Technical Controller (Business Technical Manager) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 p/a car allowance, Private Healthcare Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30-17.00 (Flexible based on business needs) Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you will be doing As Technical Controller you will head up the site technical function and lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring that the manufacturing unit operates within the required technical and hygiene process standards by adhering to customer, business and legal standards. Provide leadership and direction to ensure that across the functions colleagues are engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential. Contribute to the site leadership team to ensure that food safety and quality systems complement the operational model. Provide a senior interface with customers on joint business planning activities to deliver exceptional standards of customer service and adherence to customer policies and requirements. Ensure technical governance across a multi-disciplinary team to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements. Create and deliver an integrated business plan to ensure that technical and hygiene processes are resourced and directed to deliver manufacturing, customer and legal business objectives. Identify and promote technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements. Devise and implement a Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring that management information and statutory information is available for audit and MU Executive decision making. Ensure that the technical team has the appropriate capability to comply with food safety and quality compliance. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy. What we are looking for Extensive experience in chilled food manufacturing. Senior technical leadership experience within large, complex food manufacturing businesses. Proven own-label retail experience and a strong understanding of retailer standards and expectations. Excellent customer relationship management skills, with experience leading customer audits and building strong retail partnerships. Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to build, coach and motivate high-performing teams. Experience working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Proven experience leading technical and business improvement projects and delivering measurable KPI improvements. Experience developing and implementing internal audit programmes and maintaining robust food safety and quality management systems. A sound understanding of UK food legislation, BRCGS standards and food safety compliance. Level 4 HACCP or equivalent A degree in Food Science or a related discipline (desirable). If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits £7,000 car allowance per annum Up to 20% bonus per annum (depending on company performance) Private Medical for employee and spouse Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Technical Controller (Business Technical Manager) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 p/a car allowance, Private Healthcare Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30-17.00 (Flexible based on business needs) Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you will be doing As Technical Controller you will head up the site technical function and lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring that the manufacturing unit operates within the required technical and hygiene process standards by adhering to customer, business and legal standards. Provide leadership and direction to ensure that across the functions colleagues are engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential. Contribute to the site leadership team to ensure that food safety and quality systems complement the operational model. Provide a senior interface with customers on joint business planning activities to deliver exceptional standards of customer service and adherence to customer policies and requirements. Ensure technical governance across a multi-disciplinary team to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements. Create and deliver an integrated business plan to ensure that technical and hygiene processes are resourced and directed to deliver manufacturing, customer and legal business objectives. Identify and promote technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements. Devise and implement a Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring that management information and statutory information is available for audit and MU Executive decision making. Ensure that the technical team has the appropriate capability to comply with food safety and quality compliance. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy. What we are looking for Extensive experience in chilled food manufacturing. Senior technical leadership experience within large, complex food manufacturing businesses. Proven own-label retail experience and a strong understanding of retailer standards and expectations. Excellent customer relationship management skills, with experience leading customer audits and building strong retail partnerships. Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to build, coach and motivate high-performing teams. Experience working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Proven experience leading technical and business improvement projects and delivering measurable KPI improvements. Experience developing and implementing internal audit programmes and maintaining robust food safety and quality management systems. A sound understanding of UK food legislation, BRCGS standards and food safety compliance. Level 4 HACCP or equivalent A degree in Food Science or a related discipline (desirable). If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits £7,000 car allowance per annum Up to 20% bonus per annum (depending on company performance) Private Medical for employee and spouse Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Business Development Manager Location: Crick, Northamptonshire Salary: 50,000 + Commission (OTE 100,000) Let's be honest - most "BDM" roles are either glorified lead-following or volume sales dressed up as something more strategic. This isn't that. This client operates in a very specific space - delivering specialist perimeter security solutions into large-scale solar and renewable infrastructure projects. High-value work, technical conversations, long sales cycles and relationships that actually matter. They've already got credibility, live clients and demand in the market. What they need now is someone who can bring structure to it all - qualify properly, win the right work (not just any work), and build a pipeline that actually converts. What you'll actually be doing You'll own the full sales process - but this isn't about churning quick wins. Qualifying opportunities properly (and walking away from the wrong ones) Managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles Developing key accounts while opening new doors Building a pipeline that's realistic, not wishful thinking Working closely with technical and operational teams to make sure what's sold can actually be delivered Leading bid/no-bid conversations with commercial common sense Handing over clean, well-defined projects - not problems for ops to fix Keeping CRM up to date and genuinely useful (Zoho experience helps) Representing the business properly with clients, partners and across the sector What they're looking for You're not someone who just "keeps busy" - you know how to qualify, prioritise and actually progress opportunities. Commercially sharp - you get margin, risk and fit Comfortable asking proper questions (not just nodding along) Credible with senior stakeholders Organised, consistent and good on follow-through Calm enough to handle long sales cycles without panicking Confident enough to challenge internally when something doesn't stack up Experience that helps Selling high-value, solution-led or project-based services Managing longer, more complex sales cycles Working with multiple stakeholders across a deal Background in technical / engineering / construction / infrastructure environments Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. All responses will be managed in accordance with GDPR. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours of application. Thank you
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Location: Crick, Northamptonshire Salary: 50,000 + Commission (OTE 100,000) Let's be honest - most "BDM" roles are either glorified lead-following or volume sales dressed up as something more strategic. This isn't that. This client operates in a very specific space - delivering specialist perimeter security solutions into large-scale solar and renewable infrastructure projects. High-value work, technical conversations, long sales cycles and relationships that actually matter. They've already got credibility, live clients and demand in the market. What they need now is someone who can bring structure to it all - qualify properly, win the right work (not just any work), and build a pipeline that actually converts. What you'll actually be doing You'll own the full sales process - but this isn't about churning quick wins. Qualifying opportunities properly (and walking away from the wrong ones) Managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles Developing key accounts while opening new doors Building a pipeline that's realistic, not wishful thinking Working closely with technical and operational teams to make sure what's sold can actually be delivered Leading bid/no-bid conversations with commercial common sense Handing over clean, well-defined projects - not problems for ops to fix Keeping CRM up to date and genuinely useful (Zoho experience helps) Representing the business properly with clients, partners and across the sector What they're looking for You're not someone who just "keeps busy" - you know how to qualify, prioritise and actually progress opportunities. Commercially sharp - you get margin, risk and fit Comfortable asking proper questions (not just nodding along) Credible with senior stakeholders Organised, consistent and good on follow-through Calm enough to handle long sales cycles without panicking Confident enough to challenge internally when something doesn't stack up Experience that helps Selling high-value, solution-led or project-based services Managing longer, more complex sales cycles Working with multiple stakeholders across a deal Background in technical / engineering / construction / infrastructure environments Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. All responses will be managed in accordance with GDPR. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours of application. Thank you
Pre-Contract Manager Location: London Sector: Commercial Office Interiors / Design & Build Reporting to: Head of Pre-Contracts Salary: Up to £120,000 depending on experience The Opportunity A leading London-based commercial workplace design and build business is seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Manager to join its growing pre-contracts function. This is a confidential opportunity with an established and highly regarded organisation delivering fast-track commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects for a diverse client base. The successful candidate will play a key role from initial opportunity through to project approval and handover, working closely with the sales, design, estimating and contracts teams to ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and set up for successful delivery. The role would suit an experienced pre-contracts professional with a strong background in commercial office interiors, construction project management and estimating, combined with the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate structured and documented project brief-taking from the initial opportunity stage. Develop and coordinate strategies designed to successfully secure new projects. Work closely with Sales and Project Directors throughout pitches, negotiations and pre-contract discussions. Ensure project programmes, pitch timetables and key pre-contract milestones are effectively managed. Assess commercial risk, project viability, programme requirements and budget considerations. Establish and manage pre- and post-tender timescales, ensuring these are clearly communicated and controlled. Identify potential Health & Safety and CDM requirements at an early stage and ensure the appropriate planning resources are allocated. Work collaboratively with Design teams to ensure buildability, value engineering and client approval of drawings and specifications. Coordinate with clients and their professional advisers, including landlords, solicitors and agents, where required to facilitate project delivery. Monitor costs as designs develop and ensure a complete design and specification package is prepared for the Contracts team. Agree appropriate design freeze stages. Coordinate input from specialist internal teams, including M&E, IT/Voice & Data and furniture. Develop detailed specifications that enable subcontractors and suppliers to provide accurate and competitive pricing. Obtain and manage back-to-back quotations across project packages, particularly specialist areas such as joinery, acoustic works and complex external works. Support the negotiation and agreement of commercially appropriate client contractual terms and payment arrangements. Ensure drawings, specifications and contract documentation are fully signed off prior to project handover. Produce detailed itemised cost plans and estimates to provide a robust basis for financial control. Work closely with the Contract Manager to agree the final cost plan before project approval. Maintain accurate project information within the CRM and ensure all pre-contract activities are completed at each project milestone. Ensure the Contracts team is fully briefed and onboarded ahead of project approval and support the transition from pre-contract to delivery. Work collaboratively with the Contracts and Projects teams to improve estimating accuracy and maximise planned commercial outcomes. Provide post-contract support where required, particularly around value engineering and maintaining agreed cost plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of pre-contract processes and commercial performance. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: 5+ years' experience within construction project management, pre-contracts and/or estimating. Strong experience within the commercial office interiors, fit-out or design & build sector. A strong understanding of construction costs, specifications, procurement and commercial risk. Experience supporting or leading client pitches and senior/board-level presentations. The ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. The confidence to challenge, influence and make commercially sound decisions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Commercially minded and solutions focused. A strong team player with natural leadership capability. An excellent communicator and relationship builder. Comfortable challenging existing processes and ways of working. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous learning and improvement. Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Focused on delivering accurate, commercially robust outcomes.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Pre-Contract Manager Location: London Sector: Commercial Office Interiors / Design & Build Reporting to: Head of Pre-Contracts Salary: Up to £120,000 depending on experience The Opportunity A leading London-based commercial workplace design and build business is seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Manager to join its growing pre-contracts function. This is a confidential opportunity with an established and highly regarded organisation delivering fast-track commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects for a diverse client base. The successful candidate will play a key role from initial opportunity through to project approval and handover, working closely with the sales, design, estimating and contracts teams to ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and set up for successful delivery. The role would suit an experienced pre-contracts professional with a strong background in commercial office interiors, construction project management and estimating, combined with the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate structured and documented project brief-taking from the initial opportunity stage. Develop and coordinate strategies designed to successfully secure new projects. Work closely with Sales and Project Directors throughout pitches, negotiations and pre-contract discussions. Ensure project programmes, pitch timetables and key pre-contract milestones are effectively managed. Assess commercial risk, project viability, programme requirements and budget considerations. Establish and manage pre- and post-tender timescales, ensuring these are clearly communicated and controlled. Identify potential Health & Safety and CDM requirements at an early stage and ensure the appropriate planning resources are allocated. Work collaboratively with Design teams to ensure buildability, value engineering and client approval of drawings and specifications. Coordinate with clients and their professional advisers, including landlords, solicitors and agents, where required to facilitate project delivery. Monitor costs as designs develop and ensure a complete design and specification package is prepared for the Contracts team. Agree appropriate design freeze stages. Coordinate input from specialist internal teams, including M&E, IT/Voice & Data and furniture. Develop detailed specifications that enable subcontractors and suppliers to provide accurate and competitive pricing. Obtain and manage back-to-back quotations across project packages, particularly specialist areas such as joinery, acoustic works and complex external works. Support the negotiation and agreement of commercially appropriate client contractual terms and payment arrangements. Ensure drawings, specifications and contract documentation are fully signed off prior to project handover. Produce detailed itemised cost plans and estimates to provide a robust basis for financial control. Work closely with the Contract Manager to agree the final cost plan before project approval. Maintain accurate project information within the CRM and ensure all pre-contract activities are completed at each project milestone. Ensure the Contracts team is fully briefed and onboarded ahead of project approval and support the transition from pre-contract to delivery. Work collaboratively with the Contracts and Projects teams to improve estimating accuracy and maximise planned commercial outcomes. Provide post-contract support where required, particularly around value engineering and maintaining agreed cost plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of pre-contract processes and commercial performance. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: 5+ years' experience within construction project management, pre-contracts and/or estimating. Strong experience within the commercial office interiors, fit-out or design & build sector. A strong understanding of construction costs, specifications, procurement and commercial risk. Experience supporting or leading client pitches and senior/board-level presentations. The ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. The confidence to challenge, influence and make commercially sound decisions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Commercially minded and solutions focused. A strong team player with natural leadership capability. An excellent communicator and relationship builder. Comfortable challenging existing processes and ways of working. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous learning and improvement. Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Focused on delivering accurate, commercially robust outcomes.
Product Research & Development Manager Interim role - 10 month FTC Salary up to 75k DOE Food & Beverage West London Hybrid Ready to shape the next big thing in food and drink? If you're the person who spots tomorrow's trends before everyone else, gets excited by turning consumer insight into commercially successful products and loves seeing your ideas land in stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're partnering with an iconic, customer-loved brand that's investing heavily in innovation, product development and the future of its food and beverage offer. They're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead category innovation, influence business strategy and bring exciting new products to life. This isn't just about launching products. It's about creating ranges customers genuinely love, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a market-leading brand. What you'll be doing You'll own the development of your category strategy, balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver products that excite customers and deliver real business growth. From identifying emerging trends to working with suppliers on the next big launch, you'll take products from concept through to implementation while ensuring every decision supports the wider brand vision. You'll be: Leading the UK product development strategy across food and beverage categories Creating annual category plans covering product, pricing, packaging and distribution Using customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Driving innovation from idea generation through to successful launch Managing product performance, forecasts and category profitability Building brilliant relationships with suppliers to develop innovative products and packaging Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, procurement, technical and store teams to deliver flawless execution Supporting future equipment and operational development to enhance the customer experience Leading, coaching and developing a small but talented R&D team What we're looking for You'll already have experience developing successful food or beverage ranges within a retail, hospitality or FMCG environment. You'll be equally comfortable analysing commercial performance as you are tasting new products or presenting category strategy to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in category management and product development A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering category growth Experience taking products from concept through to launch A genuine passion for food, beverage and consumer trends Strong supplier management and influencing skills Excellent project management and stakeholder management experience The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Previous people management experience Why you'll love it This is a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy at a national level, work with passionate teams, collaborate with leading suppliers and help create products that millions of customers will enjoy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you love blending creativity with commercial thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36991
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
Product Research & Development Manager Interim role - 10 month FTC Salary up to 75k DOE Food & Beverage West London Hybrid Ready to shape the next big thing in food and drink? If you're the person who spots tomorrow's trends before everyone else, gets excited by turning consumer insight into commercially successful products and loves seeing your ideas land in stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're partnering with an iconic, customer-loved brand that's investing heavily in innovation, product development and the future of its food and beverage offer. They're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead category innovation, influence business strategy and bring exciting new products to life. This isn't just about launching products. It's about creating ranges customers genuinely love, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a market-leading brand. What you'll be doing You'll own the development of your category strategy, balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver products that excite customers and deliver real business growth. From identifying emerging trends to working with suppliers on the next big launch, you'll take products from concept through to implementation while ensuring every decision supports the wider brand vision. You'll be: Leading the UK product development strategy across food and beverage categories Creating annual category plans covering product, pricing, packaging and distribution Using customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Driving innovation from idea generation through to successful launch Managing product performance, forecasts and category profitability Building brilliant relationships with suppliers to develop innovative products and packaging Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, procurement, technical and store teams to deliver flawless execution Supporting future equipment and operational development to enhance the customer experience Leading, coaching and developing a small but talented R&D team What we're looking for You'll already have experience developing successful food or beverage ranges within a retail, hospitality or FMCG environment. You'll be equally comfortable analysing commercial performance as you are tasting new products or presenting category strategy to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in category management and product development A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering category growth Experience taking products from concept through to launch A genuine passion for food, beverage and consumer trends Strong supplier management and influencing skills Excellent project management and stakeholder management experience The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Previous people management experience Why you'll love it This is a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy at a national level, work with passionate teams, collaborate with leading suppliers and help create products that millions of customers will enjoy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you love blending creativity with commercial thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36991
Our client, a leader in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme, focusing on the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) scope of a high-profile UK project. Working closely with senior engineering and project leadership teams, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage technical risks and interfaces, and ensure engineering delivery is aligned with programme, commercial, and contractual objectives. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary engineering activities across the project. Support the delivery of engineering design packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones. Identify and manage technical risks, opportunities, and delivery constraints. Facilitate engineering reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. Monitor engineering progress and provide reporting to senior management. Support project governance, project controls, and performance monitoring activities. Assist with NEC contract administration, including Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs). Assess engineering changes and their programme, cost, and contractual impacts. Act as a key interface between Engineering, PMO, Commercial, Construction, and Project Controls teams. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Essential: Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience delivering engineering projects within rail, transport, or major infrastructure sectors. Strong project management experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams. Understanding of engineering design, systems integration, and interface management. Experience working under NEC contracts. Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Desirable: Experience with OCS/OLE, railway electrification, or rail systems projects. Experience on major rail programmes Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles. Experience with CEMAR, Primavera P6, and/or Power BI. APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation. About You: You will be a proactive and technically capable project professional with the ability to coordinate complex engineering activities, manage key stakeholders, and drive successful project outcomes within a major infrastructure environment. If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a leader in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme, focusing on the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) scope of a high-profile UK project. Working closely with senior engineering and project leadership teams, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage technical risks and interfaces, and ensure engineering delivery is aligned with programme, commercial, and contractual objectives. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary engineering activities across the project. Support the delivery of engineering design packages, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones. Identify and manage technical risks, opportunities, and delivery constraints. Facilitate engineering reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. Monitor engineering progress and provide reporting to senior management. Support project governance, project controls, and performance monitoring activities. Assist with NEC contract administration, including Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs). Assess engineering changes and their programme, cost, and contractual impacts. Act as a key interface between Engineering, PMO, Commercial, Construction, and Project Controls teams. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Essential: Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience delivering engineering projects within rail, transport, or major infrastructure sectors. Strong project management experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams. Understanding of engineering design, systems integration, and interface management. Experience working under NEC contracts. Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Desirable: Experience with OCS/OLE, railway electrification, or rail systems projects. Experience on major rail programmes Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles. Experience with CEMAR, Primavera P6, and/or Power BI. APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation. About You: You will be a proactive and technically capable project professional with the ability to coordinate complex engineering activities, manage key stakeholders, and drive successful project outcomes within a major infrastructure environment. If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
Senior Technical Project Manager Global Microsoft 365 Transformation Remote MUST be UK based Salary: Up to £80,000 - Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager who has delivered large-scale Microsoft 365 migrations or tenant consolidation programmes? - Can you identify the risks and dependencies that may sit between different technical workstreams? - Are you confident managing senior stakeholders across multiple organisations, countries and time zones? We are recruiting for a growing technology consultancy delivering complex Microsoft, cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity services to major organisations in the UK and internationally. They are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead an important global Microsoft 365 transformation programme. The project will involve consolidating multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, companies, user structures, applications and document management environments into one secure and scalable platform. This is a technically complex programme with multiple interconnected workstreams. Identity, devices, applications, data, security and document access will all need to be carefully sequenced to ensure changes made in one area do not create problems elsewhere. You will act as the central point of contact, coordinating senior client stakeholders, architects, consultants, engineers and other subject matter experts. This is not a hands-on engineering role, but you will need enough technical understanding to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and identify risks or dependencies that individual specialists may overlook. You will also need excellent communication and negotiation skills. The programme involves stakeholders across the UK, North America and Asia, so you must be comfortable working across different organisations, cultures and time zones. The Role You will: Lead the programme from planning through to implementation, transition and closure. Develop and maintain clear plans covering scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, budgets and timescales. Coordinate technical workstreams across Microsoft 365, identity, devices, applications, data, security and document management. Identify cross-workstream dependencies and ensure migrations take place in the correct sequence. Establish strong governance, ownership, reporting and escalation processes. Maintain programme plans, RAID logs, dependency tracking and senior-level reporting. Identify risks, delays and resource constraints early and take corrective action. Challenge assumptions and ensure the wider impact of technical decisions is understood. Lead steering groups, programme meetings, workshops and executive updates. Translate complex technical information into clear business language. Align stakeholders across different companies, priorities and ways of working. Negotiate scope, priorities, resources and delivery dates. Challenge unrealistic expectations in a constructive and commercially aware way. Maintain control of scope, budgets, resources and change requests. Hold internal and external teams accountable for agreed actions and milestones. Ensure the completed programme is successfully transitioned into support or managed services. Essential Experience To be considered, you will need: Significant experience delivering large and technically complex transformation programmes. Previous responsibility for a major Microsoft 365 migration, tenant consolidation or similar enterprise technology programme. Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 technology landscape. Experience coordinating multiple interconnected technical workstreams. A good understanding of migration sequencing, integration and technical dependencies. Strong programme governance, planning, risk management and change-control experience. Experience managing scope, budgets, resources and major milestones. Strong client-facing experience with large organisations and senior stakeholders. Experience working with architects, consultants, engineers and technical specialists. Excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills. The confidence to challenge clients and technical teams when required. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Relevant Technology Experience Your experience is likely to include several of the following: - Microsoft 365 tenant migrations and consolidation - Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft Intune - MDM and MAM - Microsoft Defender - Power Platform and Power BI - Document management systems - Modern workplace and endpoint transformation - Application and data migrations - Cloud or infrastructure transformation You do not need to be an expert in every technology, but you must have enough technical understanding to recognise dependencies, ask informed questions and work credibly with technical specialists. The Person This role will suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and focused on delivery. You will be confident with senior stakeholders, calm under pressure and able to challenge people without becoming abrasive. You may currently work within a large enterprise and feel restricted by a narrowly defined role. Alternatively, you may already work within a consultancy or MSP delivering complex programmes for enterprise clients. What matters most is that you have successfully led major technology migrations and have the technical understanding, judgement and communication skills to take ownership of a critical global programme. Although the immediate priority is this Microsoft 365 consolidation programme, this is intended to be a long-term appointment with further opportunities to lead major transformation projects and help improve how project services are delivered.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Project Manager Global Microsoft 365 Transformation Remote MUST be UK based Salary: Up to £80,000 - Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager who has delivered large-scale Microsoft 365 migrations or tenant consolidation programmes? - Can you identify the risks and dependencies that may sit between different technical workstreams? - Are you confident managing senior stakeholders across multiple organisations, countries and time zones? We are recruiting for a growing technology consultancy delivering complex Microsoft, cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity services to major organisations in the UK and internationally. They are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead an important global Microsoft 365 transformation programme. The project will involve consolidating multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, companies, user structures, applications and document management environments into one secure and scalable platform. This is a technically complex programme with multiple interconnected workstreams. Identity, devices, applications, data, security and document access will all need to be carefully sequenced to ensure changes made in one area do not create problems elsewhere. You will act as the central point of contact, coordinating senior client stakeholders, architects, consultants, engineers and other subject matter experts. This is not a hands-on engineering role, but you will need enough technical understanding to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and identify risks or dependencies that individual specialists may overlook. You will also need excellent communication and negotiation skills. The programme involves stakeholders across the UK, North America and Asia, so you must be comfortable working across different organisations, cultures and time zones. The Role You will: Lead the programme from planning through to implementation, transition and closure. Develop and maintain clear plans covering scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, budgets and timescales. Coordinate technical workstreams across Microsoft 365, identity, devices, applications, data, security and document management. Identify cross-workstream dependencies and ensure migrations take place in the correct sequence. Establish strong governance, ownership, reporting and escalation processes. Maintain programme plans, RAID logs, dependency tracking and senior-level reporting. Identify risks, delays and resource constraints early and take corrective action. Challenge assumptions and ensure the wider impact of technical decisions is understood. Lead steering groups, programme meetings, workshops and executive updates. Translate complex technical information into clear business language. Align stakeholders across different companies, priorities and ways of working. Negotiate scope, priorities, resources and delivery dates. Challenge unrealistic expectations in a constructive and commercially aware way. Maintain control of scope, budgets, resources and change requests. Hold internal and external teams accountable for agreed actions and milestones. Ensure the completed programme is successfully transitioned into support or managed services. Essential Experience To be considered, you will need: Significant experience delivering large and technically complex transformation programmes. Previous responsibility for a major Microsoft 365 migration, tenant consolidation or similar enterprise technology programme. Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 technology landscape. Experience coordinating multiple interconnected technical workstreams. A good understanding of migration sequencing, integration and technical dependencies. Strong programme governance, planning, risk management and change-control experience. Experience managing scope, budgets, resources and major milestones. Strong client-facing experience with large organisations and senior stakeholders. Experience working with architects, consultants, engineers and technical specialists. Excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills. The confidence to challenge clients and technical teams when required. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Relevant Technology Experience Your experience is likely to include several of the following: - Microsoft 365 tenant migrations and consolidation - Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft Intune - MDM and MAM - Microsoft Defender - Power Platform and Power BI - Document management systems - Modern workplace and endpoint transformation - Application and data migrations - Cloud or infrastructure transformation You do not need to be an expert in every technology, but you must have enough technical understanding to recognise dependencies, ask informed questions and work credibly with technical specialists. The Person This role will suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and focused on delivery. You will be confident with senior stakeholders, calm under pressure and able to challenge people without becoming abrasive. You may currently work within a large enterprise and feel restricted by a narrowly defined role. Alternatively, you may already work within a consultancy or MSP delivering complex programmes for enterprise clients. What matters most is that you have successfully led major technology migrations and have the technical understanding, judgement and communication skills to take ownership of a critical global programme. Although the immediate priority is this Microsoft 365 consolidation programme, this is intended to be a long-term appointment with further opportunities to lead major transformation projects and help improve how project services are delivered.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Manager to lead the strategy, transformation, and operational management of a large-scale cloud, infrastructure, and modern workplace environment across a globally based organisation. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a technology professional who is passionate about driving cloud-first initiatives, modernising infrastructure services, and building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's technology roadmap, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that support business growth and innovation. The Opportunity As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of the cloud and infrastructure strategy, leading the adoption of modern technologies and best practices across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will deliver transformational change while ensuring operational excellence across critical IT services. You will be responsible for developing and executing cloud migration and modernisation programmes, strengthening cybersecurity and governance frameworks, and creating a technology environment that enables productivity, collaboration, and business success. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation's cloud, infrastructure , and modern workplace strategy. Drive cloud adoption, migration, optimisation, and modernisation initiatives. Own the architecture, governance, and operational management of Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure platforms. Establish and enforce standards relating to governance, cybersecurity, identity, and access management. Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning activities. Ensure cloud and infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security requirements. Manage technology roadmaps, budgets, and third-party supplier relationships. Collaborate with business leaders to align technology investments with organisational objectives. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and cloud engineering teams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence. Provide technical leadership during complex projects, programmes, and major incidents. About You We're looking for an experienced technology leader with a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise. You'll be comfortable operating at both a technical and executive level, translating business requirements into technology solutions and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise IT leadership role. Strong experience designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Azure environments. Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies and modern workplace solutions. Demonstrable success delivering cloud transformation, migration, and modernisation programmes. Experience leading infrastructure, cloud, and technical operations teams. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, governance frameworks, and identity and access management. Experience managing third-party suppliers, technology partners, and service providers. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience developing technology strategies and roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Role at a glance: Starting Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 (DOE) 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays per year Flexible and hybrid working (2-3 days per week from home) Career stability in a booming market Bonus/Increment scheme every 12 months Pension is 5% input via employer Career Development/Progression and training provided Life assurance scheme Long Service Award Scheme Health package - eye , hearing , dental vouchers per 12months For more information click APPLY now. Potential relocation package available for those looking to relocate to Cardiff/South Wales (and who are already living within the UK). Unfortunately we're unable to provide sponsorship opportunites at this time
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Manager to lead the strategy, transformation, and operational management of a large-scale cloud, infrastructure, and modern workplace environment across a globally based organisation. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a technology professional who is passionate about driving cloud-first initiatives, modernising infrastructure services, and building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's technology roadmap, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that support business growth and innovation. The Opportunity As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of the cloud and infrastructure strategy, leading the adoption of modern technologies and best practices across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will deliver transformational change while ensuring operational excellence across critical IT services. You will be responsible for developing and executing cloud migration and modernisation programmes, strengthening cybersecurity and governance frameworks, and creating a technology environment that enables productivity, collaboration, and business success. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation's cloud, infrastructure , and modern workplace strategy. Drive cloud adoption, migration, optimisation, and modernisation initiatives. Own the architecture, governance, and operational management of Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure platforms. Establish and enforce standards relating to governance, cybersecurity, identity, and access management. Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning activities. Ensure cloud and infrastructure services meet performance, availability, and security requirements. Manage technology roadmaps, budgets, and third-party supplier relationships. Collaborate with business leaders to align technology investments with organisational objectives. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and cloud engineering teams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence. Provide technical leadership during complex projects, programmes, and major incidents. About You We're looking for an experienced technology leader with a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise. You'll be comfortable operating at both a technical and executive level, translating business requirements into technology solutions and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise IT leadership role. Strong experience designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Azure environments. Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies and modern workplace solutions. Demonstrable success delivering cloud transformation, migration, and modernisation programmes. Experience leading infrastructure, cloud, and technical operations teams. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, governance frameworks, and identity and access management. Experience managing third-party suppliers, technology partners, and service providers. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience developing technology strategies and roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Role at a glance: Starting Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 (DOE) 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays per year Flexible and hybrid working (2-3 days per week from home) Career stability in a booming market Bonus/Increment scheme every 12 months Pension is 5% input via employer Career Development/Progression and training provided Life assurance scheme Long Service Award Scheme Health package - eye , hearing , dental vouchers per 12months For more information click APPLY now. Potential relocation package available for those looking to relocate to Cardiff/South Wales (and who are already living within the UK). Unfortunately we're unable to provide sponsorship opportunites at this time
IT SAP Project Manager Location: Remote Salary: £70,000 + Bonus Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a major organisation embarking on a significant multi-year SAP transformation programme As part of the expansion of the project delivery function, we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex SAP implementations from initiation through to successful delivery. This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage senior stakeholders, and thrive in an environment where priorities regularly evolve. If you're someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced programme where adaptability is just as important as planning, this could be an excellent opportunity. The Role You'll be responsible for leading end-to-end SAP projects, ensuring successful delivery across the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: - Managing SAP projects from initiation through to closure. - Leading the full project lifecycle, including planning, governance, delivery and implementation. - Working closely with Executives - Managing cross-functional project teams, including Business Analysts and technical delivery teams. - Re-planning and adapting delivery plans as business priorities evolve. - Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. - Potentially providing leadership and mentoring to other Project Managers as the team continues to grow. What We're Looking For: This role requires an experienced Project Manager who can add value from day one. Essential experience includes: - Minimum five years' Project Management experience. - Proven end-to-end SAP implementation experience. - Experience delivering full SAP lifecycle projects from initiation through to closure. - Strong Waterfall project delivery experience. - Ability to manage changing priorities and re-plan quickly when required. - Excellent stakeholder management, including Executive-level engagement. The Environment The business is operating without a dedicated Business Change function, meaning Project Managers play a critical role in driving successful delivery across both technology and the wider organisation. Current delivery teams include: - 3 Business Analysts - 4 Project Managers (including contractors) - Dedicated Test Manager (currently supporting multiple programmes) Additional recruitment is planned as the programme expands, alongside significant contractor hiring across several workstreams. What's on Offer Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: - £70,000 salary - £4,500 car allowance or a fully electric company car - Private BUPA healthcare for you and your family - Generous pension scheme - 27 days annual leave - Option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave - Ability to carry over up to 5 days annual leave
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
IT SAP Project Manager Location: Remote Salary: £70,000 + Bonus Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a major organisation embarking on a significant multi-year SAP transformation programme As part of the expansion of the project delivery function, we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex SAP implementations from initiation through to successful delivery. This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage senior stakeholders, and thrive in an environment where priorities regularly evolve. If you're someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced programme where adaptability is just as important as planning, this could be an excellent opportunity. The Role You'll be responsible for leading end-to-end SAP projects, ensuring successful delivery across the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: - Managing SAP projects from initiation through to closure. - Leading the full project lifecycle, including planning, governance, delivery and implementation. - Working closely with Executives - Managing cross-functional project teams, including Business Analysts and technical delivery teams. - Re-planning and adapting delivery plans as business priorities evolve. - Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. - Potentially providing leadership and mentoring to other Project Managers as the team continues to grow. What We're Looking For: This role requires an experienced Project Manager who can add value from day one. Essential experience includes: - Minimum five years' Project Management experience. - Proven end-to-end SAP implementation experience. - Experience delivering full SAP lifecycle projects from initiation through to closure. - Strong Waterfall project delivery experience. - Ability to manage changing priorities and re-plan quickly when required. - Excellent stakeholder management, including Executive-level engagement. The Environment The business is operating without a dedicated Business Change function, meaning Project Managers play a critical role in driving successful delivery across both technology and the wider organisation. Current delivery teams include: - 3 Business Analysts - 4 Project Managers (including contractors) - Dedicated Test Manager (currently supporting multiple programmes) Additional recruitment is planned as the programme expands, alongside significant contractor hiring across several workstreams. What's on Offer Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: - £70,000 salary - £4,500 car allowance or a fully electric company car - Private BUPA healthcare for you and your family - Generous pension scheme - 27 days annual leave - Option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave - Ability to carry over up to 5 days annual leave
Hays are working with a Top 10 firm in Ipswich to source an Accounting and Business Advisory Manager or Senior Manager for their fast-growing team. You will take ownership of a client portfolio, leading the preparation and review of accounts while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. You will manage and develop a team, oversee workflow planning, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of financial and business matters. This is a key role within the team, focused on delivering high-quality client service while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the practice and can be appointed at Manager or Senior Manager level. Key Responsibilities Client & Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact Build strong relationships, understanding clients' businesses, objectives, and challenges Lead year-end accounts discussions and identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services Respond to client queries independently and proactively Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team, ensuring effective workflow planning and delivery Review work produced by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching Allocate work effectively, encouraging development through challenging assignments Support recruitment, interviews, and development of junior staff Service Delivery & Compliance Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial reporting Ensure all work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures Manage deadlines across the portfolio to ensure timely delivery Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Commercial & Operational Management Monitor WIP and ensure timely billing, addressing any recoverability concerns Challenge fee levels in line with job recovery and commercial performance Contribute to proposals, tenders, and fee quotes to support new business generation Drive efficiency improvements and adopt new technologies where appropriate Core CompetenciesClient Focus Strong understanding of client needs, markets, and business environments Ability to identify opportunities to add value and support business growth Confident in managing client relationships independently Technical Excellence Maintains strong technical knowledge of accounts and business advisory services Able to interpret financial results and provide meaningful commercial insight Shares knowledge with the wider team and contributes to training initiatives Leadership & Commitment Takes ownership of team performance and workflow planning Identifies skills gaps and supports ongoing development initiatives Demonstrates enthusiasm and actively contributes to team and firm-wide activities Technical Skills Preparation and review of statutory and consolidated accounts Ability to interpret financial data, including working capital and cash flow Experience preparing and reviewing forecasts and projections Strong understanding of VAT, including partial exemption and reverse-charge Ability to identify and explain prior period adjustments Experience advising on financial performance and business planning Exposure to group structures, consolidations, and reliefs are desirable. Key Behaviours Strong decision-making skills and confidence in managing responsibility Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement Encourages independent thinking within the team Demonstrates integrity and alignment with firm values Qualifications & Experience ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified (or qualified by experience) Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment Demonstrable experience managing client portfolios and leading teams Strong technical accounts and advisory background What's on Offer Opportunity to lead a portfolio and play a key role in team development Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work Clear progression pathway within a growing practice Supportive and collaborative working environment Highly competitive salary along with extensive benefits New, modern offices What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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 (url removed)
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Hays are working with a Top 10 firm in Ipswich to source an Accounting and Business Advisory Manager or Senior Manager for their fast-growing team. You will take ownership of a client portfolio, leading the preparation and review of accounts while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. You will manage and develop a team, oversee workflow planning, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of financial and business matters. This is a key role within the team, focused on delivering high-quality client service while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the practice and can be appointed at Manager or Senior Manager level. Key Responsibilities Client & Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact Build strong relationships, understanding clients' businesses, objectives, and challenges Lead year-end accounts discussions and identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services Respond to client queries independently and proactively Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team, ensuring effective workflow planning and delivery Review work produced by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching Allocate work effectively, encouraging development through challenging assignments Support recruitment, interviews, and development of junior staff Service Delivery & Compliance Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial reporting Ensure all work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures Manage deadlines across the portfolio to ensure timely delivery Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Commercial & Operational Management Monitor WIP and ensure timely billing, addressing any recoverability concerns Challenge fee levels in line with job recovery and commercial performance Contribute to proposals, tenders, and fee quotes to support new business generation Drive efficiency improvements and adopt new technologies where appropriate Core CompetenciesClient Focus Strong understanding of client needs, markets, and business environments Ability to identify opportunities to add value and support business growth Confident in managing client relationships independently Technical Excellence Maintains strong technical knowledge of accounts and business advisory services Able to interpret financial results and provide meaningful commercial insight Shares knowledge with the wider team and contributes to training initiatives Leadership & Commitment Takes ownership of team performance and workflow planning Identifies skills gaps and supports ongoing development initiatives Demonstrates enthusiasm and actively contributes to team and firm-wide activities Technical Skills Preparation and review of statutory and consolidated accounts Ability to interpret financial data, including working capital and cash flow Experience preparing and reviewing forecasts and projections Strong understanding of VAT, including partial exemption and reverse-charge Ability to identify and explain prior period adjustments Experience advising on financial performance and business planning Exposure to group structures, consolidations, and reliefs are desirable. Key Behaviours Strong decision-making skills and confidence in managing responsibility Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement Encourages independent thinking within the team Demonstrates integrity and alignment with firm values Qualifications & Experience ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified (or qualified by experience) Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment Demonstrable experience managing client portfolios and leading teams Strong technical accounts and advisory background What's on Offer Opportunity to lead a portfolio and play a key role in team development Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work Clear progression pathway within a growing practice Supportive and collaborative working environment Highly competitive salary along with extensive benefits New, modern offices What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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 (url removed)
Your new company Hays are partnering with a highly respected and award-winning professional services firm that provides accountancy, tax and advisory services to a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to employee development, the firm offers an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Your new role An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious FP&A Senior Manager to join the finance team in a commercially focused role. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for delivering financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making and driving the budgeting and forecasting process across the organisation.This position would suit a recently qualified accountant with a background in financial planning and analysis who is looking to move into a more strategic, business-partnering role within a fast-paced and evolving environment.Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Producing insightful financial and commercial analysis for senior stakeholders. Supporting strategic projects and business growth initiatives. Developing management reporting and performance dashboards. Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance. Partnering with departments across the business to support informed decision-making. What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Approximately 2+ years' post-qualified experience. Experience within FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering. Strong analytical, reporting and financial modelling skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A proactive and commercially minded approach. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
Your new company Hays are partnering with a highly respected and award-winning professional services firm that provides accountancy, tax and advisory services to a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to employee development, the firm offers an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Your new role An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious FP&A Senior Manager to join the finance team in a commercially focused role. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for delivering financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making and driving the budgeting and forecasting process across the organisation.This position would suit a recently qualified accountant with a background in financial planning and analysis who is looking to move into a more strategic, business-partnering role within a fast-paced and evolving environment.Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Producing insightful financial and commercial analysis for senior stakeholders. Supporting strategic projects and business growth initiatives. Developing management reporting and performance dashboards. Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance. Partnering with departments across the business to support informed decision-making. What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Approximately 2+ years' post-qualified experience. Experience within FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering. Strong analytical, reporting and financial modelling skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A proactive and commercially minded approach. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Studley, Warwickshire Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join their Technical Team in Studley. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Planner to join a successful housebuilder with an established land pipeline and ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing planning consents across a range of residential development opportunities, whilst also supporting the identification and acquisition of new land. Reporting into the Planning Manager / Planning Director, you will take responsibility for managing planning matters from initial site appraisal through to the successful delivery of planning permissions. The Role As Senior Planner, you will work closely with the wider land, technical, commercial and development teams to maximise the planning potential of existing land interests and help strengthen the company's future land pipeline. Key responsibilities will include: Managing planning applications and strategies across a portfolio of residential development sites. Working to convert existing land interests into implementable planning consents. Supporting the identification, appraisal and acquisition of new development opportunities. Developing and implementing planning strategies to maximise the value and potential of sites. Managing external planning consultants and other professional advisors. Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, local stakeholders and other relevant bodies. Preparing and submitting planning applications and overseeing them through to determination. Monitoring planning policy and legislation and assessing its impact on current and prospective sites. Working collaboratively with land, technical, commercial, sales and development teams. Advising internal stakeholders on planning matters, risks, opportunities and potential solutions. Supporting the resolution of planning conditions, Section 106 obligations and other matters required to bring sites forward. Providing planning input into land appraisals and acquisition decisions. Maintaining strong relationships with planning authorities and other key stakeholders. About You We are looking for an experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and ideally experience within the housebuilding or residential development sector. You will ideally have: Previous experience working within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, developer or local authority. Strong knowledge of the planning system and residential development. Experience managing planning applications from inception through to determination. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning decisions impact land value and development viability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. A relevant planning degree or equivalent qualification. MRTPI status would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading residential developer where you will have genuine responsibility across an established portfolio of sites and play an important role in the company's future land and development strategy. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside excellent long-term career progression. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Planner Location: Studley, Warwickshire Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join their Technical Team in Studley. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Planner to join a successful housebuilder with an established land pipeline and ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing planning consents across a range of residential development opportunities, whilst also supporting the identification and acquisition of new land. Reporting into the Planning Manager / Planning Director, you will take responsibility for managing planning matters from initial site appraisal through to the successful delivery of planning permissions. The Role As Senior Planner, you will work closely with the wider land, technical, commercial and development teams to maximise the planning potential of existing land interests and help strengthen the company's future land pipeline. Key responsibilities will include: Managing planning applications and strategies across a portfolio of residential development sites. Working to convert existing land interests into implementable planning consents. Supporting the identification, appraisal and acquisition of new development opportunities. Developing and implementing planning strategies to maximise the value and potential of sites. Managing external planning consultants and other professional advisors. Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, local stakeholders and other relevant bodies. Preparing and submitting planning applications and overseeing them through to determination. Monitoring planning policy and legislation and assessing its impact on current and prospective sites. Working collaboratively with land, technical, commercial, sales and development teams. Advising internal stakeholders on planning matters, risks, opportunities and potential solutions. Supporting the resolution of planning conditions, Section 106 obligations and other matters required to bring sites forward. Providing planning input into land appraisals and acquisition decisions. Maintaining strong relationships with planning authorities and other key stakeholders. About You We are looking for an experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and ideally experience within the housebuilding or residential development sector. You will ideally have: Previous experience working within a planning consultancy, housebuilder, developer or local authority. Strong knowledge of the planning system and residential development. Experience managing planning applications from inception through to determination. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning decisions impact land value and development viability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. A relevant planning degree or equivalent qualification. MRTPI status would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading residential developer where you will have genuine responsibility across an established portfolio of sites and play an important role in the company's future land and development strategy. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside excellent long-term career progression. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
A leading global multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Property team in Bristol . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established cost management team working across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. You ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own commissions, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of the Bristol office. The team delivers projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public sector and mixed-use developments , providing cost and commercial advice from early feasibility through to project completion. The Role Lead cost management commissions from feasibility and concept through to completion and final account. Prepare cost plans, estimates, feasibility studies and financial reports. Manage procurement and tender processes, advising clients on appropriate procurement strategies. Administer contracts and manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts. Provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Manage client relationships and work closely with project managers, designers and wider consultancy teams. Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective commercial management. Support the development of junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and contribute to repeat business and new opportunities. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Strong consultancy-side Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience. Proven experience delivering projects across one or more of the commercial, residential, education, healthcare or public sectors. Strong technical knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration. Confident working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders. Excellent communication, commercial and analytical skills. MRICS qualified, or actively working towards chartership. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. What s on Offer £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience. Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare. Enhanced pension contribution. Hybrid and flexible working. Structured career development within a global consultancy. Support towards MRICS and ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile property and construction projects. Long-term progression within a growing Bristol Property team. If you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, work on a varied project portfolio and progress your career within a global consultancy, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now or contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A leading global multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Property team in Bristol . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established cost management team working across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. You ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own commissions, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of the Bristol office. The team delivers projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public sector and mixed-use developments , providing cost and commercial advice from early feasibility through to project completion. The Role Lead cost management commissions from feasibility and concept through to completion and final account. Prepare cost plans, estimates, feasibility studies and financial reports. Manage procurement and tender processes, advising clients on appropriate procurement strategies. Administer contracts and manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts. Provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Manage client relationships and work closely with project managers, designers and wider consultancy teams. Take responsibility for project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective commercial management. Support the development of junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and contribute to repeat business and new opportunities. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Strong consultancy-side Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience. Proven experience delivering projects across one or more of the commercial, residential, education, healthcare or public sectors. Strong technical knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration. Confident working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders. Excellent communication, commercial and analytical skills. MRICS qualified, or actively working towards chartership. A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. What s on Offer £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience. Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare. Enhanced pension contribution. Hybrid and flexible working. Structured career development within a global consultancy. Support towards MRICS and ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile property and construction projects. Long-term progression within a growing Bristol Property team. If you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, work on a varied project portfolio and progress your career within a global consultancy, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now or contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Candidate Source - TEAM
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
The next step in your career doesn't have to mean leaving the technical work behind. As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you'll use your medical device expertise to guide important decisions, support colleagues and turn complex requirements into practical actions that keep products compliant and moving into international markets. This is a genuine step-up opportunity for someone already mentoring others, leading projects or becoming the person colleagues turn to for regulatory guidance. You'll remain close to products and submissions while gaining greater influence across compliance, product development and market access. What's in it for you c£65,000 salary plus bonus. A genuine opportunity to progress from a senior specialist-level position into leadership. The chance to retain hands-on technical involvement while developing your ability to lead and support others. Broad exposure across product development, compliance, submissions and international market access. The opportunity to influence decisions across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production and Commercial teams. Scope to help shape how requirements are understood and applied across the wider business. Your responsibilities as Regulatory Affairs Manager Interpret complex medical device regulations and translate them into clear, practical actions for the wider business. Support technical documentation, regulatory submissions and ongoing compliance activities. Work with Notified Bodies and support regulatory audits and inspections. Provide guidance across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production and Commercial functions. Support activities across international markets, helping teams understand and meet relevant requirements. Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues while contributing to cross-functional decisions. What we're looking for in a Regulatory Affairs Manager Strong Medical Device Regulatory Affairs experience, including practical knowledge of EU MDR. Experience supporting medical device technical documentation and submissions. Exposure to Notified Bodies, audits and regulatory inspections. Strong technical writing skills and experience interpreting regulatory requirements for practical application. Experience supporting activities across international markets and working with multiple business functions. If you're already taking the lead on complex challenges and are ready to make that progression official, apply now for this Regulatory Affairs Manager opportunity.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
The next step in your career doesn't have to mean leaving the technical work behind. As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you'll use your medical device expertise to guide important decisions, support colleagues and turn complex requirements into practical actions that keep products compliant and moving into international markets. This is a genuine step-up opportunity for someone already mentoring others, leading projects or becoming the person colleagues turn to for regulatory guidance. You'll remain close to products and submissions while gaining greater influence across compliance, product development and market access. What's in it for you c£65,000 salary plus bonus. A genuine opportunity to progress from a senior specialist-level position into leadership. The chance to retain hands-on technical involvement while developing your ability to lead and support others. Broad exposure across product development, compliance, submissions and international market access. The opportunity to influence decisions across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production and Commercial teams. Scope to help shape how requirements are understood and applied across the wider business. Your responsibilities as Regulatory Affairs Manager Interpret complex medical device regulations and translate them into clear, practical actions for the wider business. Support technical documentation, regulatory submissions and ongoing compliance activities. Work with Notified Bodies and support regulatory audits and inspections. Provide guidance across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production and Commercial functions. Support activities across international markets, helping teams understand and meet relevant requirements. Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues while contributing to cross-functional decisions. What we're looking for in a Regulatory Affairs Manager Strong Medical Device Regulatory Affairs experience, including practical knowledge of EU MDR. Experience supporting medical device technical documentation and submissions. Exposure to Notified Bodies, audits and regulatory inspections. Strong technical writing skills and experience interpreting regulatory requirements for practical application. Experience supporting activities across international markets and working with multiple business functions. If you're already taking the lead on complex challenges and are ready to make that progression official, apply now for this Regulatory Affairs Manager opportunity.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Survey Manager Permanent Location Sheffield Salary - Negotiable depending on experience + VAN + Flexi Hours A fantastic opportunity has arisen with one of our trusted clients based in Sheffield. They are a well-established environmental and surveying consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK. Our client provides integrated services across land surveying, environmental monitoring, geotechnical investigations, and underground utility mapping, supporting clients in the construction, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. They are committed to delivering accurate, sustainable solutions using the latest GNSS systems, robotic total stations, UAVs, 3D laser scanners, and advanced modelling software to capture and interpret complex site data. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of environmental and surveying projects, they are now seeking a Senior Surveyor or Survey Manager to join their expanding team. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of topographical, environmental, and infrastructure projects with excellent scope for development at all experience levels, overseeing and training, along with client development as the survey manager. Responsibility & Duties Lead the delivery of topographical, environmental, and survey projects. Line manage and develop survey teams, providing technical guidance and support as the survey manager. Act as the main client contact, managing coordination and ongoing relationships as the survey manager. Plan resources and workloads, ensuring efficiency, H&S, and QA compliance as the survey manager. Review and approve survey outputs, driving continuous improvement in digital workflows. Experience & Qualification Land or Topographical Surveyor has experience overseeing survey delivery as the survey manager. Background in environmental and infrastructure & land surveying. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and digital survey outputs. Good understanding of modern surveying equipment and data capture methods as the survey manager. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend sites as required Should this be of interest to you, please get in contact and send your most up-to-date CV to the email address below or send me a message on LinkedIn to discuss in more detail co. uk Linkedin- priteshtailorcad
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Survey Manager Permanent Location Sheffield Salary - Negotiable depending on experience + VAN + Flexi Hours A fantastic opportunity has arisen with one of our trusted clients based in Sheffield. They are a well-established environmental and surveying consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK. Our client provides integrated services across land surveying, environmental monitoring, geotechnical investigations, and underground utility mapping, supporting clients in the construction, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. They are committed to delivering accurate, sustainable solutions using the latest GNSS systems, robotic total stations, UAVs, 3D laser scanners, and advanced modelling software to capture and interpret complex site data. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of environmental and surveying projects, they are now seeking a Senior Surveyor or Survey Manager to join their expanding team. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of topographical, environmental, and infrastructure projects with excellent scope for development at all experience levels, overseeing and training, along with client development as the survey manager. Responsibility & Duties Lead the delivery of topographical, environmental, and survey projects. Line manage and develop survey teams, providing technical guidance and support as the survey manager. Act as the main client contact, managing coordination and ongoing relationships as the survey manager. Plan resources and workloads, ensuring efficiency, H&S, and QA compliance as the survey manager. Review and approve survey outputs, driving continuous improvement in digital workflows. Experience & Qualification Land or Topographical Surveyor has experience overseeing survey delivery as the survey manager. Background in environmental and infrastructure & land surveying. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and digital survey outputs. Good understanding of modern surveying equipment and data capture methods as the survey manager. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend sites as required Should this be of interest to you, please get in contact and send your most up-to-date CV to the email address below or send me a message on LinkedIn to discuss in more detail co. uk Linkedin- priteshtailorcad
National Business Development Manager Field-based, UK £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Company Car & Bonus Our client is a global manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation for innovation, quality and customer partnership. Operating internationally, they supply bespoke solutions to many of the UK's leading food manufacturers and processors. Following continued investment and growth, they are looking to appoint a National Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and enjoys developing long-term strategic customer relationships. The Role This is a national field-based role with a strong emphasis on business development. Whilst you'll inherit a small portfolio of existing customers to help you understand the products, internal processes and customer base, your primary focus will be identifying, developing and converting new opportunities. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll target food manufacturers, processors and packers, introducing bespoke solutions that require a consultative, project-led sales approach. Success in this role is built on understanding customer challenges, creating value and developing opportunities from initial contact through to implementation. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building something, spotting opportunities others overlook and bringing fresh ideas into an established, market-leading business. Key Responsibilities Identify and win new business across the UK food sector. Build relationships with food manufacturers, processors and packing businesses. Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to commercial agreement. Develop existing customer relationships while maintaining a strong focus on new business generation. Work collaboratively with internal technical and commercial teams to deliver tailored customer solutions. Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute innovative ideas to support business growth. Maintain a proactive sales approach, achieving a minimum of eight meaningful customer meetings or calls each week. About You We're looking for a genuine hunter. Someone who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities and converting prospects into long-term customers. You'll be commercially astute, proactive and naturally curious, with the ability to identify opportunities where others see obstacles. Whether you're recognising changing market trends or uncovering unmet customer needs, you'll enjoy finding new ways to grow the business. Experience within manufacturing is essential, with exposure to supplying the food manufacturing sector highly desirable. You will likely have: A proven track record in a business development or hunter sales role. Experience selling into food manufacturers, processors or related industrial markets. A background within manufacturing or a technically led sales environment. Experience managing both longer-term project sales and shorter sales opportunities. Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the resilience to develop opportunities from cold prospect through to contract award. Creative thinking and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches to winning business. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation that is investing heavily in sustainable solutions and long-term customer partnerships. What's on Offer Join a financially strong, international manufacturing business. Take ownership of a key growth role with genuine autonomy. Work alongside an experienced and supportive commercial team. Excellent long-term career prospects within a business that continues to invest in growth and innovation. The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future direction of the commercial function. If you're an ambitious business developer who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and driving commercial growth, we'd love to hear from you. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit .
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
National Business Development Manager Field-based, UK £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Company Car & Bonus Our client is a global manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation for innovation, quality and customer partnership. Operating internationally, they supply bespoke solutions to many of the UK's leading food manufacturers and processors. Following continued investment and growth, they are looking to appoint a National Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and enjoys developing long-term strategic customer relationships. The Role This is a national field-based role with a strong emphasis on business development. Whilst you'll inherit a small portfolio of existing customers to help you understand the products, internal processes and customer base, your primary focus will be identifying, developing and converting new opportunities. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll target food manufacturers, processors and packers, introducing bespoke solutions that require a consultative, project-led sales approach. Success in this role is built on understanding customer challenges, creating value and developing opportunities from initial contact through to implementation. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building something, spotting opportunities others overlook and bringing fresh ideas into an established, market-leading business. Key Responsibilities Identify and win new business across the UK food sector. Build relationships with food manufacturers, processors and packing businesses. Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to commercial agreement. Develop existing customer relationships while maintaining a strong focus on new business generation. Work collaboratively with internal technical and commercial teams to deliver tailored customer solutions. Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute innovative ideas to support business growth. Maintain a proactive sales approach, achieving a minimum of eight meaningful customer meetings or calls each week. About You We're looking for a genuine hunter. Someone who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities and converting prospects into long-term customers. You'll be commercially astute, proactive and naturally curious, with the ability to identify opportunities where others see obstacles. Whether you're recognising changing market trends or uncovering unmet customer needs, you'll enjoy finding new ways to grow the business. Experience within manufacturing is essential, with exposure to supplying the food manufacturing sector highly desirable. You will likely have: A proven track record in a business development or hunter sales role. Experience selling into food manufacturers, processors or related industrial markets. A background within manufacturing or a technically led sales environment. Experience managing both longer-term project sales and shorter sales opportunities. Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the resilience to develop opportunities from cold prospect through to contract award. Creative thinking and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches to winning business. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation that is investing heavily in sustainable solutions and long-term customer partnerships. What's on Offer Join a financially strong, international manufacturing business. Take ownership of a key growth role with genuine autonomy. Work alongside an experienced and supportive commercial team. Excellent long-term career prospects within a business that continues to invest in growth and innovation. The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future direction of the commercial function. If you're an ambitious business developer who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and driving commercial growth, we'd love to hear from you. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit .
IT Manager Leeds £60,000 Shape the Future of Technology in a Growing UK Business An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Manager to join a well-established and growing UK-based organisation. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, ensuring technology services remain secure, reliable, and aligned to business objectives. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of day-to-day IT operations, lead service improvements, manage suppliers, and support the successful delivery of technology projects across the business. The Role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of IT infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, service delivery, and technology change initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure IT services support business growth while maintaining high levels of security, performance, and user satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliable support for infrastructure, networks, business applications, devices, and end users. Implement IT strategies, standards, and policies in line with wider business objectives. Manage internal IT resources and external service providers, ensuring strong performance and accountability. Oversee infrastructure operations, including servers, storage, networking, workstation management, and office technology. Support and administer key business applications, including Microsoft 365, ERP systems, and other critical platforms. Maintain robust cybersecurity, data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. Drive IT service excellence through effective incident management, monitoring, prioritisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage IT budgets, software licensing, and supplier expenditure. Coordinate IT projects, upgrades, system rollouts, and technology change programmes. Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational requirements and align technology solutions accordingly. Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of systems, procedures, policies, risks, and operational activities. Produce regular reports on service performance, project status, risks, compliance, and resource utilisation. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT Operations/Infrastructure position. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, networks, end-user computing, Microsoft 365, and service delivery. Experience managing third-party suppliers, vendor relationships, and service contracts. A solid understanding of cybersecurity, IT governance, compliance, business continuity, and backup solutions. Demonstrable experience leading IT projects, operational change, and service improvement initiatives. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Desirable Experience Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. ERP systems and business-critical operational platforms. Multi-site business environments.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
IT Manager Leeds £60,000 Shape the Future of Technology in a Growing UK Business An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Manager to join a well-established and growing UK-based organisation. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, ensuring technology services remain secure, reliable, and aligned to business objectives. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of day-to-day IT operations, lead service improvements, manage suppliers, and support the successful delivery of technology projects across the business. The Role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of IT infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, service delivery, and technology change initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure IT services support business growth while maintaining high levels of security, performance, and user satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliable support for infrastructure, networks, business applications, devices, and end users. Implement IT strategies, standards, and policies in line with wider business objectives. Manage internal IT resources and external service providers, ensuring strong performance and accountability. Oversee infrastructure operations, including servers, storage, networking, workstation management, and office technology. Support and administer key business applications, including Microsoft 365, ERP systems, and other critical platforms. Maintain robust cybersecurity, data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. Drive IT service excellence through effective incident management, monitoring, prioritisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage IT budgets, software licensing, and supplier expenditure. Coordinate IT projects, upgrades, system rollouts, and technology change programmes. Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational requirements and align technology solutions accordingly. Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of systems, procedures, policies, risks, and operational activities. Produce regular reports on service performance, project status, risks, compliance, and resource utilisation. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT Operations/Infrastructure position. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, networks, end-user computing, Microsoft 365, and service delivery. Experience managing third-party suppliers, vendor relationships, and service contracts. A solid understanding of cybersecurity, IT governance, compliance, business continuity, and backup solutions. Demonstrable experience leading IT projects, operational change, and service improvement initiatives. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Desirable Experience Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. ERP systems and business-critical operational platforms. Multi-site business environments.
Hays Accounts and Finance
Bristol, Gloucestershire
A Bristol based accountancy and advisory practice with a strong presence across the South West are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Your new role You will be responsible for leading complex tax advisory projects, managing key client relationships, supporting business development activities, and developing a high-performing tax team. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and work closely with Partners to deliver strategic tax solutions. What you'll need to succeed Manage a substantial portfolio of corporate clients across a range of sectors. Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services. Advise on corporate restructures, acquisitions, disposals, group reorganisations, R&D tax relief, capital allowances and international tax matters. Deliver commercially focused tax solutions tailored to client objectives. Lead client meetings and present complex technical advice clearly and effectively. Review complex corporation tax returns and tax computations. Ensure compliance work is completed efficiently and to the highest technical standards. Monitor legislative developments and advise clients on potential implications. Manage tax risk and ensure regulatory requirements are met. What you'll get in return CTA and/or ACA / ACCA qualified. Significant corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation. Proven experience managing complex advisory projects. Experience leading and developing teams. Strong commercial awareness and client management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience advising mid-market and owner-managed businesses. Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing or M&A transactions. Provide technical guidance and training across the wider tax team. Lead, mentor and develop Tax Managers, Assistant Managers and Tax Seniors. Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships. Build relationships with prospective clients and professional introducers. Manage client profitability, WIP, billing and recoverability targets. 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 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)
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A Bristol based accountancy and advisory practice with a strong presence across the South West are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Your new role You will be responsible for leading complex tax advisory projects, managing key client relationships, supporting business development activities, and developing a high-performing tax team. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and work closely with Partners to deliver strategic tax solutions. What you'll need to succeed Manage a substantial portfolio of corporate clients across a range of sectors. Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services. Advise on corporate restructures, acquisitions, disposals, group reorganisations, R&D tax relief, capital allowances and international tax matters. Deliver commercially focused tax solutions tailored to client objectives. Lead client meetings and present complex technical advice clearly and effectively. Review complex corporation tax returns and tax computations. Ensure compliance work is completed efficiently and to the highest technical standards. Monitor legislative developments and advise clients on potential implications. Manage tax risk and ensure regulatory requirements are met. What you'll get in return CTA and/or ACA / ACCA qualified. Significant corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation. Proven experience managing complex advisory projects. Experience leading and developing teams. Strong commercial awareness and client management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience advising mid-market and owner-managed businesses. Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing or M&A transactions. Provide technical guidance and training across the wider tax team. Lead, mentor and develop Tax Managers, Assistant Managers and Tax Seniors. Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships. Build relationships with prospective clients and professional introducers. Manage client profitability, WIP, billing and recoverability targets. 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 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)
Hays Accounts and Finance
Bristol, Gloucestershire
A progressive and client-focused accountancy practice in Bristol is looking to appoint a Tax Consultant to support its expanding client base. This role offers a varied workload, working with entrepreneurs, private individuals, family-owned businesses and growing companies across a broad range of sectors. This opportunity would suit either an experienced Tax Senior looking to step up or an established Tax Manager seeking a fresh challenge within a modern and collaborative practice environment. Your new role Managing tax affairs for a portfolio of business and private clients. Supporting company directors and business owners with tax-efficient remuneration planning. Preparing and reviewing complex tax submissions and disclosures. Assisting clients with business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring projects. Handling correspondence and negotiations with HMRC. Collaborating with the accounts team to identify tax planning opportunities. Conducting technical research and preparing client recommendations. Supporting junior members of the tax department through coaching and training. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changing tax legislation and best practice. What you'll need to succeed ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or qualified by experience). Strong background working within an accountancy practice or tax consultancy environment. Sound understanding of UK taxation principles. Experience dealing directly with clients and managing relationships. Ability to interpret technical tax matters and communicate them clearly. Strong organisational and time management skills. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service. 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 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)
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A progressive and client-focused accountancy practice in Bristol is looking to appoint a Tax Consultant to support its expanding client base. This role offers a varied workload, working with entrepreneurs, private individuals, family-owned businesses and growing companies across a broad range of sectors. This opportunity would suit either an experienced Tax Senior looking to step up or an established Tax Manager seeking a fresh challenge within a modern and collaborative practice environment. Your new role Managing tax affairs for a portfolio of business and private clients. Supporting company directors and business owners with tax-efficient remuneration planning. Preparing and reviewing complex tax submissions and disclosures. Assisting clients with business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring projects. Handling correspondence and negotiations with HMRC. Collaborating with the accounts team to identify tax planning opportunities. Conducting technical research and preparing client recommendations. Supporting junior members of the tax department through coaching and training. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changing tax legislation and best practice. What you'll need to succeed ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or qualified by experience). Strong background working within an accountancy practice or tax consultancy environment. Sound understanding of UK taxation principles. Experience dealing directly with clients and managing relationships. Ability to interpret technical tax matters and communicate them clearly. Strong organisational and time management skills. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service. 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 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)
Lead Technical Architect - SC Cleared - Remote - £600 per day - Inside IR35 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to support our public sector client. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role where you'll help shape and deliver complex, secure network and infrastructure solutions, working across multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders, government organisations and external partners. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy and roadmaps while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and aligned with the wider enterprise architecture. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Technical Architect, you'll work closely with the Principal Technical Architect and wider architecture community to: Shape and maintain enterprise-level technical strategies, architectures and roadmaps. Lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure and network solutions. Conduct and oversee technical design reviews, championing Secure by Design principles. Work with cross-government teams, third-party suppliers and external partners to deliver integrated solutions. Provide architectural leadership across multiple projects, balancing immediate delivery requirements with longer-term scalability and maintainability. Support the development and presentation of technical proposals to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards . Support security and compliance activities relating to the hosting and migration of SD-WAN services . Identify technical risks and help teams navigate architecture, security, budget and delivery considerations. Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to modernise and improve the technology estate. Mentor and coach Technical Architects, helping develop technical capability and architectural best practice across the wider team. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in network engineering and complex infrastructure environments . You'll ideally hold CCNP certification , or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience across: Networking concepts, switching and routing Firewalling and load balancing Cisco SD-WAN technologies BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Designing secure, reliable and scalable technical solutions Leading complex technical architectures and design decisions Working across multiple projects, suppliers and technical domains Translating strategic requirements into practical technical solutions Working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Leading, coaching or mentoring architects and other technical professionals You'll be comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges and communicating architecture decisions clearly to audiences ranging from engineering teams through to senior leadership. Desirable Experience It would also be beneficial if you have: Experience with Agile and DevOps environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF . Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation or complex systems integration programmes. A BCS Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture and/or TOGAF Foundation certification . An understanding of emerging technologies including cloud, AI and IoT. The Assignment This is an excellent opportunity for a senior architect who combines deep network engineering knowledge with strong architecture leadership skills and wants to contribute to a complex, high-profile government technology programme. Interested? Apply now to discuss the role and programme in more detail. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
Lead Technical Architect - SC Cleared - Remote - £600 per day - Inside IR35 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to support our public sector client. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role where you'll help shape and deliver complex, secure network and infrastructure solutions, working across multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders, government organisations and external partners. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy and roadmaps while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and aligned with the wider enterprise architecture. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Technical Architect, you'll work closely with the Principal Technical Architect and wider architecture community to: Shape and maintain enterprise-level technical strategies, architectures and roadmaps. Lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure and network solutions. Conduct and oversee technical design reviews, championing Secure by Design principles. Work with cross-government teams, third-party suppliers and external partners to deliver integrated solutions. Provide architectural leadership across multiple projects, balancing immediate delivery requirements with longer-term scalability and maintainability. Support the development and presentation of technical proposals to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards . Support security and compliance activities relating to the hosting and migration of SD-WAN services . Identify technical risks and help teams navigate architecture, security, budget and delivery considerations. Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to modernise and improve the technology estate. Mentor and coach Technical Architects, helping develop technical capability and architectural best practice across the wider team. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in network engineering and complex infrastructure environments . You'll ideally hold CCNP certification , or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience across: Networking concepts, switching and routing Firewalling and load balancing Cisco SD-WAN technologies BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Designing secure, reliable and scalable technical solutions Leading complex technical architectures and design decisions Working across multiple projects, suppliers and technical domains Translating strategic requirements into practical technical solutions Working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Leading, coaching or mentoring architects and other technical professionals You'll be comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges and communicating architecture decisions clearly to audiences ranging from engineering teams through to senior leadership. Desirable Experience It would also be beneficial if you have: Experience with Agile and DevOps environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF . Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation or complex systems integration programmes. A BCS Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture and/or TOGAF Foundation certification . An understanding of emerging technologies including cloud, AI and IoT. The Assignment This is an excellent opportunity for a senior architect who combines deep network engineering knowledge with strong architecture leadership skills and wants to contribute to a complex, high-profile government technology programme. Interested? Apply now to discuss the role and programme in more detail. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
The Forestry Commission is seeking an experienced and strategic planning professional to lead a newly established team dedicated to strengthening the role of trees and woodlands within the planning system. This is an exciting opportunity to influence planning policy and development decisions at national, regional and local levels, ensuring that the environmental, social and economic benefits of trees and woodlands are fully recognised as England delivers significant housing, infrastructure and economic growth. Reporting to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and the Built Environment, you will lead a team comprising five Area Planning Delivery Advisers and a Planning Coordinator, providing strategic direction, leadership and oversight across a diverse portfolio of planning and development activity. The team will coordinate the Forestry Commission's engagement with Spatial Development Strategies, Local Plans, Tree and Woodland Strategies, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), planning applications and other land-use change proposals, helping to secure positive outcomes for trees, woodlands and wider green infrastructure. A key aspect of the role will be establishing and embedding this new function within the wider organisation. You will be responsible for setting priorities, developing capability, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement, while ensuring strong alignment and effective collaboration with existing planning specialists and Area Team colleagues. Building a cohesive and integrated approach across both new and established roles will be critical to the team's success. You will also lead the development of guidance, resources and processes that enhance the Forestry Commission's ability to fulfil its responsibilities for expanding, protecting, improving and connecting woodlands across the country, while ensuring a consistent and effective approach to planning engagement. Working within the Planning, Infrastructure and Built Environment Team, you will collaborate closely with policy, infrastructure and operational colleagues, alongside a wide range of external stakeholders across the planning, development, environmental and land management sectors. Through these partnerships, you will help shape plans, policies and major development proposals, ensuring that trees and woodlands are embedded as a fundamental component of sustainable growth and place-making. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong planning expertise, proven experience of leading and developing teams, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. The role requires occasional nationwide travel. We support blended working, combining time at a base office location with home working. Candidates will be required to travel nationwide. Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery of the Forestry Commissions statutory and non-statutory responses to planning consultations, including Spatial Development Strategies, Local Plans, NSIPs, Planning Applications, Tree and Woodland Strategies, etc. Provide Leadership and management of the Planning Delivery group, including the five area based advisers and the planning co-ordinator role. Establish a high-performing, collaborative team culture, ensuring effective alignment with existing Area Team staff, integration with established ways of working, and consistent engagement across the Forestry Commission. Forensically assess, identify and review the delivery of the Forestry Commissions planning work. Including working practices, to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the advice given. Oversee the development of key resources that will improve consultation responses including internal guidance, templates, standard responses and text as part of the development of the casework tracking system Provide regular, timely and accurate reporting on the Forestry Commission's planning performance and delivery, including maintaining effective relationships with Defra and MHCLG to ensure reporting requirements, priorities and stakeholder expectations are met. Provide updates for the national planning delivery team and area teams on changes to the planning system and the Forestry Commissions role within in it. Work with other Senior Planners across PIBE to provide leadership and guidance to the national Planning Delivery Team and Area Teams on developments within the planning system, ensuring colleagues remain informed of legislative, policy and procedural changes, and understand the Forestry Commission's role, responsibilities and strategic priorities within the planning process. Develop and implement a casework review process that supports advisers and managers in producing high-quality, consistent and proportionate responses to planning consultations and applications.' Person specification Essential Degree/Higher Diploma in Town and Country Planning or extensive experience in planning delivery Experience of representing the interests of Forestry and/or Trees and Woodlands within the planning system, through development plans and engagement with development projects. Line Management experience, providing leadership and co-ordination of a working group. Competent and effective IT user with experience of MS Office and also including remote working and associated communication tools (e.g. MS Teams). Experience of stakeholder management - building strong business relationships and collaborative working to deliver mutually beneficial results. Confident interpersonal and communication skills with experience of presenting to a range of audiences, both verbally and written. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and securing collaborative solutions within complex and often competing environments. Please clearly demonstrate how the above applies to you throughout your application. Failure to do so will mean that your application is automatically sifted out. Desirable Member, or eligible for membership, of one of the following, Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), Institute of Chartered Foresters (MICFor), TCPI, CIEEM or other relevant chartered body. Knowledge and experience of considering landscape impacts of development Experience of managing a team that has provided improved performance for development planning work. Demonstration of detailed monitoring and reporting of performance and implementing measures to address identified issues. Essential Technical: Planning experience, including interacting and contributing towards local plans, major developments and using planning guidance and policy. Environmental/forestry/ecological knowledge Forestry regulations useful Able to assess and analyse planning documents (plans, surveys etc) Comfortable with interrogating maps/spatial data Fixed term Appointment to 30th March 2028. This is a Temporary Appointment with the possibility of extension or permanency but no guarantee.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
The Forestry Commission is seeking an experienced and strategic planning professional to lead a newly established team dedicated to strengthening the role of trees and woodlands within the planning system. This is an exciting opportunity to influence planning policy and development decisions at national, regional and local levels, ensuring that the environmental, social and economic benefits of trees and woodlands are fully recognised as England delivers significant housing, infrastructure and economic growth. Reporting to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and the Built Environment, you will lead a team comprising five Area Planning Delivery Advisers and a Planning Coordinator, providing strategic direction, leadership and oversight across a diverse portfolio of planning and development activity. The team will coordinate the Forestry Commission's engagement with Spatial Development Strategies, Local Plans, Tree and Woodland Strategies, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), planning applications and other land-use change proposals, helping to secure positive outcomes for trees, woodlands and wider green infrastructure. A key aspect of the role will be establishing and embedding this new function within the wider organisation. You will be responsible for setting priorities, developing capability, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement, while ensuring strong alignment and effective collaboration with existing planning specialists and Area Team colleagues. Building a cohesive and integrated approach across both new and established roles will be critical to the team's success. You will also lead the development of guidance, resources and processes that enhance the Forestry Commission's ability to fulfil its responsibilities for expanding, protecting, improving and connecting woodlands across the country, while ensuring a consistent and effective approach to planning engagement. Working within the Planning, Infrastructure and Built Environment Team, you will collaborate closely with policy, infrastructure and operational colleagues, alongside a wide range of external stakeholders across the planning, development, environmental and land management sectors. Through these partnerships, you will help shape plans, policies and major development proposals, ensuring that trees and woodlands are embedded as a fundamental component of sustainable growth and place-making. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strong planning expertise, proven experience of leading and developing teams, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. The role requires occasional nationwide travel. We support blended working, combining time at a base office location with home working. Candidates will be required to travel nationwide. Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery of the Forestry Commissions statutory and non-statutory responses to planning consultations, including Spatial Development Strategies, Local Plans, NSIPs, Planning Applications, Tree and Woodland Strategies, etc. Provide Leadership and management of the Planning Delivery group, including the five area based advisers and the planning co-ordinator role. Establish a high-performing, collaborative team culture, ensuring effective alignment with existing Area Team staff, integration with established ways of working, and consistent engagement across the Forestry Commission. Forensically assess, identify and review the delivery of the Forestry Commissions planning work. Including working practices, to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the advice given. Oversee the development of key resources that will improve consultation responses including internal guidance, templates, standard responses and text as part of the development of the casework tracking system Provide regular, timely and accurate reporting on the Forestry Commission's planning performance and delivery, including maintaining effective relationships with Defra and MHCLG to ensure reporting requirements, priorities and stakeholder expectations are met. Provide updates for the national planning delivery team and area teams on changes to the planning system and the Forestry Commissions role within in it. Work with other Senior Planners across PIBE to provide leadership and guidance to the national Planning Delivery Team and Area Teams on developments within the planning system, ensuring colleagues remain informed of legislative, policy and procedural changes, and understand the Forestry Commission's role, responsibilities and strategic priorities within the planning process. Develop and implement a casework review process that supports advisers and managers in producing high-quality, consistent and proportionate responses to planning consultations and applications.' Person specification Essential Degree/Higher Diploma in Town and Country Planning or extensive experience in planning delivery Experience of representing the interests of Forestry and/or Trees and Woodlands within the planning system, through development plans and engagement with development projects. Line Management experience, providing leadership and co-ordination of a working group. Competent and effective IT user with experience of MS Office and also including remote working and associated communication tools (e.g. MS Teams). Experience of stakeholder management - building strong business relationships and collaborative working to deliver mutually beneficial results. Confident interpersonal and communication skills with experience of presenting to a range of audiences, both verbally and written. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and securing collaborative solutions within complex and often competing environments. Please clearly demonstrate how the above applies to you throughout your application. Failure to do so will mean that your application is automatically sifted out. Desirable Member, or eligible for membership, of one of the following, Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), Institute of Chartered Foresters (MICFor), TCPI, CIEEM or other relevant chartered body. Knowledge and experience of considering landscape impacts of development Experience of managing a team that has provided improved performance for development planning work. Demonstration of detailed monitoring and reporting of performance and implementing measures to address identified issues. Essential Technical: Planning experience, including interacting and contributing towards local plans, major developments and using planning guidance and policy. Environmental/forestry/ecological knowledge Forestry regulations useful Able to assess and analyse planning documents (plans, surveys etc) Comfortable with interrogating maps/spatial data Fixed term Appointment to 30th March 2028. This is a Temporary Appointment with the possibility of extension or permanency but no guarantee.
