Change Specialist Oracle Finance Transformation Leicester, 3 days per week in office £50,000 £67,000 + bonus & benefits 12 Month FTC No Sponsorship Available VIQU have partnered with a leading UK retail organisation undergoing a major finance transformation programme as they move their Finance function onto Oracle Fusion. They are looking for a Change Specialist to support adoption, engagement, and business readiness across the business. Reporting to the Change Lead, you ll help finance and wider business teams understand, adopt, and embed new systems and processes. This is a people-focused change role with real impact across a large, fast-moving retail environment. Key responsibilities: Support change management plans across an Oracle Finance transformation programme. Carry out change impact assessments to identify risks, challenges, and support needs. Create clear communications around the purpose, benefits, and impact of change. Work with stakeholders and change champions to drive engagement and adoption. Monitor adoption, gather feedback, and recommend improvements. Support training, readiness, and transition activities across the business. Key requirements: Proven experience in change management, organisational development, or business transformation. Experience supporting ERP, finance systems, or enterprise technology change programmes. Oracle Fusion experience is highly desirable. Prosci Change Management certification is highly desirable. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in retail, finance, or large corporate environments would be beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on (url removed) . Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Change Specialist Oracle Finance Transformation Leicester, 3 days per week in office £50,000 £67,000 + bonus & benefits 12 Month FTC No Sponsorship Available VIQU have partnered with a leading UK retail organisation undergoing a major finance transformation programme as they move their Finance function onto Oracle Fusion. They are looking for a Change Specialist to support adoption, engagement, and business readiness across the business. Reporting to the Change Lead, you ll help finance and wider business teams understand, adopt, and embed new systems and processes. This is a people-focused change role with real impact across a large, fast-moving retail environment. Key responsibilities: Support change management plans across an Oracle Finance transformation programme. Carry out change impact assessments to identify risks, challenges, and support needs. Create clear communications around the purpose, benefits, and impact of change. Work with stakeholders and change champions to drive engagement and adoption. Monitor adoption, gather feedback, and recommend improvements. Support training, readiness, and transition activities across the business. Key requirements: Proven experience in change management, organisational development, or business transformation. Experience supporting ERP, finance systems, or enterprise technology change programmes. Oracle Fusion experience is highly desirable. Prosci Change Management certification is highly desirable. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in retail, finance, or large corporate environments would be beneficial. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on (url removed) . Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment.
3 x FINANCE MANAGERS Inventory Process Owner • Tax (BAU) • Group Accounts / Consolidation Tool On your application, please specify your preference. The Defra group has a unique operating model delivering corporate services centrally to the core department (Defra) and four of its Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) Environment Agency, Rural Pay-ments Agency, Natural England (NE), and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The Compliance and Financial Accounting (CFA) Team lead on preparation of accounts for Defra and its ALBs. These roles are critical in supporting both the ongoing business-as-usual (BAU) activities of the CFA team and the implementation of the new ERP system, which is due to go live in February 2028. The system is expected to be used by over 250,000 users (approximately 50% of the Civil Service), bringing together users from four government departments: Defra, DWP, MoJ and Home Office. The majority of the common design phase was completed in October 2025, and Defra is expected to begin local design from July 2026, with build, system integration testing, user acceptance testing and cutover planned from December 2026 ahead of go live in February 2028. Depending on the role, the postholder will either: • Play a key role in supporting ERP implementation activity across the lifecycle, or • Focus on maintaining high-quality BAU delivery (notably in Tax), while working closely with ERP programme colleagues to share knowledge, provide input, and support readiness. All postholders will be expected to build strong stakeholder relationships, manage competing priori-ties, and contribute to the successful delivery of both operational and programme objectives Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: • Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: o Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs o Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities o System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively o User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs o Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition plan-ning • For Tax (BAU-focused role): o Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) o Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities o Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design de-cisions, and suggest improvements • Attending cross-government meetings to represent Defra s position • Working with other departments to align accounting policies and processes • Learning from and adapting approaches based on other departments ERP implementation experiences • Reviewing documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback • Delivering training and producing supporting guidance materials where required • Line management responsibilities (where applicable) • Supporting wider CFA team BAU delivery as needed About The Candidate (Specialist Skills & Requirements) All roles: • Experience working with Oracle/SOP and related financial systems • Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering to tight timescales • Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Excellent written and verbal communication • Credible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate and support others • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change • Experience managing projects and/or delivering change in complex environments • Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions • Knowledge of government finance Additional role-specific requirements: Tax (BAU role): • Strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within a government context • Experience of government VAT rules, including contracted out services • Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance/advisory support • Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations • Good understanding of ERP systems and implementation principles (not essential to have led ERP delivery) • Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation Inventory role: • Strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems • Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory processes at scale • Good understanding of inventory accounting principles • Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable • Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role Group Accounts / Consolidation role: • Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial re-porting • Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations • Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group re-porting requirements • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment
May 28, 2026
Contractor
3 x FINANCE MANAGERS Inventory Process Owner • Tax (BAU) • Group Accounts / Consolidation Tool On your application, please specify your preference. The Defra group has a unique operating model delivering corporate services centrally to the core department (Defra) and four of its Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) Environment Agency, Rural Pay-ments Agency, Natural England (NE), and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The Compliance and Financial Accounting (CFA) Team lead on preparation of accounts for Defra and its ALBs. These roles are critical in supporting both the ongoing business-as-usual (BAU) activities of the CFA team and the implementation of the new ERP system, which is due to go live in February 2028. The system is expected to be used by over 250,000 users (approximately 50% of the Civil Service), bringing together users from four government departments: Defra, DWP, MoJ and Home Office. The majority of the common design phase was completed in October 2025, and Defra is expected to begin local design from July 2026, with build, system integration testing, user acceptance testing and cutover planned from December 2026 ahead of go live in February 2028. Depending on the role, the postholder will either: • Play a key role in supporting ERP implementation activity across the lifecycle, or • Focus on maintaining high-quality BAU delivery (notably in Tax), while working closely with ERP programme colleagues to share knowledge, provide input, and support readiness. All postholders will be expected to build strong stakeholder relationships, manage competing priori-ties, and contribute to the successful delivery of both operational and programme objectives Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: • Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: o Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs o Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities o System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively o User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs o Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition plan-ning • For Tax (BAU-focused role): o Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) o Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities o Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design de-cisions, and suggest improvements • Attending cross-government meetings to represent Defra s position • Working with other departments to align accounting policies and processes • Learning from and adapting approaches based on other departments ERP implementation experiences • Reviewing documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback • Delivering training and producing supporting guidance materials where required • Line management responsibilities (where applicable) • Supporting wider CFA team BAU delivery as needed About The Candidate (Specialist Skills & Requirements) All roles: • Experience working with Oracle/SOP and related financial systems • Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering to tight timescales • Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Excellent written and verbal communication • Credible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate and support others • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change • Experience managing projects and/or delivering change in complex environments • Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions • Knowledge of government finance Additional role-specific requirements: Tax (BAU role): • Strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within a government context • Experience of government VAT rules, including contracted out services • Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance/advisory support • Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations • Good understanding of ERP systems and implementation principles (not essential to have led ERP delivery) • Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation Inventory role: • Strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems • Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory processes at scale • Good understanding of inventory accounting principles • Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable • Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role Group Accounts / Consolidation role: • Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial re-porting • Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations • Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group re-porting requirements • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment
Job Title: Finance Manager x 3 Location: Home Based, ad hoc travel for meetings Contract Duration : March 2028 Daily Rate: £ 700/per day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition planning For Tax (BAU-focused role): Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements Attending cross-government meetings to represent the organisations position Working with other departments to align accounting policies and processes Learning from and adapting approaches based on other departments ERP implementation experiences Reviewing documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback Delivering training and producing supporting guidance materials where required Line management responsibilities (where applicable) Supporting wider CFA team BAU delivery as needed About The Candidate (Specialist Skills & Requirements) All roles: Experience working with Oracle/SOP and related financial systems Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering to tight timescales Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent written and verbal communication Credible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate and support others Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change Experience managing projects and/or delivering change in complex environments Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions Knowledge of government finance Additional role-specific requirements: Tax (BAU role): Strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within a government context Experience of government VAT rules, including contracted out services Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance/advisory support Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations Good understanding of ERP systems and implementation principles (not essential to have led ERP delivery) Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation Inventory role: Strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory processes at scale Good understanding of inventory accounting principles Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role Group Accounts / Consolidation role: Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial re-porting Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group re-porting requirements Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
May 28, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Finance Manager x 3 Location: Home Based, ad hoc travel for meetings Contract Duration : March 2028 Daily Rate: £ 700/per day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition planning For Tax (BAU-focused role): Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements Attending cross-government meetings to represent the organisations position Working with other departments to align accounting policies and processes Learning from and adapting approaches based on other departments ERP implementation experiences Reviewing documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback Delivering training and producing supporting guidance materials where required Line management responsibilities (where applicable) Supporting wider CFA team BAU delivery as needed About The Candidate (Specialist Skills & Requirements) All roles: Experience working with Oracle/SOP and related financial systems Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering to tight timescales Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent written and verbal communication Credible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate and support others Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change Experience managing projects and/or delivering change in complex environments Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions Knowledge of government finance Additional role-specific requirements: Tax (BAU role): Strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within a government context Experience of government VAT rules, including contracted out services Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance/advisory support Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations Good understanding of ERP systems and implementation principles (not essential to have led ERP delivery) Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation Inventory role: Strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory processes at scale Good understanding of inventory accounting principles Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role Group Accounts / Consolidation role: Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial re-porting Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group re-porting requirements Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth. The organisation is embarking on a major transformation of its Housing Management services, replacing a complex mix of ageing systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This high-profile project will play a significant role in improving services for more than 15,000 households across the city. The new HMS will bring together all Portsmouth Homes tenancy, property, and asset information into one secure, modern platform, improving data accuracy, strengthening compliance, and enabling smarter, real-time decision-making. It will also provide improved customer experience, giving residents access to online services and enabling staff to work more efficiently with better tools and streamlined processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a programme with strong organizational backing, clear strategic drivers, and a wide impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. The post holder will help deliver a modern SaaS solution that supports regulatory standards, drives digital transformation, and creates a resilient technical foundation for future service improvement. This role is a temporary contract initially for 24 months with the possibility to extend. This role has flexibility for remote working with occasional requirement to work onsite in the Portsmouth offices or in a local housing office in either Somerstown, Paulsgrove or Leigh Park. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead full lifecycle delivery of Portsmouth Homes Housing Management System (HMS) transformation, from mobilisation through tender, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation. Provide line management and day-to-day leadership for project delivery resources, including the Project Coordinator, Data Lead, Business Analyst, Test Lead and any contracted specialists, ensuring clear accountability, prioritisation, and effective collaboration across all workstreams. Function as the primary bridge between Housing, IT & Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, corporate governance teams, external suppliers, and delivery partners, ensuring effective communication, aligned priorities, and timely decision-making. Drive strategic alignment with PCC's cloud, data protection, information governance, cyber security, and IT architectural standards, ensuring project alignment across all required IT checkpoints such as IT Change Board (CAB) and Architecture Review Board (ARB). Work with Portsmouth Homes stakeholders to ensure the new HMS fully supports regulatory and compliance requirements. Own and manage the programme plan, overseeing scope, milestones, interdependencies, risks, issues, budget, change control and resource planning, ensuring effective reporting into project and governance boards. Lead procurement engagement where required, ensuring supplier deliverables meet contractual expectations. Oversee all technical and functional workstreams, including data cleansing, migration from multiple legacy systems, integrations with Repairs, Community Safety, Finance and corporate platforms, environment management, and configuration. Manage testing cycles end-to-end, including SIT, UAT, defect tracking, quality assurance, and readiness assessments to ensure a robust and stable solution at go-live. Coordinate business change and transformation activity, ensuring redesigned processes, operating models, and workflows are embedded and aligned with the Council's wider digital ambitions. Lead organisational readiness, including training planning and delivery, user support models, communications, impact assessments, and transition to BAU support teams, including Hand Over to Service (HOTS) activities with IT. Championing data quality and governance, working with data owners and analysts to establish a single authoritative dataset, improve reporting capability, and support emerging regulatory expectations. Personal Requirements: Proven history of delivering complex housing-focused IT system implementations, including large-scale data migrations from multiple legacy platforms. Hands-on experience with major housing technologies, including NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise-grade HMS solutions. Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and associated compliance workflows. Practical experience working with cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including configuration, integration, security, and vendor-managed delivery models. Robust knowledge of project governance, including change control, risk and issue management, cutover planning, and quality assurance across complex IT environments. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business, operational, digital, data, and technical teams, ensuring solutions align with IT governance, organisational standards, and GDPR. Experience leading stakeholders through significant organisational or digital change, including training, engagement, process redesign, and adoption support. Expertise in data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and migration from legacy housing systems into a consolidated, modern HMS (Desirable). Formal project management certification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (Desirable). Broad modular understanding across housing operations, such as Rents, Repairs, Allocations, ASB, Voids, Stock Condition, and Planned Maintenance (Desirable). Experience integrating HMS platforms with wider systems, such as document management, customer portals, workflow automation tools, and reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI, Business Objects) (Desirable). Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £450.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
May 26, 2026
Seasonal
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth. The organisation is embarking on a major transformation of its Housing Management services, replacing a complex mix of ageing systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This high-profile project will play a significant role in improving services for more than 15,000 households across the city. The new HMS will bring together all Portsmouth Homes tenancy, property, and asset information into one secure, modern platform, improving data accuracy, strengthening compliance, and enabling smarter, real-time decision-making. It will also provide improved customer experience, giving residents access to online services and enabling staff to work more efficiently with better tools and streamlined processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a programme with strong organizational backing, clear strategic drivers, and a wide impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. The post holder will help deliver a modern SaaS solution that supports regulatory standards, drives digital transformation, and creates a resilient technical foundation for future service improvement. This role is a temporary contract initially for 24 months with the possibility to extend. This role has flexibility for remote working with occasional requirement to work onsite in the Portsmouth offices or in a local housing office in either Somerstown, Paulsgrove or Leigh Park. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead full lifecycle delivery of Portsmouth Homes Housing Management System (HMS) transformation, from mobilisation through tender, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation. Provide line management and day-to-day leadership for project delivery resources, including the Project Coordinator, Data Lead, Business Analyst, Test Lead and any contracted specialists, ensuring clear accountability, prioritisation, and effective collaboration across all workstreams. Function as the primary bridge between Housing, IT & Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, corporate governance teams, external suppliers, and delivery partners, ensuring effective communication, aligned priorities, and timely decision-making. Drive strategic alignment with PCC's cloud, data protection, information governance, cyber security, and IT architectural standards, ensuring project alignment across all required IT checkpoints such as IT Change Board (CAB) and Architecture Review Board (ARB). Work with Portsmouth Homes stakeholders to ensure the new HMS fully supports regulatory and compliance requirements. Own and manage the programme plan, overseeing scope, milestones, interdependencies, risks, issues, budget, change control and resource planning, ensuring effective reporting into project and governance boards. Lead procurement engagement where required, ensuring supplier deliverables meet contractual expectations. Oversee all technical and functional workstreams, including data cleansing, migration from multiple legacy systems, integrations with Repairs, Community Safety, Finance and corporate platforms, environment management, and configuration. Manage testing cycles end-to-end, including SIT, UAT, defect tracking, quality assurance, and readiness assessments to ensure a robust and stable solution at go-live. Coordinate business change and transformation activity, ensuring redesigned processes, operating models, and workflows are embedded and aligned with the Council's wider digital ambitions. Lead organisational readiness, including training planning and delivery, user support models, communications, impact assessments, and transition to BAU support teams, including Hand Over to Service (HOTS) activities with IT. Championing data quality and governance, working with data owners and analysts to establish a single authoritative dataset, improve reporting capability, and support emerging regulatory expectations. Personal Requirements: Proven history of delivering complex housing-focused IT system implementations, including large-scale data migrations from multiple legacy platforms. Hands-on experience with major housing technologies, including NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise-grade HMS solutions. Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and associated compliance workflows. Practical experience working with cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including configuration, integration, security, and vendor-managed delivery models. Robust knowledge of project governance, including change control, risk and issue management, cutover planning, and quality assurance across complex IT environments. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business, operational, digital, data, and technical teams, ensuring solutions align with IT governance, organisational standards, and GDPR. Experience leading stakeholders through significant organisational or digital change, including training, engagement, process redesign, and adoption support. Expertise in data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and migration from legacy housing systems into a consolidated, modern HMS (Desirable). Formal project management certification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (Desirable). Broad modular understanding across housing operations, such as Rents, Repairs, Allocations, ASB, Voids, Stock Condition, and Planned Maintenance (Desirable). Experience integrating HMS platforms with wider systems, such as document management, customer portals, workflow automation tools, and reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI, Business Objects) (Desirable). Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £450.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Project Manager Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to 67p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Manage multiple complex projects & workstream simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery. Participate in vendor selection, review contracts, and collaborate with third-party delivery partners. Work closely with our Tech Ops and Site Ops colleagues. Working with business analysts to oversee requirements and test activities. Responsible for project financial management working with finance teams and DIO. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts to agreed processes. Ensure that projects go through ORR (Operational Readiness) and Service Transition processes and are accepted into live services. Help build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Digital Solutions, Business, Operations, and Corporate Communications. Oversee implementation and optimization of digital workplace platforms (e.g., collaboration tools, intranet, HR systems, endpoint technologies). Develop change management and communication plans working with our adoption and communications team and ensure they are delivered. Essential: Project management experience, including large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Hold a PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification. Experience with ITSM, endpoint management, or digital adoption platform Proven experience delivering digital workplace or employee experience projects & work Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, ServiceNow.). Demonstrated success managing enterprise stakeholders at senior leadership level. Previous use of SAP or other project tracking tool - desirable. 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 25, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to 67p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Manage multiple complex projects & workstream simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery. Participate in vendor selection, review contracts, and collaborate with third-party delivery partners. Work closely with our Tech Ops and Site Ops colleagues. Working with business analysts to oversee requirements and test activities. Responsible for project financial management working with finance teams and DIO. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts to agreed processes. Ensure that projects go through ORR (Operational Readiness) and Service Transition processes and are accepted into live services. Help build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Digital Solutions, Business, Operations, and Corporate Communications. Oversee implementation and optimization of digital workplace platforms (e.g., collaboration tools, intranet, HR systems, endpoint technologies). Develop change management and communication plans working with our adoption and communications team and ensure they are delivered. Essential: Project management experience, including large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Hold a PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification. Experience with ITSM, endpoint management, or digital adoption platform Proven experience delivering digital workplace or employee experience projects & work Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, ServiceNow.). Demonstrated success managing enterprise stakeholders at senior leadership level. Previous use of SAP or other project tracking tool - desirable. 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Analyst, Technical Operations to join our growing team. You'll bring a strong foundation in data literacy, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You'll be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Your technical proficiency will include SQL, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office, and you'll be motivated to continuously improve processes and reduce risk. Day to Day You'll Be: Operational Enablement Set up data transfers internally and externally with Globalscape EFT and Connect Direct Deliver automated batch services and administer customer workflows Serve as a data transfer workflow expert to handle incidents and inquiries Identify process improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and quality Manage product updates and automation projects Stay informed about broader Tech Ops responsibilities Cloud Service Transition Operate and maintain workflows on TransUnion's next gen OneTru cloud platform Support service migration to OneTru, from planning to operations Establish new operating processes and coordinate cross-team workflow ownership Quality & Risk Management Perform thorough peer reviews to ensure code accuracy and quality Actively contribute to reducing the team's risk profile. Troubleshoot to resolve queries and issues independently. Produce and maintain high quality process documentation. Essential Skills & Experience: Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Microsoft PowerShell scripting. Comfortable with SQL/T-SQL queries (simple to medium complexity), stored procedures, functions, and triggers. Experience working with and manipulating large datasets. Capability to run user acceptance testing (UAT). Strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Experience supporting or operating a cloud-based platform/service in a production environment. Proven ability to take a service from early life/alpha through to stable BAU, including release readiness and support handover. Able to define and document operational processes and negotiate responsibilities across teams (e.g., RACI/ways of working). Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments. Desirable Skills & Experience: Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate development. Programming using C# Familiarity with cloud operations/DevOps practices (monitoring, alerting, incident management, change/release management). Experience creating service documentation such as runbooks, support models, SLAs/OLAs, and operational dashboards. ITIL Foundation (or equivalent practical experience in service management and continuous improvement). Previous experience with batch data processing systems. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Analyst, Data Operations
May 23, 2026
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Analyst, Technical Operations to join our growing team. You'll bring a strong foundation in data literacy, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You'll be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Your technical proficiency will include SQL, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office, and you'll be motivated to continuously improve processes and reduce risk. Day to Day You'll Be: Operational Enablement Set up data transfers internally and externally with Globalscape EFT and Connect Direct Deliver automated batch services and administer customer workflows Serve as a data transfer workflow expert to handle incidents and inquiries Identify process improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and quality Manage product updates and automation projects Stay informed about broader Tech Ops responsibilities Cloud Service Transition Operate and maintain workflows on TransUnion's next gen OneTru cloud platform Support service migration to OneTru, from planning to operations Establish new operating processes and coordinate cross-team workflow ownership Quality & Risk Management Perform thorough peer reviews to ensure code accuracy and quality Actively contribute to reducing the team's risk profile. Troubleshoot to resolve queries and issues independently. Produce and maintain high quality process documentation. Essential Skills & Experience: Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Microsoft PowerShell scripting. Comfortable with SQL/T-SQL queries (simple to medium complexity), stored procedures, functions, and triggers. Experience working with and manipulating large datasets. Capability to run user acceptance testing (UAT). Strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Experience supporting or operating a cloud-based platform/service in a production environment. Proven ability to take a service from early life/alpha through to stable BAU, including release readiness and support handover. Able to define and document operational processes and negotiate responsibilities across teams (e.g., RACI/ways of working). Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments. Desirable Skills & Experience: Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate development. Programming using C# Familiarity with cloud operations/DevOps practices (monitoring, alerting, incident management, change/release management). Experience creating service documentation such as runbooks, support models, SLAs/OLAs, and operational dashboards. ITIL Foundation (or equivalent practical experience in service management and continuous improvement). Previous experience with batch data processing systems. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Analyst, Data Operations
Project Manager - Housing Management System Transformation Location: Hybrid - Portsmouth with flexible remote working Contract: 24-Month Programme Start Date: Summer 2026 Pay rate : 450 per day Umbrella rate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Housing Management System (HMS) transformation programme. The project will replace multiple legacy systems with a modern cloud-hosted platform, improving services, data quality, compliance, and customer experience for over 15,000 households across Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the HMS transformation programme from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support. Manage programme governance including planning, budgets, risks, issues, reporting, change control, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the key interface between Housing, IT, Data, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and delivery partners. Oversee data migration, integrations, testing, cutover planning, organisational readiness, and transition into BAU support. Ensure compliance with IT governance, GDPR, cyber security, and housing regulatory requirements. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex IT and digital transformation projects, ideally within Housing or Local Government. Experience with Housing Management Systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise platforms. Strong background in SaaS implementations, data migration, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of housing operations including tenancy management, repairs, rents, allocations, and compliance processes. Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification. Experience with system integrations, reporting tools, and digital transformation programmes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme with strong organisational backing and long-term impact across housing services. 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager - Housing Management System Transformation Location: Hybrid - Portsmouth with flexible remote working Contract: 24-Month Programme Start Date: Summer 2026 Pay rate : 450 per day Umbrella rate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Housing Management System (HMS) transformation programme. The project will replace multiple legacy systems with a modern cloud-hosted platform, improving services, data quality, compliance, and customer experience for over 15,000 households across Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the HMS transformation programme from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support. Manage programme governance including planning, budgets, risks, issues, reporting, change control, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the key interface between Housing, IT, Data, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and delivery partners. Oversee data migration, integrations, testing, cutover planning, organisational readiness, and transition into BAU support. Ensure compliance with IT governance, GDPR, cyber security, and housing regulatory requirements. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex IT and digital transformation projects, ideally within Housing or Local Government. Experience with Housing Management Systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise platforms. Strong background in SaaS implementations, data migration, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of housing operations including tenancy management, repairs, rents, allocations, and compliance processes. Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification. Experience with system integrations, reporting tools, and digital transformation programmes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme with strong organisational backing and long-term impact across housing services. 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager for UK & Ireland to join a dynamic and fast-paced specialist manufacturing business on a contract until October 2027. This is a senior Sales Manager role and my client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. As the Sales Manager for UK & Ireland, your responsibility is to successfully drive sales, foster client relationships, and ensure the growth of our UK market presence. As this is an interim position, it is your responsibility to execute the sales plan and strategy in place. The position provides direct leadership of both the external and internal sales team. Job Description: As the Sales Manager you will oversee and manage the overall sales operations within the UK, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Implement the UK sales plan to drive results in achieving the sales targets. As the Sales Manager you will lead, mentor, and manage the UK sales team to achieve high performance, ensuring individual and team targets are met. As the Sales Manager you will build and maintain strong relationships with existing key customers, supporting the team with other opportunities for account growth and the development of new business. Provide accurate sales forecasts, performance reports and business updates to senior leadership. Regular reporting of the sales team as a whole and individuals. Identifying any underperforming areas that need review and action and re-align with the sales plan. As the Sales Manager you will monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback, leveraging insights to refine strategies. Effective cross departmental collaboration between sales, logistics, warehouse and other internal departments that form part of the sales cycle. Work closely with marketing and finance departments from HQ. As the Sales Manager you will promote a high-performance and customer-focused sales culture. Ensure a smooth handover and transition of responsibilities to the permanent Sales Manager. Candidate Requirements: Must be highly experienced in B2B sales Previous experience working as a Sales Manager, Group Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, Head of Sales, Technical Sales Manager or similar role is essential Must have a background in Construction, Building Materials, Steelwork, Metalwork, Fabrication, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar industry experience is essential Proven leadership and team management capabilities Strong results-oriented and self-motivated mindset Good technical understanding Experience with CRM systems and sales performance reporting Good ability to adapt to change quickly Ability to deliver and execute strategies Full UK driving licence Must be flexible to travel across the UK with overnight stay when needed Have a valid passport with the ability to travel overseas This role is commutable from: Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Biddulph, Kidsgrove, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton, Stone, Stafford, Keele, Leek, Cheadle, Nantwich and surrounding areas This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Business Development, Commercial Manager, Head of Technical Sales, Technical Sales Manager or similar experience Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Salary: Negotiable Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire regions.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager for UK & Ireland to join a dynamic and fast-paced specialist manufacturing business on a contract until October 2027. This is a senior Sales Manager role and my client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. As the Sales Manager for UK & Ireland, your responsibility is to successfully drive sales, foster client relationships, and ensure the growth of our UK market presence. As this is an interim position, it is your responsibility to execute the sales plan and strategy in place. The position provides direct leadership of both the external and internal sales team. Job Description: As the Sales Manager you will oversee and manage the overall sales operations within the UK, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Implement the UK sales plan to drive results in achieving the sales targets. As the Sales Manager you will lead, mentor, and manage the UK sales team to achieve high performance, ensuring individual and team targets are met. As the Sales Manager you will build and maintain strong relationships with existing key customers, supporting the team with other opportunities for account growth and the development of new business. Provide accurate sales forecasts, performance reports and business updates to senior leadership. Regular reporting of the sales team as a whole and individuals. Identifying any underperforming areas that need review and action and re-align with the sales plan. As the Sales Manager you will monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback, leveraging insights to refine strategies. Effective cross departmental collaboration between sales, logistics, warehouse and other internal departments that form part of the sales cycle. Work closely with marketing and finance departments from HQ. As the Sales Manager you will promote a high-performance and customer-focused sales culture. Ensure a smooth handover and transition of responsibilities to the permanent Sales Manager. Candidate Requirements: Must be highly experienced in B2B sales Previous experience working as a Sales Manager, Group Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, Head of Sales, Technical Sales Manager or similar role is essential Must have a background in Construction, Building Materials, Steelwork, Metalwork, Fabrication, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar industry experience is essential Proven leadership and team management capabilities Strong results-oriented and self-motivated mindset Good technical understanding Experience with CRM systems and sales performance reporting Good ability to adapt to change quickly Ability to deliver and execute strategies Full UK driving licence Must be flexible to travel across the UK with overnight stay when needed Have a valid passport with the ability to travel overseas This role is commutable from: Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Biddulph, Kidsgrove, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton, Stone, Stafford, Keele, Leek, Cheadle, Nantwich and surrounding areas This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Business Development, Commercial Manager, Head of Technical Sales, Technical Sales Manager or similar experience Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Salary: Negotiable Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire regions.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary: The Category Manager role sits within our UK and Ireland (UK&I) Sourcing and Procurement Team, with direct reporting to the Category Management Lead and a matrix reporting line to the EMEA Regional Category Management Lead. Operating within this dual reporting structure, the role holder will align closely with EMEA regional strategy while delivering UK and Ireland business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of building deep market knowledge across all service lines and sectors where we currently operate, and the ability to develop Category strategies which support and facilitate the business in delivering optimal Client solutions and benefits. Additionally, this position involves developing and managing preferred suppliers while identifying opportunities to balance self-performance versus delivery through preferred supplier partners. Experience operating effectively within matrix reporting structures and balancing regional and local priorities will be essential. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: Strategic Category Management: Serve as hard services category specialist and subject matter expert for allocated categories. Soft services experience also desirable. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with UK&I business needs and EMEA regional direction. Drive preferred supplier list consolidation, leverage economies of scale, and deliver measurable value. Procurement and Solution Development: Create strategic solutions for commodity and service requirements. Manage end-to-end procurement events including RFP management, bid analysis and stakeholder liaison. Lead category strategy execution and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Support new business pursuits, transitions and client renewals by defining optimal supply chain solutions. Financial Performance: Deliver financial targets while identifying additional value opportunities. Lead the Alliance Programme to drive supplier partnerships and achieve revenue targets. Provide monthly tracking and collaborate with finance partners. Mitigate external impacts including inflation and material shortages. Market Intelligence: Maintain strong facilities management market knowledge and develop category insights. Apply market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers. Develop comprehensive understanding of WPM UK&I self-delivery versus subcontracting strategy and create make-versus-buy scenarios. Supply Chain Management: Utilize supply chain analytics to assess category needs. Rationalize supply base and implement strategic supplier frameworks. Develop Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programmes with key partners to maximize PSL value through insights into supplier capabilities, new business pipelines, responsible procurement initiatives, innovations, and HSSE compliance. Engage stakeholders as relationship sponsors and promote PSL capabilities through targeted events and communications to drive business adoption.Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sourcing and Procurement, EMEA Category Management and key stakeholders across JLL. Establish a network of SMEs and integrate them into supply chain activities. Governance, Compliance & Reporting: Manage supplier onboarding and challenge new supplier requests where PSL coverage exists. Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards. Partner with specialist teams to deliver social value opportunities and maintain contractor compliance. Maintain current Buyers Guides and Category Dashboards. Serve as primary escalation point for Category Management enquiries. Apply ethical company standards consistently across all activities. WPM UK&I Self-Delivery: Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery business to ensure the PSL effectively supports operational requirements across all business sectors (National Engineering, Hall and Kay, Integral Cooling Technologies, WPM Soft Services, etc.), working closely with sector leads to drive supplier performance, enable efficient self-delivery operations, and deliver continuous improvement aligned to business objectives. Key Expectations: Serve as hard services category subject matter expert and primary point of contact Lead end-to-end procurement: RFPs, supplier due diligence, contract negotiation, and implementation Deliver SRM and SPM programs across allocated categories to maximize PSL value Achieve financial targets and Alliance Programme revenue goals through strategic supplier partnerships Develop and execute category strategies with supplier summaries, market insights, and stakeholder engagement plans Maintain facilities management market intelligence and identify/qualify new suppliers Rationalise supply base and drive PSL consolidation to leverage economies of scale Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery operations to support business requirements Drive PSL Compliance across the organization Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards Manage supplier onboarding and challenge unnecessary new supplier requests Maintain Buyers Guides, Category Dashboards, and provide data-driven insights Build strong relationships with stakeholders, functional leads, SMEs, and EMEA Category Management teams Provide strategic thought leadership to identify cost and operational efficiencies Support new business pursuits, transitions, and client renewals with optimal supply chain solutions Operate within matrix reporting structure, balancing EMEA regional and UK&I local priorities Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred. Certifications: Professional procurement certifications highly valued: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), MCIPS, or equivalent. Previous Experience: 5+ years progressive FM procurement / category management experience UK&I FM category management experience Hard Services is the preference, but some Soft Services experience will also be relevant to this role. Ideally experience of working within a Hard Services or an Engineering discipline. Targeted Competencies: Proven supplier management capabilities encompassing commercial performance, risk mitigation, and relationship development Demonstrated proficiency in procurement leadership, negotiation, stakeholder influence, and change management governance Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities Strategic supplier relationship management experience with C-suite executives and procurement leadership, including initiative presentation and buy-in Track record of delivering measurable value, insight, and innovation Demonstrated success delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under tight deadlines Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with CAFM systems and e-sourcing platforms preferred Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis, reporting, and category strategy development We can t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
May 21, 2026
Full time
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management! Role Summary: The Category Manager role sits within our UK and Ireland (UK&I) Sourcing and Procurement Team, with direct reporting to the Category Management Lead and a matrix reporting line to the EMEA Regional Category Management Lead. Operating within this dual reporting structure, the role holder will align closely with EMEA regional strategy while delivering UK and Ireland business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of building deep market knowledge across all service lines and sectors where we currently operate, and the ability to develop Category strategies which support and facilitate the business in delivering optimal Client solutions and benefits. Additionally, this position involves developing and managing preferred suppliers while identifying opportunities to balance self-performance versus delivery through preferred supplier partners. Experience operating effectively within matrix reporting structures and balancing regional and local priorities will be essential. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: Strategic Category Management: Serve as hard services category specialist and subject matter expert for allocated categories. Soft services experience also desirable. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with UK&I business needs and EMEA regional direction. Drive preferred supplier list consolidation, leverage economies of scale, and deliver measurable value. Procurement and Solution Development: Create strategic solutions for commodity and service requirements. Manage end-to-end procurement events including RFP management, bid analysis and stakeholder liaison. Lead category strategy execution and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Support new business pursuits, transitions and client renewals by defining optimal supply chain solutions. Financial Performance: Deliver financial targets while identifying additional value opportunities. Lead the Alliance Programme to drive supplier partnerships and achieve revenue targets. Provide monthly tracking and collaborate with finance partners. Mitigate external impacts including inflation and material shortages. Market Intelligence: Maintain strong facilities management market knowledge and develop category insights. Apply market intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers. Develop comprehensive understanding of WPM UK&I self-delivery versus subcontracting strategy and create make-versus-buy scenarios. Supply Chain Management: Utilize supply chain analytics to assess category needs. Rationalize supply base and implement strategic supplier frameworks. Develop Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programmes with key partners to maximize PSL value through insights into supplier capabilities, new business pipelines, responsible procurement initiatives, innovations, and HSSE compliance. Engage stakeholders as relationship sponsors and promote PSL capabilities through targeted events and communications to drive business adoption.Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sourcing and Procurement, EMEA Category Management and key stakeholders across JLL. Establish a network of SMEs and integrate them into supply chain activities. Governance, Compliance & Reporting: Manage supplier onboarding and challenge new supplier requests where PSL coverage exists. Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards. Partner with specialist teams to deliver social value opportunities and maintain contractor compliance. Maintain current Buyers Guides and Category Dashboards. Serve as primary escalation point for Category Management enquiries. Apply ethical company standards consistently across all activities. WPM UK&I Self-Delivery: Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery business to ensure the PSL effectively supports operational requirements across all business sectors (National Engineering, Hall and Kay, Integral Cooling Technologies, WPM Soft Services, etc.), working closely with sector leads to drive supplier performance, enable efficient self-delivery operations, and deliver continuous improvement aligned to business objectives. Key Expectations: Serve as hard services category subject matter expert and primary point of contact Lead end-to-end procurement: RFPs, supplier due diligence, contract negotiation, and implementation Deliver SRM and SPM programs across allocated categories to maximize PSL value Achieve financial targets and Alliance Programme revenue goals through strategic supplier partnerships Develop and execute category strategies with supplier summaries, market insights, and stakeholder engagement plans Maintain facilities management market intelligence and identify/qualify new suppliers Rationalise supply base and drive PSL consolidation to leverage economies of scale Partner with WPM UK&I self-delivery operations to support business requirements Drive PSL Compliance across the organization Ensure compliance with Responsible Procurement and HSSE standards Manage supplier onboarding and challenge unnecessary new supplier requests Maintain Buyers Guides, Category Dashboards, and provide data-driven insights Build strong relationships with stakeholders, functional leads, SMEs, and EMEA Category Management teams Provide strategic thought leadership to identify cost and operational efficiencies Support new business pursuits, transitions, and client renewals with optimal supply chain solutions Operate within matrix reporting structure, balancing EMEA regional and UK&I local priorities Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred. Certifications: Professional procurement certifications highly valued: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), MCIPS, or equivalent. Previous Experience: 5+ years progressive FM procurement / category management experience UK&I FM category management experience Hard Services is the preference, but some Soft Services experience will also be relevant to this role. Ideally experience of working within a Hard Services or an Engineering discipline. Targeted Competencies: Proven supplier management capabilities encompassing commercial performance, risk mitigation, and relationship development Demonstrated proficiency in procurement leadership, negotiation, stakeholder influence, and change management governance Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities Strategic supplier relationship management experience with C-suite executives and procurement leadership, including initiative presentation and buy-in Track record of delivering measurable value, insight, and innovation Demonstrated success delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under tight deadlines Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with CAFM systems and e-sourcing platforms preferred Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis, reporting, and category strategy development We can t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
Record to Report (R2R) SME Record to Report (R2R) SME Contract Opportunity (Minimum 5 Months) Hybrid Working Your new company An internationally operating organisation is undertaking a significant finance transformation programme, with a clear focus on modernising processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing its shared services capability. With a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business navigating a critical phase of change. They are now seeking an experienced Record to Report (R2R) SME on a contract basis to play a key role in delivering transformation objectives within their finance function. Your new role You will act as the Subject Matter Expert across Record to Report processes, supporting a major transition into a Shared Service Centre and driving standardisation across finance operations. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting the migration of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, ensuring smooth transition and stakeholder alignment Designing and implementing process documentation, including standard operating procedures and robust financial controls Reviewing and strengthening the control environment, ensuring consistency and alignment with overarching finance policies Supporting organisational design, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of finance teams within the shared services environment Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation across end-to-end finance processes Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to ensure successful delivery of transformation milestones This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role where you will contribute directly to shaping and embedding best-in-class finance processes. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in finance operations and Record to Report leadership. You will also bring: Proven experience in managing R2R processes within complex, multi-entity environments Strong track record in financial controls, governance, and process documentation Experience supporting shared services transformation, process migration, or ERP/system implementations (e.g. Oracle or similar) Demonstrated success in delivering process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels A collaborative, detail-oriented, and resilient approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced transformation environment What you'll get in return A pivotal contract role within a large-scale finance transformation programme Opportunity to drive tangible change and deliver meaningful process improvements Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility Competitive daily/contract rate - up to £700 / day (can flex on this) The opportunity to enhance your profile through involvement in a high-impact transformation project Apply now If you are an experienced R2R specialist available for your next contract and keen to play a key role in a major finance transformation, we would love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
May 19, 2026
Seasonal
Record to Report (R2R) SME Record to Report (R2R) SME Contract Opportunity (Minimum 5 Months) Hybrid Working Your new company An internationally operating organisation is undertaking a significant finance transformation programme, with a clear focus on modernising processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing its shared services capability. With a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business navigating a critical phase of change. They are now seeking an experienced Record to Report (R2R) SME on a contract basis to play a key role in delivering transformation objectives within their finance function. Your new role You will act as the Subject Matter Expert across Record to Report processes, supporting a major transition into a Shared Service Centre and driving standardisation across finance operations. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting the migration of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, ensuring smooth transition and stakeholder alignment Designing and implementing process documentation, including standard operating procedures and robust financial controls Reviewing and strengthening the control environment, ensuring consistency and alignment with overarching finance policies Supporting organisational design, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of finance teams within the shared services environment Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation across end-to-end finance processes Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to ensure successful delivery of transformation milestones This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role where you will contribute directly to shaping and embedding best-in-class finance processes. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in finance operations and Record to Report leadership. You will also bring: Proven experience in managing R2R processes within complex, multi-entity environments Strong track record in financial controls, governance, and process documentation Experience supporting shared services transformation, process migration, or ERP/system implementations (e.g. Oracle or similar) Demonstrated success in delivering process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels A collaborative, detail-oriented, and resilient approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced transformation environment What you'll get in return A pivotal contract role within a large-scale finance transformation programme Opportunity to drive tangible change and deliver meaningful process improvements Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility Competitive daily/contract rate - up to £700 / day (can flex on this) The opportunity to enhance your profile through involvement in a high-impact transformation project Apply now If you are an experienced R2R specialist available for your next contract and keen to play a key role in a major finance transformation, we would love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Senior Financial Reporting Specialist (9m FTC) - £95k-£100k Your new company A highly regarded global financial services organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Reporting Specialist on a 9-month FTC, based in London. This is a business known for its strong internal mobility, collaborative culture, and involvement in large-scale finance transformation programmes. With a significant ERP change on the horizon and ongoing regulatory complexity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join during a period of meaningful change and visibility. Your new role This is far more than a BAU reporting role. You'll step into a high-impact position at a critical time, taking ownership of complex financial and regulatory reporting while contributing to key strategic initiatives across the finance function. You'll work across US GAAP, US STAT and UK Solvency reporting, delivering accurate and insightful outputs while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across finance, actuarial, and risk. Alongside core reporting, you'll play a key role in finance transformation projects, including early-stage work ahead of a major ERP transition. You'll support process improvement, system readiness, and change initiatives - offering strong exposure beyond traditional reporting lines. This role also provides the opportunity to operate with high visibility, presenting results, supporting audit processes, and influencing how reporting evolves across the business. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)Strong technical reporting experience (US GAAP preferred, IFRS or Solvency II also considered)Background within financial services - ideally life insurance or reinsurance (banking/PE also relevant)Experience across financial and regulatory reporting in complex environmentsProven ability to engage senior stakeholders and contribute to projects or change initiativesA proactive mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive improvements What you'll get in return Circa £95,000-£100,000 (depending on experience) 9-month FTC with strong potential exposure through to April 2027 Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on high-profile finance transformation projects Excellent exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams A business with a strong track record of internal mobility and progression 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 about your career.
May 19, 2026
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Senior Financial Reporting Specialist (9m FTC) - £95k-£100k Your new company A highly regarded global financial services organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Reporting Specialist on a 9-month FTC, based in London. This is a business known for its strong internal mobility, collaborative culture, and involvement in large-scale finance transformation programmes. With a significant ERP change on the horizon and ongoing regulatory complexity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join during a period of meaningful change and visibility. Your new role This is far more than a BAU reporting role. You'll step into a high-impact position at a critical time, taking ownership of complex financial and regulatory reporting while contributing to key strategic initiatives across the finance function. You'll work across US GAAP, US STAT and UK Solvency reporting, delivering accurate and insightful outputs while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across finance, actuarial, and risk. Alongside core reporting, you'll play a key role in finance transformation projects, including early-stage work ahead of a major ERP transition. You'll support process improvement, system readiness, and change initiatives - offering strong exposure beyond traditional reporting lines. This role also provides the opportunity to operate with high visibility, presenting results, supporting audit processes, and influencing how reporting evolves across the business. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)Strong technical reporting experience (US GAAP preferred, IFRS or Solvency II also considered)Background within financial services - ideally life insurance or reinsurance (banking/PE also relevant)Experience across financial and regulatory reporting in complex environmentsProven ability to engage senior stakeholders and contribute to projects or change initiativesA proactive mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive improvements What you'll get in return Circa £95,000-£100,000 (depending on experience) 9-month FTC with strong potential exposure through to April 2027 Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on high-profile finance transformation projects Excellent exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams A business with a strong track record of internal mobility and progression 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 about your career.
Social Work Assistant Location: Oakleaf, Northampton Hours: 30 hour per week Salary: £14.06 per hour The Oakleaf Group is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Social Work Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support our qualified social worker in delivering high- quality person centred care and support to individuals with brain injuries. The role involves working closely with residents, their families, external funders and professionals, and Oakleaf's multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, and smooth transitions in and out of the service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for care and desire to support individuals and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities: Allocated tasks given by the Social Worker. Support residents and families throughout the rehabilitation journey, ensuring their social needs and concerns are heard and addressed. Guiding them through the care pathways that are available upon discharge. Supporting residents or family members with advice or practical action in regards to benefits or housing applications. Supporting residents to access their finances e.g. visit to the bank or supporting them to call their bank or benefit provider. Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, families, professionals, and external funders Rewards & Benefits: Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants Who we are! The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Social Work Assistant Location: Oakleaf, Northampton Hours: 30 hour per week Salary: £14.06 per hour The Oakleaf Group is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Social Work Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support our qualified social worker in delivering high- quality person centred care and support to individuals with brain injuries. The role involves working closely with residents, their families, external funders and professionals, and Oakleaf's multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, and smooth transitions in and out of the service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for care and desire to support individuals and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities: Allocated tasks given by the Social Worker. Support residents and families throughout the rehabilitation journey, ensuring their social needs and concerns are heard and addressed. Guiding them through the care pathways that are available upon discharge. Supporting residents or family members with advice or practical action in regards to benefits or housing applications. Supporting residents to access their finances e.g. visit to the bank or supporting them to call their bank or benefit provider. Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, families, professionals, and external funders Rewards & Benefits: Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants Who we are! The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.
IT Service Delivery Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions 80,000 - 90,000 A leading organisation undergoing rapid growth through acquisitions is seeking a high-calibre IT Service Delivery Manager to lead IT planning and integration for a fast-paced M&A programme with circa 10 acquisitions planned per year for the next four years. Reporting directly into the Head of IT, you'll oversee a team decided to the successful integration of all acquired businesses, driving seamless IT integration, data migration, service continuity and post-merger optimisation while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This is a strategic, career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and is committed to long-term impact. Key Responsibilities Lead a specialist M&A IT team Own end-to-end IT delivery during acquisitions: due diligence to post-integration Assess target company IT environments, risks and compatibility Create and manage IT integration/separation plans, including TSAs and roadmaps Oversee data migration, infrastructure alignment and app rationalisation Ensure uninterrupted IT services and maintain high SLA performance Manage IT incidents, requests, changes and problems (ITIL framework) Act as key liaison between IT and stakeholders (Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) Coordinate with external vendors and manage service contracts Ensure regulatory, legal and cybersecurity compliance during transitions Capture lessons learned and improve playbooks for future M&A initiatives Support change management, onboarding and documentation across projects Requirements Extensive experience in IT service delivery/operations within M&A environments Strong grasp of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Experience with complex IT integrations, carve-outs and cloud migrations Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills PRINCE2 or equivalent project management expertise Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (Azure/AWS, networking, cybersecurity) Ideally ITIL v4 Intermediate+ certified Background in infrastructure, enterprise architecture or transformation will be highly favoured London based (initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
IT Service Delivery Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions 80,000 - 90,000 A leading organisation undergoing rapid growth through acquisitions is seeking a high-calibre IT Service Delivery Manager to lead IT planning and integration for a fast-paced M&A programme with circa 10 acquisitions planned per year for the next four years. Reporting directly into the Head of IT, you'll oversee a team decided to the successful integration of all acquired businesses, driving seamless IT integration, data migration, service continuity and post-merger optimisation while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This is a strategic, career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and is committed to long-term impact. Key Responsibilities Lead a specialist M&A IT team Own end-to-end IT delivery during acquisitions: due diligence to post-integration Assess target company IT environments, risks and compatibility Create and manage IT integration/separation plans, including TSAs and roadmaps Oversee data migration, infrastructure alignment and app rationalisation Ensure uninterrupted IT services and maintain high SLA performance Manage IT incidents, requests, changes and problems (ITIL framework) Act as key liaison between IT and stakeholders (Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) Coordinate with external vendors and manage service contracts Ensure regulatory, legal and cybersecurity compliance during transitions Capture lessons learned and improve playbooks for future M&A initiatives Support change management, onboarding and documentation across projects Requirements Extensive experience in IT service delivery/operations within M&A environments Strong grasp of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Experience with complex IT integrations, carve-outs and cloud migrations Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills PRINCE2 or equivalent project management expertise Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (Azure/AWS, networking, cybersecurity) Ideally ITIL v4 Intermediate+ certified Background in infrastructure, enterprise architecture or transformation will be highly favoured London based (initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation)
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role The Reporting Lead is responsible for leading the MI reporting function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful analytics and business intelligence solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic decision-making through data, managing a suite of over 100 reports, and driving the transition to modern BI technologies in alignment with the Data Strategy roadmap. Design and develop dashboards, reports, and interactive visualisations using Power BI and Cognos. Ensure end-to-end BI workflow is followed: from data sourcing and modelling to insight delivery. Build and maintain a reusable report library aligned with business needs. Lead the development of regulatory reports and ensure ongoing compliance. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and reporting solutions. Conduct detailed data analysis and support self-service reporting capabilities. Line management of the MI Reporting Analyst and oversight of MI/data apprentices. Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance for all MI reporting deliverables. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively at the Executive level. Collaborating with Data Governance and Quality leads to align with the broader Data Strategy. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in leading MI or BI reporting teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Deep understanding of data strategy, data governance, and analytics best practices. Proficiency in BI tools and languages:Power BI, Cognos, SQL, Python. Experience with regulatory reporting and operational reporting processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of business systems, data standards, and reporting frameworks. What you'll get in return A permanent role paying up to £53,000pa with benefits added. The role is based in Milton Keynes with Hybrid working on offer. SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE 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 about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry. Your new role The Reporting Lead is responsible for leading the MI reporting function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful analytics and business intelligence solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic decision-making through data, managing a suite of over 100 reports, and driving the transition to modern BI technologies in alignment with the Data Strategy roadmap. Design and develop dashboards, reports, and interactive visualisations using Power BI and Cognos. Ensure end-to-end BI workflow is followed: from data sourcing and modelling to insight delivery. Build and maintain a reusable report library aligned with business needs. Lead the development of regulatory reports and ensure ongoing compliance. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and reporting solutions. Conduct detailed data analysis and support self-service reporting capabilities. Line management of the MI Reporting Analyst and oversight of MI/data apprentices. Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance for all MI reporting deliverables. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively at the Executive level. Collaborating with Data Governance and Quality leads to align with the broader Data Strategy. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in leading MI or BI reporting teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Deep understanding of data strategy, data governance, and analytics best practices. Proficiency in BI tools and languages:Power BI, Cognos, SQL, Python. Experience with regulatory reporting and operational reporting processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of business systems, data standards, and reporting frameworks. What you'll get in return A permanent role paying up to £53,000pa with benefits added. The role is based in Milton Keynes with Hybrid working on offer. SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE 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 about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
