Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Bennett & Game are representing a well-established and rapidly growing construction and civil engineering contractor who are seeking a Procurement Manager to join their expanding team. This business has a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects across the East Midlands and surrounding regions, working with major residential developers and delivering infrastructure, commercial builds and new homes. They offer a wide range of in-house capabilities including design and build, groundworks, infrastructure and residential construction, with a focus on quality, reliability and timely delivery. Following a significant period of growth, with turnover increasing from 25M to 50M+ in the last 18 months, this is a key strategic hire. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reshaping the procurement function, implementing new systems and processes, and building a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact and progress quickly towards senior leadership level. Salary & Benefits 65,000 - 85,000 DOE Performance related bonus Company pension scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Genuine progression to Director level Procurement Manager Position Overview Lead and develop the procurement function across the business Implement new procurement processes, procedures and systems Identify and onboard new suppliers whilst strengthening existing relationships Drive cost savings through negotiation, rebates and strategic sourcing Build, manage and mentor a procurement team Work closely with commercial and operational teams to support project delivery Procurement Manager Position Requirements Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer within construction, civils or plant Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and managing teams Experience implementing procurement processes and driving change within a business Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Confident, proactive and capable of leading departmental reform Based within a commutable distance to the Grantham area Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Bennett & Game are representing a well-established and rapidly growing construction and civil engineering contractor who are seeking a Procurement Manager to join their expanding team. This business has a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects across the East Midlands and surrounding regions, working with major residential developers and delivering infrastructure, commercial builds and new homes. They offer a wide range of in-house capabilities including design and build, groundworks, infrastructure and residential construction, with a focus on quality, reliability and timely delivery. Following a significant period of growth, with turnover increasing from 25M to 50M+ in the last 18 months, this is a key strategic hire. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reshaping the procurement function, implementing new systems and processes, and building a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact and progress quickly towards senior leadership level. Salary & Benefits 65,000 - 85,000 DOE Performance related bonus Company pension scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Genuine progression to Director level Procurement Manager Position Overview Lead and develop the procurement function across the business Implement new procurement processes, procedures and systems Identify and onboard new suppliers whilst strengthening existing relationships Drive cost savings through negotiation, rebates and strategic sourcing Build, manage and mentor a procurement team Work closely with commercial and operational teams to support project delivery Procurement Manager Position Requirements Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer within construction, civils or plant Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and managing teams Experience implementing procurement processes and driving change within a business Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Confident, proactive and capable of leading departmental reform Based within a commutable distance to the Grantham area Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Commercial Estimator 38,000- 50,000 Bexleyheath Mon- Fri 7:30am-4pm Perm My client is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Estimator to join their team on a full time basis. You will be experienced in producing detailed estimates and breakdown of quotations within a range of trades. You will need to have at least 5 years experience split between on site works and quoting detailed estimates. The ranges could be up to 200k which again you shall need experience in completing. Day to day of the Commercial Estimator: Handle quotations which are provided by the project manager on site or by enquires through email. Provide thorough breakdowns of the quotations to the clients to ensure there are no discrepancies. Completing roughly 5 large quotes daily, some can take longer than a day to complete due to waiting for suppliers to come back. Working closely with suppliers and gaining secured pricing for a fixed term or period. Providing quotations in a range of trades such as electrical, gas, mechanical, refurbishment, general builders works, plumbing etc. Requirements of the Commercial Estimator: Experience of roughly 2/3 years of providing estimate quotations for clients. Experience working on site also. Experience of providing quotations off the back of drawings. Having provided quotes within a range of trades with values up to 250,000. Hard worker who is wanting progress into a Senior Estimator. Software savvy, having used typical estimating software would be desirable. Need super strong experience in Excel. Benefits: Progress into a Senior Estimator. Company will pay for any qualifications you are looking to take. Flexible hours where need be. Regular salary increases. Pension scheme. Holiday allowance+ bank holidays. Warm and friendly culture. If you are interested in this Commercial Estimator, please reach out to El on (phone number removed) opt 2 or hit apply!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Commercial Estimator 38,000- 50,000 Bexleyheath Mon- Fri 7:30am-4pm Perm My client is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Estimator to join their team on a full time basis. You will be experienced in producing detailed estimates and breakdown of quotations within a range of trades. You will need to have at least 5 years experience split between on site works and quoting detailed estimates. The ranges could be up to 200k which again you shall need experience in completing. Day to day of the Commercial Estimator: Handle quotations which are provided by the project manager on site or by enquires through email. Provide thorough breakdowns of the quotations to the clients to ensure there are no discrepancies. Completing roughly 5 large quotes daily, some can take longer than a day to complete due to waiting for suppliers to come back. Working closely with suppliers and gaining secured pricing for a fixed term or period. Providing quotations in a range of trades such as electrical, gas, mechanical, refurbishment, general builders works, plumbing etc. Requirements of the Commercial Estimator: Experience of roughly 2/3 years of providing estimate quotations for clients. Experience working on site also. Experience of providing quotations off the back of drawings. Having provided quotes within a range of trades with values up to 250,000. Hard worker who is wanting progress into a Senior Estimator. Software savvy, having used typical estimating software would be desirable. Need super strong experience in Excel. Benefits: Progress into a Senior Estimator. Company will pay for any qualifications you are looking to take. Flexible hours where need be. Regular salary increases. Pension scheme. Holiday allowance+ bank holidays. Warm and friendly culture. If you are interested in this Commercial Estimator, please reach out to El on (phone number removed) opt 2 or hit apply!
Test Manager x2 +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working 2 days in London + 65,000 - 70,000 plus benefits We're hiring for a Test Manager to join a fast-growing Microsoft Partner in London. This is a key hire to lead QA across multiple client projects-owning test strategy, driving best practice across manual and automation , and ensuring quality is embedded from discovery through to release. What you'll be doing Define and deliver end-to-end test strategy across multiple workstreams. Lead, mentor, and develop a QA function/team (hands-on leadership). Drive effective use of tooling such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, Azure DevOps (and/or equivalents). Partner with Developers, BAs, PMs and stakeholders to bake quality into the SDLC. Plan and manage UAT with clients and internal stakeholders. Provide input into delivery plans, estimates, risks, and quality gates. Champion pragmatic QA in an agile environment (high standards without slowing delivery). What we're looking for Strong experience as a Test Manager / Senior Test Lead on complex deliveries. Confident across manual + automation (knowing when each approach is appropriate). Solid knowledge of modern QA tooling and workflows (e.g. Azure DevOps/Jira , test frameworks, API testing). Excellent stakeholder management and communication. Able to work onsite in London 2-3 days per week . Experience with large consultancies / SIs (e.g. Atos, DXC, Capgemini or similar) is desirable. Nice to have ISTQB (or similar) Microsoft ecosystem exposure ( Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform ) Regulated/enterprise environment experience If you'd like to discuss this Test Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Test Manager x2 +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working 2 days in London + 65,000 - 70,000 plus benefits We're hiring for a Test Manager to join a fast-growing Microsoft Partner in London. This is a key hire to lead QA across multiple client projects-owning test strategy, driving best practice across manual and automation , and ensuring quality is embedded from discovery through to release. What you'll be doing Define and deliver end-to-end test strategy across multiple workstreams. Lead, mentor, and develop a QA function/team (hands-on leadership). Drive effective use of tooling such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, Azure DevOps (and/or equivalents). Partner with Developers, BAs, PMs and stakeholders to bake quality into the SDLC. Plan and manage UAT with clients and internal stakeholders. Provide input into delivery plans, estimates, risks, and quality gates. Champion pragmatic QA in an agile environment (high standards without slowing delivery). What we're looking for Strong experience as a Test Manager / Senior Test Lead on complex deliveries. Confident across manual + automation (knowing when each approach is appropriate). Solid knowledge of modern QA tooling and workflows (e.g. Azure DevOps/Jira , test frameworks, API testing). Excellent stakeholder management and communication. Able to work onsite in London 2-3 days per week . Experience with large consultancies / SIs (e.g. Atos, DXC, Capgemini or similar) is desirable. Nice to have ISTQB (or similar) Microsoft ecosystem exposure ( Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform ) Regulated/enterprise environment experience If you'd like to discuss this Test Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Business Analyst jobs at ITOL Recruit
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Please note this is a training course and fees apply What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme? Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position. This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around 52k pa. What does a Business Analyst do? A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification. To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication. You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team. The role will generally include:- Analysing elements within the business or the whole business Making evaluations of all available data Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation. Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business. Industry demand for Business Analysts Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden. All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst's commanding salaries in excess of 100k pa. How we help you get you first role We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level. 2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews. 3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available. Finances To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. What next? To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you. Typical Salaries Administrator/Support: 28,000 Junior Business Analyst: 32,000 Change Analyst: 37,000 Systems Analyst: 42,000 Business Analyst: 52,000 Senior Business Analyst: 60,000+
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Please note this is a training course and fees apply What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme? Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position. This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around 52k pa. What does a Business Analyst do? A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification. To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication. You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team. The role will generally include:- Analysing elements within the business or the whole business Making evaluations of all available data Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation. Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business. Industry demand for Business Analysts Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden. All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst's commanding salaries in excess of 100k pa. How we help you get you first role We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level. 2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews. 3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available. Finances To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. What next? To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you. Typical Salaries Administrator/Support: 28,000 Junior Business Analyst: 32,000 Change Analyst: 37,000 Systems Analyst: 42,000 Business Analyst: 52,000 Senior Business Analyst: 60,000+
The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Project Manager to join our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of project management with strong technical awareness. You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will work closely with government department customers, data scientists and software developers together with the rest of the Project Management team. The ability to talk and engage with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical is important. Digital Sensitivity Review The Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) service is an AI innovation led data toolset and service, developed by SVGC Ltd and being run in partnership with FCDO Services, for identifying sensitive information in digital files for redaction and archiving to The National Archive to meet the needs of the Public Records Act. Already delivered to FCDO, HM Treasury and Home Office with Department of Business and Trade and Ministry of Justice in feasibility phase, all major and minor government departments will become DSR-enabled, with other departments in the immediate pipeline. The DSR is a unique and leading-edge technology and has been heralded across government as the only game in town when it comes to the needs of effective digital data sensitivity identification and redaction. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Project Planning & Delivery Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables Create and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones Allocate resources (developers, engineers, vendors) Track progress and adjust plans as needed Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery Technical Oversight Understand system architecture and technical constraints Work closely with developers, data scientists, and technical assurance Work closely with Service Management for software integration and deployments Identify technical risks early Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contact between technical teams and business stakeholders Communicate progress, risks, and changes clearly Manage client expectations Present updates to senior leadership Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and agree handling plans of risks Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Work closely with Service Management to manage change control processes Escalate blockers appropriately Budget & Commercial Oversight Manage project budgets and forecasts Track costs against estimates Support procurement management Ensure commercial viability The Person Essential Criteria UK Government Security Checked (SC) clearance required. (Note that this role is a Restricted role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. To be eligible for SC clearance you must have sole British nationality or Dual Nationality - one of which must be British and you must be able to demonstrate six consequtive years residency in the UK). Recognised Project Management qualification to Practitioner level. Strong project management skills, especially in technology delivery and digital transformation. Strong analytical skills for project performance analysis and reporting. Strong, demonstrable, rapid written and verbal communication skills, to provide technical deliverables and reports. Project analysis skills and a wide range of toolset experience, including confidence and familiarity with tools such as MS Project and JIRA. Strong configuration control approach and pro-active approach to documentation. Strong client-centred stakeholder management, with experience in designing and delivering pilots, demonstrations and User engagements. Willingness to take managed risks and assess impact effectively. Comfortable in inviting challenge and where appropriate involving others in decision making. Ability to identify and address team or individual capability requirements and gaps to deliver current and future work. Ability to motivate a wide range of personality types and situations. Experience in following appropriate financial procedures to monitor contracts to ensure deliverables are achieved. Scheduling and Timescale Risk Analysis. Organisational definition and management. Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scaled Agile and Waterfall and tools such as MS Project. IT service management approaches such as ITIL v4.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Project Manager to join our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of project management with strong technical awareness. You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will work closely with government department customers, data scientists and software developers together with the rest of the Project Management team. The ability to talk and engage with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical is important. Digital Sensitivity Review The Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) service is an AI innovation led data toolset and service, developed by SVGC Ltd and being run in partnership with FCDO Services, for identifying sensitive information in digital files for redaction and archiving to The National Archive to meet the needs of the Public Records Act. Already delivered to FCDO, HM Treasury and Home Office with Department of Business and Trade and Ministry of Justice in feasibility phase, all major and minor government departments will become DSR-enabled, with other departments in the immediate pipeline. The DSR is a unique and leading-edge technology and has been heralded across government as the only game in town when it comes to the needs of effective digital data sensitivity identification and redaction. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Project Planning & Delivery Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables Create and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones Allocate resources (developers, engineers, vendors) Track progress and adjust plans as needed Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery Technical Oversight Understand system architecture and technical constraints Work closely with developers, data scientists, and technical assurance Work closely with Service Management for software integration and deployments Identify technical risks early Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contact between technical teams and business stakeholders Communicate progress, risks, and changes clearly Manage client expectations Present updates to senior leadership Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and agree handling plans of risks Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Work closely with Service Management to manage change control processes Escalate blockers appropriately Budget & Commercial Oversight Manage project budgets and forecasts Track costs against estimates Support procurement management Ensure commercial viability The Person Essential Criteria UK Government Security Checked (SC) clearance required. (Note that this role is a Restricted role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. To be eligible for SC clearance you must have sole British nationality or Dual Nationality - one of which must be British and you must be able to demonstrate six consequtive years residency in the UK). Recognised Project Management qualification to Practitioner level. Strong project management skills, especially in technology delivery and digital transformation. Strong analytical skills for project performance analysis and reporting. Strong, demonstrable, rapid written and verbal communication skills, to provide technical deliverables and reports. Project analysis skills and a wide range of toolset experience, including confidence and familiarity with tools such as MS Project and JIRA. Strong configuration control approach and pro-active approach to documentation. Strong client-centred stakeholder management, with experience in designing and delivering pilots, demonstrations and User engagements. Willingness to take managed risks and assess impact effectively. Comfortable in inviting challenge and where appropriate involving others in decision making. Ability to identify and address team or individual capability requirements and gaps to deliver current and future work. Ability to motivate a wide range of personality types and situations. Experience in following appropriate financial procedures to monitor contracts to ensure deliverables are achieved. Scheduling and Timescale Risk Analysis. Organisational definition and management. Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scaled Agile and Waterfall and tools such as MS Project. IT service management approaches such as ITIL v4.
We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team based Nationwide. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Nationwide - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 42 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the Assured Delivery team. You'll be at the heart of managing design excellence across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects within Kier Design. You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, providing expert guidance to ensure design quality, innovation and compliance across Transportation, Water, Environment and Energy sectors. Your day to day will include: Leading design management and engineering assurance, maintaining control of design programmes, budgets and quality standards Managing interfaces between stakeholders, design teams and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle Chairing interdisciplinary coordination meetings and owning engineering discipline interfaces Leading design development with a focus on buildability, safety, sustainability and value engineering Ensuring technical compliance and quality control across all design requirements What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if: You have a degree in an engineering discipline and are professionally qualified (CEng/IEng) or working towards qualification, have experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects You're a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities You're resourceful and creative with a talent for innovative problem-solving You have detailed knowledge of CDM 2015 and strong technical and information management skills, with a valid driving licence Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team based Nationwide. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Nationwide - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 42 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the Assured Delivery team. You'll be at the heart of managing design excellence across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects within Kier Design. You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, providing expert guidance to ensure design quality, innovation and compliance across Transportation, Water, Environment and Energy sectors. Your day to day will include: Leading design management and engineering assurance, maintaining control of design programmes, budgets and quality standards Managing interfaces between stakeholders, design teams and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle Chairing interdisciplinary coordination meetings and owning engineering discipline interfaces Leading design development with a focus on buildability, safety, sustainability and value engineering Ensuring technical compliance and quality control across all design requirements What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if: You have a degree in an engineering discipline and are professionally qualified (CEng/IEng) or working towards qualification, have experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects You're a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities You're resourceful and creative with a talent for innovative problem-solving You have detailed knowledge of CDM 2015 and strong technical and information management skills, with a valid driving licence Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
Senior Finance Manager - Yard Sale Pizza Head Office Senior Finance Manager Yard Sale Pizza Competitive salary Yard Sale Pizza are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team and play a key role in shaping financial and operational performance across the business! Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll act as the number two in the finance team, taking ownership of core financial processes whilst partnering closely with teams across the business to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making. It's a super exciting time to join YSP as we continue to grow, making this a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-moving hospitality brand where collaboration, accountability and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy working at pace, getting into the detail and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, this could be the perfect next step! What you'll be doing: Commercial: Leading weekly performance reporting, including sales insights and flash reporting. Acting as the primary operations business partner, delivering impactful analysis and improving efficiency across sales forecasting, labour planning, COS, wastage, discounts and refunds. Driving KPI dashboard automation, including supporting and training site management teams. Optimising variable spend areas such as consumables and cleaning products and overseeing central prep reporting and transfers. Owning key budget lines, supporting the annual budgeting cycle and periodic reforecasting. Partnering with the Property Director to understand variances and ensure forecast accuracy. Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks, projects and analysis. Financial Reporting: Supporting the statutory audit process and consolidation of group entities. Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, including presenting results to the leadership team. Owning the 13-week cashflow forecast. Reviewing and own weekly flash reporting, including reconciliation of P&L to flash. Maintaining the lease database and overseeing lease accounting. What we're looking for: An individual with a hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and take ownership. Someone who has strong Excel skills and a tech-first mindset when working with data. An individual who is naturally curious, with a desire to understand the drivers behind performance. Someone who is comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities and deadlines. A structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail. A collaborative team player who brings a humble, reliable approach. You'll need: To be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA.) To have at least 4 years' post-qualified experience, including business partnering and management accounts exposure. To have previous multi-site experience (hospitality experience is a MASSIVE plus.) What's on offer: 28 days annual leave + Christmas hols. Cycle to work & tech schemes. Working from home allowance. Hybrid working. YSP merch and generous discounts for you, your family & friends. Epic staff parties and plenty of pizza! How to apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to join us to:
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Manager - Yard Sale Pizza Head Office Senior Finance Manager Yard Sale Pizza Competitive salary Yard Sale Pizza are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team and play a key role in shaping financial and operational performance across the business! Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll act as the number two in the finance team, taking ownership of core financial processes whilst partnering closely with teams across the business to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making. It's a super exciting time to join YSP as we continue to grow, making this a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-moving hospitality brand where collaboration, accountability and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy working at pace, getting into the detail and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, this could be the perfect next step! What you'll be doing: Commercial: Leading weekly performance reporting, including sales insights and flash reporting. Acting as the primary operations business partner, delivering impactful analysis and improving efficiency across sales forecasting, labour planning, COS, wastage, discounts and refunds. Driving KPI dashboard automation, including supporting and training site management teams. Optimising variable spend areas such as consumables and cleaning products and overseeing central prep reporting and transfers. Owning key budget lines, supporting the annual budgeting cycle and periodic reforecasting. Partnering with the Property Director to understand variances and ensure forecast accuracy. Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks, projects and analysis. Financial Reporting: Supporting the statutory audit process and consolidation of group entities. Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, including presenting results to the leadership team. Owning the 13-week cashflow forecast. Reviewing and own weekly flash reporting, including reconciliation of P&L to flash. Maintaining the lease database and overseeing lease accounting. What we're looking for: An individual with a hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and take ownership. Someone who has strong Excel skills and a tech-first mindset when working with data. An individual who is naturally curious, with a desire to understand the drivers behind performance. Someone who is comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities and deadlines. A structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail. A collaborative team player who brings a humble, reliable approach. You'll need: To be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA.) To have at least 4 years' post-qualified experience, including business partnering and management accounts exposure. To have previous multi-site experience (hospitality experience is a MASSIVE plus.) What's on offer: 28 days annual leave + Christmas hols. Cycle to work & tech schemes. Working from home allowance. Hybrid working. YSP merch and generous discounts for you, your family & friends. Epic staff parties and plenty of pizza! How to apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to join us to:
Position Summary Quotient is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a fractional, part-time (3 days per week), on-site HR Consultant supporting our UK location. This is a consultant/independent contractor engagement, not a permanent employee position. The HR Consultant will report directly to the Consultant VP of HR (US-based) and will operate as an embedded member of the global HR function during the term of the engagement. This consultant will serve as the senior HR business partner to UK leadership, translating enterprise-wide people strategies into effective local execution while maintaining close collaboration with US-based HR leadership. This consultant will be the key HR thought partner to on-site leadership (C-level as well as R&D leadership team) in working to drive optimal team structure, a performance mindset, and a team-based culture. The role requires disciplined alignment with enterprise HR governance, ensuring that all UK-based people practices, policies, and decisions are fully integrated with global standards and leadership oversight. This engagement does not establish a standalone or independent UK HR function; rather, the consultant will operate within an established global HR structure and decision-making framework. The successful candidate will balance strategic insight with hands on implementation in a dynamic, early stage environment, helping to scale the organization while maintaining consistency, compliance, and cultural cohesion across geographies. Responsibilities Serve as the senior HR business partner for the UK site under a consulting engagement, reporting to and operating under the direction of the Consultant VP of HR (US based). Serve as key thought partner to CSO and CDO, as well as members of their R&D leadership team, in continually evaluating their teams' structures, manager and leadership effectiveness, and supporting a high performance team based culture. Execute and localize global HR strategies, policies, and programs in alignment with enterprise frameworks. Ensure UK HR practices remain fully integrated with the broader global HR function. Provide strategic input to UK leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy in coordination with global HR. Lead performance management processes in alignment with company wide frameworks. Partner with the Consultant VP of HR on compensation planning, promotion processes, and talent reviews. Advise leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices under UK employment law. Support talent acquisition strategy and hiring decisions in coordination with global recruiting processes. Coach UK based managers to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce company values. Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives that reflect enterprise priorities. Establish scalable and compliant HR processes appropriate for a growing UK workforce. Contribute to global HR projects and initiatives as needed. Qualifications: Essential Significant progressive HR leadership experience at the Director or Senior Director level. Experience operating in a consulting, interim, or fractional HR leadership capacity strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within an established HR governance structure. Experience aligning local HR execution with global strategy. Strong employee relations and leadership coaching expertise. Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative and integrated. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications: Desirable Experience within life sciences, biotech, or high growth organizations. Experience working with US based leadership teams. Chartered MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience. Experience supporting scientific or technical populations. Prior exposure to venture backed or early stage environments. Values and Behaviors Encourage respectful disagreement and cultivate open minded, ego free interactions to continuously push each other towards excellence. Seek out diverse perspectives; practice active listening and genuine curiosity to ensure all contributions are valued, regardless of source. Recognize the impact of your behavior, language and attitudes, and strive for balanced, meaningful exchanges that enhance mutual growth and understanding in all interactions. Use a company first mindset to guide decision making; prioritize team over individual success. Take calculated risks and challenge convention in the quest for exceptional outcomes.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Position Summary Quotient is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a fractional, part-time (3 days per week), on-site HR Consultant supporting our UK location. This is a consultant/independent contractor engagement, not a permanent employee position. The HR Consultant will report directly to the Consultant VP of HR (US-based) and will operate as an embedded member of the global HR function during the term of the engagement. This consultant will serve as the senior HR business partner to UK leadership, translating enterprise-wide people strategies into effective local execution while maintaining close collaboration with US-based HR leadership. This consultant will be the key HR thought partner to on-site leadership (C-level as well as R&D leadership team) in working to drive optimal team structure, a performance mindset, and a team-based culture. The role requires disciplined alignment with enterprise HR governance, ensuring that all UK-based people practices, policies, and decisions are fully integrated with global standards and leadership oversight. This engagement does not establish a standalone or independent UK HR function; rather, the consultant will operate within an established global HR structure and decision-making framework. The successful candidate will balance strategic insight with hands on implementation in a dynamic, early stage environment, helping to scale the organization while maintaining consistency, compliance, and cultural cohesion across geographies. Responsibilities Serve as the senior HR business partner for the UK site under a consulting engagement, reporting to and operating under the direction of the Consultant VP of HR (US based). Serve as key thought partner to CSO and CDO, as well as members of their R&D leadership team, in continually evaluating their teams' structures, manager and leadership effectiveness, and supporting a high performance team based culture. Execute and localize global HR strategies, policies, and programs in alignment with enterprise frameworks. Ensure UK HR practices remain fully integrated with the broader global HR function. Provide strategic input to UK leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy in coordination with global HR. Lead performance management processes in alignment with company wide frameworks. Partner with the Consultant VP of HR on compensation planning, promotion processes, and talent reviews. Advise leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices under UK employment law. Support talent acquisition strategy and hiring decisions in coordination with global recruiting processes. Coach UK based managers to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce company values. Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives that reflect enterprise priorities. Establish scalable and compliant HR processes appropriate for a growing UK workforce. Contribute to global HR projects and initiatives as needed. Qualifications: Essential Significant progressive HR leadership experience at the Director or Senior Director level. Experience operating in a consulting, interim, or fractional HR leadership capacity strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within an established HR governance structure. Experience aligning local HR execution with global strategy. Strong employee relations and leadership coaching expertise. Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative and integrated. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications: Desirable Experience within life sciences, biotech, or high growth organizations. Experience working with US based leadership teams. Chartered MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience. Experience supporting scientific or technical populations. Prior exposure to venture backed or early stage environments. Values and Behaviors Encourage respectful disagreement and cultivate open minded, ego free interactions to continuously push each other towards excellence. Seek out diverse perspectives; practice active listening and genuine curiosity to ensure all contributions are valued, regardless of source. Recognize the impact of your behavior, language and attitudes, and strive for balanced, meaningful exchanges that enhance mutual growth and understanding in all interactions. Use a company first mindset to guide decision making; prioritize team over individual success. Take calculated risks and challenge convention in the quest for exceptional outcomes.
Learning & Development Manager Salary dependent on experience + excellent benefits Northwest England Flexible hybrid Our client is an established and successful specialist mortgage lender, based in the Northwest of England. It serves the whole of the UK via broker channels. This is an exciting new opportunity within the business for an experienced L&D Specialist to oversee and deliver the L&D strategy, create impactful programmes & leverage data and insights to drive continuous improvement. They would like at least a 1-2-day per week office presence but can offer support on the costs of commuting or staying overnight if the distance is a challenge. Responsibilities include: Overseeing the daily L&D operations, including scheduling, logistics, content development, participant engagement, and evaluation and budgeting. Designing & implementing leadership and management development programs. Overseeing a comprehensive entry-level program (Professional Development Programme) partnering with universities. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs, design curriculum, and implement impactful learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences. Managing external vendors, learning platforms, and technology solutions. Utilising data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Providing Leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. The successful candidate will possess: Expertise in giving L&D advice aligned to business needs and commercial awareness. Knowledge of the principles of change management, project management and continuous improvement. Ability to manage budgets and resources. Experience in the successful development of colleagues. Previous experience of working in the Finance sector is desirable or from within a regulated environment. CIPD membership or equivalent experience is desirable This is a high-impact L&D Manager role where you'll shape and deliver the organisation's learning strategy. You'll work closely with senior leaders to build leadership capability, modernise learning approaches, and use data to drive real business outcomes. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond delivery into a more strategic, visible role with real influence. As well as a competitive salary, benefits include pension and life insurance. We would love to hear from you if this role aligns with your skillset and appeals to you.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Manager Salary dependent on experience + excellent benefits Northwest England Flexible hybrid Our client is an established and successful specialist mortgage lender, based in the Northwest of England. It serves the whole of the UK via broker channels. This is an exciting new opportunity within the business for an experienced L&D Specialist to oversee and deliver the L&D strategy, create impactful programmes & leverage data and insights to drive continuous improvement. They would like at least a 1-2-day per week office presence but can offer support on the costs of commuting or staying overnight if the distance is a challenge. Responsibilities include: Overseeing the daily L&D operations, including scheduling, logistics, content development, participant engagement, and evaluation and budgeting. Designing & implementing leadership and management development programs. Overseeing a comprehensive entry-level program (Professional Development Programme) partnering with universities. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs, design curriculum, and implement impactful learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences. Managing external vendors, learning platforms, and technology solutions. Utilising data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Providing Leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. The successful candidate will possess: Expertise in giving L&D advice aligned to business needs and commercial awareness. Knowledge of the principles of change management, project management and continuous improvement. Ability to manage budgets and resources. Experience in the successful development of colleagues. Previous experience of working in the Finance sector is desirable or from within a regulated environment. CIPD membership or equivalent experience is desirable This is a high-impact L&D Manager role where you'll shape and deliver the organisation's learning strategy. You'll work closely with senior leaders to build leadership capability, modernise learning approaches, and use data to drive real business outcomes. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond delivery into a more strategic, visible role with real influence. As well as a competitive salary, benefits include pension and life insurance. We would love to hear from you if this role aligns with your skillset and appeals to you.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
About Marex Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 2,300 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas. For more information visit Job Reference: VN2628 Department description Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award winning data, insights and analytics. The Technology Department delivers differentiation, scalability and security for the business. Technology provides digital tools, software services and infrastructure globally to all business groups. Software development and support teams work in agile 'streams' aligned to specific business areas. Our other teams work enterprise wide to provide critical services including our global service desk, network and system infrastructure, IT operations, security, enterprise architecture and design. The Business Technology function ensures delivery of Technology services to each Marex business area. We partner with the business to optimise their technology stack, prioritise their strategic technology roadmap and drive their software delivery lifecycle. We define and agree change initiatives with the organisation's business areas and then coordinate delivery against specific acceptance criteria. Each Business Technology team is aligned to one of Marex's business divisions and works with a corresponding Development team and Application Support team. A global team of implementation resources coordinate and support the technology business streams with delivery. Role Summary Based in London, the Head of Client Technology will be responsible for the delivery of Technology services to the Client Technology business stream. The Client Technology business line within Marex is responsible for building client engagement capabilities for businesses to leverage, including Neon, CRM and client data management. They will also support the delivery of cross selling initiatives through technology across the Firm. This role will work closely with the Business Owner and senior stakeholders of the business to define the requirements of the technology delivery. The role's other key interfaces are the business aligned development and support functions - both of which will have dual reporting lines to this role and a functional head (e.g. Head of Development). The functional head will ensure that standards and process are common across all business aligned teams whilst this role will own the delivery of service. This ownership and the engagement with the management team of the Business Line will allow this role to prioritise and deliver in alignment with the defined business priorities. The size and makeup of the business stream's Technology team will be agreed by this role with the Business Owner for CTO approval, to ensure a level of service that meets the expectations and objectives of the business. Responsibilities Role specific: Define and support the strategic technology direction for the Cross Sell and Client Engagement business unit. Partner with the Business Owner and Technology leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning. Develop and communicate clear, outcome focused technology roadmaps aligned to business priorities. Right size the technology footprint for the business line, including resourcing across Business Technology, Development, and Application Support teams, to ensure cost effective service delivery. Act as a senior technology partner to business stakeholders, securing alignment, adoption, and prioritisation of Client Technology initiatives. Ensure alignment with the core Technology Strategy and promote reuse of existing platforms, vendors, and services where appropriate. Drive innovation and identify new solutions that deliver competitive advantage. Serve as the primary interface to AI, Data, and Development teams to ensure aligned and prioritised delivery. Contribute to departmental technical direction by researching emerging technologies and evaluating third party tools and platforms. Clearly outline initiatives and epics by specifying their intended business outcomes and mutually agreed acceptance criteria, while providing updates on priority, progress, cost, effort, and risk. Partner with the business as product lead for Neon, translating cross selling strategy into prioritised, deliverable technology outcomes. Oversee delivery of major initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards, including (but not limited to): Firm wide Salesforce rollout and implementation Client net revenue analytics Neon data insights, including Databricks integration Client data bus development Ensure all delivered systems and infrastructure are production ready, secure, scalable, and fully documented for operational handover. Maintain awareness of applicable risk, regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements, ensuring all technology solutions adhere to required standards. Promote and enforce best practice software development processes and standards. Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture, recognising end to end lifecycle impacts and engaging all affected stakeholders during change. All staff: Ensure compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under the FCA. Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. At all times comply with the FCA's Code of Conduct. Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility. Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required. Escalate risk events immediately. Provide input to risk management processes, as required. Skills and Experience Essential: Strong experience delivering Client Engagement and Cross Selling technology within a financial institution, including Salesforce. Knowledge of vendor platforms used within derivatives and clearing environments. Proven vendor and third party delivery management experience. Agile product development and delivery expertise. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong leadership capability with a delivery focused entrepreneurial mindset. Experience designing secure, resilient, and scalable technology solutions. Desirable: Broad asset class knowledge; commodities experience preferred. End to end trade lifecycle knowledge. Exposure to trading, pricing, risk, and algorithmic trading platforms. Experience with cloud technologies, Microsoft platforms, and modern deployment models. Background working in regulated financial services environments. Competencies: A collaborative team player, approachable, self efficient and influences a positive work environment. Demonstrates curiosity. Resilient in a challenging, fast paced environment. Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high volume environment. Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness. Conduct Rules Act with integrity Act with due skill, care and diligence Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Observe proper standard of market conduct Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers Company Values Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do - our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People . click apply for full job details
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
About Marex Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 2,300 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas. For more information visit Job Reference: VN2628 Department description Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award winning data, insights and analytics. The Technology Department delivers differentiation, scalability and security for the business. Technology provides digital tools, software services and infrastructure globally to all business groups. Software development and support teams work in agile 'streams' aligned to specific business areas. Our other teams work enterprise wide to provide critical services including our global service desk, network and system infrastructure, IT operations, security, enterprise architecture and design. The Business Technology function ensures delivery of Technology services to each Marex business area. We partner with the business to optimise their technology stack, prioritise their strategic technology roadmap and drive their software delivery lifecycle. We define and agree change initiatives with the organisation's business areas and then coordinate delivery against specific acceptance criteria. Each Business Technology team is aligned to one of Marex's business divisions and works with a corresponding Development team and Application Support team. A global team of implementation resources coordinate and support the technology business streams with delivery. Role Summary Based in London, the Head of Client Technology will be responsible for the delivery of Technology services to the Client Technology business stream. The Client Technology business line within Marex is responsible for building client engagement capabilities for businesses to leverage, including Neon, CRM and client data management. They will also support the delivery of cross selling initiatives through technology across the Firm. This role will work closely with the Business Owner and senior stakeholders of the business to define the requirements of the technology delivery. The role's other key interfaces are the business aligned development and support functions - both of which will have dual reporting lines to this role and a functional head (e.g. Head of Development). The functional head will ensure that standards and process are common across all business aligned teams whilst this role will own the delivery of service. This ownership and the engagement with the management team of the Business Line will allow this role to prioritise and deliver in alignment with the defined business priorities. The size and makeup of the business stream's Technology team will be agreed by this role with the Business Owner for CTO approval, to ensure a level of service that meets the expectations and objectives of the business. Responsibilities Role specific: Define and support the strategic technology direction for the Cross Sell and Client Engagement business unit. Partner with the Business Owner and Technology leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning. Develop and communicate clear, outcome focused technology roadmaps aligned to business priorities. Right size the technology footprint for the business line, including resourcing across Business Technology, Development, and Application Support teams, to ensure cost effective service delivery. Act as a senior technology partner to business stakeholders, securing alignment, adoption, and prioritisation of Client Technology initiatives. Ensure alignment with the core Technology Strategy and promote reuse of existing platforms, vendors, and services where appropriate. Drive innovation and identify new solutions that deliver competitive advantage. Serve as the primary interface to AI, Data, and Development teams to ensure aligned and prioritised delivery. Contribute to departmental technical direction by researching emerging technologies and evaluating third party tools and platforms. Clearly outline initiatives and epics by specifying their intended business outcomes and mutually agreed acceptance criteria, while providing updates on priority, progress, cost, effort, and risk. Partner with the business as product lead for Neon, translating cross selling strategy into prioritised, deliverable technology outcomes. Oversee delivery of major initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards, including (but not limited to): Firm wide Salesforce rollout and implementation Client net revenue analytics Neon data insights, including Databricks integration Client data bus development Ensure all delivered systems and infrastructure are production ready, secure, scalable, and fully documented for operational handover. Maintain awareness of applicable risk, regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements, ensuring all technology solutions adhere to required standards. Promote and enforce best practice software development processes and standards. Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture, recognising end to end lifecycle impacts and engaging all affected stakeholders during change. All staff: Ensure compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under the FCA. Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. At all times comply with the FCA's Code of Conduct. Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility. Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required. Escalate risk events immediately. Provide input to risk management processes, as required. Skills and Experience Essential: Strong experience delivering Client Engagement and Cross Selling technology within a financial institution, including Salesforce. Knowledge of vendor platforms used within derivatives and clearing environments. Proven vendor and third party delivery management experience. Agile product development and delivery expertise. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong leadership capability with a delivery focused entrepreneurial mindset. Experience designing secure, resilient, and scalable technology solutions. Desirable: Broad asset class knowledge; commodities experience preferred. End to end trade lifecycle knowledge. Exposure to trading, pricing, risk, and algorithmic trading platforms. Experience with cloud technologies, Microsoft platforms, and modern deployment models. Background working in regulated financial services environments. Competencies: A collaborative team player, approachable, self efficient and influences a positive work environment. Demonstrates curiosity. Resilient in a challenging, fast paced environment. Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high volume environment. Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness. Conduct Rules Act with integrity Act with due skill, care and diligence Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Observe proper standard of market conduct Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers Company Values Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do - our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People . click apply for full job details
VAT Senior Manager / Director Manchester or Leeds £70,000 - £105,000 (+ Bonus) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT professional to join a leading UK accountancy firm at Director or Senior Manager level, with a clear and achievable pathway to Partner.This Top 15 Firm combines the strength and credibility of a top-tier practice with a genuinely collaborative and people-focused culture.Join a high-performing and growing tax function where VAT plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-value advisory work Role Details Clear and supported pathway to Partnership, with a track record of promoting from within and investing in long-term career development Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile advisory projects Collaborative, partner-led culture with open access to leadership and a strong emphasis on teamwork and knowledge sharing Advises clients across sectors including landed estates and rural businesses, not?for?profit organisations, financial services firms, international trade businesses, and commercial and residential property clients In addition, the team advises several major UK landed estates on complex VAT matters What They're Looking For Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality VAT advisory services Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members Excellent communication skills and a client-centric approach Commercial mindset, with confidence and interest in business development and contributing to growth initiatives Want to find out more about this role? To explore this opportunity in more detail, contact Victoria Walker on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
VAT Senior Manager / Director Manchester or Leeds £70,000 - £105,000 (+ Bonus) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT professional to join a leading UK accountancy firm at Director or Senior Manager level, with a clear and achievable pathway to Partner.This Top 15 Firm combines the strength and credibility of a top-tier practice with a genuinely collaborative and people-focused culture.Join a high-performing and growing tax function where VAT plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-value advisory work Role Details Clear and supported pathway to Partnership, with a track record of promoting from within and investing in long-term career development Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile advisory projects Collaborative, partner-led culture with open access to leadership and a strong emphasis on teamwork and knowledge sharing Advises clients across sectors including landed estates and rural businesses, not?for?profit organisations, financial services firms, international trade businesses, and commercial and residential property clients In addition, the team advises several major UK landed estates on complex VAT matters What They're Looking For Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality VAT advisory services Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members Excellent communication skills and a client-centric approach Commercial mindset, with confidence and interest in business development and contributing to growth initiatives Want to find out more about this role? To explore this opportunity in more detail, contact Victoria Walker on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Title: Resilience Manager Remuneration: £44,380 Hours: Full time. Some early morning, evening and weekend working required. Location: Better Bankside, Bankside Space, 18 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Place Job Overview Resilience Manager Better Bankside Better Bankside are seeking a dynamic, collaborative and creative Resilience Manager to support our ambition for a stronger, greener, happier Bankside. This is an exciting opportunity to work with strategic partners and member businesses in creating a safer more welcoming and resilient Bankside and delivering on our key goals. BB-Strategy-2025-30.pdf Bankside is one of London's most interesting places, layered in history and culture as well as home to a diverse, connected and future-focused business community. Better Bankside leads the partnership of these businesses, delivering effective projects and services that benefit not just Bankside but other parts of Southwark as well. In 2023, we launched a pilot project that brought CCTV footage from Southwark Council, local businesses and private organisations into one coordinated system, speeding up theft investigations and helping the police access the CCTV evidence they need faster. Met Maps - Better Bankside Better Bankside is one of the UK's longest established Business Improvement Districts and following a successful ballot in autumn 2024, is now at the start of a fifth five-year term. The Resilience Manager will join at a pivotal moment: shaping and delivering a range of 'place' goals and outcomes at the heart of our five-year plan. Our Wardens patrol the area 12 hours a day Monday to Saturday, 6 hours a day on Sundays. The Wardens provide reassurance to people working, living and visiting Bankside and keep crime low. Community Wardens - Better Bankside Innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships are central to Better Bankside's success, and the Resilience Manager will play a key role in a driven, goal-focused team, working alongside some of London's most influential stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Contract & SLA Administration Manage the SLA with Southwark Council for the Better Bankside Wardens ensuring that all agreed performance targets are being met and reported. Regular tasking of wardens Be the liaison between member business and the wardens ensuring a well-coordinated, highly visible and responsive service Is delivered. Plan and lead on a program of warden focused events and campaigns targeting businesses and the public realm. Manage all invoicing Coordinate wardens to support and assist BB events as required Day to day management Manage the introduction of Shop Safe Alert Platform to business members across the BID and neighbouring areas; Contract Administration of the Shop Safe Alert Platform with service provider ensuring compliance with UKDPA and any other relevant regulations, standards and agreed KPI's. Collaborate with partners and key member businesses to design and develop the platform to reflect Better Bankside specification Lead on the successful role out and implementation of the platform to appropriate BB business members. Manage all Better Bankside 'Alert' notices Day to Day oversight of the system Networks and Stakeholder Engagement Engage with and represent Bankside on key local, regional and national Police, security and or business resilience accredited or mandated bodies / forums with the aim of developing strong partnerships that will inform and enhance BB services. Ensure a close and effective relationship with relevant local organisations to ensure bankside and member businesses have clear operational communications, procedures and plans for major incidents, threats and disaster recovery. Be the Bankside lead. As required ensure Better Bankside has the appropriate level of association and or accreditation to operate security and resilience services effectively. Plan, lead and facilitate Better Bankside Security & Resilience Theme Group ensuring participants are able to meet regularly and there is an effective communications plan in place. Operational Delivery Lead on a business case and proposition for the next evolution of Better Bankside patrolling service (wardens), working collaboratively and co-designing with member businesses, key stakeholders and partners. Lead and collaborate with partners, stakeholders and BB members to plan and deliver projects and programs of targeted support with the aim of assisting member business to be more secure and resilient to threats and the impacts of crime and anti-social behaviour. Lead and collaborate with partners, stakeholders and BB members to plan and deliver projects and programs that assist workers, residents and visitors to feel safe and be more prepared as they move around Bankside, for example key VAWG projects. Undertake member engagement and account management activity, including as part of any Better Bankside ballot campaign, to increase members' benefiting from Better Bankside services and ensure a strong 'yes' vote at ballot. Consistently record and represent activities and contacts on Better Bankside's customer relationship management system. Work with the S&R Theme Group and Director of Place to develop and finalise BB's Security and Resilience annual business plans. Work collaboratively with BB team members and other key stakeholders in the identification, processing and presentation of data. Person Specification Skills and Key Competencies High level of understanding and ability to lead and collaborate with partners and stakeholders in the co-design and co-delivery of strategies, programmes and projects that successfully support business resilience, emergency planning, anti-social behaviour and crime reduction. Good level of understanding and ability for contract and SLA administration. Good level of understanding for relevant Acts, legislation and standards that allow Better Bankside to appropriately and/or legally support business to combat threats, anti-social behaviour and crime reduction. Effective communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at a senior level developing trusted and reciprocal relationships. Ability to translate complex or technical information and/or strategy into 'business' deliverable instruction, guidance or action. Proven ability to deliver projects or programmes following robust and recognised project or programme management processes. A Good understanding of how 'business' and/or 'place' are affected by the impacts of major threats, anti-social behaviour and crime, and successful solutions that could be applied. Such as VAWG or Secure by Design. Ability to prioritise and plan successful programmes of work, delivery of projects and support BB in annual business planning, objective setting and performance monitoring. About Better Bankside Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a partnership of local businesses, working closely with other community stakeholders to co-create a programme of projects and services that benefits the whole Bankside neighbourhood. Our core purpose is to support local businesses and make a positive impact in our community. As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary. BIDs are established through a ballot process, and every five years must return to their members to secure a majority vote in favor of their continuation. Our last ballot took place in November 2024, achieving overwhelming support from the business community, with 91% voting for another five years of Better Bankside. Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact; and where you can expect to get involved in a wide-ranging programme of work. We are a small team of fifteen in the Bankside office, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams. The way that we work with our members through our governance structure provides an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors. Working arrangements Better Bankside offers a flexible working policy. Core hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the ability to flex two hours to suit personal needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required in accordance with the needs of the post. Due to the nature of our work it is expected that a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home. How to apply At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. As part of our commitment to being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in the recruitment process.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Title: Resilience Manager Remuneration: £44,380 Hours: Full time. Some early morning, evening and weekend working required. Location: Better Bankside, Bankside Space, 18 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Place Job Overview Resilience Manager Better Bankside Better Bankside are seeking a dynamic, collaborative and creative Resilience Manager to support our ambition for a stronger, greener, happier Bankside. This is an exciting opportunity to work with strategic partners and member businesses in creating a safer more welcoming and resilient Bankside and delivering on our key goals. BB-Strategy-2025-30.pdf Bankside is one of London's most interesting places, layered in history and culture as well as home to a diverse, connected and future-focused business community. Better Bankside leads the partnership of these businesses, delivering effective projects and services that benefit not just Bankside but other parts of Southwark as well. In 2023, we launched a pilot project that brought CCTV footage from Southwark Council, local businesses and private organisations into one coordinated system, speeding up theft investigations and helping the police access the CCTV evidence they need faster. Met Maps - Better Bankside Better Bankside is one of the UK's longest established Business Improvement Districts and following a successful ballot in autumn 2024, is now at the start of a fifth five-year term. The Resilience Manager will join at a pivotal moment: shaping and delivering a range of 'place' goals and outcomes at the heart of our five-year plan. Our Wardens patrol the area 12 hours a day Monday to Saturday, 6 hours a day on Sundays. The Wardens provide reassurance to people working, living and visiting Bankside and keep crime low. Community Wardens - Better Bankside Innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships are central to Better Bankside's success, and the Resilience Manager will play a key role in a driven, goal-focused team, working alongside some of London's most influential stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Contract & SLA Administration Manage the SLA with Southwark Council for the Better Bankside Wardens ensuring that all agreed performance targets are being met and reported. Regular tasking of wardens Be the liaison between member business and the wardens ensuring a well-coordinated, highly visible and responsive service Is delivered. Plan and lead on a program of warden focused events and campaigns targeting businesses and the public realm. Manage all invoicing Coordinate wardens to support and assist BB events as required Day to day management Manage the introduction of Shop Safe Alert Platform to business members across the BID and neighbouring areas; Contract Administration of the Shop Safe Alert Platform with service provider ensuring compliance with UKDPA and any other relevant regulations, standards and agreed KPI's. Collaborate with partners and key member businesses to design and develop the platform to reflect Better Bankside specification Lead on the successful role out and implementation of the platform to appropriate BB business members. Manage all Better Bankside 'Alert' notices Day to Day oversight of the system Networks and Stakeholder Engagement Engage with and represent Bankside on key local, regional and national Police, security and or business resilience accredited or mandated bodies / forums with the aim of developing strong partnerships that will inform and enhance BB services. Ensure a close and effective relationship with relevant local organisations to ensure bankside and member businesses have clear operational communications, procedures and plans for major incidents, threats and disaster recovery. Be the Bankside lead. As required ensure Better Bankside has the appropriate level of association and or accreditation to operate security and resilience services effectively. Plan, lead and facilitate Better Bankside Security & Resilience Theme Group ensuring participants are able to meet regularly and there is an effective communications plan in place. Operational Delivery Lead on a business case and proposition for the next evolution of Better Bankside patrolling service (wardens), working collaboratively and co-designing with member businesses, key stakeholders and partners. Lead and collaborate with partners, stakeholders and BB members to plan and deliver projects and programs of targeted support with the aim of assisting member business to be more secure and resilient to threats and the impacts of crime and anti-social behaviour. Lead and collaborate with partners, stakeholders and BB members to plan and deliver projects and programs that assist workers, residents and visitors to feel safe and be more prepared as they move around Bankside, for example key VAWG projects. Undertake member engagement and account management activity, including as part of any Better Bankside ballot campaign, to increase members' benefiting from Better Bankside services and ensure a strong 'yes' vote at ballot. Consistently record and represent activities and contacts on Better Bankside's customer relationship management system. Work with the S&R Theme Group and Director of Place to develop and finalise BB's Security and Resilience annual business plans. Work collaboratively with BB team members and other key stakeholders in the identification, processing and presentation of data. Person Specification Skills and Key Competencies High level of understanding and ability to lead and collaborate with partners and stakeholders in the co-design and co-delivery of strategies, programmes and projects that successfully support business resilience, emergency planning, anti-social behaviour and crime reduction. Good level of understanding and ability for contract and SLA administration. Good level of understanding for relevant Acts, legislation and standards that allow Better Bankside to appropriately and/or legally support business to combat threats, anti-social behaviour and crime reduction. Effective communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at a senior level developing trusted and reciprocal relationships. Ability to translate complex or technical information and/or strategy into 'business' deliverable instruction, guidance or action. Proven ability to deliver projects or programmes following robust and recognised project or programme management processes. A Good understanding of how 'business' and/or 'place' are affected by the impacts of major threats, anti-social behaviour and crime, and successful solutions that could be applied. Such as VAWG or Secure by Design. Ability to prioritise and plan successful programmes of work, delivery of projects and support BB in annual business planning, objective setting and performance monitoring. About Better Bankside Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a partnership of local businesses, working closely with other community stakeholders to co-create a programme of projects and services that benefits the whole Bankside neighbourhood. Our core purpose is to support local businesses and make a positive impact in our community. As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary. BIDs are established through a ballot process, and every five years must return to their members to secure a majority vote in favor of their continuation. Our last ballot took place in November 2024, achieving overwhelming support from the business community, with 91% voting for another five years of Better Bankside. Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact; and where you can expect to get involved in a wide-ranging programme of work. We are a small team of fifteen in the Bankside office, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams. The way that we work with our members through our governance structure provides an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors. Working arrangements Better Bankside offers a flexible working policy. Core hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the ability to flex two hours to suit personal needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required in accordance with the needs of the post. Due to the nature of our work it is expected that a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home. How to apply At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. As part of our commitment to being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in the recruitment process.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Salary: £29,355.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes. Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK s and blended team model and contract requirements. Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working. Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies. Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks. To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources. Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers). Hold responsibility for health and safety, data collection and cash handling in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance. The successful candidate will have experience of managing diverse staff resources, multi-agency working, 2 years experience working with people with mental health and managing remote teams. Level 3 Social Care (or equivalent) and Management and Leadership qualifications are desirable. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Salary: £29,355.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes. Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK s and blended team model and contract requirements. Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working. Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies. Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks. To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources. Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers). Hold responsibility for health and safety, data collection and cash handling in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance. The successful candidate will have experience of managing diverse staff resources, multi-agency working, 2 years experience working with people with mental health and managing remote teams. Level 3 Social Care (or equivalent) and Management and Leadership qualifications are desirable. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager on a permanent basis. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 77,028 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection) The role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Job purpose This role is responsible for working with the Head of Cost at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the completed transport works. Role of Directorate/Department The Programme Management Office (PMO) is responsible for cost management & estimating, risk management, schedule management and integration, performance reporting, tools and systems and project management capability across the organisation and both Phase One and Phase Two. The PMO supports and enables delivery through the provision of specialist resources and services into Phase One and Phase Two Project Controls, and by centrally defining and implementing core project controls processes and standards. Accountabilities To be accountable for leading on the analysis and verification of programme and contract phase level cost performance and ensuring the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. To be accountable for leading on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams as part of communicating overall programme performance to Project Controls and Programme Management Office. To be responsible for supporting the Head of Cost in the management of the cost performance team, setting key time and quality targets and providing specialist advice where required. To be responsible for ensuring adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems. To be accountable for communicating key updates to the cost performance team and ensuring they are aligned to current business process and ways of working. To be responsible for working closely with the Areas' to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. To have accountability for leading on the continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team and to implement governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. Lead on resolving system technical queries for the delivery teams, including 3rd Party Income Accounts, EVM, Inflation/Deflation Support the Cost alignment with Finance with uWBS implementation, Quarterly forecasts, monthly updates for Indirects and other portfolios Lead on systemising the new business requirements, test and implement them in the cost management and interfacing functions Required criteria Skills: Stakeholder management - ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. Able to solve problems with attention to detail. Able to provide clarity, direction and motivation to a team. Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge: Knowledge of Project Controls and Cost processes and how these operate within complex organisations. Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme. Type of experience: Experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project controls within a major project. Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. Experience in the management and control of cost management systems (e.g. Contruent, Ecosys, Cobra etc.). Please only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 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Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager on a permanent basis. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 77,028 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection) The role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Job purpose This role is responsible for working with the Head of Cost at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the completed transport works. Role of Directorate/Department The Programme Management Office (PMO) is responsible for cost management & estimating, risk management, schedule management and integration, performance reporting, tools and systems and project management capability across the organisation and both Phase One and Phase Two. The PMO supports and enables delivery through the provision of specialist resources and services into Phase One and Phase Two Project Controls, and by centrally defining and implementing core project controls processes and standards. Accountabilities To be accountable for leading on the analysis and verification of programme and contract phase level cost performance and ensuring the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. To be accountable for leading on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams as part of communicating overall programme performance to Project Controls and Programme Management Office. To be responsible for supporting the Head of Cost in the management of the cost performance team, setting key time and quality targets and providing specialist advice where required. To be responsible for ensuring adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems. To be accountable for communicating key updates to the cost performance team and ensuring they are aligned to current business process and ways of working. To be responsible for working closely with the Areas' to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. To have accountability for leading on the continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team and to implement governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. Lead on resolving system technical queries for the delivery teams, including 3rd Party Income Accounts, EVM, Inflation/Deflation Support the Cost alignment with Finance with uWBS implementation, Quarterly forecasts, monthly updates for Indirects and other portfolios Lead on systemising the new business requirements, test and implement them in the cost management and interfacing functions Required criteria Skills: Stakeholder management - ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. Able to solve problems with attention to detail. Able to provide clarity, direction and motivation to a team. Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge: Knowledge of Project Controls and Cost processes and how these operate within complex organisations. Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme. Type of experience: Experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project controls within a major project. Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. Experience in the management and control of cost management systems (e.g. Contruent, Ecosys, Cobra etc.). Please only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 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Operations Manager Derby Manufacturing Bespoke Furniture for the Care Sector Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience) + benefits About the Company A well-established and growing UK manufacturer specialising in the design and production of high-quality, bespoke furniture for the care sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The business creates environments that are safe, durable, and fit for purpose, and continues to expand its operations in line with increasing demand. Role Overview This is a senior leadership position with responsibility across manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and delivery. You will oversee overall operational performance, ensuring products are delivered to specification, on time, and within target margins. The role requires strong leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to drive efficiency across all operational functions. Key Responsibilities Lead both manufacturing sites to deliver products to specification, on time, and within gross profit targets Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning across a range of order types Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across all operations Monitor and reduce waste, rework, and downtime within manufacturing processes Oversee all delivery and installation operations, ensuring projects are executed in line with customer expectations Coordinate effectively with internal teams to ensure operational readiness, clear communication, and successful execution Ensure a high-performing and responsive customer service function Oversee order management from confirmation through to completion Implement effective escalation processes to protect and maintain customer relationships Ensure material availability and supplier performance support operational requirements Contribute to product development decisions from a manufacturability and cost perspective Strengthen supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms where appropriate Report directly to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights Own the operational budget and identify opportunities for cost efficiency Build and lead a high-performing, engaged team culture Lead and support cross-functional improvement initiatives as the business scales Requirements Proven experience in an operations leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment Strong understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles Experience managing and improving OTIF (On Time In Full) performance Commercially minded with a strong focus on margin, cost control, and operational efficiency Solid understanding of end-to-end production, supply chain, and delivery operations An effective leader with the ability to engage, challenge, and develop teams Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach Experience within bespoke or made-to-order manufacturing is advantageous Benefits 70,000 - 80,000 depending on experience Car allowance Profit share bonus scheme Excellent, progressive working environment Why Apply? Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business Broad scope with full operational responsibility Collaborative environment with strong growth ambitions Work within a sector that delivers meaningful impact IND25
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager Derby Manufacturing Bespoke Furniture for the Care Sector Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience) + benefits About the Company A well-established and growing UK manufacturer specialising in the design and production of high-quality, bespoke furniture for the care sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The business creates environments that are safe, durable, and fit for purpose, and continues to expand its operations in line with increasing demand. Role Overview This is a senior leadership position with responsibility across manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and delivery. You will oversee overall operational performance, ensuring products are delivered to specification, on time, and within target margins. The role requires strong leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to drive efficiency across all operational functions. Key Responsibilities Lead both manufacturing sites to deliver products to specification, on time, and within gross profit targets Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning across a range of order types Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across all operations Monitor and reduce waste, rework, and downtime within manufacturing processes Oversee all delivery and installation operations, ensuring projects are executed in line with customer expectations Coordinate effectively with internal teams to ensure operational readiness, clear communication, and successful execution Ensure a high-performing and responsive customer service function Oversee order management from confirmation through to completion Implement effective escalation processes to protect and maintain customer relationships Ensure material availability and supplier performance support operational requirements Contribute to product development decisions from a manufacturability and cost perspective Strengthen supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms where appropriate Report directly to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights Own the operational budget and identify opportunities for cost efficiency Build and lead a high-performing, engaged team culture Lead and support cross-functional improvement initiatives as the business scales Requirements Proven experience in an operations leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment Strong understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles Experience managing and improving OTIF (On Time In Full) performance Commercially minded with a strong focus on margin, cost control, and operational efficiency Solid understanding of end-to-end production, supply chain, and delivery operations An effective leader with the ability to engage, challenge, and develop teams Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach Experience within bespoke or made-to-order manufacturing is advantageous Benefits 70,000 - 80,000 depending on experience Car allowance Profit share bonus scheme Excellent, progressive working environment Why Apply? Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business Broad scope with full operational responsibility Collaborative environment with strong growth ambitions Work within a sector that delivers meaningful impact IND25
We are a well-established building services contractor specialising in mechanical, public health (M&E), maintenance , and specialist installation projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and the implementation of our new COINS construction ERP system , we are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team at our Head Office in Cheam, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware Management Accountant with construction or building services experience to play a key role in a major system transition while delivering high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow statements for the business and individual contracts. Deliver insightful financial analysis, variance reporting, and commercial commentary to support the Senior Management Team and Finance Director. Manage project costing , WIP analysis , contract profitability, and job cost reporting across mechanical, public health, and specialist installation projects. Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with project budgets and company objectives. Own month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Play a central role in the implementation and adoption of COINS ERP including data migration, process improvements, system training for finance and operational teams, and ongoing optimisation. Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and real-time financial visibility. Support ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as required. Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a multi-project environment, ideally within construction, building services, or M&E contracting. Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, WIP, contract profitability, and construction-specific financial processes. Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software or ERP systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team. Desirable: Direct, hands-on experience with COINS (or similar construction ERP systems such as Access COINS Evo). Background working for a mechanical, M&E, or building services contractor. What We Offer: Competitive salary dependent on experience Company pension scheme Comprehensive benefits package including Cyclescheme , electric car scheme, company healthcare, and annual discretionary bonus Stable, long-term career in a reputable business with strong values and excellent transport links from central London and surrounding areas If you are a proactive, commercially minded Management Accountant with strong construction or project accounting experience and you re excited by the opportunity to shape finance processes during a major COINS ERP implementation, we d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant Management Accountant experience, particularly any exposure to construction accounting or COINS. Apply now or contact the team at Sale Group directly.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
We are a well-established building services contractor specialising in mechanical, public health (M&E), maintenance , and specialist installation projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and the implementation of our new COINS construction ERP system , we are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team at our Head Office in Cheam, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware Management Accountant with construction or building services experience to play a key role in a major system transition while delivering high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow statements for the business and individual contracts. Deliver insightful financial analysis, variance reporting, and commercial commentary to support the Senior Management Team and Finance Director. Manage project costing , WIP analysis , contract profitability, and job cost reporting across mechanical, public health, and specialist installation projects. Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecasts, ensuring alignment with project budgets and company objectives. Own month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Play a central role in the implementation and adoption of COINS ERP including data migration, process improvements, system training for finance and operational teams, and ongoing optimisation. Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and real-time financial visibility. Support ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as required. Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a multi-project environment, ideally within construction, building services, or M&E contracting. Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, WIP, contract profitability, and construction-specific financial processes. Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software or ERP systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team. Desirable: Direct, hands-on experience with COINS (or similar construction ERP systems such as Access COINS Evo). Background working for a mechanical, M&E, or building services contractor. What We Offer: Competitive salary dependent on experience Company pension scheme Comprehensive benefits package including Cyclescheme , electric car scheme, company healthcare, and annual discretionary bonus Stable, long-term career in a reputable business with strong values and excellent transport links from central London and surrounding areas If you are a proactive, commercially minded Management Accountant with strong construction or project accounting experience and you re excited by the opportunity to shape finance processes during a major COINS ERP implementation, we d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant Management Accountant experience, particularly any exposure to construction accounting or COINS. Apply now or contact the team at Sale Group directly.
Job Title: Principal Development Management Officer Job Title:Salary: 58,000 - 65,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Barking, London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an experienced Principal Development Management Officer to join a high-performing and fast-paced Development Management Team in one of London's most significant growth areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware planning professional to contribute to a forward-thinking service recognised for delivering best-in-class performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-led approach, alongside a clear commitment to high-quality customer service. The Role Working within the Development Management function, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex and high-profile planning projects. You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues across planning, transport, infrastructure, and design functions, as well as elected members and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead on a wide range of Development Management and Spatial Planning projects, including pre-application advice, planning applications, and appeals Manage complex major and strategic applications of regional and national significance Represent the organisation at hearings, public inquiries, and examinations Prepare and present high-quality reports and briefings to committees, elected members, and senior stakeholders Undertake robust planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional strategies, and national policy frameworks Manage a complex personal caseload while supporting workload distribution across the team Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to team development and performance Engage with developers, stakeholders, and the wider community to support high-quality development outcomes Provide expert advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters Deliver professional guidance to the public and stakeholders, including in challenging or sensitive situations About the Team The Planning function has undergone significant transformation, with a focus on delivering a commercially aware, efficient, and customer-focused service. The team operates in a dynamic environment, supporting ambitious regeneration and growth objectives. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience & Knowledge Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with eligibility for professional membership (e.g. RTPI), or working towards accreditation Strong working knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice Proven experience handling complex planning applications and major developments Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff Demonstrable ability to innovate and improve service delivery Understanding of how legislative and policy changes impact planning services Experience working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities Strong IT skills, including use of standard office and planning systems Additional Information Competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days annual leave and pension Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two office days per week Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Development Management Officer Job Title:Salary: 58,000 - 65,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Barking, London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an experienced Principal Development Management Officer to join a high-performing and fast-paced Development Management Team in one of London's most significant growth areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware planning professional to contribute to a forward-thinking service recognised for delivering best-in-class performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-led approach, alongside a clear commitment to high-quality customer service. The Role Working within the Development Management function, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex and high-profile planning projects. You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues across planning, transport, infrastructure, and design functions, as well as elected members and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead on a wide range of Development Management and Spatial Planning projects, including pre-application advice, planning applications, and appeals Manage complex major and strategic applications of regional and national significance Represent the organisation at hearings, public inquiries, and examinations Prepare and present high-quality reports and briefings to committees, elected members, and senior stakeholders Undertake robust planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional strategies, and national policy frameworks Manage a complex personal caseload while supporting workload distribution across the team Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to team development and performance Engage with developers, stakeholders, and the wider community to support high-quality development outcomes Provide expert advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters Deliver professional guidance to the public and stakeholders, including in challenging or sensitive situations About the Team The Planning function has undergone significant transformation, with a focus on delivering a commercially aware, efficient, and customer-focused service. The team operates in a dynamic environment, supporting ambitious regeneration and growth objectives. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience & Knowledge Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with eligibility for professional membership (e.g. RTPI), or working towards accreditation Strong working knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice Proven experience handling complex planning applications and major developments Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff Demonstrable ability to innovate and improve service delivery Understanding of how legislative and policy changes impact planning services Experience working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities Strong IT skills, including use of standard office and planning systems Additional Information Competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days annual leave and pension Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two office days per week Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Location: Holborn Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: £43,277 to £51,714 per annum About the Role: Prospectus is proud to be supporting a globally renowned university to recruit an organised and proactive MSc Finance Programme Manager . The role is focused on providing crucial programme support and leadership to ensure the highest quality of course delivery for students. Responsibilities: Manage the end to end delivery and administration of the MSc Finance programme, ensuring a high quality student experience throughout the lifecycle. Work closely with Programme Directors and senior colleagues on programme planning, admissions, assessment processes and governance. Lead MSc Finance admissions, reviewing a high volume of applications and making autonomous rejection decisions and offer recommendations. Provide high level student support, resolving complex issues and acting as a key point of contact for enquiries and pastoral matters. Oversee assessment and examination processes, exam boards, structured projects and dissertations, producing reports and identifying trends. Manage timetabling, room bookings and administrative resources, including recruitment and line management of support staff. Deliver orientation, pre sessional courses and a programme of academic, social, alumni and careers focused events. Contribute to programme development, service improvement and marketing activity, including oversight of programme publications and web content. Build strong relationships across the School and wider institution, and lead on alumni engagement and graduate outcomes reporting. Requirements: Recent, relevant experience supporting students within the higher education sector. Understanding of both the higher education sector and the financial services sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with postgraduate students and academic staff in both formal and informal settings. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel. High level of organisation, with the ability to manage complex workloads, meet deadlines and deliver events. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours commitments. This is a great opportunity to utilise your organisational skills to contribute to an academic environment where students can flourish and thrive. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format. At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Location: Holborn Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: £43,277 to £51,714 per annum About the Role: Prospectus is proud to be supporting a globally renowned university to recruit an organised and proactive MSc Finance Programme Manager . The role is focused on providing crucial programme support and leadership to ensure the highest quality of course delivery for students. Responsibilities: Manage the end to end delivery and administration of the MSc Finance programme, ensuring a high quality student experience throughout the lifecycle. Work closely with Programme Directors and senior colleagues on programme planning, admissions, assessment processes and governance. Lead MSc Finance admissions, reviewing a high volume of applications and making autonomous rejection decisions and offer recommendations. Provide high level student support, resolving complex issues and acting as a key point of contact for enquiries and pastoral matters. Oversee assessment and examination processes, exam boards, structured projects and dissertations, producing reports and identifying trends. Manage timetabling, room bookings and administrative resources, including recruitment and line management of support staff. Deliver orientation, pre sessional courses and a programme of academic, social, alumni and careers focused events. Contribute to programme development, service improvement and marketing activity, including oversight of programme publications and web content. Build strong relationships across the School and wider institution, and lead on alumni engagement and graduate outcomes reporting. Requirements: Recent, relevant experience supporting students within the higher education sector. Understanding of both the higher education sector and the financial services sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with postgraduate students and academic staff in both formal and informal settings. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel. High level of organisation, with the ability to manage complex workloads, meet deadlines and deliver events. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours commitments. This is a great opportunity to utilise your organisational skills to contribute to an academic environment where students can flourish and thrive. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format. At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
MEP Project Manager - 12 Month FTC Location: Heathrow Airport Duration: 12 month FTC, with possible extension Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Start Date: ASAP The Role: We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a major MEPH & Life Safety Systems project at Heathrow Airport. You'll be delivering upgrades to baggage handling areas within a live airport environment, so this role suits someone confident managing complex work with minimal disruption to operations. The Project: Value: £36m-£40m Strip-out works nearly complete Design completes August 2026 Main works start April 2026 Delivery through direct labour, approved agencies, and subcontractors What You'll Do: Lead the project from design through to handover Manage MEPH systems including electrical, HVAC, public health, and fire safety Plan works carefully to avoid disruption in a live environment Ensure high safety and compliance standards Manage budget, procurement, and NEC4 contract requirements Work closely with airport teams, engineers, and subcontractors Oversee programme delivery using Primavera P6 What We're Looking For: 5-10+ years in MEP project management Experience delivering projects £20m+ Comfortable working in live/operational environments (aviation is a bonus) Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree SMSTS Eligible for Airside Pass Chartered (or working towards) - desirable
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
MEP Project Manager - 12 Month FTC Location: Heathrow Airport Duration: 12 month FTC, with possible extension Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Start Date: ASAP The Role: We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a major MEPH & Life Safety Systems project at Heathrow Airport. You'll be delivering upgrades to baggage handling areas within a live airport environment, so this role suits someone confident managing complex work with minimal disruption to operations. The Project: Value: £36m-£40m Strip-out works nearly complete Design completes August 2026 Main works start April 2026 Delivery through direct labour, approved agencies, and subcontractors What You'll Do: Lead the project from design through to handover Manage MEPH systems including electrical, HVAC, public health, and fire safety Plan works carefully to avoid disruption in a live environment Ensure high safety and compliance standards Manage budget, procurement, and NEC4 contract requirements Work closely with airport teams, engineers, and subcontractors Oversee programme delivery using Primavera P6 What We're Looking For: 5-10+ years in MEP project management Experience delivering projects £20m+ Comfortable working in live/operational environments (aviation is a bonus) Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree SMSTS Eligible for Airside Pass Chartered (or working towards) - desirable
