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Your new company A rare opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading organisation who are at the forefront of pioneering energy, unlocking scientific potential whilst playing a critical role in shaping energy provision on a global scale. You will work in an environment which is provided for enhancing technology, computing, and other major research programmes - a place where innovation thrives, and where work is impactful. The property portfolio must match the ambition of the science it supports. Managing an important estate requires a forward-thinking, professional approach. Your new role Joining as a Senior Commercial Property Manager, you will work in a role that goes far beyond traditional property management. This is your opportunity to shape the future of one of the most significant scientific centres in the UK. You will play a role in the planning and delivery of development projects across the site, contributing to the long-term masterplan and supporting aspirations for growth. Your work will be varied, and will span land and site acquisitions, managing joint venture partnerships, optimising land use, and overseeing landlord and tenant matters. Alongside the technical and strategic elements of the role, you will lead a growing team of property professionals, these including estate surveyors, property managers and more - providing dynamic, agile, and inspirational leadership for this team. What you'll need to succeed A strong commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically. Experience across the full property development lifecycle. Understanding of planning processes from a client-side perspective. Excellent project management capability. Management of joint venture partnerships. A solid understanding of landlord and tenant work. What you'll get in return The opportunity to contribute to one of the most exciting scientific missions of our time. A highly influential role in shaping the future of a critical campus. A salary, starting at £75,000. The ability to make use of a hybrid working environment. The opportunity to work within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is part of everyday life. A market-leading benefits package - contributory pension scheme, professional development opportunity, annual leave, healthcare cover. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About Connect2Hackney Connect2Hackney is the internal recruitment function for the London Borough of Hackney. We are a team supporting Hackney's mission to make the borough a place for everyone. Hackney is one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities. We thrive on challenge and change, and we are looking for a dynamic interim leader to join us immediately to maintain our high standards of delivery. The Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Lead to provide stability during a period of concurrent leadership leave. This is a critical, dual-focus assignment. You will be stepping in to cover the essential remits of both our Strategic Lead and Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Lead . We need someone who can hit the ground running, capable of leading our established team of 9 while simultaneously driving forward key recruitment projects and managing day-to-day operations. What You Will Deliver You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational delivery. Your key priorities will be: Team Leadership: You will lead, mentor, and empower the Resourcing team, including direct line management of Recruitment Campaign Leads and oversight of Coordinators, to ensure service levels remain high and staff are supported. Operational Management: You will manage the Council's recruitment contracts (including agency supply and executive search) and our online recruitment systems, ensuring our supply chain is credible and compliant. Senior Recruitment: You will personally organise and manage Senior Level and Chief Officer recruitment campaigns, acting as the lead liaison between stakeholders, members, agencies, and candidates. Strategic Partnering: You will work collaboratively with Directorate leaders to proactively plan future recruitment needs and provide expert advice on complex resourcing issues. Project Delivery: You will take ownership of specific resourcing-related projects to ensure outcomes are delivered on time , whilst identifying innovative ways to deliver value for money. About You To succeed in this blended role, you must be a flexible, commercially-minded professional who can switch effortlessly between strategic oversight and hands-on problem solving. We are looking for: Experience: Substantial experience leading a Resourcing & Talent Acquisition function within a large, complex public sector organisation or local authority. Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of recruitment trends, employment legislation, and substantial experience with Applicant Tracking Systems ( TalentLink knowledge is highly desirable). Leadership: Proven experience in managing and motivating teams to deliver results, particularly during periods of change. Commercial Acumen: Experience managing recruitment contracts and negotiating with external suppliers and agencies to meet budget pressures. Communication: Excellent influencing skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with senior managers, trade unions, and external partners. Working Arrangements We operate an agile working culture. This role involves a combination of hybrid working, collaborating with us at our offices (Hackney Service Centre) and working from home. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Finance (2 Posts Financial Planning & Technical) Salary: £63,092 - £67,853 Hybrid working (min 1 day a week onsite) Join us in shaping Ipswich s future. We are passionate about making a real difference for our residents, our communities, and our local economy. As a forward-thinking organisation, we are proud to provide a strong voice for Ipswich while delivering the essential services people rely on every day. Our Corporate Strategy, Proud of Ipswich , sets out our ambition to champion our community and revitalise our town and we re determined to make that vision a reality. We are on an ambitious journey and, as part of this, there is an exciting opportunity for two proactive, passionate, and positive Heads of Finance to bring financial expertise and leadership to the Organisation. Reporting to the Council's Assistant Director, Finance and working closely with our Director of Resources, you will lead our experienced Financial Planning and Technical Finance functions. Ipswich Borough Council is also preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), a once-in-a-generation transformation in how local services are delivered across Suffolk. These roles will be critical in maintaining strong financial management and resilience throughout this period of change, ensuring the Council is well-positioned for a sustainable future. The Roles Head of Finance Financial Planning and Reporting You will lead the Council s financial planning and reporting function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial management across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and annual budget-setting process. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Overseeing budget monitoring and financial reporting to support effective decision-making. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Financial Planning and Reporting team. Driving improvements in financial systems and processes to support effective financial management. Identifying opportunities for financial innovation, income generation, and cost reduction. Head of Finance Technical You will lead the Council s technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. About You We re looking for qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with: Strong leadership and people management skills. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation. Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. Experience in local government or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable. Why Join Us? As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, an employee assistance programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues. For the right candidate, the role may include designation as the Council s Deputy Section 151 Officer. Where this applies, an additional allowance of £5,000 will be provided to reflect these statutory responsibilities. Useful Documents: Corporate Plan, strategies and policies (url removed) Statement of Accounts Medium Term Financial Plan LGR: Case for Change Closing deadline: 8th February 2026 Face to face interviews: 18 February 2026

Job title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Manager Grade: SEO Location: Remote working available. Contracted base location: Liverpool or Darlington Reports to: Head of Assurance Line management responsibility: May be required Security clearance: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check and completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Role Overview The Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Manager is responsible for supporting the development of, and providing assurance on, DBS's organisational BCDR framework. This includes ownership of the BCDR testing programme and ensuring a consistent One DBSapproach to business continuity planning.The post holder will act as the subject matter expert for BCDR, advising senior stakeholders including the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will ensure that policies, plans and controls are aligned to best practice and fully embedded across DBS. Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities Corporate Responsibilities Develop, maintain and continuously improve DBS's BCDR framework and documentation, including: Business Continuity Plans Disaster Recovery Plans Major Incident Plans Business Impact Assessments Denial of Service plans Identify gaps in BCDR arrangements and develop action plans to address them Coordinate annual reviews and periodic testing of all corporate and directoratelevel BCDR documentation Work across Directorates to ensure plans remain current, effective and fit for purpose Governance, Assurance and Compliance Provide guidance and assurance to Directorate BCDR Champions, ensuring alignment with the corporate BCDR plan Challenge and support senior leaders to identify critical functions and ensure these are adequately protected Ensure DBS meets all internal and external compliance requirements, including those set by the Home Office, GIAA and relevant government standards Testing, Exercising and Continuous Improvement Design, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive BCDR testing and exercising programme Conduct risk assessments relating to scenarios and incidents Capture lessons learned, track actions to completion and embed improvements into future planning Incident Management Support and facilitate activation of BCDR and Major Incident Plans during live incidents Provide coordination, visibility and reporting on the impact of incidents on critical services Produce incident outcome and lessonslearned reports Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement Chair and manage the BCDR Forum, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered Work closely with Directorates and the Supplier Management Team to ensure supplier plans align with DBS requirements Collaborate with external partners and agencies as required Capability Building Develop and deliver BCDR training and awareness activity across DBS Promote organisational understanding of BCDR and its impact on service delivery Additional Responsibilities Provide support to, and cover for, the Corporate Risk Manager when required Membership of the Assurance, Risk and Facilities Directorate Management Team Undertake line management responsibilities as required Essential Criteria Ability and Knowledge Ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate at all levels to deliver an effective BCDR function Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of BCDR management processes and frameworks Experience designing and implementing corporate BCDR documentation, including BIAs and Major Incident Plans Experience designing and delivering BCDR testing programmes and applying lessons learned Ability to operate at executive and senior management level, including report writing and presentations Experience Developing and presenting reports to senior management and Boards Designing and delivering training and workshops, including at senior level Advising senior leaders during live BCDR incidents Coordinating staff and services during incidents Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure Technical Qualification in Business Continuity, Emergency Planning or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including conditional formatting) Desirable Criteria Knowledge of ISO 22301 Business Continuity standard Knowledge of HM Treasury or wider government BCDR guidance Experience in emergency planning, crisis management and business continuity PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile Project Management qualification Membership of the Business Continuity Institute Experience in data visualisation and analysis Civil Service Behaviours You will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours: Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and sound judgement to make wellreasoned decisions, considering risks and implications Working Together - Build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders Seeing the Bigger Picture - Understand how your role contributes to organisational and Civil Service priorities Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for timely, highquality delivery Communicating and Influencing - Communicate clearly and influence effectively with a wide range of audiences

We are recruiting for our valued client, who are a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They are currently looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team, on a permanent, full-time basis, 5 days per week, working on client sites within the Liverpool/North-West region, with some opportunity to work from home, client/project dependent. The IT Project Manager role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, company pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role of IT Project Manager As an IT Project Manager, you will be directly client facing, and responsible for leading and managing all aspects of IT projects, from conception to completion. This includes planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking About you Candidates will have a proven track record of delivering complex technical IT projects, ideally with a minimum of 4-5 years experience within a dedicated IT Project Manager role. You need to have a UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and already hold the right to work in the UK, as our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodology building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex. We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days - to avoid missing out please apply today.

Project Manager - Remote - 48,000 Nigel Frank are working with a large, values-led organisation that is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join its transformation function. This role will be responsible for delivering a range of concurrent, high-priority technology and transformation projects aligned to the organisation's strategic road map. This position is well suited to a Project Manager who is comfortable operating in complex environments, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving delivery across cross-functional teams using agile methodologies. Your Role & Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple transformation and technology projects from initiation through to successful delivery Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Business Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Engineers, and IT Leads Create clear, structured delivery plans, communication plans, and resource plans to support project execution Ensure benefits realisation by defining clear ownership of deliverables and holding stakeholders accountable Act as a point of escalation for assigned projects, managing risks, issues, dependencies, and change effectively Key Experience & Skills: Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology and transformation projects Strong understanding of project management and agile delivery methodologies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement at senior levels Experience creating and maintaining robust delivery plans, financial estimates, and milestone tracking If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Evie Ellson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).

A Senior Project Manager with a technical background required to join our eCommerce Team on a contract basis. You will be expected to lead one or more Agile team(s) in the delivery of bespoke development projects as well as operational improvements, often in very challenging timescales. You also have excellent knowledge & experience of Agile teachings, approaches, behaviours and be capable of helping both teams and the wider organisation to address the dysfunctions that may result from teams and others misinterpreting, ignoring or rejecting Lean and Agile values and principles Please note that this job is a contractual position located in London. Please send us your CV in English. What you'll be doing: Effectively run complex projects using Agile methodologies Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, to deliver high quality outputs within agreed timeframes Focus on improving delivery processes Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy Chair meetings/reviews with multiple stakeholder requirements Keep up to date with emerging industry practices What we want from you: A good understanding of the software development life cycle and release management Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team's life cycle Experience of modern software development practices Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting etc) Solid time management & organisational skills Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Relevant Project Management qualifications What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Permanent Central London - 3 days on-site per week Up to £90,000 (DOE) This is an exciting opportunity with a prestigious financial services client of ours who is seeking a talented Category and Performance Reliability Manager. This is a rare chance to play a central role in maintaining the stability and performance of one of the worlds most critical financial trading platforms. you'll ensure regulatory compliance, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless handling of peak trading demands. Contribute to transparent global reference prices and help safeguard price risk management in a dynamic, business-critical environment. Job Title: Capacity and Performance Reliability Manager Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE) Location: Central London Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days on-site per week As Capacity and Performance Reliability Manager, you will: Forecast demand and plan capacity across virtual, containerised, and physical environments using historical data, predictive analytics, and scenario modelling. Conduct stress testing, performance tuning, and automate scaling/resource provisioning with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud-native tools. Maintain and enhance the Capacity Management tool suite (eg, Athene, Grafana) for zero data loss and high automation. Develop and manage Service Level Objectives (SLOs), SLIs, error budgets, monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions. Lead incident response, blameless post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives. Produce capacity plans, reliability reports, and recommendations; own the recommendations tracker and report to senior management. Collaborate closely with development, operations, business teams, architects, and third-party suppliers to embed reliability into design and delivery. Champion automation, observability, and a reliability-focused culture while ensuring regulatory and governance compliance. What We're Looking For 5+ years of hands-on experience in performance, capacity, or reliability management. At least 5 years in business-critical global banking, financial services, or technology environments, ideally with trading technologies and linking technical metrics to business outcomes. Proven expertise in capacity forecasting, modelling, trend analysis, and queueing theory/system modelling. Strong proficiency with monitoring and automation tools (eg, Athene, Grafana, Prometheus, DataDog, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines). Significant SQL knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and coding ability (eg, Python, Visual Basic, MS SQL) plus understanding of APIs and Scripting. ITIL Foundation Certification (or equivalent); experience in SRE/reliability engineering highly desirable. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to present insights to senior leaders and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Knowledge of cloud architecture, containers, orchestration, and agile practices is a plus. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Computappoint do not use AI to filter or assess candidates, we use experienced and dedicated recruiters, who want to match the best people to roles.

Senior Systems Engineering Consultant Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary negotiable depending on experience Responsibilities : Research and concept development of systems solutions. Development and management of system requirements. Development of abstract architectures to describe systems. Design process engineering for hardware, software, and mixed technology systems. Systems safety engineering, including the analysis of the systems safety requirements. Systems integration, including structuring and partitioning of complex systems. Systems performance evaluation and its application to verification and validation. System Integrity analysis, including resilience and impact assessment. Through life environmental impact evaluation of complex systems. Systems qualification and acceptance. Experience required: A leading practitioner of Systems Engineering activities across several areas of activity, experienced in more than one phase of lifecycle. Hold a CEng, CSEP, MSP, Prince2, APMP, ADKAR, Agile, relevant post-graduate qualifications. A background in systems or similar engineering discipline within a complex engineering environment. A minimum of a technical Degree, equivalent qualification or experience. Comfortable with resolving ambiguity in task, system and requirements definition. Communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Delivery focussed with determination to make a positive difference. Proactively and pragmatically leads adaption of approach to circumstances. Experience in using requirements managanent tools (e.g. DOORS) or architecture approaches/ tools (e.g. MODAF, NAF, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect) Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

UK & Ireland Regional Programme Manager Technology / IoT / Supply Chain Transformation £50,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits We're partnering with a fast-growing, international technology business that is transforming the way supply chains operate. Their IoT solutions turn everyday load carriers into smart, trackable assets, giving customers real-time visibility of location, condition, temperature and movement across complex networks. As part of their UK & Ireland expansion, they are now seeking a senior Regional Programme Manager to take end-to-end ownership of multiple, high-impact customer programmes across the region. This is a pivotal role with real autonomy and influence. You'll sit at the intersection of technology, operations and commercial strategy - ensuring complex rollouts land successfully, scale predictably and deliver tangible value for customers. You will: Lead and coordinate multiple, complex, cross-functional customer programmes across the UK & Ireland Translate business strategy into practical delivery plans, aligning commercial, operational, technical and supply chain teams Own programme governance, risk management, reporting and delivery standards Act as senior point of contact for key customers and stakeholders Drive market introduction and regional rollout initiatives Build scalable delivery structures and ways of working as the region grows Ensure customer adoption and commercial value realisation Contribute to continuous improvement as the organisation scales This is a hands-on, senior programme leadership role with genuine regional ownership. You will likely bring: 5+ years' experience in programme or project management within technology, logistics, industrial or supply chain environments A proven track record delivering multiple concurrent programmes Strong stakeholder management skills across operational and senior leadership levels Confidence with governance, risk, reporting and structured delivery Experience with Agile, PRINCE2 or hybrid methodologies A commercial mindset and experience in customer-facing delivery Comfort operating autonomously within a regional or international context Nice to have: Experience in IoT, SaaS, telematics, asset tracking, scale-ups, or working with 3PLs, retail, FMCG or reusable packaging networks. What's on Offer Competitive salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits A genuinely influential role within a growing international business High autonomy, ownership and scope to shape how things are done Flexible / hybrid working Healthcare, pension and benefits Career development and training budget This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, visible role within a business that is scaling internationally and reshaping supply chain delivery. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Hybrid Senior PM Role I have partnered with a scaling materials and manufacturing business who due to growth and ambitious plans are looking to add a Senior Project Manager to there team.About the role We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a newly created role. This is a permanent, business-critical role supporting the delivery of the businesses most strategically important development projects as the company scales its materials technology.Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to; Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets. Lead project execution while monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery of outcomes. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate communication across project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors as needed for execution. Report on project status, performance, and post-project evaluations. Ensure projects meet quality standards and comply with company policies and procedures. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive excellence in our project management process, enhancing our products, projects and operations. About you Essential Proven track record of delivering business critical projects within the Engineering or Chemical process industries. Expert in project management, with a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. Expert in the use of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Monday, Asana). Expert in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning. High EQ and strong communication skills. Desirable Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, IT, or a related field. Project management qualification from certified body (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP, Agile) Proficiency and experience in the use of business systems (e.g. Sharepoint, Power Bi, etc.)

Job Title: Project Manager - Investment Plans & Strategic OIP Workstreams Location: Bristol (minimum 2 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate key Organisational Improvement Programme (OIP) workstreams and lead the development of corporate Investment Plans across six strategic themes. Your time will be split equally between: Portfolio Coordination (0.5 FTE): Managing interdependencies, collating project plans, supporting workstream leads, and producing governance reports. Investment Plan Development (0.5 FTE): Leading the creation of thematic investment plans, setting timelines, engaging stakeholders, and navigating plans through governance processes. This is a high-profile role requiring strong organisation, strategic oversight, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities Drive delivery of workstreams in collaboration with business leads. Establish and maintain project plans to ensure timely delivery against tight deadlines. Track interdependencies and coordinate across multiple projects for successful outcomes. Support senior leaders acting as project sponsors to ensure accountability and remove barriers. Identify emerging risks, resource gaps, and escalate where necessary. Develop and share progress updates with key stakeholders. Organise meetings, engagement sessions, and agendas for internal and partner stakeholders. Manage risks, budgets, KPIs, and reporting to senior leaders. Experience & Skills Proven experience in project/programme management within the public sector or comparable organisational context. Experience of strategic financial or business planning is highly desirable. Track record of delivering transformational, non-IT projects. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills at both senior and practitioner levels. Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile). Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email

Java Technical Lead Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days on-site) Salary: Up to £110k + Benefits The Role We're looking for a Java Tech Lead to join a high-performing tech consultancy delivering complex, business-critical systems for enterprise and scale-up clients. You'll take technical ownership of projects end-to-end, lead engineering teams, and work closely with clients to design and deliver robust, scalable solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role combining architecture, engineering excellence, and people leadership in a modern, agile consultancy environment. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Java-based systems across multiple client projects Set technical direction, standards, and best practices Act as a hands-on technical leader, contributing high-quality code Mentor and develop engineers across varying experience levels Collaborate with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Drive architectural decisions around scalability, performance, and security Support delivery planning, estimations, and technical risk management Required Experience Strong commercial experience with Modern Java (Java 17+) Proven experience in a Lead Engineer/Tech Lead capacity Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems Experience with Spring/Spring Boot Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Strong knowledge of REST APIs , messaging, and integration patterns Experience working in agile, consultancy, or client-facing environments Desirable Skills Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience influencing architectural decisions at scale What's On Offer Competitive salary + benefits Hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site in London Exposure to varied, challenging client projects Clear progression into senior technical or leadership pathways Collaborative, engineering-led culture focused on quality and learning We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Project Manager Location: 70 Redcliff Street, BS1 6AL Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 Pay Rate: £ 450.00 Per Day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage and deliver corporate change projects within agreed timescales and budgets Lead project planning, governance, and reporting activities Coordinate resources and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and delivery partners Ensure projects align with organisational priorities and public sector standards Provide clear progress updates and documentation throughout the project lifecycle Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Proven experience in project or programme management within the public sector Experience working in a Local Authority or Combined Authority environment Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) Strong stakeholder management skills at both senior and operational levels Demonstrable experience delivering corporate change programmes Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience working across multiple workstreams or complex organisations Familiarity with governance frameworks in combined or local authorities DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hireSrs to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

Audit Quality Manager - London (hybrid) - £70-75,000Overview:Our client, a reputable mid-tier accountancy firm, with an established national and international presence, is seeking an Audit Quality Manager to join its central quality and risk team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from day-to-day client delivery and take on a strategic, firm-wide role focused on driving audit quality, improving compliance, and enhancing best practice.The Role:You'll support the audit function with quality initiatives, methodology improvements, file review processes, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone passionate about audit quality, ethics, and continuous improvement across a growing and forward-thinking firm.Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to audit quality initiatives and drive best practices across the firm.- Conduct audit cold file reviews and support root cause analysis.- Monitor developments in audit regulation and ensure firm-wide compliance.- Support the evolution of internal methodologies, policies, and procedures.- Assist with internal audit and assurance projects around audit performance.- Work with training leads to help upskill audit teams based on quality insights.- Promote audit quality through collaboration with partners, managers, and senior stakeholders.Ideal Candidate:- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).- Strong recent experience in audit within a UK professional services firm.- Solid understanding of ISAs, audit regulation, and root cause analysis methodology.- Practical experience conducting audit file reviews is highly desirable.- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.- Organised, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.Why Apply?This role is ideal for experienced auditors ready to move into a central quality role without the pressure of chargeable hours, while still making a critical impact on audit delivery and professional standards.Benefits:- Agile/hybrid working model- Private medical cover & life assurance- Enhanced pension contributions and holiday options- Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme- Regular salary reviews & CPD support- Strong wellbeing and development cultureThis is your opportunity to lead on quality, influence change, and grow in a non-client-facing role. Don't miss out-apply today.

Technical Audit Manager - London (hybrid) - £70-75,000Overview:Our client, a leading mid-tier accountancy firm with a strong UK and international presence is seeking a Technical Audit Manager to join its central Technical & Training team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role that blends technical advisory, audit methodology, and professional training-ideal for someone passionate about audit quality and technical excellence.The Role:As a Technical Audit Manager, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting the firm's audit practice by offering expert technical guidance, shaping audit methodologies, and contributing to the delivery of internal training on key accounting and auditing matters.Key Responsibilities:- Provide technical support on UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and auditing standards to client-facing teams.- Research and interpret complex technical issues; create and share clear guidance material.- Review and enhance audit methodologies and frameworks in line with regulatory standards.- Develop and deliver engaging training sessions and technical updates for internal teams.- Assist with cold file reviews and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) projects.- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging best practices in audit and financial reporting.To Qualify, You must:- Be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).- Have strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.- Have prior experience in a technical role or a senior audit position with a passion for technical matters.- Have had exposure to AIM-listed or PIE clients is desirable but not essential.- Be a confident communicator, pro-active, and well-organised.- Interested or experienced in audit software and data analytics is a bonus.Why Apply?This role offers the rare opportunity to step out of client delivery and into a strategic, firm-wide position where you'll shape quality, consistency, and future-proof processes across the business.It is perfect for someone who enjoys knowledge-sharing, technical depth, and supporting the wider audit function to thrive.Benefits:- Agile / Hybrid working- Life cover, critical illness, and income protection- Enhanced pension and holiday options (buy/sell scheme)- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme- Health & wellbeing support (EAP, eye tests, dental access)- Annual salary reviews and continuous developmentIf you're ready to move into a role that blends technical expertise with strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.