The Business Optimisation team, part of the wider Operations division within Grassroots Football, plays a key role in supporting County FAs with their day to day organisational needs by identifying opportunities to centralise processes, streamline operations, reduce costs and drive greater consistency. We are now seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional to join the team on a six month fixed-term contract, with potential extension to twelve months, to support the team with the design and setup of a new centralised Finance function that Counties may choose to adopt. This role will define the scope of the service, shape clear KPIs, understand and manage the financial model, oversee County onboarding and ensure full visibility of performance once the service is live. The role will explore and deliver opportunities to enhance how financial activities are shared, centralised, digitalised or otherwise optimised to deliver tangible improvements in customer service, efficiency, risk management, simplification and standardisation. You will help create a robust internal controls environment for participating County FAs while ensuring the services delivered are effective, efficient and represent clear value for money. Please provide a cover letter with your application, outlining your interest in the opportunity and how you meet the criteria. In particular, we would like you to include examples of how you have regionalised/centralised/outsourced to improve standards and reduce risk in a multi-site environment. What will you be doing? Explore and deliver to the County FA (CFA) network BOS & efficiency opportunities for financial services/activities that provide savings, be that in terms of time, effort or cost, whilst driving standards and consistency across the network. Ensure that financial risk mitigation is maximised in the design of these services/activities. Where risks are identified, to create risk mitigation plans and good governance around them. Ensure thorough consultation and engagement with the CFA network and other stakeholders throughout, including relevant Boards and Committees. Update as required the financial operating guidance manual, finance operating standard, Internal Controls Checklist and other necessary guidance and processes in line with the delivery of BOS. Build the systems and processes to enable the function to deliver either internally or through delivery partners. Promote a culture of financial responsibility, best practice and continuous improvement within the County FAs who are part of a service. Support the wider Operating Model evolution to develop modern and efficient CFAs. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge: Accountancy qualification. Knowledge of governance and control procedures. Experience: Demonstrable success in outsourcing financial processes - either in a management consulting capacity, or as someone helping to transition processes. Finance, commercial and business development skills. Strategic thinking and ability to influence. Developing business models, including shared services. Innovating within business development. Ability to gain buy-in to equality objectives. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders' expectations on timings, costs and pilot stage output. Experience in balancing priorities and evidencing delivery in a multiple stakeholder environment. Experience in working in multi-site environments. Technical Skills: Comfortable designing training and development programmes aligned to business needs. Manage and maintain budgets within specific financial parameters. Extensive experience of Excel. High level of numeracy. Beneficial to have: Knowledge: The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. Experience: Working within the football ecosystem. Be that at a Club, League or County FA. Experience across multiple finance areas - bookkeeping, commercial finance, Fin Accounts etc. Pricing experience - the ability to understand pricing (and value) based on the scale of counties, onboarding/breakeven requirements/future scaling options. Demonstrable experience of working with non-financially minded leaders. Technical Skills: Project management skills. Understanding of data analysis. Competency in XERO is desirable. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
The Business Optimisation team, part of the wider Operations division within Grassroots Football, plays a key role in supporting County FAs with their day to day organisational needs by identifying opportunities to centralise processes, streamline operations, reduce costs and drive greater consistency. We are now seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional to join the team on a six month fixed-term contract, with potential extension to twelve months, to support the team with the design and setup of a new centralised Finance function that Counties may choose to adopt. This role will define the scope of the service, shape clear KPIs, understand and manage the financial model, oversee County onboarding and ensure full visibility of performance once the service is live. The role will explore and deliver opportunities to enhance how financial activities are shared, centralised, digitalised or otherwise optimised to deliver tangible improvements in customer service, efficiency, risk management, simplification and standardisation. You will help create a robust internal controls environment for participating County FAs while ensuring the services delivered are effective, efficient and represent clear value for money. Please provide a cover letter with your application, outlining your interest in the opportunity and how you meet the criteria. In particular, we would like you to include examples of how you have regionalised/centralised/outsourced to improve standards and reduce risk in a multi-site environment. What will you be doing? Explore and deliver to the County FA (CFA) network BOS & efficiency opportunities for financial services/activities that provide savings, be that in terms of time, effort or cost, whilst driving standards and consistency across the network. Ensure that financial risk mitigation is maximised in the design of these services/activities. Where risks are identified, to create risk mitigation plans and good governance around them. Ensure thorough consultation and engagement with the CFA network and other stakeholders throughout, including relevant Boards and Committees. Update as required the financial operating guidance manual, finance operating standard, Internal Controls Checklist and other necessary guidance and processes in line with the delivery of BOS. Build the systems and processes to enable the function to deliver either internally or through delivery partners. Promote a culture of financial responsibility, best practice and continuous improvement within the County FAs who are part of a service. Support the wider Operating Model evolution to develop modern and efficient CFAs. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge: Accountancy qualification. Knowledge of governance and control procedures. Experience: Demonstrable success in outsourcing financial processes - either in a management consulting capacity, or as someone helping to transition processes. Finance, commercial and business development skills. Strategic thinking and ability to influence. Developing business models, including shared services. Innovating within business development. Ability to gain buy-in to equality objectives. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders' expectations on timings, costs and pilot stage output. Experience in balancing priorities and evidencing delivery in a multiple stakeholder environment. Experience in working in multi-site environments. Technical Skills: Comfortable designing training and development programmes aligned to business needs. Manage and maintain budgets within specific financial parameters. Extensive experience of Excel. High level of numeracy. Beneficial to have: Knowledge: The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. Experience: Working within the football ecosystem. Be that at a Club, League or County FA. Experience across multiple finance areas - bookkeeping, commercial finance, Fin Accounts etc. Pricing experience - the ability to understand pricing (and value) based on the scale of counties, onboarding/breakeven requirements/future scaling options. Demonstrable experience of working with non-financially minded leaders. Technical Skills: Project management skills. Understanding of data analysis. Competency in XERO is desirable. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Samsung Sales Specialist Reports to: Head of SalesBirmingham / Hybrid - requires field based visitsEmployment Type: Full-time Role Overview This is a strategically important, commercially focused role responsible for driving and delivering the Samsung compute revenue target across the business. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a world class technology brand, helping to build, scale, and embed Samsung compute as a core profit centre within the organisation.Following the company's appointment as a Samsung Compute distributor, this role has been created to provide dedicated ownership and leadership for the growth of Samsung compute. The role is accountable for increasing penetration and turnover within accounts that have previously purchased Samsung compute, as well as acquiring net new Samsung compute business across the UK reseller estate. Operating within the existing sales structure, the Samsung Compute Specialist acts as a vendor-aligned sales overlay, working alongside Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers. The role focuses on identifying opportunity, shaping demand, and converting pipeline through deep Samsung product knowledge, strong commercial judgement, and effective collaboration, rather than owning customer accounts directly.The role requires a combination of office-based working and on-site customer engagement to support opportunity development and deal execution Key Responsibilities Samsung Revenue Growth & Opportunity Development Own and deliver the Samsung compute growth target across the business. Increase penetration and turnover within existing Samsung compute customers through refresh cycles, new use cases, services attach, and competitive displacement. Identify, develop, and convert net new Samsung compute opportunities within the wider reseller estate. Build and maintain a strong, balanced pipeline across both existing-customer expansion and new-customer acquisition. Effectively use internal CRM systems and other business tools. Product, Solution & Services Expertise Develop and maintain deep expertise in Samsung's compute portfolio, including devices, services, warranties, and support offerings. Understand and articulate Samsung's full value proposition, including total cost of ownership and services wrap. Stay current with Samsung roadmaps, propositions, and competitive positioning to ensure effective solution placement. Sales Collaboration & Enablement Work in close partnership with Account Managers and Business Development Managers to identify and progress Samsung-led opportunities within their accounts. Support customer meetings, calls, and presentations where Samsung compute expertise is required. Assist with solution positioning, opportunity qualification, and commercial justification, ensuring activity complements existing account ownership. Vendor & Internal Alignment Build, maintain, and leverage strong sales-aligned relationships within Samsung sales and product teams. Act as the primary Samsung-facing sales contact for compute-related activity. Work closely with internal Vendor, and Marketing teams to support alignment of Samsung strategy, campaigns, and enablement activity. Leverage Samsung programmes, resources, and expertise to accelerate pipeline creation and deal conversion. Forecasting, Reporting & Governance Maintain accurate Samsung compute pipeline visibility through CRM systems. Provide regular forecasting, reporting, and performance updates against agreed Samsung business targets. Ensure all activity operates within agreed sales governance, pricing frameworks, and account ownership rules. What This Role Does Not Do Does not operate outside agreed sales governance, pricing authority, or credit policies. Skills & Experience Proven experience in a commercially focused sales role within IT distribution, vendor-led sales, or a comparable B2B technology environment. Attach knowledge of compute solutions, devices, and associated services, or a strong track record of developing deep vendor-specific expertise. Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify, prioritise, and convert opportunities. Confident influencing skills, able to work effectively without direct account ownership authority. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with strong pipeline management and CRM discipline At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Samsung Sales Specialist Reports to: Head of SalesBirmingham / Hybrid - requires field based visitsEmployment Type: Full-time Role Overview This is a strategically important, commercially focused role responsible for driving and delivering the Samsung compute revenue target across the business. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a world class technology brand, helping to build, scale, and embed Samsung compute as a core profit centre within the organisation.Following the company's appointment as a Samsung Compute distributor, this role has been created to provide dedicated ownership and leadership for the growth of Samsung compute. The role is accountable for increasing penetration and turnover within accounts that have previously purchased Samsung compute, as well as acquiring net new Samsung compute business across the UK reseller estate. Operating within the existing sales structure, the Samsung Compute Specialist acts as a vendor-aligned sales overlay, working alongside Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers. The role focuses on identifying opportunity, shaping demand, and converting pipeline through deep Samsung product knowledge, strong commercial judgement, and effective collaboration, rather than owning customer accounts directly.The role requires a combination of office-based working and on-site customer engagement to support opportunity development and deal execution Key Responsibilities Samsung Revenue Growth & Opportunity Development Own and deliver the Samsung compute growth target across the business. Increase penetration and turnover within existing Samsung compute customers through refresh cycles, new use cases, services attach, and competitive displacement. Identify, develop, and convert net new Samsung compute opportunities within the wider reseller estate. Build and maintain a strong, balanced pipeline across both existing-customer expansion and new-customer acquisition. Effectively use internal CRM systems and other business tools. Product, Solution & Services Expertise Develop and maintain deep expertise in Samsung's compute portfolio, including devices, services, warranties, and support offerings. Understand and articulate Samsung's full value proposition, including total cost of ownership and services wrap. Stay current with Samsung roadmaps, propositions, and competitive positioning to ensure effective solution placement. Sales Collaboration & Enablement Work in close partnership with Account Managers and Business Development Managers to identify and progress Samsung-led opportunities within their accounts. Support customer meetings, calls, and presentations where Samsung compute expertise is required. Assist with solution positioning, opportunity qualification, and commercial justification, ensuring activity complements existing account ownership. Vendor & Internal Alignment Build, maintain, and leverage strong sales-aligned relationships within Samsung sales and product teams. Act as the primary Samsung-facing sales contact for compute-related activity. Work closely with internal Vendor, and Marketing teams to support alignment of Samsung strategy, campaigns, and enablement activity. Leverage Samsung programmes, resources, and expertise to accelerate pipeline creation and deal conversion. Forecasting, Reporting & Governance Maintain accurate Samsung compute pipeline visibility through CRM systems. Provide regular forecasting, reporting, and performance updates against agreed Samsung business targets. Ensure all activity operates within agreed sales governance, pricing frameworks, and account ownership rules. What This Role Does Not Do Does not operate outside agreed sales governance, pricing authority, or credit policies. Skills & Experience Proven experience in a commercially focused sales role within IT distribution, vendor-led sales, or a comparable B2B technology environment. Attach knowledge of compute solutions, devices, and associated services, or a strong track record of developing deep vendor-specific expertise. Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify, prioritise, and convert opportunities. Confident influencing skills, able to work effectively without direct account ownership authority. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with strong pipeline management and CRM discipline At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Senior Reward Analyst to deliver high quality analytics, insights and reward projects and processes. The role will be central to delivering reward analysis, statutory reporting, and the evolution of reward processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a seamless experience for stakeholders. Client Details The company is a global omni-channel provider of products and services for the property and building space. With a global presence the business is circa 400billion is size with aggressive growth plans Description Reward Strategy & Governance Support the design and execution of the reward strategy in alignment with global reward principles. Ensure reward frameworks are fair, competitive, and compliant with regional legislation across multiple markets. Provide expert input into global reward initiatives, representing the unique needs of the different markets. Lead and deliver reward projects, for example: Enhancements to incentive frameworks (AIP, sales incentives, EPT alignment). Reward governance improvements. Benefits harmonisation and process optimisation. Reward initiatives linked to strategy or regulatory changes. Conduct scenario modelling, costing, and impact assessments for proposed changes. Compensation Support annual compensation cycles for allocated markets, including salary review and bonus planning. Review market benchmarking, analyse pay data, and recommend changes to maintain competitive reward positioning. Manage job evaluation, career frameworks, and internal pay structures. Partner with People and business leaders to advise on pay proposals, promotions, and organisational design changes. Benefits Partner with People Business Partners to review the benefit offering and contribute to the evolution of wellbeing, pension, and insurance offerings across the company. Performance & Incentives Support delivery and optimisation of bonus, sales incentive, and recognition programmes. Analyse performance related reward outcomes to ensure fairness and alignment with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure reward practices meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions. Maintain strong governance standards, including pay equity, gender pay reporting, and audit compliance. Data, Insights & Reporting Produce data-driven reward insights to support decision-making. Analyse reward trends and recommend proactive enhancements. Translate complex analysis into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted subject matter expert to People teams and senior leaders as appropriate. Train People Business Partners and People Managers on reward frameworks and processes. Collaborate with centres of excellence, finance, payroll, and global reward partners. Profile Looking for a candidate with A strong background in reward analysis / compensation & benefits within a multinational environment Strong experience within reward practices, new legislation and market trends ability to manage international & complex reward cycles Great stakeholder management and communication skills Strong data analysis, modelling & systems experience Attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Experience with relevant software and tools for reward management. Job Offer A competitive salary range 6 month position with opportunity to extend London based office with hybrid working Potential for professional growth within the Reward department Engagement in meaningful and impactful reward projects. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Senior Reward Analyst in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Mar 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Reward Analyst to deliver high quality analytics, insights and reward projects and processes. The role will be central to delivering reward analysis, statutory reporting, and the evolution of reward processes, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and a seamless experience for stakeholders. Client Details The company is a global omni-channel provider of products and services for the property and building space. With a global presence the business is circa 400billion is size with aggressive growth plans Description Reward Strategy & Governance Support the design and execution of the reward strategy in alignment with global reward principles. Ensure reward frameworks are fair, competitive, and compliant with regional legislation across multiple markets. Provide expert input into global reward initiatives, representing the unique needs of the different markets. Lead and deliver reward projects, for example: Enhancements to incentive frameworks (AIP, sales incentives, EPT alignment). Reward governance improvements. Benefits harmonisation and process optimisation. Reward initiatives linked to strategy or regulatory changes. Conduct scenario modelling, costing, and impact assessments for proposed changes. Compensation Support annual compensation cycles for allocated markets, including salary review and bonus planning. Review market benchmarking, analyse pay data, and recommend changes to maintain competitive reward positioning. Manage job evaluation, career frameworks, and internal pay structures. Partner with People and business leaders to advise on pay proposals, promotions, and organisational design changes. Benefits Partner with People Business Partners to review the benefit offering and contribute to the evolution of wellbeing, pension, and insurance offerings across the company. Performance & Incentives Support delivery and optimisation of bonus, sales incentive, and recognition programmes. Analyse performance related reward outcomes to ensure fairness and alignment with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure reward practices meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions. Maintain strong governance standards, including pay equity, gender pay reporting, and audit compliance. Data, Insights & Reporting Produce data-driven reward insights to support decision-making. Analyse reward trends and recommend proactive enhancements. Translate complex analysis into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted subject matter expert to People teams and senior leaders as appropriate. Train People Business Partners and People Managers on reward frameworks and processes. Collaborate with centres of excellence, finance, payroll, and global reward partners. Profile Looking for a candidate with A strong background in reward analysis / compensation & benefits within a multinational environment Strong experience within reward practices, new legislation and market trends ability to manage international & complex reward cycles Great stakeholder management and communication skills Strong data analysis, modelling & systems experience Attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Experience with relevant software and tools for reward management. Job Offer A competitive salary range 6 month position with opportunity to extend London based office with hybrid working Potential for professional growth within the Reward department Engagement in meaningful and impactful reward projects. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Senior Reward Analyst in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for 12 months Hours: 36 per week Salary: Grade K ( 56,376- 61,653) Location: Hybrid Working Closing Date: Midnight 5th April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS. About the team The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the council's approach to project and programme management, as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the council's key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council, the team's focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings, generate income or other financial benefit. About the role Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, the Projects Manager (Corporate) will lead on high-profile projects and programmes in support of the council's key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. They will work collaboratively across multiple service areas, directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include: - Defining project scope and leading on the design of business cases, PIDs and project plans. - Ensuring project controls and governance arrangements are in place, including appropriate risk and issue management. - Analysing financial and other resource requirements of projects and programmes. - Ensuring benefit realisation plans are in place and benefits are tracked. - Undertaking gateway reviews and quality assurance activities. - Providing regular reports to board meetings, senior management meetings and committees. - Ensuring change is effectively managed, advising on engagement activities or other controls. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you The Projects Manager (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic. They will have: - Experience managing multiple projects and programmes, working at a senior level. - Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders, including councillors. - Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project team, working across services and directorates in a virtual environment, including planning and delivering work to specific timescales. - Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges. - Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable. guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time. - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. - Excellent training and development opportunities. - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance. How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alaine Clarke, Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, (phone number removed). System notice: Some dates shown on our online application system (such as "Apply Before") appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Mar 19, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for 12 months Hours: 36 per week Salary: Grade K ( 56,376- 61,653) Location: Hybrid Working Closing Date: Midnight 5th April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS. About the team The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the council's approach to project and programme management, as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the council's key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council, the team's focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings, generate income or other financial benefit. About the role Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, the Projects Manager (Corporate) will lead on high-profile projects and programmes in support of the council's key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. They will work collaboratively across multiple service areas, directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include: - Defining project scope and leading on the design of business cases, PIDs and project plans. - Ensuring project controls and governance arrangements are in place, including appropriate risk and issue management. - Analysing financial and other resource requirements of projects and programmes. - Ensuring benefit realisation plans are in place and benefits are tracked. - Undertaking gateway reviews and quality assurance activities. - Providing regular reports to board meetings, senior management meetings and committees. - Ensuring change is effectively managed, advising on engagement activities or other controls. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you The Projects Manager (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic. They will have: - Experience managing multiple projects and programmes, working at a senior level. - Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders, including councillors. - Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project team, working across services and directorates in a virtual environment, including planning and delivering work to specific timescales. - Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges. - Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable. guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time. - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. - Excellent training and development opportunities. - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance. How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alaine Clarke, Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, (phone number removed). System notice: Some dates shown on our online application system (such as "Apply Before") appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for 12 months Hours: 36 per week Salary: Grade I ( 42,771 - 46,968) Location: Hybrid Working Closing Date: Midnight 5th April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS. About the team The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the council's approach to project and programme management, as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the council's key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council, the team's focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings, generate income or other financial benefit. About the role The post holder will work with the Projects and Programmes Managers to implement the council's frameworks for managing pr ojects and programmes. They will also work closely with them to deliver high-profile projects in support of the council's key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. They will work collaboratively across multiple service areas, directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include: - Collating information to enable oversight of key projects and programmes, including the escalation of risks and issues. - Supporting the design of project scope, business cases, PIDS and project plans. - Undertaking research and analysis, options appraisals, assessments and evaluations to support business cases. - Undertaking budget monitoring and forecasting as required. - Supporting regular reporting to board meetings, senior management meetings and committees, including benefits tracking. - Supporting change management and advising on engagement activities. - Supporting training on the council's approach to project and programme management and advising on project management guidelines and templates. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you The Projects Officer (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic. They will have: - Good communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. - Ability to support projects and programmes with some experience of delivery, including the analysis of data. - Ability to prepare reports and presentations on potentially complex issues and present to a variety of audiences in an effective and clear style. - Ability to monitor project and programme budgets. - Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges. - Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable. guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time. - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. - Excellent training and development opportunities. - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance. How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alaine Clarke, Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, (phone number removed). System notice: Some dates shown on our online application system (such as "Apply Before") appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Mar 19, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for 12 months Hours: 36 per week Salary: Grade I ( 42,771 - 46,968) Location: Hybrid Working Closing Date: Midnight 5th April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS. About the team The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the council's approach to project and programme management, as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the council's key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council, the team's focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings, generate income or other financial benefit. About the role The post holder will work with the Projects and Programmes Managers to implement the council's frameworks for managing pr ojects and programmes. They will also work closely with them to deliver high-profile projects in support of the council's key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. They will work collaboratively across multiple service areas, directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include: - Collating information to enable oversight of key projects and programmes, including the escalation of risks and issues. - Supporting the design of project scope, business cases, PIDS and project plans. - Undertaking research and analysis, options appraisals, assessments and evaluations to support business cases. - Undertaking budget monitoring and forecasting as required. - Supporting regular reporting to board meetings, senior management meetings and committees, including benefits tracking. - Supporting change management and advising on engagement activities. - Supporting training on the council's approach to project and programme management and advising on project management guidelines and templates. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you The Projects Officer (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic. They will have: - Good communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. - Ability to support projects and programmes with some experience of delivery, including the analysis of data. - Ability to prepare reports and presentations on potentially complex issues and present to a variety of audiences in an effective and clear style. - Ability to monitor project and programme budgets. - Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges. - Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable. guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time. - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. - Excellent training and development opportunities. - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance. How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alaine Clarke, Head of Programmes, Performance and Risk, (phone number removed). System notice: Some dates shown on our online application system (such as "Apply Before") appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Team Leader to join our dynamic Product Stewardship function. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a skilled team of SDS authors, driving regulatory excellence and ensuring compliance across the EMEA region. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll report directly to the Product Stewardship Manager and play a crucial part in shaping our regulatory strategy and processes. This role is based at either our Middlesbrough or Widnes site - both offering a collaborative environment where innovation, integrity, and growth are at the heart of what we do. The Role at a Glance: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Team Leader EMEA Middlesbrough or Widnes - Hybrid - 3 days per week in office Competitive Market Salary Plus Excellent Company Benefits Including Pension Scheme, Annual Bonus Scheme, Discounted Private Health, 33 days holiday Full time, Permanent Company: Global Distributor of Chemicals & Ingredients Used in Everyday Products Culture: Work with real purpose. Grow how you want to. Be who you are What You'll Be Doing: • Lead and support a team of 6 SDS authors covering the EMEA region. • Collaborate with Product Stewardship experts to ensure compliance across the organization. • Own the team competency matrix, driving regular training and audits. • Ensure timely, complete handling of all SDS requests through robust processes. • Monitor regulatory changes (SDS & CLP), assess business impact, and align cross-functional teams. • Serve as key contact for SDS software overseeing updates, bug fixes, and feature requests. • Oversee Poison Centre Notification dossiers submitted to the ECHA portal. • Manage exposure scenarios and coordinate ESDS where needed. • Adhere to safety notices and all Quality procedures. • Support health, safety, training, legislative, and environmental initiatives. Who we are looking for: • Dynamic team leader with strong communication skills and 2+ years experience in chemical regulations (e.g., SDS authoring, Product Stewardship, or Environmental, Health and Safety); SDS authoring experience preferred. • Strong numeracy and statistical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office. • SAP and UL Wercs experience is a plus. • Calm under pressure, adaptable, and able to prioritize in a fast-changing environment. • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Customer-focused with a drive to exceed SLAs and deliver outstanding service. About Us: With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical & specialty product distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry - from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services, and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their challenges. Our Values: • Serious about safety • We do what we say • Where people matter • Valuable to others • Together we win Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1 2 business days. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Team Leader to join our dynamic Product Stewardship function. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a skilled team of SDS authors, driving regulatory excellence and ensuring compliance across the EMEA region. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll report directly to the Product Stewardship Manager and play a crucial part in shaping our regulatory strategy and processes. This role is based at either our Middlesbrough or Widnes site - both offering a collaborative environment where innovation, integrity, and growth are at the heart of what we do. The Role at a Glance: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Team Leader EMEA Middlesbrough or Widnes - Hybrid - 3 days per week in office Competitive Market Salary Plus Excellent Company Benefits Including Pension Scheme, Annual Bonus Scheme, Discounted Private Health, 33 days holiday Full time, Permanent Company: Global Distributor of Chemicals & Ingredients Used in Everyday Products Culture: Work with real purpose. Grow how you want to. Be who you are What You'll Be Doing: • Lead and support a team of 6 SDS authors covering the EMEA region. • Collaborate with Product Stewardship experts to ensure compliance across the organization. • Own the team competency matrix, driving regular training and audits. • Ensure timely, complete handling of all SDS requests through robust processes. • Monitor regulatory changes (SDS & CLP), assess business impact, and align cross-functional teams. • Serve as key contact for SDS software overseeing updates, bug fixes, and feature requests. • Oversee Poison Centre Notification dossiers submitted to the ECHA portal. • Manage exposure scenarios and coordinate ESDS where needed. • Adhere to safety notices and all Quality procedures. • Support health, safety, training, legislative, and environmental initiatives. Who we are looking for: • Dynamic team leader with strong communication skills and 2+ years experience in chemical regulations (e.g., SDS authoring, Product Stewardship, or Environmental, Health and Safety); SDS authoring experience preferred. • Strong numeracy and statistical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office. • SAP and UL Wercs experience is a plus. • Calm under pressure, adaptable, and able to prioritize in a fast-changing environment. • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Customer-focused with a drive to exceed SLAs and deliver outstanding service. About Us: With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical & specialty product distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry - from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services, and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their challenges. Our Values: • Serious about safety • We do what we say • Where people matter • Valuable to others • Together we win Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1 2 business days. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environments in football? Join The FA's dedicated Safeguarding Team and play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our national safeguarding strategy. As our subject matter expert, you'll drive innovation and excellence across all Safeguarding Education - from e-learning and digital platforms to in-person qualifications - ensuring our content remains current, impactful, and forward-thinking. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, influencing the culture of the game and delivering meaningful, preventative interventions across the football community. Please include a cover letter with your application that clearly outlines why you feel you meet the criteria and your motivations for applying. This role will operate within our hybrid working policy (minimum of two days a week in office and when required), and can be based at either Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park, depending on your current location. What will you be doing? Collaborate with FA Learning to evolve a safeguarding development framework, that underpins the learning offer. Be the safeguarding subject matter expert, working with FA learning and stakeholders to identify learner needs, develop and evolve our e-learning, digital and in-person courses, ensuring the learning offer is learner focused, progressive, and impactful. Lead the strategic approach to all safeguarding learning, development and CPD delivery by the preventative Safeguarding team, ensuring its innovative and impactful, providing check and challenge to the design and delivery. Work with the team and FA Learning to drive the development of informal education, and optimise the impact of innovative approaches such as podcasts, blogs, short films and bite size CPD packages. Utilise available research and insight, alongside learning from safeguarding concerns and cases, to ensure our education offer equips the learner to respond to changing trends. Collaborate with colleagues on a coordinated programme of CPD for key cohorts, maximising the use of resources with different groups and minimising any duplication of effort across the team. Drive consistency in content, quality of delivery and evaluation of impact across the portfolio. Support the development of educational tool kits which can used by individuals across the game to enhance knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding. Work with FA Learning to embed safeguarding messages into the wider education offer e.g. coaching, talent ID, medical, refereeing etc. Collaborate with FA Learning on the strategic approach for safeguarding on matters such as the evaluation of impact, 'Accredited Prior Learning', cost of courses etc. Where appropriate, work in partnership with external organisations and experts to further enhance our learning offer, maximise reach and impact. Support the effective management of safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, catastrophic incidents, complaints and any referrals to Statutory Agencies, The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team and Integrity Team as required. Be an influential advocate for safeguarding, promoting, communicating and representing this work effectively. Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge A professional safeguarding qualification and or relevant background In depth knowledge of national child and adult protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation Extensive knowledge of learning principles and how to develop and deliver effective e-learning, digital and in-person learning and using a blended approach Awareness of assessment for learning practices to ensure our learning offer is well suited to individual cohorts needs. A working knowledge of data protection principles and practice Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability Experience Professional experience of creating innovative learning experiences Creating and delivering learning for multiple and complex stakeholders Experience of collaborative, cross-function team working Experience of using data to shape learning needs effectively Technical Skills Ability to create inspiring presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders Time and project management skills Reporting Writing skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills Ability to facilitate problem solving Beneficial to have: Knowledge Understanding of pedagogy and leaning principles. An understanding of the case management processes, legislation and related statutory and voluntary infrastructure Understanding of grassroots football Understanding of the role of County FA in safeguarding children and adults Experience Experience of working in safeguarding in a sporting context Experience of developing tailored resources for different stakeholders Technical Skills Budget management What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environments in football? Join The FA's dedicated Safeguarding Team and play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our national safeguarding strategy. As our subject matter expert, you'll drive innovation and excellence across all Safeguarding Education - from e-learning and digital platforms to in-person qualifications - ensuring our content remains current, impactful, and forward-thinking. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, influencing the culture of the game and delivering meaningful, preventative interventions across the football community. Please include a cover letter with your application that clearly outlines why you feel you meet the criteria and your motivations for applying. This role will operate within our hybrid working policy (minimum of two days a week in office and when required), and can be based at either Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park, depending on your current location. What will you be doing? Collaborate with FA Learning to evolve a safeguarding development framework, that underpins the learning offer. Be the safeguarding subject matter expert, working with FA learning and stakeholders to identify learner needs, develop and evolve our e-learning, digital and in-person courses, ensuring the learning offer is learner focused, progressive, and impactful. Lead the strategic approach to all safeguarding learning, development and CPD delivery by the preventative Safeguarding team, ensuring its innovative and impactful, providing check and challenge to the design and delivery. Work with the team and FA Learning to drive the development of informal education, and optimise the impact of innovative approaches such as podcasts, blogs, short films and bite size CPD packages. Utilise available research and insight, alongside learning from safeguarding concerns and cases, to ensure our education offer equips the learner to respond to changing trends. Collaborate with colleagues on a coordinated programme of CPD for key cohorts, maximising the use of resources with different groups and minimising any duplication of effort across the team. Drive consistency in content, quality of delivery and evaluation of impact across the portfolio. Support the development of educational tool kits which can used by individuals across the game to enhance knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding. Work with FA Learning to embed safeguarding messages into the wider education offer e.g. coaching, talent ID, medical, refereeing etc. Collaborate with FA Learning on the strategic approach for safeguarding on matters such as the evaluation of impact, 'Accredited Prior Learning', cost of courses etc. Where appropriate, work in partnership with external organisations and experts to further enhance our learning offer, maximise reach and impact. Support the effective management of safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, catastrophic incidents, complaints and any referrals to Statutory Agencies, The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team and Integrity Team as required. Be an influential advocate for safeguarding, promoting, communicating and representing this work effectively. Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge A professional safeguarding qualification and or relevant background In depth knowledge of national child and adult protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation Extensive knowledge of learning principles and how to develop and deliver effective e-learning, digital and in-person learning and using a blended approach Awareness of assessment for learning practices to ensure our learning offer is well suited to individual cohorts needs. A working knowledge of data protection principles and practice Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability Experience Professional experience of creating innovative learning experiences Creating and delivering learning for multiple and complex stakeholders Experience of collaborative, cross-function team working Experience of using data to shape learning needs effectively Technical Skills Ability to create inspiring presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders Time and project management skills Reporting Writing skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills Ability to facilitate problem solving Beneficial to have: Knowledge Understanding of pedagogy and leaning principles. An understanding of the case management processes, legislation and related statutory and voluntary infrastructure Understanding of grassroots football Understanding of the role of County FA in safeguarding children and adults Experience Experience of working in safeguarding in a sporting context Experience of developing tailored resources for different stakeholders Technical Skills Budget management What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
