £70,000 - £150,000 Dependent on experience Commission and bonus opportunities 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday Our client is a fast-growing property and social housing company working with local authorities and government bodies to provide accommodation for vulnerable individuals and families. The company was established around two years ago and has grown rapidly since then. As the business continues to expand, They are now looking to move from a start-up style busy operation to a professional, structured, and corporate organisation. To support this next phase of growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) who can help restructure the business professionally, introduce strong operational systems, and build a scalable company structure. The business currently has 7 staff members and significant growth potential within the social housing sector. The Role: A hands-on COO who can review the current business structure and rebuild it professionally from the ground up. The successful candidate will work closely with the directors and team to introduce new systems, processes, reporting structures and operational controls required to run the business at a corporate level. This role will involve both strategic planning and practical implementation. The ideal candidate will be able to bring professional operational leadership to the company, helping transform a rapidly growing business into a well-structured corporate organisation capable of delivering large-scale social housing contracts. This is a key leadership role with significant opportunity to shape the future direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Business Restructuring Review the current structure of the business Introduce a clear organisational structure Define roles, responsibilities and reporting lines Build a professional operational framework Systems and Platforms: Implement operational systems and platforms across the company Introduce property management, reporting and compliance systems Improve operational efficiency through technology and automation Processes and Procedures: Develop and implement company-wide procedures and policies Introduce standard operating procedures (SOPs) Establish operational controls and best practice processes Performance Management: Implement company KPIs and performance tracking Create reporting structures and operational dashboards Introduce measurable targets across departments Financial Oversight: Work with leadership to introduce financial structure, reporting and budgeting Improve financial visibility and operational cost control Team Review and Development : Assess the current team of 7 staff Identify areas for improvement and future hiring Help build a scalable team structure as the company grows Growth and Expansion: Prepare the business for significant growth Support the company in securing larger government and local authority contracts Help position the company to scale within the social housing sector Candidate Requirements: A highly experienced operator who has previously helped scale businesses through significant growth phases. The ideal candidate will have experience scaling companies from approximately £5M to £30M+ turnover and understand the operational requirements of high-growth businesses. Experience within property, housing, social housing, or working with public sector organisations would be highly beneficial. Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a COO, Operations Director or similar senior leadership role Experience restructuring or professionalising growing businesses Strong operational and financial understanding Experience implementing systems, procedures and reporting structures Ability to lead organisational change Experience managing growing teams and building operational structures Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time - but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality - All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.

Job Title: Programme Planner Location: Havant Duration:6 months Work Model: 2-3 days onsite Description: Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Develop, own, and maintain the integrated master schedule covering incumbent supplier exit plans, new contract supplier transition plans, and client's internal readiness activities. Break down complex multi supplier scope into clear work packages, milestones, and dependencies. Map cross party obligations, commercial dependencies, contractual triggers, and regulatory constraints. Maintain schedule baselines and track any variance, slippage, or critical path shifts. Support scenario planning (e.g., staged vs. fixed commercial switchover dates, alternative transition routes). Ensure that planning reflects regulated operating constraints and commercial commitments. Transition Readiness & Coordination Collaborate with incumbent and new suppliers to validate activity durations, resource expectations, and sequencing. Work with Client technical and operational teams to confirm internal dependencies, readiness criteria, and hand-offs. Facilitate multi-stakeholder planning workshops to align timelines, identify potential conflicts, and confirm ownership. Support cutover planning, contingency planning, fall-back strategies, and readiness reviews. Ensure the IMS reflects current supplier delivery plans and contractual boundaries. Monitoring & Reporting Manage daily schedule updates, ensuring accuracy of progress, actuals, and forecast impacts across all parties. Perform critical path analysis, highlight broken or at-risk dependencies, and escalate impacts early. Produce regular dashboards, timelines, and exception reports for programme leadership and senior stakeholders. Provide clear insight and challenge where supplier or internal slippage threatens key commercial or regulatory dates. Maintain high-quality, audit-ready schedule reporting consistent with regulated industry expectations. Governance & Assurance Ensure all schedules comply with Compass PMO standards, reporting cycles, audit requirements, and governance forums. Document planning assumptions, constraints, and supplier obligations. Support commercial checkpoints, stage-gates, assurance reviews, and transition readiness assessments. Maintain RAID artefacts related to schedule risks, ensuring linkages into the IMS and programme reporting. Stakeholder Management Work closely with Group IT Services, the seven business units, incumbent suppliers, new supplier teams, service transition, and operations. Communicate timelines, impacts, and risks clearly across both technical and senior stakeholder groups. Manage competing priorities across multiple delivery organisations, ensuring alignment and transparency. Coordinate cross-team dependencies, particularly where exit and transition plans interact with internal readiness activities. Build trusted relationships with PMs, architects, commercial teams, and supplier leads to drive proactive scheduling discipline. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Project Planner/Scheduler in large scale IT transformation or multi supplier transition programmes. Strong proficiency with planning tools such as MS Project, Project Online, or Primavera P6. Experience managing schedules across multiple suppliers, including exit and transition planning. Strong understanding of service transition, cutover planning, dependency mapping, and readiness gating. Ability to interpret complex technical and commercial information and translate it into actionable plans. Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including senior leaders. Ability to work proactively in fast-moving, high pressure environments with competing priorities. Demonstrable ability to challenge constructively and highlight risks early. Desirable Experience in regulated industries (energy, utilities, financial services). Familiarity with IT outsource contracts, service models, or commercial transition triggers. Exposure to ITIL, service transition, SIAM, or large-scale multi-supplier operating models. Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments. Professional planning or project management certifications beneficial (APM, PMI-SP, PRINCE2) Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Deputy Director - SC Location: Locations considered are: London, Croydon, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester. (If not London-based weekly visits to the London) - 2-3 days/week on site Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Willing to undergo DV) The Deputy Director Legal Practice Management (LPM) programme is a pivotal role in the organisation and as a programme director for this large-scale transformation programme, they will need to be a visible leader, inspiring confidence and driving the modernisation of the legal practices. Excellent Stakeholder Engagement will be essential, and its is expected that this role will provide progress briefings and assurance of delivery to the Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Executive Committee (EXCO), Board and Audit and Risk Committee (ARAC), other governance forums as required and to all staff. An authoritative change professional, whose past experience has proven successes in delivering technology services into government departments, this role will bring enthusiasm and determination. The programme is at a crucial point in its lifecycle and a robust plan is required to successfully deliver its outcomes and benefits. Bringing best practice and an adherence to government standards for project delivery, digital and security, will allow the development of a plan that will combine the efforts of suppliers, internal teams and specialist resources required to augment the programme for specific activities. Planning for Development, Testing, Business Change and Operational Readiness will be essential and success will be determined by the active engagement of the whole organisation in these plans. The Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Programme, which includes Contentious, Non-Contentious and Technology Workstreams, Project Management Teams and the Project Management Office (PMO) Resource the programme with skilled and capability contributors, building a delivery-focused, resilient and high performing team Finalise and gain approval for the LPM Final Business Case Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Engage regularly and communicate widely. Develop, gain approval for and deliver the plan for the Beta Phase, including development, testing, operational readiness and business change. Monitor and maximise the delivery of benefits, as detailed in the Final Business Case Coordinate delivery, ensuring robust workflows and technology interfaces are developed and implemented, between the LPM platform and existing and future HR and Finance systems. Ensure that all relevant strategic, operational and programme risks are identified, mitigated and controls monitored Manage the LPM Programme Budget, ensuring reporting of forecasts and expenditure are reviewed and that any potential under or over-spends are alerted to the Finance Team as early as possible. Produce robust Management Information for the Programme Board, Delivery and Portfolio Assurance Committee (DPAC), and EXCO. Support the development and establishment of the Project Management Methodology with defined standards, documentation and Gate Lifecycle requirement. Routinely audit all projects for compliance to standards and methodologies, and conduct post implementation reviews to determine Lessons Identified and that Return on Investment (ROI) and Business Benefits have been achieved. Identify and ensure progress along the Critical Path between all activities of all projects within the LPM Programme and promote the Critical Path within the portfolio. Manage the LPM Programme Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAID) and associated project logs, advising the senior leadership of the decisions that may need to be taken. Ensure that the LPM programme implements and adheres to all appropriate Government Functional Standards (in particular GovS 002, 003, 005, 006 and 007) and the Government Digital Service s (GDS) Service Standards and Technical Code of Practice (TCOP) Ensure the programme works collaboratively with all functions and teams, especially Digital, Data and Technology professionals, delivering the highest quality outcomes as a result of collective design and delivery. Key Outcomes The delivery of the LPM programme and its constituent projects to time, cost, quality and benefits criteria. Effective engagement and communication between Stakeholders, Business Systems Owners and the programme. Project Documentation produced to a high quality Business change and operational readiness is effective in order to allow the successful adoption of the new platform and working practices Post implementation and embedding activities identify learning for use in subsequent projects, learning can be demonstrated in subsequent project delivery Experience Essential must be demonstrated at application and interview Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large scale transformation programmes incorporating delivery of new technology services Successfully completion of Government Project Delivery assurance gates Successful completion of Government Digital Service (GDS) service assessments Desirable Experience of working with and delivering Legal Practice Management Systems Experience of delivering case management systems Essential must be demonstrated at application and interview Technical Project Delivery Programme Director SCS1 Level Experience Stakeholder Engagement Expert Level Governance Expert Level Digital and Data Practitioner Level Business Change and implementation Practitioner Level Qualifications APM, MSP or Prince 2 Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

VMware & Hybrid Infrastructure Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, vSphere, vSan, NSX, Aria Automation to £85,000 + car allowance + as much OT as you want or not if you don't c£10k UK Wide Fantastic opportunity to join a leading VMware partner and multi-vendor Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solutions & Services Provider as they continue to grow out their top-level Presales Solutions Architecture and Technical Consultancy practices. *MUST Have previous experience in either Consultancy or Presales at UK Cloud & IT Infrastructure-focused Solution Provider/MSP* This is a great time to get into this business and into a Senior position which could quickly grow into a Principal or Practice Lead role in Consulting If you're a VMware Consultant/Architect in the UK channel, then this is one we should talk about for you. The Senior Consultant (Hybrid Infrastructure) will design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, HCI, virtualisation, backup and disaster recovery. This is a Professional Services team in the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice. You'll work with Practice leadership, Presales and PMO teams, taking ownership of solution design and end-to-end delivery for customers. Key Focus: VMware and Datacentre/Hybrid Infrastructure subject matter expert with a broad understanding of DC technologies, including major server, storage, virtualisation solutions and a depth of expertise in VMware specifically, you will be responsible for working with customers to design and implement VMware, DC/Hybrid Infrastructure, Dell HPE Netapp Nutanix Nimble Pure and surrounding technology solutions. Any/All of the following VMware Technologies is preferred vSphere, vSAN, vCloud, NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, NSX, Aria Automation Any of the following Certifications will support your application: Broadcom/VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Broadcom Partner Certification - Proven Professional Broadcom Partner Certification - Certified Expert Broadcom Partner Certification - Broadcom Software Knight Exceptional opportunity to join an outstanding organization with a commitment to providing outstanding personal development and career opportunities. Please hit the button to Apply and/or call Tim Davey at InfraView for further info. VMware & Hybrid Infrastructure Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, vSphere, vSan, NSX, Aria Automation to £85,000 + car allowance + as much OT as you want or not if you don't c£10k UK Wide

Project Support Officer Farringdon Hybrid - Max 2 days London 3 Month contract Huntress Recruitment is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Support Officer to join a busy and fast-paced transformation programme based in Farringdon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and experience supporting complex projects or programmes. In this role, you will work closely with senior programme leadership to help ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard . You will play an important part in maintaining effective project governance, monitoring delivery progress, and supporting reporting across the wider programme. Key Responsibilities Support programme leadership with the coordination and delivery of project outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters. Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets . Monitor delivery progress and highlight any risks, issues, or variances. Help track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies . Produce and maintain project reports, dashboards, and data summaries to support governance and decision-making. Set up and maintain programme documentation and project libraries . Support preparation for programme reviews, governance meetings, and stakeholder updates . About You Experience working in a Project Support, Project Coordinator, or PMO role within complex projects or programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret and present data clearly. Excellent organisation and attention to detail . Understanding of project management principles and the project lifecycle . Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills . Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) . Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or Jira would be beneficial. Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE2, P3O, APM, or PMI are advantageous but not essential. If you are an organised and motivated project professional looking to contribute to a high-impact transformation programme, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Huntress Recruitment to find out more. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Insurance Industry Hybrid (1-3 time travel required per month) This role leads the understanding, mapping and improvement of end-to-end customer journeys across UK Retail. Working within a change and PMO environment, the position ensures customer experience is embedded into projects, operational delivery and proposition development. Customer Journey Mapping Lead end-to-end customer journey mapping across retail segments Identify friction points, risks and improvement opportunities Maintain clear current and future-state journey views Insight & Improvement Analyse customer data, complaints, service performance and MI Translate insight into practical CX improvement actions Track impact of improvements using agreed measures Change & Project Integration Embed customer experience into project design and delivery Assess impact of change on customer journeys Support prioritisation based on customer impact Collaboration & Governance Work closely with proposition, operations and data teams Support compliance with Consumer Duty expectations Contribute to governance forums relating to customer outcomes Candidate Requirements Essential: Experience in customer experience, journey mapping, CX/UX or service design Strong understanding of customer journeys within insurance or financial services Ability to run workshops and translate insight into actionable improvements Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience working within a change or delivery environment Desirable: PMO or change delivery experience Operational excellence or process improvement exposure Knowledge of Consumer Duty frameworks

Monday to Friday Days, No weekends, OT Available, 1500 sign on bonus! Questech Automotive are currently looking for an experienced HGV Technician to work on a variety of vehicles for an industry leading client. They have an excellent working environment and focus on progression and development for all staff. HGV Technician Experience Fully qualified in Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent. Ideally a Class 1 or Class 2 licence (Not essential). Previous experience working on a range of HGVs or similar vehicles. HGV Technician Duties Service, repair and maintenance of a wide range of Fleet vehicles 6 weekly inspections MOT Prep Diagnosing faults HGV Technician Pay Rate: Annual basic salary is between 39k & 41.3k. OT is paid at an enhanced rate to further earnings. 1500 sign on Bonus! If you believe that you are the right candidate for the role, please apply today or contact Tom Hughes at Questech Recruitment for more information.

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: The Senior Technical Specialist, BDMC Solutions will oversee and optimize the Firm's digital platforms, including websites, content management systems (CMS), and other Business Development & Marketing Communications (BDMC) technologies to ensure the seamless delivery of digital experiences that support business development, client engagement, client listening tools, proposal systems, and event technology solutions. The role holder will act as a strategic link between customer needs, operational requirements, and technology capabilities to enable high quality, user focused digital services across the Firm. Working at Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services. We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast. We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you. Responsibilities: Administer and maintain main websites and Type II sites to ensure uptime, performance, security, and compliance with legal industry standards Manage content management system (CMS) platforms such as Sitecore, Optimizely, WordPress, including content updates, plugin and module management, taxonomy, user roles and permissions, and workflow management Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing and Communications (BDMC) teams and vendors to implement design and functionality enhancements aligned with Firm branding and strategy Ensure digital platforms comply with data privacy regulations, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines; maintain appropriate website hygiene Lead and manage technical implementation of BDMC initiatives, including landing pages, campaign integrations, and digital assets Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope; liaise with the Global Security (GSEC) team for security reviews and mitigations Document processes, workflows, and system configurations Partner closely with internal Information Security, GRC, and Security Engineering teams to monitor system security posture, review risk assessment findings, and track remediation progress for assigned platforms and applications Coordinate with third party vendors to communicate identified security risks, obtain remediation plans and evidence, and actively follow up to ensure issues are resolved within agreed timelines Maintain ongoing oversight of vendor risk remediation items, including tracking commitments, target dates, and validation of corrective actions through appropriate documentation and testing Proactively escalate delayed or high risk findings to internal security stakeholders and business owners, ensuring risks are addressed or formally accepted at the appropriate governance level Prepare, submit, and manage risk acceptance requests when remediation is not immediately feasible, ensuring proper justification, approvals, and alignment with organizational risk management frameworks Support periodic reviews, audits, and reassessments by ensuring system and vendor security documentation remains current, accurate, and readily available for internal or external review Translate business objectives for the technical design and architecture of the required solutions Support integration of BDMC platforms with Baker Client Intelligence (Baker CI), email marketing tools, analytics platforms, and other enterprise systems Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across BDMC tools and platforms, escalating to vendors or Technology teams as needed Ensure interoperability between BDMC systems and Firm wide platforms, including human resources information systems (HRIS), finance systems, and document management systems Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance BDMC capabilities Maintain version control, backups, and disaster recovery protocols Manage the demand process for Technology approval and resourcing of BDMC initiatives; ensure cross functional stakeholders are informed and inter dependencies identified and coordinated Manage projects and teams within budget and timelines; review and develop business cases, project estimates, and project plans per Technology Project Management Office (PMO) processes; prepare and deliver professional communications to various levels of the Firm to share project objectives, status, risks, and progress against expected outcomes Oversee financial management of the portfolio, including ownership of the annual budget and ongoing cost analysis Deliver effective portfolio and product management, including demonstrable progress on solution rationalization Establish a shopfront and implement supporting training and communication initiatives to increase awareness and usage of available solutions Implement and maintain effective system governance, compliance, and business continuity procedures for managed products Ensure compliance with the Firm's Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and all Technology processes related to portfolio management Develop and enhance relationships with Business and Legal Professionals, actively managing expectations and monitoring satisfaction levels Act as an escalation point for business challenges from a delivery or relationship perspective Identify and assess the benefits and potential of emerging data technologies Act as First Responder to escalated incidents requiring deeper functional or technical analysis Investigate root causes of system issues raised by business professionals, providing clear, comprehensive diagnostics aimed at finding permanent resolution Ensure timely planning for any submission of Request for Change (RFC) to the Technical Change Management Team complying with the Firm's ITSM process Conduct security assessments with the Security, including completing security forms for solution onboarding or recertification, and mitigating identified risks in a timely manner Assist in testing new system features end-to-end, developing testing plans, document findings, and provide recommendations for product and process improvements Skills and Experience: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Marketing, or a related field Extensive experience managing websites and content management system (CMS) platforms Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS administration Experience with using web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Tag Manager Strong problem solving and communication skills Strong experience leading successful product implementations and ongoing enhancements Experience in a legal services environment is desirable Experience with using marketing automation platforms e.g., Marketo, and pitch solution tools e.g.,Qorus Breeze Experience supporting client feedback programs and event technology solutions Hands-on experience with windows systems, M365 suite, and familiarity with SQL Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer is preferred Practical experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including a basic understanding of identity management and networking concepts Familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and accessibility standards Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Strong awareness of and interest in technology trends relevant for the relevant portfolio Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities, with a track record of building trust and respect at all levels of the Firm Excellent written and spoken English communication skills Can demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work outside standard hours, including shift work, participation in a light on-call rotation as needed, and occasional weekend work to ensure successful project delivery or system maintenance as necessary A high sense of urgency, initiative, and sense of responsibility Very adaptable, highly organized, and attentive to details and accuracy