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Role Purpose Reporting to the Group Technical Director, the IT Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day IT operations across the business, ensuring the stable, secure, and effective delivery of infrastructure, end-user support, business systems, supplier management, and continuous IT service improvement. The role is responsible for translating business and technology strategy into operational delivery, managing both internal and third-party resources, and ensuring that IT services, standards, security controls, and change initiatives are delivered effectively. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day IT operations across the business, ensuring reliable support for infrastructure, devices, business applications, networks, and end users. Implement IT strategy, standards, and policies in line with business priorities and the Group Technical Director's direction. Manage internal IT resources and third-party suppliers, including service performance, issue escalation, delivery coordination, and accountability against agreed outcomes. Oversee infrastructure and hardware operations, including network services, servers, storage, workstation and device management, and core office technology. Ensure the effective administration and support of software and business applications, including Microsoft 365, ERP, and other business-critical platforms. Maintain strong oversight of cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity arrangements. Take ownership of IT service performance, including incident management, support responsiveness, prioritisation, monitoring, and the continual improvement of support processes. Manage IT budgets, operational expenditure, licence costs, and supplier-related spend, escalating items requiring higher approval where necessary. Plan and coordinate IT projects, upgrades, rollouts, and change initiatives, ensuring structured delivery, effective stakeholder engagement, and minimal disruption to the business. Work closely with department leaders to understand operational requirements, support technology adoption, and align IT delivery with business processes and growth plans. Ensure documentation is maintained for systems, services, policies, risks, decisions, and operational procedures. Provide regular reporting on service performance, project progress, resource utilisation, risks, incidents, and compliance status. Skills and Experience Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT Operations/Infrastructure role. Strong knowledge of IT operations across infrastructure, end-user computing, Microsoft 365, networking, service delivery, and supplier management. Experience managing third-party vendors, contracts, and operational service delivery. Good understanding of cybersecurity, IT policies, compliance, backup, and business continuity. Experience leading operational change, IT projects, and service improvement initiatives. Strong communication, decision-making, people management, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience within manufacturing, engineering, ERP-enabled environments, or multi-site businesses. Salary and Benefits Salary negotiable depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week, office-based. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly). Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme. Life assurance. EV salary sacrifice scheme. Pension. Free on-site parking.

Chinese speaking Finance Manager Location: Coulman Street, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire - Fully on site - no remote working Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while supporting strategic decision making across the business. The role provides financial leadership through effective budgeting, forecasting, cost control, statutory compliance and continuous improvement. Working closely with operational departments, the Finance Manager will provide commercially focused financial analysis to maximise profitability, improve efficiencies and support sustainable business growth. Duties: Financial Management Lead the daily finance operations and ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger. Produce timely monthly accounts and prepare P&L accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts. Maintain robust financial controls across all departments. Review and approve journals, reconciliations and adjustments. Ensure financial records comply with UK accounting standards. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly board reports and produce departmental performance reports. Analyse financial trends and key business drivers and present financial information to senior leadership. Support strategic planning with financial modelling and develop meaningful KPI dashboards. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare rolling forecasts. Monitor departmental expenditure and identify financial risks and opportunities. Challenge budget assumptions and recommend cost saving initiatives. Cash Flow Management Manage daily cash flow and forecast working capital requirements. Monitor debtor and creditor balances and ensure sufficient liquidity. Manage banking relationships and authorise supplier payment runs. Cost Control Analyse manufacturing costs and review labour costs and overheads. Monitor production variances and support operational efficiency initiatives. Identify waste reduction opportunities and recommend improvements to profitability. Commercial Finance: Partner with operational managers by providing: Margin analysis, Product costing, Customer profitability, Capital investment appraisals and ROI. Business case preparation and pricing support Compliance Ensure compliance with: UK GAAP Companies Act HMRC requirements / VAT regulations / Corporation Tax / PAYE legislation Internal financial controls and external audit requirements Audit: Assist: Year-end audit preparation & internal audit activity Financial control reviews & external auditor liaison and action plan implementation Payroll Oversight Review payroll calculations and ensure statutory deductions are correct. Reconcile payroll journals and ensure pension compliance. Maintain confidentiality. Team Leadership Conduct performance reviews and develop colleagues whilst allocating workloads. Support succession planning and promote continuous improvement. Information Security & GDPR Handle confidential financial information securely and comply with UK GDPR. Protect commercially sensitive information. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Follow company cyber security procedures. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business (desirable) Essential Experience Finance management experience in a manufacturing environment. Management accounting, financial reporting alongside budget preparation. Cash flow forecasting, Cost accounting, Financial reporting. Team management. Audit preparation. ERP systems. Advanced Excel Desirable Experience Food manufacturing. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or Sage. Continuous Improvement. Project accounting. Capital expenditure planning. Must be authorised to work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire Main Goals and Objectives: The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes. They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects. The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. Main Responsibilities: Project Planning and Setup: Prepare and present resource estimates and all other related investment requirements (including for year 1 operations) for large scale IT projects and programmes. Create related budget spend forecasts. Ensure the business case is valid and approved before project commencement. Raise any required budget release requests and support investment planning and management as required (e.g. planning round for investment). Identify internal and external project dependencies and prepare inclusive work breakdown structure (WBS). Turn the WBS into a schedule with the critical path identified. Trigger procurement process and onboard project team members as appropriate, coordinate with the relevant teams to ensure the necessary resources to deliver the assigned projects are committed. Determine the methodology to apply in accordance with the established Client project management framework. Project Execution (Monitoring and Controlling): (Planning and coordination of all technical requirements and any associated conflicts) Lead active risk and issues management, ensuring that risks and issues are owned, actioned and escalated as required. Manage any change that materially alters the project scope or plan and ensure suitable decision forums are used to agree these. Monitor and track project expenditure. Maintain a watch on project benefits realisation and check that the business case remains valid though the project phases. Lead preparation and delivery of project gateways. Validate technical solution designs to ensure they will meet business need. Project Communication: Build relationship with stakeholders and project team members. Prepare and share regular project status updates and reports. Setup and run required project steering committees. Setup and run required project team meetings / forums. Project Closure: Ensure that projects are suitably closed down once the change is implemented. Undertake lessons learnt review. Prepare benefits / outcome delivery review Ensure project artefacts are filed as appropriate and that configuration items that exist beyond the project are in the correct location Develop Knowledge & Capability: Builds knowledge of project management frameworks, methods and techniques and contributes to the Clients' Project Management practice led initiatives. Supports Team Lead in providing mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced Project Managers. Proactively contributes to supporting & developing other Project Managers (inside and outside of project assignments). Provides constructive feedback to other Project Managers. Provides other Project Managers with advice on best practice analysis approaches & techniques (in alignment with Client standards), coaches and mentors less experienced Project Managers. Shares knowledge with peers where appropriate Demonstrates understanding of the Clients' corporate strategy. Proactively builds knowledge of the Clients' business domains. Proactively build knowledge of automotive industry. Demonstrates full understanding of established the Clients' IT frameworks pertaining to role. Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience in an IT related application or technical area with supervisory or management control over projects and resources. Programme Management experience Mentoring others Must be able to organise and manage workload to reflect company priorities. Evidence of successful delivery of strategic projects with targets. Evidence of interpersonal skills appropriate to the role, good communication and influencing skills. Analytical and decision making skills. Wide-ranging business process knowledge or the ability to gain the required knowledge quickly. Experience of complete project life cycles from project initiation to implementation. ITIL awareness (IT Infrastructure Library: a set of comprehensive and inter-related codes of practice, useful to achieving the efficient support and delivery of high quality, cost effective IT services.) Knowledge of the VW Group IT processes (e.g. IT PEP-IT Systems Engineering Process.) Knowledge of VW Group systems is preferred but not essential. Practical & Technical Knowledge: Project Management (inc. PRINCE2) SCRUM & Agile methodologies Project Management Software Programme Management Qualifications Qualifications: Degree (or Diploma) Computing/Business Administration related subject or equivalent. Advanced Project Management (e.g. Prince2 higher). Agile/SAFe accreditation Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. 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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to work with BAE Systems at their Broad Oak site, this role sits in the FP&A Project Performance job family and the jobholder will deliver ongoing support across Project Finance, as well as the wider Finance function. Duties will involve - Delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by owning all Finance aspects of the project life cycle - Delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance. - Contributing to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and right first time , and optimising key financial controls - Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision-making. - Contributing to the modernisation of Project Finance and delivery of continuous improvement - Contributing to a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the support of implementation of digital project management, reporting and financial toolsets. Using dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. You will act as a trusted advisor to business on all project finance related outputs and deliverables, providing effective financial challenge, governance and support to the programme teams. Key duties will involve - Driving Business Performance: Production of timely insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance. Ensure synchronisation between evolving business performance and forecasting, proactively identifying and managing risks and opportunities. Ensure timely working capital cycle for projects and supporting decision makers in delivering strong project financial performance. - Budgeting & Forecasting: Production of quarterly forecasts and Annual Budgets (IBP) in conjunction with the Finance Business Partners. Support IPTs in forecasting financial estimates of costs to deliver projects and manage risks and opportunities, highlighting key information to the relevant FBPs - Reporting: Deliver accurate month end management reporting, on time, including Project reporting outputs (Summary Status Report and Contract Status Reports) Monthly management reporting with expert analysis and insights analysing in-year financial performance Balance sheet review parks Working Capital Reporting Orderbook Reporting - Project lifecycle support: Support project teams on whole life of projects, including initial setup, forecasting, trading, reporting and analysis, and closure. - Bid Support: Working alongside the relevant FBPs, provide a key bid support capability, to plan, coordinate and model financial inputs, ensuring quality inputs are provided to the FBPs / bid team. - Financial control: Operate robust and effective financial controls in line with Financial Control Framework and Finance Policies manual, collaborating with the Project Finance Process Owners, Finance Control and Governance. Support external and internal audit as required. - Process improvement: Contribute towards identifying and delivering improvements to processes within Project Finance. Support ongoing Finance Modernisation activity, in particular digital reporting improvements. - Systems improvement: Contribute towards system improvements and help support adoption of a data-centric and digital culture. Contribute to the wider UK finance systems strategy to ensure Project Finance requirements are captured and support programmes of work to deploy new systems and technology. - People Development: Support, develop and coach a team, ensuring collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and consistently ensure skills and experience are matched with business demands Accountable for - Continual improvement of procedures and working practices - Act as Process champion for relevant Project Finance Processes - Provide support and coaching for non-finance employees on related matters - To recruit, train and develop employees to ensure responsibilities are discharged in a professional manner. Knowledge: - Experience of working in MOD contracts would be an advantage - Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes. - Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 trading principles - Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel - Recognises best practice in applying financial controls. - Experience of using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC) The jobholder will be able to build a good rapport with stakeholders, be pro-active, a self-starter and have excellent communication skills. Contracting experience would be ideal. This role is full time and working 1-2 days per week on site. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits; IRFS; IFRS15; SAP; MOD contracts

New Vacancy: Financial Systems Manager - Freight Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Manager to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with strong systems knowledge and previous experience within logistics, transport, or a service-led operational environment. Please note: previous experience using Sage X3 is essential for this position. The successful candidate will support the business with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement across finance systems and processes Location: North Acton Full-Time Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes Produce KPI dashboards and management reports Analyse costs, margins, and profitability across departments and projects Support pricing analysis, commercial reporting, and business cases Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin growth Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls Systems & Process Improvement Act as the lead contact for Sage X3 support, maintenance, and development Liaise with external software providers and support system upgrades Drive reporting and finance system improvements Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Financial Systems Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance role Previous experience within logistics Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Experience using ERP systems, Sage X3 Desirable CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part-qualified Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools Strong understanding of finance systems, reporting, and process improvement What We're Looking For Commercially minded and solutions-focused Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment Confident working with senior management and operational teams Organised, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and performance If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics environment, we would like to hear from you.

Finance Manager / Cost Accountant Location: Craigavon Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Reed Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be working with a highly successful and reputable Engineering Organisation, with offices based in Craigavon. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/ Cost Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing applications, valuations, claims, and payment processes to ensure robust cash flow across the organisation. The Finance Manager / Cost Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong working capital performance, maximising cash collection, and supporting the financial stability of projects and the wider business. Day-to-day of the role: Oversee all applications for payment, valuations, claims, variations, and final accounts across the business. Prepare, submit, track, and recover customer claims in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor outstanding debtors and implement proactive measures to accelerate cash collection. Collaborate with Contract Managers and QS's to maximise recoverable revenue and minimise payment delays. Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to Board of Directors. Identify and resolve payment disputes, commercial issues, and contract-related challenges. Develop and improve systems and controls to enhance cash flow performance and working capital management. Ensure accurate project cost reporting and reconciliation of revenue, costs, and margins. Analyse project performance and provide meaningful commentary to support business decision-making. Oversee Supply Chain Manager as point of escalation for supply chain payment issues. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong commercial relationships. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and financial regulations Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience in a senior cost management, commercial management, or financial management role. Extensive experience managing applications for payment, contract claims, valuations, and final accounts. Proven ability to manage cash flow and working capital within a project-based environment. Strong commercial awareness and contract administration experience. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project-led businesses Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, RICS, or equivalent. Benefits: Starting salary of £45,000- £50,000 dependent on experience 30 days annual leave including statutory days Opportunities for professional growth and development. Dynamic and challenging work environment Full-time, permanent role Hours of work Mon to Thur 8am - 4.45pm and Friday 8am - 12.45pm Onsite role If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via the link provided. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Caron Hamill from the Reed Offices directly and in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you!

Exclusive to Eaton Syalon Management Accountant Finance Manager North Derbyshire 45,000 - 55,000 + Benefits If you're someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up, working closely with the wider business and making a genuine impact rather than sitting behind a spreadsheet all day, this could be the opportunity you're looking for. We're supporting a successful and growing SME in North Derbyshire as they look to appoint a hands on Management Accountant / Finance Manager to become a key member of their team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst partnering with operational managers across the business, providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision making. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You'll produce the monthly management accounts and oversee a small finance team, whilst remaining happy to get involved wherever required. The Role Responsibilities will include: Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts Producing financial reporting, KPIs and meaningful commercial analysis Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Variance analysis and providing commentary to support decision making Business partnering with operational managers across the business ensuring project costs stay in track Supporting profitability, margin improvement and operational efficiencies Management of a small transactional finance team Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and credit control Monitoring work in progress and project profitability Preparation of quarterly VAT returns Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Supporting year-end audit and maintaining strong financial controls Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working About You We're looking for someone who enjoys operating within an SME environment where flexibility and a proactive approach are valued. You'll ideally bring: Qualified, Part Qualified or Qualified by experience candidates are considered along with relevant experience operating within an SME setting Experience preparing full monthly management accounts Previous experience within an SME or owner-managed business A hands-on approach with a willingness to support across all areas of finance Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience Excellent Excel skills and confidence analysing financial information The ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders Part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational performance and future growth. You'll have genuine exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence decision making and the autonomy to make improvements as the business continues to evolve. If you're looking for a role where you can add value, build relationships across the business and become a trusted member of the leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.

Group Finance Manager Luxury Hospitality Group London (5 days in the Office) Equifind is partnering with a growing luxury hospitality group with a portfolio of premium hotels, restaurants and members' clubs across the UK and Europe. The Role: Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will play a central role in managing the group's financial reporting, controls and performance across multiple properties and entities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoys partnering closely with operational teams as well as senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Own the monthly management accounts process for the group, consolidating results across multiple hotel, restaurant and club entities Prepare accurate, timely group reporting packs for the Executive team and Board, including variance analysis and commentary Manage the year-end statutory audit process and liaise with external auditors across group entities Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management across the group Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with General Managers and Heads of Department at each property Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures across a growing multi-entity structure Support VAT, tax and statutory compliance across UK (and where relevant, international) entities Business partner with operational teams to improve commercial performance, cost control and profitability at site level Support ad hoc projects, including new site openings, systems implementations and process improvement initiatives Mentor and develop junior members of the finance team About You: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualification experience Prior experience in hospitality, leisure, retail or a multi-site consumer business strongly preferred Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of month-end close, consolidations and statutory reporting Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with competing priorities A confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders including General Managers and site teams High attention to detail balanced with a commercial, pragmatic mindset A genuine interest in luxury hospitality and delivering excellence If interested please apply asap!

Senior IT Project Manager Automotive Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in Crewe, Cheshire Initially until year end Outside IR35 In short: We require a strong, classic IT PM to join a prestige motor company is supporting and taking ownership of a number of IT-related projects. Heavy on Waterfall delivery. We're expecting candidates to demonstrate clear end-to-end delivery cycle capability. In full: The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes. They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects. The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. Main responsibilities: Project planning and setup Prepare and present resource estimates and all other related investment requirements (including for year 1 operations) for large scale IT projects and programmes. Create related budget spend forecasts. Ensure the business case is valid and approved before project commencement. Raise any required budget release requests and support investment planning and management as required (e.g. planning round for investment). Identify internal and external project dependencies and prepare inclusive work breakdown structure (WBS). Turn the WBS into a schedule with the critical path identified. Trigger procurement process and onboard project team members as appropriate, coordinate with the relevant teams to ensure the necessary resources to deliver the assigned projects are committed. Determine the methodology to apply in accordance with the established project management framework. Project execution (monitoring and controlling) (Planning and coordination of all technical requirements and any associated conflicts) Lead active risk and issues management, ensuring that risks and issues are owned, actioned and escalated as required. Manage any change that materially alters the project scope or plan and ensure suitable decision forums are used to agree these. Monitor and track project expenditure. Maintain a watch on project benefits realisation and check that the business case remains valid though the project phases. Lead preparation and delivery of project gateways. Validate technical solution designs to ensure they will meet business need. Project Closure Ensure that projects are suitably closed down once the change is implemented. Undertake lessons learnt review. Prepare benefits / outcome delivery review Ensure project artefacts are filed as appropriate and that configuration items that exist beyond the project are in the correct location Develop knowledge & capability Builds knowledge of project management frameworks, methods and techniques and contributes to Project Management practice led initiatives. Supports Team Lead in providing mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced Project Managers. Proactively contributes to supporting & developing other Project Managers (inside and outside of project assignments). Provides constructive feedback to other Project Managers. Provides other Project Managers with advice on best practice analysis approaches & techniques (in alignment with business standards), coaches and mentors less experienced Project Managers. Shares knowledge with peers where appropriate Demonstrates understanding of corporate strategy. Proactively builds knowledge of business domains. Proactively build knowledge of automotive industry. Demonstrates full understanding of established IT frameworks pertaining to role. Skills and experience Demonstrable experience in an IT related application or technical area with supervisory or management control over projects and resources. Programme Management experience Mentoring others Must be able to organise and manage workload to reflect company priorities. Evidence of successful delivery of strategic projects with targets. Evidence of interpersonal skills appropriate to the role, good communication and influencing skills. Analytical and decision making skills. Wide-ranging business process knowledge or the ability to gain the required knowledge quickly. Experience of complete project life cycles from project initiation to implementation. ITIL awareness (IT Infrastructure Library: a set of comprehensive and inter-related codes of practice, useful to achieving the efficient support and delivery of high quality, cost effective IT services.) Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. 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.

Senior Project Manager - EHV Substations Contract Type: Ltd Company Contract Rate: Circa £550 per day (Dependant on experience) Location: Bournemouth Working Pattern: 5 Days Per Week On-Site Travel: Paid The Role: We re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation construction and refurbishment projects across the UK. This is a hands-on site-based role requiring a strong background in substation construction, HV electrical infrastructure, and M&E project delivery. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering complex transmission and distribution projects safely, on programme, and within budget while managing key stakeholder relationships including National Grid, DNOs, and regulatory authorities. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation construction projects from inception through to commissioning. Manage transformer replacement, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance activities on 132kV assets. Oversee 132kV busbar replacement and associated substation upgrade works. Manage maintenance and replacement programmes for breakers ranging from 33kV to 132kV. Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary site teams including: Electrical Fitters Cable Jointers Civil Engineering Teams Specialist Subcontractors Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Review and approve RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are implemented across all projects. Conduct and oversee safety audits and site inspections. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and commercial performance. Develop and maintain project programmes and resource plans. Manage stakeholder communications and act as the primary point of contact with National Grid, DNOs, clients, and local authorities. Drive project delivery to achieve programme milestones and client satisfaction. Candidate Requirements Essential Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the electricity transmission or distribution sector. Strong background delivering: EHV/HV substation construction projects Transformer replacement and maintenance works HV electrical infrastructure projects M&E projects within utilities or energy sectors Experience managing projects involving voltage levels from 33kV to 132kV and above. Demonstrable knowledge of National Grid and DNO standards and procedures. Strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS, and construction health and safety requirements. Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams on live operational sites. Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills. Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and reporting. Desirable AP/SAP authorisations. HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management qualification. SMSTS certification. Experience working on National Grid framework projects. What's on Offer Competitive day rate of approximately £550 per day Ltd Company. (Dependant on experience) Paid travel. Possible long-term opportunity with a leading infrastructure contractor. High-profile transmission and distribution projects. Opportunity to lead complex EHV substation programmes across the UK.

Our client, a leader in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme, focusing on the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) scope of a high-profile UK project. Working closely with senior engineering and project leadership teams, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage technical risks and interfaces, and ensure engineering delivery is aligned with programme, commercial, and contractual objectives. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary engineering activities across the project. Support the delivery of engineering design packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones. Identify and manage technical risks, opportunities, and delivery constraints. Facilitate engineering reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. Monitor engineering progress and provide reporting to senior management. Support project governance, project controls, and performance monitoring activities. Assist with NEC contract administration, including Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs). Assess engineering changes and their programme, cost, and contractual impacts. Act as a key interface between Engineering, PMO, Commercial, Construction, and Project Controls teams. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Essential: Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience delivering engineering projects within rail, transport, or major infrastructure sectors. Strong project management experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams. Understanding of engineering design, systems integration, and interface management. Experience working under NEC contracts. Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Desirable: Experience with OCS/OLE, railway electrification, or rail systems projects. Experience on major rail programmes Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles. Experience with CEMAR, Primavera P6, and/or Power BI. APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation. About You: You will be a proactive and technically capable project professional with the ability to coordinate complex engineering activities, manage key stakeholders, and drive successful project outcomes within a major infrastructure environment. If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.

Electrical Installation Engineer Join one of the UK's leading Control Systems Integrators. We're looking for an Electrical Installation Engineer to join our growing team, delivering innovative automation and control systems across the UK's water industry. If you enjoy hands-on electrical installation, varied project work and developing your PLC skills, we'd love to hear from you. No two weeks are the same. One day you could be installing new control panels at a water treatment works, the next commissioning PLC equipment on site or supporting customers alongside our experienced Controls Engineers. You'll work independently on some projects and as part of a wider engineering team on others, giving you plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills. You'll install, commission and support electrical control systems while receiving training to expand your knowledge of PLC programming and controls engineering. This is a field-based role covering customer sites across the South of England. Most sites are within around three hours of the office, and overnight stays are kept to a minimum (typically less than one night per week). When an overnight stay is required, hotel accommodation is fully provided. Full-time position 45 hours working week, Monday to Friday What we are looking for Electrical qualifications C&G, BTEC, NVQ3, ONC or HNC/HND, 18th edition required. ECS Gold card holder or able to qualify for one, which would be covered by Adsyst. Previous experience in a service & support, electrical installation or maintenance role. Control Panel design, manufacture or electrical installation skills. Experience of equipment installation and commissioning, such as PLC's What we require from you A minimum of 2 years of practical experience Previous solid understanding of reading electrical diagrams for control panel wiring or electrical installation. Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365) Level 3 Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671:2018) Good verbal and written communication skills UK Driving License - ability to drive company vehicles (welfare vans) Must be eligible to work in the UK What you will get in return Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired) 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after 5 years service) Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service) Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service) Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG () Company-funded ECS Gold Card/ Black Card if applicable Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available) Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect) Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available) Access to Perkbox ( This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break (partners included). TOIL and expenses scheme Career progression opportunities include Senior Installation Engineer Commissioning Engineer Controls Engineer Technical Project Manager Our company At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance. Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions. At Adsyst Automation Ltd, we embrace diversity and actively seek individuals with unique perspectives to join our team. Our goal is to create a sustainable future by fostering a diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We value inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, or background. Join us to contribute to our vibrant culture and make a difference! Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at :

Assistant Project Manager 35000 - 40000 + Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join a growing and highly regarded project management consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Yorkshire and the wider North of England. Working with a strong pipeline of work across the healthcare sector, this role will provide the opportunity to support the delivery of complex and high-quality projects within hospitals, clinical environments and wider healthcare estates. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Directors, gaining valuable exposure across the full project lifecycle from inception through to completion. This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager looking to develop their career within a consultancy environment, working on projects that make a genuine difference to communities and end users. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of healthcare and public sector projects, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of healthcare construction projects through all stages of the project lifecycle. Assisting Senior Project Managers with project planning, coordination and reporting. Supporting the management of programmes, budgets, risks and project milestones. Attending client, consultant and contractor meetings, preparing actions and progress updates. Assisting with procurement processes, tender reviews and contract administration. Supporting change control, risk management and project governance procedures. Monitoring project performance against agreed time, cost and quality objectives. Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting systems. Supporting stakeholder engagement across healthcare clients, design teams and delivery partners. Assisting with the successful handover and completion of projects within live operational environments. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Experience supporting construction or property projects within a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment. Exposure to healthcare, education, public sector or complex refurbishment projects would be advantageous. A degree or relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and project stakeholders. A proactive approach with a genuine desire to progress within project management. Good understanding of construction delivery processes, project controls and contract administration. Experience working on healthcare schemes including hospitals, clinical facilities, NHS estates or healthcare refurbishments. Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract. Experience working within live environments where programme, safety and stakeholder management are critical. Working towards a professional qualification with APM, RICS, CIOB or ICE. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Head of Infrastructure Portfolio (Director Level) Banking & Financial Services London (Hybrid) Up to 160,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a senior portfolio leader ready to take ownership of a major technology infrastructure change agenda within a global financial institution? This is a rare opportunity to lead the Infrastructure Portfolio for a leading global banking group, directing a multi-million-pound book of investment and change projects, managing a team of consultants and contractors, and reporting directly into senior technology and Head Office stakeholders. You'll have real authority to shape delivery, influence executive decision-making, and drive the "do-ability" of a complex, high-profile portfolio. If you thrive on governance, stakeholder engagement, and getting large-scale change over the line - this is your next move. What you'll be doing Plan, direct and govern the Infrastructure investment portfolio end-to-end, owning the delivery roadmap, critical path and prioritisation decisions across projects and programmes. Manage delegated authority from senior Head Office stakeholders (via the CIO), driving delivery on behalf of the Accountable Executive and reporting into EMEA ExCo, Delivery Forum and portfolio committees. Own portfolio governance: baseline control (budget, scope, benefits, timeline), change approval, risk/issue management, business case sign-off and project closure. Lead, recruit and develop a team of circa 13 consultants/contractors, plus matrix-manage wider project delivery staff. Manage investment budgets, cost forecasting and financial control, ensuring accurate, golden-source reporting to stakeholders and oversight committees. Set and maintain quality standards across all portfolio artefacts, ensuring compliance with project delivery policy, controls (including SOX) and regulatory requirements. Manage vendors, consultants and contractors, and work with procurement to ensure cost-effective, well-governed delivery. Provide oversight across major infrastructure and technology transformation programmes - spanning data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) modernisation such as VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS migration, endpoint and device deployment, and email/Exchange upgrades. What you'll bring 10-15+ years' proven track record delivering programmes and projects within financial services, financial institutions or comparable large-scale technology/infrastructure organisations, to time and budget. Genuine portfolio management experience - not just programme or project delivery - including prioritisation and trade-off, resource allocation, roadmap and dependency management across a large, complex book of work. Hands-on experience of major infrastructure transformation, such as data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) platform modernisation - for example VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS upgrades, endpoint and device deployment, or Exchange/email platform upgrades. Strong financial management skills, including capex/opex management, budget planning and forecasting, and understanding of IFRS or local GAAP standards. Demonstrable experience managing multiple senior stakeholders, with first-hand knowledge of banking or financial services products, and executive/steering committee reporting experience. Line management or matrix management experience, with strong coaching and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and report at C-suite/CIO level. Desirable: annual/multi-year planning cycle experience, knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory project delivery, vendor/consultancy contract negotiation, and experience delivering through both waterfall and agile (SDLC/PDLC) methodologies. Ready to lead? If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Infrastructure Portfolio, Portfolio Director, Head of Technology Portfolio, Portfolio Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Programme Director, Head of PMO, Infrastructure Programme Manager, IT Portfolio Manager, Change Portfolio Lead, Technology Delivery Director, PPM (Portfolio, Programme, Project Management), Investment Budget Management, Portfolio Governance, RAID Management, Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, PDLC/SDLC, Agile & Waterfall Delivery, Regulatory Change, Banking Technology Change. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Interim Finance Analyst - Manufacturing Location: Rochdale (Hybrid) Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Interim Finance Analyst to support its operations team during a key period of growth and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, analysing performance data and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment. The Role Reporting into the Site Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial insight to improve operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Produce weekly and monthly operational performance reports, including production variances, yields and overhead analysis. Partner with manufacturing, planning and supply chain teams to improve financial awareness and decision-making. Investigate production and cost variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements. Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, inventory and financial data across multiple systems. Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive stronger financial controls and support process optimisation across the site. About You (CIMA/ACCA) Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge. Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system. Confident building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proactive, inquisitive and comfortable challenging processes to improve performance. What's on Offer 9-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. Hybrid working and flexible hours. Opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business. Exposure to senior operational stakeholders and continuous improvement projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an analytical finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Description Home Based (with occasional UK travel) Competitive Salary + benefits + bonus + car allowance Here at Sysco GB our HR function is going through significant change and transformation, with investment in people, processes and systems, which has created a fantastic opportunity for a Reward Business Partner to join our team who will ensure our business remains competitive to attract talent, retain our colleagues and support our recipe for growth. As the Reward subject matter expert for Sysco GB, reporting to the Director of HR Operations you will work collaboratively with the Global Reward Team, HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to shape and embed a forward-looking reward strategy. You will leverage Workday to drive compensation outcomes, maintain robust governance and compliance, and lead key strategic initiatives including Gender Pay Gap reporting and action planning. The role is home based with some travel to sites and comes with a competitive base salary, attractive car allowance, annual bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, additional holiday purchase scheme, award-winning products at virtually cost price and a range of range of employee perks through our online benefits platform. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and deliver the Sysco GB Reward Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the wider people strategy. Act as the primary reward lead covering GB and key point of contact for the Global Reward Team, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment and execution of global reward initiatives within Sysco GB. Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence (Talent and Development, DEI, Recruitment and HR Operations) and business leaders to develop, embed and continuously evolve reward solutions that support organisational performance and engagement. Work in partnership with Global Reward Team to implement compliant reward processes, policies and procedures to ensure effective execution of key reward activities across the organisation. Support HR Directors across GB with compensation benchmarking, ensuring alignment with Sysco total reward principles and source relevant market salary surveys to meet specific business needs. Represent Sysco GB in external pay and benefits surveys and develop strong external networks to maintain market awareness and reward best practice In collaboration with Finance and HRBP provide input into the principles on design of local incentive progress, ensuring a robust governance process is in place for target setting and performance tracking, and develop an appropriate communication plan to keep participants engaged. Drive continuous improvement within reward-related processes, maximising the use of technology, including Workday, to increase efficiency, enhance data quality, strengthen governance and support compensation outcomes. In collaboration with the Global Reward Team, lead all cyclical remuneration processes, including annual pay reviews, legislative pay reporting, incentive schemes, and salary benchmarking, providing expert guidance and insight throughout. Act as the Sysco GB subject matter expert for Workday Advanced Compensation, driving continuous enhancement of compensation planning processes and functionality, and ensuring alignment with global standards and local business requirements. In partnership with GB Benefits, support the review, design and development of reward and benefits programmes, ensuring they remain competitive, commercially effective and aligned to business needs. Lead the annual Gender Pay Gap reporting ensuring alignment to evolving legislation and incorporating data analysis, narrative development, action planning and stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful progress and ensure statutory compliance. Provide expert advice and guidance on all reward matters, ensuring the business remains legally compliant and aligned with best practice, including preparation for Trade Union engagement. Chair and actively participate in the monthly Job Evaluation Panel, ensuring consistency and governance in role evaluation decisions and alignment with Sysco job architecture and grading approach. Maintain accountability for SOX controls and governance requirements across all Reward processes. Support internal and external audit activity and act as the key HR contact for Reward-related audits with KPMG, EY and Sysco Internal Audit teams. About you: You'll be an experienced Reward Business Partner with a strong background in compensation, job evaluation, benchmarking, and incentive schemes within a large and complex organisation, ideally with experience with a high-volume front-line workforce. You'll be confident partnering with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence and business leaders to develop and deliver reward solutions that support business goals and employee engagement. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to interpret reward and people data, identify trends and provide clear, actionable insights. Experience of salary benchmarking and Gender Pay Gap reporting and pay equity analysis is required. You will have experience leading annual reward and compensation cycles, ensuring appropriate governance, compliance and controls are maintained. Experience with Workday is helpful but not essential, experience with other HCM systems is preferable. You will be comfortable using reward technology and analytics to support compensation outcomes, improve processes and enhance the employee and manager experience. You will be a proactive and collaborative leader with strong project management skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, are essential, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: Salary from 49,830 - 78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Closing Date: 27th August 2026 Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets (FTC 18-24 Months) Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the office) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract (18-24 Months) Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 Final Interviews: Thursday 27 August 2026 This is an exciting time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets on an 18-24 month fixed-term contract as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial integration of services following the merger, helping to align systems, reporting, controls and business processes across the Customer Experience Directorate. The successful candidate will support financial management, reporting, controls, business partnering and operational insight across housing management, routine repairs and wider customer-facing services during an important period of organisational transformation. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys improving processes, building stronger reporting arrangements, supporting operational service delivery and helping organisations successfully navigate change. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the organisation became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, managing approximately 33,000 homes and maintaining a significant regional presence. The organisation provides affordable homes, repairs and maintenance services, care and support services, community investment programmes and new housing developments. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating opportunities for colleagues. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance - Customer Experience & Assets, the Accountant will support post-merger financial integration activities across the Customer Experience Directorate. The role has been established specifically to support the alignment of systems, processes and financial reporting arrangements following the merger and will work across a number of operational service areas including repairs, housing management and commercial activities. The successful candidate will provide financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls support, business partnering and operational insight while helping ensure financial processes remain consistent, accurate and effective throughout the integration programme. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include: Supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts across housing management and routine repairs services. Providing financial insight and business partnering support to operational managers and budget holders. Supporting post-merger integration of financial systems, reporting arrangements and processes. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Supporting year-end procedures, audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements. Maintaining job costing information and supporting operational teams with financial data accuracy. Supporting system housekeeping, reconciliations and transactional data integrity. Assisting with business cases, transformation projects and service improvement initiatives. Supporting financial controls, governance and compliance requirements. Working closely with Housing, Repairs, ICT, Asset Management and Development teams. Supporting continuous improvement in reporting, systems and operational decision-making. About You We are looking for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can combine strong technical financial skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. You Will Need To Demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or a minimum of three years' experience within a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical accounting expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Strong business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Experience of working with operational stakeholders. The ability to support systems, process and reporting improvements. The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience within housing, repairs, maintenance, customer services or operational finance environments would be advantageous. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.

Senior IT Project Manager The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes. They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects. The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Degree of Responsibility Project planning and setup Prepare and present resource estimates and all other related investment requirements (including for year 1 operations) for large scale IT projects and programmes. Create related budget spend forecasts. Ensure the business case is valid and approved before project commencement. Raise any required budget release requests and support investment planning and management as required (e.g. planning round for investment). Identify internal and external project dependencies and prepare inclusive work breakdown structure (WBS). Turn the WBS into a schedule with the critical path identified. Trigger procurement process and onboard project team members as appropriate, coordinate with the relevant teams to ensure the necessary resources to deliver the assigned projects are committed. Determine the methodology to apply in accordance with the established company project management framework. Responsible for Implementation Project execution (monitoring and controlling): (Planning and coordination of all technical requirements and any associated conflicts) Lead active risk and issues management, ensuring that risks and issues are owned, actioned and escalated as required. Manage any change that materially alters the project scope or plan and ensure suitable decision forums are used to agree these. Monitor and track project expenditure. Maintain a watch on project benefits realisation and check that the business case remains valid though the project phases. Lead preparation and delivery of project gateways. Validate technical solution designs to ensure they will meet business need. Responsible for Implementation Project Communication Build relationship with stakeholders and project team members. Prepare and share regular project status updates and reports. Setup and run required project steering committees. Setup and run required project team meetings / forums. Responsible for Implementation Project Closure Ensure that projects are suitably closed down once the change is implemented. Undertake lessons learnt review. Prepare benefits / outcome delivery review Ensure project artefacts are filed as appropriate and that configuration items that exist beyond the project are in the correct location Obligation to Contribute Develop knowledge & capability: Builds knowledge of project management frameworks, methods and techniques and contributes to company Project Management practice led initiatives. Supports Team Lead in providing mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced Project Managers. Proactively contributes to supporting & developing other Project Managers (inside and outside of project assignments). Provides constructive feedback to other Project Managers. Provides other Project Managers with advice on best practice analysis approaches & techniques (in alignment with company standards), coaches and mentors less experienced Project Managers. Shares knowledge with peers where appropriate Demonstrates understanding of corporate strategy. Proactively builds knowledge of business domains. Proactively build knowledge of automotive industry. Demonstrates full understanding of established IT frameworks pertaining to role. Management and reporting of project budgets. They may be required to run several projects at the same time. Up to 2M KEY COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Demonstrable experience in an IT related application or technical area with supervisory or management control over projects and resources. Programme Management experience Mentoring others Must be able to organise and manage workload to reflect company priorities. Evidence of successful delivery of strategic projects with targets. Evidence of interpersonal skills appropriate to the role, good communication and influencing skills. Analytical and decision making skills. Wide-ranging business process knowledge or the ability to gain the required knowledge quickly Experience of complete project life cycles from project initiation to implementation. ITIL awareness (IT Infrastructure Library: a set of comprehensive and inter-related codes of practice, useful to achieving the efficient support and delivery of high quality, cost effective IT services.) Knowledge of the Group IT processes (eg IT PEP-IT Systems Engineering Process.) Knowledge of Group systems is preferred but not essential. PRACTICAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Project Management (inc PRINCE2) SCRUM & Agile methodologies Project Management Software Programme Management Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Degree (or Diploma) Computing/Business Administration related subject or equivalent. Advanced Project Management (eg. Prince2 higher). Agile/SAFe accreditation Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel NOW orapply online with CV Library

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary £54k to £60k Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact: At Leonardo we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Infrared (IR) Detectors business team. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Leonardo design & manufacture world-leading IR detectors for a variety of civil, industrial & military applications across both Commercial and Defence Markets. Projects can be both challenging and technically demanding, and you will be charged with defining, planning and co-ordinating activities and resources to deliver multiple projects on time, within budget & to quality. To achieve this you will be expected to work with resource managers within a matrix structure and technical experts to scope specific work packages & their associated budgets, define milestones, monitor costs, report progress on the Project to management and customers, maintain and manage a register of ongoing risks and opportunities. The role allows interaction with a wide variety of personnel at various levels within the company as well as with customers and suppliers, thus strong and effective communication skills are vital. You will also work closely with the Programme Managers for the business area along with other project managers and leaders within the Detectors business. The role is based at our site in Southampton, Hampshire, UK and will operate within a custom/flexible working environment combining both office and home working. Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes for the IR Detectors business, you will lead and co-ordinate IPTs on day-to-day activities, and therefore must be a good team player possessing strong team building and motivational skills. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to: Plan, manage, monitor and report on multiple projects simultaneously in accordance with a Lifecycle management process. Organise and coordinate internal Phase/Gate Reviews, Customer reviews and supplier reviews and manage all resultant actions to closure Monitor and Control all activities and costs, defining and implementing corrective (or "recovery") actions required to tackle any deviations from the planned activities. Co-coordinate the activities of the IPT by establishing appropriate communication mechanisms, encompassing both meetings and reporting requirements. Have a high degree of financial acumen and regularly report metrics & performance, including cash flow, earned value, and cost to complete. Demonstrate ownership for delivery and performance of the projects of relevance Establish and maintain the Work Package Management for the IPT, understanding the specific resource profiles Conduct effective Risk and Opportunity reviews and be pro-active in looking ahead to identify risks that may impact the project or can be mitigated. Build and manage relationships with internal/ external stakeholders to ensure all projects supported and delivered maximising customer satisfaction Be capable of interacting with technical experts from a variety of disciplines and prepared to challenge and seek further justification where necessary. Facilitate problem solving and resolve conflicts within the team. You will also be involved in activities related to winning new and follow-on business and required to contribute to the preparation, management and review of bids and communicate to the relevant internal stakeholders in order to support the Customer requirements. What You'll Bring: With demonstrated project delivery experience, it would be advantageous for the candidate to have worked across all phases of a project execution lifecycle, including business winning phases, and to have worked in a 'high tech environment'. Experience of MS Project, SAP and Primavera P6 would be beneficial. Candidates will typically be degree qualified in an Engineering, Science or Business-related discipline. Demonstrable experience in a similar level Project Management role or discipline Project management experience in most phases of the project execution lifecycle, including Business Winning Phases, across several projects or programmes of medium complexity, involving both engineering and manufacturing. Experience of developing and maintaining customer/ supplier relations. Experience or awareness of related functions such as Commercial, Procurement, Quality Assurance Demonstrable experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management and cost control. Demonstrable experience of managing multimillion-pound Projects as the Project lead Application of professional concepts in creative ways and work at the competency level of Project Manager (intermediate) of the Association for Project Managers (APM) or equivalent Ability to influence and motivate project teams (direct/indirect management). Knowledge and awareness of Leonardo product offerings. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid