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Job Title: Service Design & Transition Manager Max rate: 500 per day Duration: 6 Months Location: Telford (2 days per Week Onsite) Clearance required: SC Job Description: You will be involved in all aspects of Service Design & Transition across the clients teams involved with the Project Delivery process. The role aim is to assure delivery of first-class service components. SD&T processes provide support to the project delivery workstreams from start of project development lifecycle through to live running. You will be responsible for carrying out assurance activities and the clients SD&T tasks and activities needed to ensure a successful and complete implementation. You will help the project delivery teams to proactively identify potential service risks and work with them to mitigate ongoing effects on Service provision. You will contribute to the SD&T Community receiving and giving education to other clients SD&T staff in Operational Best Practice, Patterns and Standards Role objectives will be:- Development of Support Model and Diagrams for components being delivered by the client project teams Ensure that client Application and Technical Support teams have the capabilities in place to deliver the client support model Assess any implications related to business/service readiness and take necessary action to assure that all risks and implications for the client teams are managed Coordinate your own the clients SD&T tasks and activities Ensure that the clients support model is complete, tested and signed off before service go live Provide a point of escalation for client SD&T operational issues and risks Ensure operational sign-off of the clients SD&T artefacts at appropriate governance boards and technical reviews Facilitate the review and approval of support process tests across the clients teams Required Skills: Interpersonal skills - happy to lead and facilitate meetings while taking detailed notes. Happy to listen actively and draw conclusions. Weekly reporting to seniors about assigned projects Use of a defined toolset to support all of the processes. Happy to discuss intangible service principles (with help/training) and ability to manage associated risks. Confidence in your understanding of project and service processes to plan practical and usable solutions to real life problems. Negotiation and ability to challenge/question Self-reliance and ability to work independently with supervision. Optional Skills: Experience of providing a service to customers. Risk awareness Mix of project and service mentality Excel/Office/PowerPoint Project experience Qualifications: Ideally EM foundation: training will be given to achieve ITIL4 foundation. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Our client, a growing engineering consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Operations Management professional with a strong finance background to join their team. This is a key, hands-on finance role forming the most senior dedicated finance position in the business. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while delivering accurate, insightful management reporting across both company and group levels. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including consolidated P&L reporting at company and group level, with supporting analysis and commentary Production of project and departmental P&L reporting, supporting margin tracking, cost control, and performance analysis across live workstreams Assistance in maintaining and developing group-level reporting, ensuring consistency and visibility across the business Ownership of core accounting processes including journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, ensuring integrity of financial data Day-to-day support and oversight of the Bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy across purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking processes Coordination of payroll processing alongside the Bookkeeper and external providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission Preparation and submission oversight of VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and deadlines Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting, providing timely insight to support business planning and operational decision-making Work closely with Directors and operational teams to provide financial insight, improve commercial awareness, and support informed decision-making Act as a key point of contact for external accountants, HMRC, and other financial stakeholders where required Continuously identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls Job Requirements: Experience in a Management Accountant or similar role, ideally within an SME, engineering, construction or project-led environment Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, FCCA) or qualified by experience with strong technical grounding Strong understanding of management accounting, including P&L ownership, reconciliations, accrual accounting and financial controls Confident using accounting systems (e.g. Xero) with strong Excel capability Experience supporting project costing, margin analysis, and performance reporting Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment Ability to present financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance stakeholders High level of accuracy and consistency across reporting and financial processes If you are an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager professional and looking to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.

School Business Manager - Lambeth Location: Lambeth, South East London Contract: Full-Time, term time Start Date: September start Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (Onsite) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role Remedy Education are supporting a secondary school in Lambeth who require an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join their leadership team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional to oversee the operational, financial and administrative functions of a large secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the school, supporting senior leaders and helping to deliver the best possible outcomes for students and staff. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the school's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Oversee procurement processes and ensure value for money across all expenditure. Manage contracts, suppliers and service level agreements. Provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Leadership Team. Oversee HR administration processes, recruitment coordination and personnel records. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and safeguarding requirements. Manage premises, facilities and health and safety functions. Lead and develop administrative and support staff. Monitor and improve operational systems, processes and procedures. Support school improvement initiatives through effective resource planning. About You We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: Previous experience as a School Business Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role. Strong financial management and budget oversight experience. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Experience managing teams and multiple operational functions. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. A thorough understanding of compliance, health and safety and operational governance. The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. The Offer Immediate start opportunity. A supportive and collaborative working environment. The chance to make a significant impact within a well-established secondary school. Competitive salary package. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role and your availability to start. School Business Manager - Lambeth Remedy Education: At Remedy Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Remedy Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Consultant - Technology Strategy Aerospace / Automotive / General Engineering Competitive Salary Plus Benefits Fully Remote Working As a Consultant Technology Strategy , you will lead complex consulting engagements, working closely with clients across the aerospace, defence, space and advanced manufacturing sectors to solve high-value strategic and technical challenges. This is a highly visible, client-facing position where market research and analysis, technology strategy, and strategic planning combine with practical delivery to help organisations improve competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and optimise the way they design, develop and manufacture products, components and systems. Working with senior client stakeholders, you will advise on technology roadmaps, manufacturing strategy, capability assessments, supply chain optimisation, investment decisions, and technical due diligence. Your recommendations will enable clients to maximise performance, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and successfully commercialise new technologies. As a Consultant - Technology Strategy you will: Lead as Project Lead or Deputy Project Manager on strategic consulting engagements, owning delivery for time, cost, quality, and client value as part of the Consultant-Technology Strategy team. Run complex workstreams across technology strategy, capability and manufacturing assessments, market and supply chain analysis, and product development support within Consultant-Technology Strategy. Act as the day-to-day client interface for assigned accounts, building trust, driving excellence, and supporting future wins as a Consultant-Technology Strategy professional. Develop and quality-assure analytical assets, including frameworks for TRL/MRL evaluation and technical due diligence processes. Support practice capability build-out by creating repeatable tools, structuring high-quality databases, and contributing to thought leadership. Supervise and develop Senior Analysts and Analysts, and coordinate Associate Consulting Partners on defined work packages in this Consultant-Technology Strategy role. As a Consultant - Technology Strategy you will have: A Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or a relevant discipline, aligned with Consultant-Technology Strategy. 5 to 8 years of experience in consulting, strategy, engineering, or advanced R&D, ideally across mobility, aerospace, automotive, or government sectors. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary workstreams and guide junior colleagues, bringing clarity and structure as a Consultant-Technology Strategy leader. Strong understanding of technology development lifecycles (including TRL/MRL), manufacturing and industrialisation environments, and competitiveness analysis. High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project, with excellent analytical structuring skills. This Consultant-Technology Strategy role directly supports the company's growth by strengthening consulting delivery, enhancing project-level client outcomes, and building scalable capabilities that enable longer-term partnerships and business development. Location: The role is based in the UK being fully remote, supporting consulting engagements across multiple client projects. Interested?: If you're excited by the blend of strategic consulting, technical leadership, and team development offered through this Consultant-Technology Strategy position, apply now to take the next step. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Location: London Birmingham Manchester Leeds Newcastle Bicester Other UK locations considered Salary: Up to £70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits PackageTake the lead on some of the UK's most complex Data Centre projects.As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, leading Building Services Design Consultancies are investing heavily in experienced engineers who can confidently lead projects, mentor junior colleagues and deliver technically outstanding mechanical designs.At Eligo Recruitment , we partner with some of the UK's most respected engineering consultancies, supporting the recruitment of Mechanical Design professionals who specialise in Mission Critical and Data Centre developments.If you're looking for a role where you'll have greater technical ownership, increased client exposure and the opportunity to influence the design of world-class facilities, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity This is more than simply producing designs.As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the mechanical delivery of complex Data Centre projects from concept through to completion.You'll work closely with Associate Directors, Project Directors and multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standards whilst mentoring junior engineers and maintaining excellent client relationships.Your expertise will directly influence the performance, resilience and sustainability of facilities supporting some of the world's largest technology organisations. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design of hyperscale and mission critical Data Centre projects. Produce and review detailed engineering calculations, reports and specifications. Design HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, ventilation and mechanical building services systems. Coordinate designs using Revit and BIM Level 2 workflows. Review and check the work produced by junior engineers. Mentor Graduate and Mechanical Design Engineers, supporting their technical development. Attend client meetings and present engineering solutions with confidence. Coordinate with Electrical, Public Health, Structural and Civil Engineering teams. Support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget. Resolve complex engineering challenges through innovative and practical design solutions. Ensure compliance with current British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice. Contribute to technical excellence across the wider engineering team. About You You'll already have experience working within a Building Services Design Consultancy delivering Data Centre or Mission Critical projects.You'll be comfortable taking ownership of packages of work, managing your own workload and supporting less experienced engineers whilst remaining hands-on with the technical design.We're particularly interested in engineers with experience of: Mechanical Building Services Design Data Centre Design Mission Critical Facilities HVAC Design Chilled Water Systems Cooling Plant Ventilation Systems Heat Load Calculations Energy Efficient Design BIM and Revit Technical Report Writing Client Liaison Design Coordination Essential Requirement Previous Mechanical Building Services Design experience within the Data Centre or Mission Critical sector is essential. Unfortunately, applicants without relevant Data Centre consultancy experience cannot be considered for these opportunities. Why Join? The Data Centre sector continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most technically rewarding areas within Building Services Engineering.This role offers the opportunity to: Lead technically challenging engineering projects. Work alongside recognised experts in the Mission Critical sector. Develop leadership and mentoring experience. Build strong relationships with high-profile global clients. Gain exposure to some of the UK's largest hyperscale developments. Continue progressing towards Principal and Associate-level positions. Locations Our clients have opportunities throughout the UK, including: London Birmingham Manchester Leeds Newcastle Bicester Based elsewhere? We welcome applications from experienced engineers across the UK. If you have the right Data Centre Building Services Design Consultancy background, we'd be delighted to discuss opportunities in your preferred location. Why Work with Eligo Recruitment? At Eligo Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting engineering professionals across the Data Centre and Mission Critical sectors.Our consultants understand the market, the projects and the skills employers genuinely value. We work closely with leading Building Services Design Consultancies across the UK, providing access to both advertised and confidential opportunities.Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply interested in understanding the current market, we'll provide honest advice, detailed insight and a confidential recruitment process focused on your long-term career goals. Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within the Data Centre sector, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact the specialist engineering team at Eligo Recruitment for a confidential discussion about current opportunities with some of the UK's leading Building Services Design Consultancies. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

Hardware Project Manager (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

General Manager Street Lighting Suffolk Full Time Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced operational leader with a strong commercial background in street lighting, highways or infrastructure? We are recruiting for an experienced General Manager to lead the delivery of a major Street Lighting Term Service Contract across Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile contract, leading operational delivery while driving commercial performance, client satisfaction, safety and continuous improvement. The Role You will have overall responsibility for delivering street lighting maintenance, capital investment projects and third-party works across the region. Working closely with the client and senior stakeholders, you will ensure contractual obligations are met while leading and developing a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of maintenance, capital works and third-party projects. Take full responsibility for contract performance, budgets, forecasting and P&L. Build and maintain strong relationships with the local authority client and key stakeholders. Ensure KPIs, service levels and contractual obligations are consistently achieved. Lead, motivate and develop managers, supervisors and operational teams. Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture. Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational efficiencies. Produce financial and operational performance reports. Support future business growth through client engagement and tender support. About You You will have: Significant experience managing street lighting, highways, utilities or infrastructure contracts. Proven experience with contract P&L management and commercial responsibility. Experience working with local authority or public sector clients. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. A proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word. Essential Requirements SMSTS (or equivalent) Relevant CSCS Card Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer? Competitive salary Company vehicle Flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Death in Service benefit Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted gym membership Ongoing training, development and career progression If you're an experienced operational leader looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure contract and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

Transformation Project Manager 6 Months Leeds/Bradford - 1-2 days per week 500 per day (Inside IR35) The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong digital transformation experience This role requires a technically minded project leader who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital engineering and technology transformation projects. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. Work closely with Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software Engineers and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate technical dependencies across engineering, infrastructure and business teams. Drive project governance, RAID management, reporting and executive stakeholder communications. Facilitate planning sessions, sprint reviews and programme governance meetings. Ensure customer deliverables are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations. Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans. Support continuous improvement across delivery processes and engineering practices. Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Significant experience delivering large-scale digital engineering or technology programmes. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience working with Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure and Solution Architecture teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership. Experience managing distributed onshore and offshore delivery teams. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and forecasting. Desirable Skills Experience within Telecommunications or Media industries. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Exposure to AI-enabled products, Generative AI or intelligent automation initiatives. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD delivery models. Personal Attributes Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments. Collaborative with the ability to bridge business and engineering teams. 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.

CRM Manager Hybrid Bristol (2 days per week in the office) 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with the potential to be extended) Are you an experienced CRM professional looking to make a real impact within a leading professional services organisation? We're looking for a commercially minded CRM Manager to take ownership of a business-critical CRM platform, driving its evolution, adoption and strategic value across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a major CRM transformation programme, partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure the platform becomes a key driver of client engagement, business development and data-led decision making. The Role As CRM Manager, you'll be responsible for the ongoing development, optimisation and adoption of the organisation's CRM platform. Working closely with Marketing, IT, Data and Business Development teams, you'll ensure the system delivers meaningful insight, supports business growth and provides an outstanding user experience. You'll play a leading role in shaping CRM strategy, championing best practice and driving organisational change to maximise engagement with the platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the ongoing development and optimisation of the CRM platform. Work alongside IT and Data teams to deliver enhancements, integrations and system improvements. Ensure high levels of data quality, governance and reporting capability. Develop dashboards, workflows, automation and reporting that provide valuable business insights. Support marketing and business development initiatives through effective CRM utilisation. Identify opportunities to introduce AI and emerging technologies to improve CRM capability. Drive user adoption through training, engagement and change management initiatives. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing best practice across the business. Monitor system usage, reporting on adoption, performance and opportunities for improvement. Translate CRM data into meaningful commercial insight that supports strategic decision making. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical CRM expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally have: Previous experience managing and developing enterprise CRM platforms. Experience within a professional services environment. Strong understanding of CRM configuration, optimisation and system enhancement. Experience working closely with IT, Data and Marketing teams. Knowledge of reporting, analytics, dashboards and workflow automation. A track record of increasing CRM adoption and leading business change. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders. Experience delivering CRM projects, system rollouts or continuous improvement initiatives. An interest in AI and data-driven technologies would be advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary Excellent benefits package Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Bristol office) 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Opportunity to lead a high-profile CRM transformation programme Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment Genuine opportunity to influence business strategy through technology and data If you're passionate about CRM, data and driving organisational change, we'd love to hear from you.

We're seeking an HR professional to join a collaborative People team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with managers across the business, providing expert HR support, managing employee relations matters, and contributing to a range of people-focused projects and improvement initiatives. Client Details We're seeking an HR professional to join a collaborative People team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with managers across the business, providing expert HR support, managing employee relations matters, and contributing to a range of people-focused projects and improvement initiatives. Based in Solihull with travel to other sites required. Travel to other sites is fully expensed, with Solihull serving as your base office. Description As a Senior HR Advisor, you'll be a trusted partner to managers, supporting them across the full employee life-cycle and helping to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience. Key responsibilities include: Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers across the business Managing employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters Supporting the full employee life-cycle, from on-boarding through to off-boarding Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice Supporting HR projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities Managing and updating cases through the organisation's HR ticketing system Assisting with the development and implementation of people processes and initiatives Profile Previous experience within a generalist Advisor role Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing cases independently A good understanding of employment law and HR best practice Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload Job Offer Salary up to 42,000 Hybrid working arrangement Base office is in Solihull with travel to other sites required Travel to other sites is fully expensed, with Solihull serving as your base office Free on-site parking Travel expenses covered for business travel Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects Opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking People team If you're looking for a hands-on HR role where you can build strong relationships, support managers, and contribute to positive business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior IT Project Manager NIS / Cyber / Physical Security Contract 6 Months Initial Glasgow OR Leeds Hybrid 700/d Inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a critical programme focused on National Infrastructure Security (NIS), Cyber Security, Physical Security and Information Security. In this role you will deliver multiple projects simultaneously that protect critical national infrastructure from evolving security threats. You'll be leading multiple interconnected projects within a wider programme, balancing competing priorities, managing shared resources, and ensuring successful delivery in a highly regulated environment. This role is best suited to a Project Manager of who is relationship-driven rather than purely administration-focused-someone who can bring structure and governance while remaining focused on solutions, delivery and stakeholder engagement. What you'll be doing: Leading multiple projects across cyber, physical and operational security workstreams. Building and maintaining robust project plans, risks, dependencies and governance. Managing stakeholders at all levels, many of whom have limited experience working within formal project structures. Coordinating resources across several concurrent projects to minimise conflicts and delivery risks. Translating complex technical and security-related concepts into clear, business-friendly language. Driving delivery outcomes while maintaining strong project controls and governance. What we're looking for: Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering multiple projects within a larger programme. Strong understanding of at least one of the following: NIS, Cyber Security, IT Security, Information Security or Physical Security, with the ability to quickly understand the wider security landscape. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Experience working within a regulated environment (energy, utilities, critical infrastructure or similar highly desirable). Comfortable maintaining project artefacts, risks, plans and reporting (MS Project and SharePoint preferred). An inquisitive, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to tease out the detail needed without becoming lost in technical complexity. Start: ASAP Location: Leeds / Glasgow (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months initial start Rate: 700/d Inside IR35 Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Title: Senior Category Manager, Procurement (Regeneration) Location: London (Hybrid working) Rate: 333.93 PAYE / 450 umbrella Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to provide expert procurement and commercial leadership for the Regeneration, Economy & Housing Development (REHD) division. You will manage a team of 4 procurement project staff and focus on construction-related procurement, major works contracts, and regeneration capital development projects. This role involves advising, persuading, and authoring procurement documents while ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Provide procurement support to the Housing Regeneration and Delivery service, including strategy development and implementation. Oversee contract negotiations and management for major regeneration works and services. Lead the development of procurement project plans, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and critical start dates. Coordinate the production of tender documents, including terms and conditions, service specifications, and performance standards. Act as the primary contact for tender queries, managing the Procardis/Procontract/London Tenders portal. Ensure procurement compliance with Council Standing Orders, Public Procurement Legislation, and Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Manage risk initiatives to mitigate legal challenges and claims. Lead complex contract procurements, including evaluations, contract awards, and feedback to unsuccessful bidders. Defend procurement decisions if challenged, preparing documents for legal advisors and attending hearings as necessary. Promote cross-authority sourcing and consortium procurement arrangements. Monitor and adjust project plans to reflect changing priorities, ensuring all relevant parties are informed. Draft Cabinet reports and present progress updates to project teams, management, and Cabinet meetings. Ensure accurate record-keeping for audit purposes and maintain the Contracts Register. Provide support for Section 20 consultations and TUPE transfers as part of major works procurement. Negotiate price variations, contract extensions, and terminations as required. Act as a critical friend to ensure value for money and risk mitigation. Requirements: Extensive experience in Public Sector Procurement and Commercials, with knowledge of the Public Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contract Regulations 2015. Proven experience in Regeneration, Housing, Public Realm, Energy, or Corporate Property at a senior level. Knowledge of built environment contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, PPC2000) and forms of contract such as Design and Build. Experience leading major and minor works procurement projects, achieving cost savings and sustainable benefits. Strong understanding of contractual principles, contract law, and public procurement regulations. Ability to analyse financial information, negotiate effectively, and produce innovative procurement solutions. Experience making presentations to management meetings, boards, and committees. Proficient in using IT-based systems for decision-making, e-procurement, and contract management (e.g., MS Office, Google Suite). Ability to work proactively, engage in corporate collaboration, and influence stakeholders. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MCIPS) or equivalent experience. Willingness to work outside normal office hours, attend evening meetings, and visit construction sites as required. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.

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

Join one of the UK's most reputable chilled food groups as their next New Product Development Manager, at a site that has secured a multiple million pound investment and is rapidly expanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional to take the lead on innovation, drive real commercial impact and be a key face of the business in front of customers. As NPD Manager, you will own and drive the NPD and Innovation programme across the site, managing a robust Stage & Gate process that delivers products right first time, on brief and on time. You will build a proactive innovation pipeline covering NPD, EPD and new concepts, aligned to business strategy, food trends and category insight, while ensuring every product delivers on eating quality, operational capability, food safety and commercial viability. You will be a key customer-facing representative for the business, leading presentations, benchmarking sessions and product showcases, and building strong, lasting relationships with major retailer and customer teams. Confidence in front of the customer is essential, as is the ability to manage critical paths effectively, keep launch plans on track and communicate project status, risks and mitigation plans clearly and proactively. Leading a team including a Senior NPD Technologist, Junior NPD Technologist and NPD Apprentice, you will coach and develop your team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, while working closely with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Planning to keep everything moving in the right direction. To succeed in this role, you will bring solid NPD experience gained within food manufacturing, ideally chilled, along with a genuine passion for food, strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing teams and customer relationships with confidence. If you are ready to bring your NPD expertise to a business investing seriously in its future, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Business Development Manager - Defence & National Security Location: Hybrid - UK Travel (Midlands and South) Salary: 60- 90K DOE + Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits We're working with an ambitious UK technology business that's entering an exciting period of growth within the defence and national security sector. With a strong reputation, innovative technology and an established customer base, the business is now investing in its commercial team and is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth. This is a true new business role where you'll identify opportunities, build relationships and develop strategic accounts across government, defence and related industries. Working closely with senior leadership and technical teams, you'll help shape long-term growth while representing a business that's competing successfully against much larger organisations. If you're someone who enjoys opening doors, building trusted relationships and winning complex opportunities, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact. What You'll Do Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across the defence and national security sectors. Build relationships with key stakeholders across government, MOD and industry organisations. Generate and manage a healthy pipeline of strategic opportunities. Develop account plans and identify routes into new programmes and projects. Lead early-stage customer engagement and discovery conversations. Work closely with technical specialists to develop compelling customer solutions. Support bids, proposals and commercial negotiations. Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and networking opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM activity. Contribute to the company's long-term commercial strategy and growth plans. Essential Skills & Experience Proven Business Development experience within defence, national security or a closely related technology sector. Strong track record of developing new business and generating pipeline. Experience managing long, consultative sales cycles. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Commercially minded with the ability to identify strategic opportunities. Comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial decision-makers. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Strong presentation and communication skills. British Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Desirable Skills Existing network across MOD, defence primes or government organisations. Military background or Armed Forces resettlement experience. Experience selling secure networking, communications, cyber security or defence technology solutions. Understanding of government procurement frameworks and defence buying cycles. Experience working alongside technical pre-sales or engineering teams. Knowledge of highly regulated or secure environments. What's on Offer? Competitive salary, Bonus and Commission Structure Car Allowance, EV salary sacrifice scheme, free on-site EV charging Company pension & Life assurance Employee benefits platform Opportunity to play a key role in a growing technology business Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Candidates with existing security clearance are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential. Applications are welcomed from individuals with relevant defence or military experience who are looking to move into a commercial role. Why Join? This is far more than a traditional Business Development role. You'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans where your ideas, relationships and commercial expertise will directly influence its future success. Rather than inheriting a mature sales territory, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, build long-term customer relationships and help establish the next chapter of the company's growth. The business is looking for someone who believes in building lasting partnerships rather than chasing short-term wins. If you enjoy working in complex, relationship-led sales environments and want the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our clients project team on a major Data Centre project, near Blyth, United Kingdom. This will be the largest Data Centre of its kind in Europe! The Commercial Manager role is pivotal to ensuring the commercial success of projects and the overall business. The successful candidate will play an important role in overseeing the financial management of projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget and through the development and management of impactful financial reporting to set and measure key performance. Key to success in the role will be the ability to work across the business with internal stakeholders to deliver on business objectives. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical issues, conflict management and resolution using a combination of technical ability, leadership, teamwork and people management skills. Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager your role will be to lead the commercial management of a key high value data centre project. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage the commercial team to operate within with a fast-paced construction environment, with high levels of performance, commercial awareness and accountability Ensure that robust cost control measures are implemented Prepare and present impactful commercial information to senior leaders with a particular focus on monthly cost reports, cash flows and other reports critical for commercial and financial management Formulate and implement project procurement planning to deliver within project timelines, scope and budgetary requirements Actively drive knowledge sharing from Pre-Construction through to the project commercial and other key team members to ensure full understanding of tender scope, budgets, prelims and procurement approaches Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key members of our client team and supply chain Ensure that commercial documentation is professionally executed and maintained Closely monitor project risks and opportunities with project colleagues Proactive identification and management of commercial challenges Due diligence on all new sub-contractors and suppliers and standardisation of all Sub-Contractor appointments, including overview of workload and capacity prior to appointment Ensure subcontract and purchase order documentation is appropriate, comprehensive and protects Winthrop's interests Ensure payment valuation, certification and cash collection from our client is managed in accordance with the contract Ensure efficient payment certification and invoicing in accordance with Winthrop's contractual obligations across our supply chain Requirements Quantity Surveying or similar degree, typically with 10+ years relevant experience. Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent numeracy and problem solving abilities Main Contractor experience Strong knowledge of MEP is advantageous Experience of a variety of procurement routes varying from lump sum, remeasure, 2 stage / open book tendering, design-build Data centre experience is advantageous. Benefits Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry Working on large scale data centre projects Collaborative team working environments Career progression and development supported Competitive salary packages

Business Development Manager KronoBuild Chirk, Wrexham Employees can work remotely Full-Time, Permanent Do you love the thrill of opening a new account and turning a cold introduction into a long-term customer Kronospan is looking for a driven, relationship-building Business Development Manager to grow our KronoDesign portfolio across distribution, manufacturing and merchant customers. Kronospan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels and decorative surfaces. Our melamine faced boards, HPL, compact and lacquered panels are used every day in furniture, interiors and construction projects around the globe. This is your chance to represent a genuinely market-leading product range, with the backing and resource of a global manufacturer, while having real ownership of your own new business pipeline. Job Description This is a new business role first and foremost. You'll spend your time: Opening new accounts across distribution, manufacturing and merchant businesses. Building and driving a pipeline of qualified new business opportunities. Winning new supply agreements and specification opportunities for our decorative and melamine faced ranges. Building senior relationships with buyers and decision-makers. Representing KronoDesign at industry events and exhibitions. Keeping a finger on the pulse of the decorative panels market and feeding insight back into the business. Qualifications: A proven new business hunter with a track record of opening accounts and hitting growth targets. Experience selling into distribution, manufacturing and/or merchant channels. Background in panel products, decorative surfaces, timber, building materials or a related trade sector (melamine / panel experience is a big plus). Confident negotiator, comfortable at Senior Buyer level. Self-starter who is organised, resilient and energised by the chase of new business. Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel. Additional Information: Competitive base salary with a performance-related bonus tied to new business growth. Car allowance. The backing of a market-leading manufacturer and an extensive decorative range. Genuine autonomy to build and own your territory. A supportive team and clear route for career progression within KronoDesign. When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.

We are currently seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our Change Delivery Unit and support a programme of work across Education (SEND Reform) and Childrens services. The successful candidate will; Bring strategic insight into education and SEND reform, helping the Council align children's social care transformation with wider changes across education, inclusion and special educational needs and disabilities, while strengthening joint working, improving outcomes and ensuring services are sustainable and affordable. Provide senior level children's social care expertise to support and accelerate an established programme of transformation, working alongside existing corporate and service leadership arrangements Bring a proven track record of leading complex change within children's social careand/or education and SEND, with experience of translating strategic priorities into deliverable plans across workforce, service redesign, commissioning, placements, early help and statutory social care services. Provide constructive challenge and specialist advice to ensure proposals are evidence-based, operationally credible and capable of improving the quality, consistency and impact of services for children, young people and families. Continue and strengthen the focus on long-term sustainability and affordability, helping the Council to identify opportunities to manage demand, reduce reliance on high-cost provision and agency staffing, improve value for money and ensure that financial benefits are realistic and deliverable. Work collaboratively with senior leaders, managers, practitioners, partners and programme colleagues to resolve barriers, maintain pace and support effective implementation, while ensuring that safeguarding, statutory duties, workforce capacity and service quality remain central to decision-making. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to; Working with officers and leaders to develop proposals into robust business cases Working closely with Financial Management colleagues to develop financial modelling and track progress against trajectories. Developing and overseeing project plans and schedules. Coordinating and communicating with stakeholders, team members, and external partners. Monitoring and tracking project progress and identify any potential issues or risks. Leading and directing project officers and other project team members to ensure objectives are met on time and savings are achieved. Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and clients to provide support and challenge where appropriate. Produce regular, meaningful status updates and reports for a variety of audiences both internal and external, presenting these at meetings where appropriate. Highlight issues and challenges and proactively problem-solve, working in a positive and supportive manner with the senior leaders and officers. Reporting on project performance and outcomes in accordance with programme governance and reporting requirements of the wider change governance Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements. Evaluating project outcomes and providing recommendations for future projects as part of the ongoing programme. About the Candidate An experienced programme manager with experience of managing complex change programme Experience and knowledge of SEND Excellent planning and organisational skills to develop programmes of work and manage against them. Strong project and budget management skills. Experience of preparing board level reports Knowledge and understanding of project management software packages specifically MS Project Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills Experience within environment services would be beneficial but is not essential. Successful candidate will be required to work one day per week on site. Initially more frequent to support relationship building Hours of work 37 per week Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Your new organisation Your new role will be at a growing, technology-led business who are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Lead. Working closely with senior operational leaders, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to drive business performance across multiple business units. This is an excellent opportunity for you as a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and adding value beyond the numbers in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Your new role Deliver insightful KPI reporting, financial analysis and commentary to support business performance. Produce monthly management reporting across multiple business units. Partner with divisional Directors, providing challenge and commercial guidance. Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning. Support wider finance projects, systems change and process improvement initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong business partnering experience within a commercial environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations. Experience working to tight reporting deadlines. Motivated, proactive and comfortable operating within a changing business environment. What you'll get in return Hybrid working model. Exposure to senior leadership and key business decision-making. Opportunity to influence business performance and strategy. Supportive and collaborative culture. Competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply now or contact Chris Evans in the Guildford office for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)