About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Do you want to help shape the future of the Tax Profession within HMRC? We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Support Officer to join the Tax Profession Capability (TPC) Programme - a high-profile transformation programme at the heart of HMRC's ambition to build a skilled, future-ready compliance workforce. The programme is delivering major improvements in capability, learning, career pathways and professional standards, helping colleagues develop the skills they need to improve compliance outcomes and support HMRC's wider objectives. Job description The Tax Profession Capability (TPC) Programme is transforming how HMRC develops, supports and grows its Tax Professionals. Through new capability frameworks, learning pathways, career development opportunities and professional standards, the programme will help build a future-ready workforce capable of meeting HMRC's strategic objectives and improving compliance outcomes. As a Programme Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of this high-profile transformation programme. Working across multiple projects and alongside the Programme Management Office (PMO), you will provide programme controls, governance, reporting and stakeholder support that enables effective decision-making and delivery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and can confidently manage multiple priorities whilst working with colleagues at all levels. Maintain programme action, risk, issue, dependency and milestone logs, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and managed effectively. Support Programme Managers and senior leaders in coordinating and prioritising activity across the programme. Provide governance and secretariat support for programme and project boards, including preparing agendas, papers, actions and meeting outputs. Manage programme documentation and configuration management, ensuring effective information management and version control. Plan and coordinate key programme meetings, workshops and events, engaging with stakeholders across HMRC and external partners where required. Produce high-quality dashboards, reports and programme documentation, translating information from multiple sources into clear management information. Support programme planning, scheduling and reporting activities, ensuring robust programme controls are maintained. Assist with stakeholder engagement and communications, helping to keep teams informed and aligned on programme priorities, progress and key decisions. Monitor progress against plans and support the escalation and resolution of risks, issues and delivery challenges. Contribute to continuous improvement of programme management processes and ways of working. Person specification We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong organisational abilities who is comfortable working with colleagues and senior leaders across organisational boundaries. The individual will be able to build strong relationships and join the dots. They will need to be able to balance priorities and work in a fast-paced environment and working through ambiguity. The post-holder will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in all areas but will be expected to proactively join the dots, spot emerging issues, and ensure information is accurate. Essential Criteria Experience of working within a project, programme, transformation, or delivery environment, supporting the successful delivery of objectives and outcomes. Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise your workload, managing multiple tasks effectively and delivering to deadlines within a complex and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, responding positively to changing priorities and requirements while maintaining a high standard of support and service delivery. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally. Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and colleagues across different teams. Ability to gather, analyse and present information accurately to support decision-making, demonstrating excellent attention to detail. An understanding of project and programme management principles and processes, or a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Experience of working within a tax environment, or demonstrate ability to rapidly learn and apply complex policy, guidance and business processes. Desirable Criteria Experience in using Office 365 products including Power BI. Project Management Qualifications. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Lynx House, Portsmouth - moving to an alternative office in Portsmouth You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, previous experiences and qualifications. Your CV should cover your last 3 roles. Give a brief summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role (max 100 words per role). A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (250 words max). This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift . click apply for full job details
Aug 17, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Do you want to help shape the future of the Tax Profession within HMRC? We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Support Officer to join the Tax Profession Capability (TPC) Programme - a high-profile transformation programme at the heart of HMRC's ambition to build a skilled, future-ready compliance workforce. The programme is delivering major improvements in capability, learning, career pathways and professional standards, helping colleagues develop the skills they need to improve compliance outcomes and support HMRC's wider objectives. Job description The Tax Profession Capability (TPC) Programme is transforming how HMRC develops, supports and grows its Tax Professionals. Through new capability frameworks, learning pathways, career development opportunities and professional standards, the programme will help build a future-ready workforce capable of meeting HMRC's strategic objectives and improving compliance outcomes. As a Programme Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of this high-profile transformation programme. Working across multiple projects and alongside the Programme Management Office (PMO), you will provide programme controls, governance, reporting and stakeholder support that enables effective decision-making and delivery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and can confidently manage multiple priorities whilst working with colleagues at all levels. Maintain programme action, risk, issue, dependency and milestone logs, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and managed effectively. Support Programme Managers and senior leaders in coordinating and prioritising activity across the programme. Provide governance and secretariat support for programme and project boards, including preparing agendas, papers, actions and meeting outputs. Manage programme documentation and configuration management, ensuring effective information management and version control. Plan and coordinate key programme meetings, workshops and events, engaging with stakeholders across HMRC and external partners where required. Produce high-quality dashboards, reports and programme documentation, translating information from multiple sources into clear management information. Support programme planning, scheduling and reporting activities, ensuring robust programme controls are maintained. Assist with stakeholder engagement and communications, helping to keep teams informed and aligned on programme priorities, progress and key decisions. Monitor progress against plans and support the escalation and resolution of risks, issues and delivery challenges. Contribute to continuous improvement of programme management processes and ways of working. Person specification We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong organisational abilities who is comfortable working with colleagues and senior leaders across organisational boundaries. The individual will be able to build strong relationships and join the dots. They will need to be able to balance priorities and work in a fast-paced environment and working through ambiguity. The post-holder will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in all areas but will be expected to proactively join the dots, spot emerging issues, and ensure information is accurate. Essential Criteria Experience of working within a project, programme, transformation, or delivery environment, supporting the successful delivery of objectives and outcomes. Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise your workload, managing multiple tasks effectively and delivering to deadlines within a complex and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, responding positively to changing priorities and requirements while maintaining a high standard of support and service delivery. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally. Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and colleagues across different teams. Ability to gather, analyse and present information accurately to support decision-making, demonstrating excellent attention to detail. An understanding of project and programme management principles and processes, or a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Experience of working within a tax environment, or demonstrate ability to rapidly learn and apply complex policy, guidance and business processes. Desirable Criteria Experience in using Office 365 products including Power BI. Project Management Qualifications. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Lynx House, Portsmouth - moving to an alternative office in Portsmouth You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, previous experiences and qualifications. Your CV should cover your last 3 roles. Give a brief summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role (max 100 words per role). A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (250 words max). This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift . click apply for full job details
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. At HMRC, we are already one of the most digital advanced tax authorities in the world and have one of the largest IT infrastructures and data sources in the UK. With 50 million customers to serve, over 60 thousand colleagues to support, and £600 billion to collect to fund UK Plc, our IT operation is huge! For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. We're recruiting for a Lead Product Manager at HMRC Business Tax team (Process Mining) to be part of our highly creative and collaborative teams supporting His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. We are ambitious, and we need a strong product leader to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2026/27 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. This role needs a strong leader who can challenge, create, and own the product strategy. Your goal is to optimise the overall value of an area of the business tax system by contributing to solving complex and often challenging problems through the creation of great digital products. Job description A Product Lead is responsible for leading a number of product teams within a business area to build and release digital products or services. Product Leads understand the business goals and the high-level user needs for different user groups across the services. Product Leads also understand the organisational and business area strategies, and work with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure the right types of products and services are being delivered to support the strategies. Product Leads also manage product managers, coach, or mentor them, and support the Head of Profession to build the capability amongst the product management profession. Person specification Responsibilities You will: Create the vision, strategy, roadmap and value proposition for a programme or portfolio of digital services, creating achievable and measurable objectives for a portfolio digital service based on transformation programme goals. Set product priorities, strategic direction and leadership for a programme or portfolio of products in a transformation programme. Create and iterate programme-level roadmaps, reporting and set the agile governance framework for product teams in a programme. Lead engagement with Senior Directors, Senior Civil Servants, and stakeholders to shape and influence delivery activity and governance in transformation programmes, in line with the organisation's strategy and objectives. Work with other professions leads and teams across HMRC to promote user-centred and agile ways of working, and to ensure the resourcing model for multidisciplinary teams works effectively. Lead creation of strategic roadmaps, business cases, funding forecasts and delivery plans to define pipeline of future work in CDIO. Accountable for product outcomes within a transformation programme, setting KPIs and performance measures for success. Line manages, coach and mentor Grade 7 Product Managers and SO Associate Product Managers, responsible for increasing capability and ensuring product management standards and met. Work with Head of Product around recruitment, retention, and upskilling of product managers in HMRC, to define standards and best practice for Product Managers Be a leader within local product management communities and other communities of interest across HMRC, managing and organising cross-government conferences and events. Coordinate product development across HMRC Lines of Business to identify reuse of components and patterns in services. Oversee live services and continuous improvement work for the product /service and management of vendor contracts as and when needed. Lead and support multidisciplinary product teams through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases of development, turning vision into reality and continuously improving. Essential Criteria: Experience of using lean, agile or user centred design methods (ideally all) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with senior stakeholders, including negotiating with stakeholders on difficult issues, acting as an escalation point when needed, and being able to influence stakeholders on a portfolio or service strategy. Demonstration of the ability to look across a number of products/services in a portfolio, and the wider marketplace, to understand how different products can work together to deliver a wider outcome. Experience of successfully prioritising work based on what is valuable to do first across a portfolio/ service/programme, managing dependencies between different products, digital and non-digital channels, et cetera. Demonstration of the ability to use qualitative or quantitative research (e.g., customer feedback, market research, service metrics, et cetera) to gain insights on a problem, or potential solutions. Experience of coaching, mentoring and line managing others across a digital team in product management roles or other GDaD roles. Experience of working with digital teams and other professions to improve ways of working at scale across a number of teams. Experience of building capability in others and facilitating learning and development at scale, including of product management frameworks and tools. Demonstration of the ability to understand how to measure and track success of a programme and recalibrate areas of the programme to optimise outcomes- including demonstration of understanding the product lifecycle and knowing when to keep going on products and when to stop or pivot. Experience of successfully communicating with others to explain problems, present options, setting a direction for moving forward, and getting buy in for recommendations. Desirable Criteria: Significant knowledge of user research, or service, content or interaction design, or software engineering practices, and how product managers can successfully work with these professions to create better products. Experience of managing large teams. Working knowledge of ITIL v4 Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not a long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. This site is: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply . click apply for full job details
Aug 17, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. At HMRC, we are already one of the most digital advanced tax authorities in the world and have one of the largest IT infrastructures and data sources in the UK. With 50 million customers to serve, over 60 thousand colleagues to support, and £600 billion to collect to fund UK Plc, our IT operation is huge! For those who are up to the challenge, we offer unique and unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the newest technologies and make a real, lasting difference. We're recruiting for a Lead Product Manager at HMRC Business Tax team (Process Mining) to be part of our highly creative and collaborative teams supporting His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. We are ambitious, and we need a strong product leader to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2026/27 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. This role needs a strong leader who can challenge, create, and own the product strategy. Your goal is to optimise the overall value of an area of the business tax system by contributing to solving complex and often challenging problems through the creation of great digital products. Job description A Product Lead is responsible for leading a number of product teams within a business area to build and release digital products or services. Product Leads understand the business goals and the high-level user needs for different user groups across the services. Product Leads also understand the organisational and business area strategies, and work with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure the right types of products and services are being delivered to support the strategies. Product Leads also manage product managers, coach, or mentor them, and support the Head of Profession to build the capability amongst the product management profession. Person specification Responsibilities You will: Create the vision, strategy, roadmap and value proposition for a programme or portfolio of digital services, creating achievable and measurable objectives for a portfolio digital service based on transformation programme goals. Set product priorities, strategic direction and leadership for a programme or portfolio of products in a transformation programme. Create and iterate programme-level roadmaps, reporting and set the agile governance framework for product teams in a programme. Lead engagement with Senior Directors, Senior Civil Servants, and stakeholders to shape and influence delivery activity and governance in transformation programmes, in line with the organisation's strategy and objectives. Work with other professions leads and teams across HMRC to promote user-centred and agile ways of working, and to ensure the resourcing model for multidisciplinary teams works effectively. Lead creation of strategic roadmaps, business cases, funding forecasts and delivery plans to define pipeline of future work in CDIO. Accountable for product outcomes within a transformation programme, setting KPIs and performance measures for success. Line manages, coach and mentor Grade 7 Product Managers and SO Associate Product Managers, responsible for increasing capability and ensuring product management standards and met. Work with Head of Product around recruitment, retention, and upskilling of product managers in HMRC, to define standards and best practice for Product Managers Be a leader within local product management communities and other communities of interest across HMRC, managing and organising cross-government conferences and events. Coordinate product development across HMRC Lines of Business to identify reuse of components and patterns in services. Oversee live services and continuous improvement work for the product /service and management of vendor contracts as and when needed. Lead and support multidisciplinary product teams through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases of development, turning vision into reality and continuously improving. Essential Criteria: Experience of using lean, agile or user centred design methods (ideally all) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with senior stakeholders, including negotiating with stakeholders on difficult issues, acting as an escalation point when needed, and being able to influence stakeholders on a portfolio or service strategy. Demonstration of the ability to look across a number of products/services in a portfolio, and the wider marketplace, to understand how different products can work together to deliver a wider outcome. Experience of successfully prioritising work based on what is valuable to do first across a portfolio/ service/programme, managing dependencies between different products, digital and non-digital channels, et cetera. Demonstration of the ability to use qualitative or quantitative research (e.g., customer feedback, market research, service metrics, et cetera) to gain insights on a problem, or potential solutions. Experience of coaching, mentoring and line managing others across a digital team in product management roles or other GDaD roles. Experience of working with digital teams and other professions to improve ways of working at scale across a number of teams. Experience of building capability in others and facilitating learning and development at scale, including of product management frameworks and tools. Demonstration of the ability to understand how to measure and track success of a programme and recalibrate areas of the programme to optimise outcomes- including demonstration of understanding the product lifecycle and knowing when to keep going on products and when to stop or pivot. Experience of successfully communicating with others to explain problems, present options, setting a direction for moving forward, and getting buy in for recommendations. Desirable Criteria: Significant knowledge of user research, or service, content or interaction design, or software engineering practices, and how product managers can successfully work with these professions to create better products. Experience of managing large teams. Working knowledge of ITIL v4 Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not a long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. This site is: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply . click apply for full job details
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the major cross government Unity Programme which will bring together Shared Services for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Department for Transport (DFT) and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme aims to deliver the tools in Human Resources (HR), Recruitment, Talent & Learning, Finance, Payroll, and Procurement to enable users to complete administration tasks, quickly and with minimal effort by modernising our IT Platform, bringing together our shared services teams, standardising our data and cutting through processes that cost our departments time and money. As Service Transition Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that programme deliverables are successfully transitioned into operational service. You will provide leadership to ensure controlled transition of Unity services from programme delivery into live operational service, ensuring continuity of critical business functions, minimal disruption to users and clear accountability across the cluster, suppliers and service owners. Working across business, operational and technical teams, you will provide strategic leadership for service readiness, operational acceptance and service mobilisation activities. Working closely with Business Readiness and Technical Cutover teams. You will lead relationships across Unity Business Services (UBS), Unity Technology Services (UTS), Programme Delivery Teams, Cluster Departments and external partners to ensure new services are deployed safely, effectively and with minimal disruption to colleagues and customers. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at senior levels across multiple organisations. Job description As Service Transition Lead you will: Develop and lead the Unity Service Transition Strategy, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and wider Government Shared Services ambitions. Establish and maintain service transition plans, transition governance, assurance frameworks and readiness criteria. Lead service and operational readiness and service acceptance activities across multiple programme releases. Provide assurance on plans to assure effective technical cutover planning, deployment coordination and transition into live service. Act as the senior escalation point for service transition risks, issues and dependencies. Work collaboratively with Programme, UBS and UTS leadership teams to ensure operational services are sustainable from day one. Oversee knowledge transfer, support model development and training readiness and operational handover activities. Provide regular transition reporting and recommendations to Programme Boards, Senior Leadership Teams and governance forums. Drive continuous improvement activities during stabilisation and early life support phases. Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and accountability. Ensure services are designed and transitioned in line with user-centred and customer-focused principles. Person specification We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who can operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced and evolving environment. You will have experience of delivering Large-Scale IT Transformation Delivery integrating Insight, Governance and Service Improvement and have worked in development and delivery of a SAP S/4HANA instance. You will have significant business AND technology transformation experience and be comfortable working across organisational boundaries to deliver successful outcomes. You will demonstrate: A successful track record of transitioning services into a live / production environment. Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience of leading service transition, operational readiness, implementation and mobilisation activities within complex transformation environments. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with Directors, Senior Responsible Owners and external partners. Strong programme and risk management capability. An understanding of SAP S/4HANA and have the ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into practical delivery plans. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes through others. Sound judgement and decision-making skills in ambiguous environments. Essential Criteria: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant experience leading service transition, operational readiness or large-scale implementation activity. Proven ability to lead complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners. Experience of managing organisational readiness, business readiness and service acceptance activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders. Strong governance, risk management and assurance experience. Demonstrable experience delivering results in complex and ambiguous environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. Business and Technical experience and should have taken projects live (Service Transition). Desirable Criteria: Experience of ERP transformation programmes - specifically SAP S/4HANA. Business transformation AND technology delivery experience. Knowledge of Shared Services operating models. Experience of Major Projects or large public sector transformation programmes. Knowledge of Service Management principles. Experience within HR, Payroll, Finance or Procurement transformation environments. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. 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Aug 17, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the major cross government Unity Programme which will bring together Shared Services for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Department for Transport (DFT) and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme aims to deliver the tools in Human Resources (HR), Recruitment, Talent & Learning, Finance, Payroll, and Procurement to enable users to complete administration tasks, quickly and with minimal effort by modernising our IT Platform, bringing together our shared services teams, standardising our data and cutting through processes that cost our departments time and money. As Service Transition Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that programme deliverables are successfully transitioned into operational service. You will provide leadership to ensure controlled transition of Unity services from programme delivery into live operational service, ensuring continuity of critical business functions, minimal disruption to users and clear accountability across the cluster, suppliers and service owners. Working across business, operational and technical teams, you will provide strategic leadership for service readiness, operational acceptance and service mobilisation activities. Working closely with Business Readiness and Technical Cutover teams. You will lead relationships across Unity Business Services (UBS), Unity Technology Services (UTS), Programme Delivery Teams, Cluster Departments and external partners to ensure new services are deployed safely, effectively and with minimal disruption to colleagues and customers. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at senior levels across multiple organisations. Job description As Service Transition Lead you will: Develop and lead the Unity Service Transition Strategy, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and wider Government Shared Services ambitions. Establish and maintain service transition plans, transition governance, assurance frameworks and readiness criteria. Lead service and operational readiness and service acceptance activities across multiple programme releases. Provide assurance on plans to assure effective technical cutover planning, deployment coordination and transition into live service. Act as the senior escalation point for service transition risks, issues and dependencies. Work collaboratively with Programme, UBS and UTS leadership teams to ensure operational services are sustainable from day one. Oversee knowledge transfer, support model development and training readiness and operational handover activities. Provide regular transition reporting and recommendations to Programme Boards, Senior Leadership Teams and governance forums. Drive continuous improvement activities during stabilisation and early life support phases. Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and accountability. Ensure services are designed and transitioned in line with user-centred and customer-focused principles. Person specification We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who can operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced and evolving environment. You will have experience of delivering Large-Scale IT Transformation Delivery integrating Insight, Governance and Service Improvement and have worked in development and delivery of a SAP S/4HANA instance. You will have significant business AND technology transformation experience and be comfortable working across organisational boundaries to deliver successful outcomes. You will demonstrate: A successful track record of transitioning services into a live / production environment. Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience of leading service transition, operational readiness, implementation and mobilisation activities within complex transformation environments. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with Directors, Senior Responsible Owners and external partners. Strong programme and risk management capability. An understanding of SAP S/4HANA and have the ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into practical delivery plans. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes through others. Sound judgement and decision-making skills in ambiguous environments. Essential Criteria: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant experience leading service transition, operational readiness or large-scale implementation activity. Proven ability to lead complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners. Experience of managing organisational readiness, business readiness and service acceptance activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders. Strong governance, risk management and assurance experience. Demonstrable experience delivering results in complex and ambiguous environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. Business and Technical experience and should have taken projects live (Service Transition). Desirable Criteria: Experience of ERP transformation programmes - specifically SAP S/4HANA. Business transformation AND technology delivery experience. Knowledge of Shared Services operating models. Experience of Major Projects or large public sector transformation programmes. Knowledge of Service Management principles. Experience within HR, Payroll, Finance or Procurement transformation environments. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: . click apply for full job details
Lead Business Strategy Consultant Position Description At CGI, we help some of the world's largest organisations solve their most complex business challenges through technology-enabled transformation. As a Business Strategy Consultant, you'll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategic direction, influence major investment decisions, and deliver meaningful business outcomes at enterprise scale. You'll join a collaborative consulting team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help clients embrace change with confidence while contributing to the continued growth of our consulting practice. With opportunities to lead high-profile engagements, develop innovative solutions, and make a lasting impact, you'll build a rewarding career where your contribution truly matters. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead strategic, technology-enabled transformation programmes that help clients modernise their organisations, improve business performance, and realise measurable value. Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will shape transformation strategies, develop investment roadmaps, and provide trusted advice that enables confident decision-making across complex business environments. You'll take ownership of successful delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients. You'll also play a pivotal role in growing CGI's Business Consulting capability by strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, contributing to thought leadership, and mentoring colleagues. You'll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, champion innovation, and help shape the future of our consulting practice within a supportive, collaborative environment. Key responsibilities: • Lead & Deliver large-scale technology-enabled transformation programmes from strategy through implementation. • Advise & Influence C-suite executives on business strategy, operating models, digital transformation and organisational change. • Shape & Develop enterprise business cases, investment strategies, transformation roadmaps and value realisation frameworks. • Drive & Grow client relationships by identifying opportunities, leading sales pursuits and developing compelling proposals. • Lead & Inspire multidisciplinary consulting teams, providing coaching, mentoring and professional development. • Establish & Maintain high delivery standards, governance and consulting best practices across engagements. • Innovate & Improve consulting methodologies, embrace emerging technologies and contribute to intellectual property development. • Collaborate & Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, capability development and knowledge sharing. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you'll bring extensive consulting experience delivering complex technology-enabled transformation alongside the credibility to advise senior executives on strategic business change. You'll combine commercial awareness with exceptional stakeholder management, leadership capability and a passion for helping clients achieve lasting business value. Essential qualifications and experience: • Extensive experience leading complex technology-enabled transformation programmes and enterprise-wide change initiatives. • Strong consulting background within a recognised consulting organisation. • Proven experience developing business strategies, investment cases, transformation roadmaps and value realisation frameworks. • Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite executives and senior stakeholders across complex organisations. • Strong understanding of digital transformation, enterprise architecture, organisational design, business process optimisation and change management. • Experience leading, developing and mentoring multidisciplinary consulting teams. • Proven success supporting business development, account growth and strategic sales pursuits. • Relevant professional certifications in business strategy, programme delivery, business architecture, change management or technology disciplines. • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Management or a related discipline. • Excellent communication, facilitation and executive presentation skills. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Aug 17, 2026
Full time
Lead Business Strategy Consultant Position Description At CGI, we help some of the world's largest organisations solve their most complex business challenges through technology-enabled transformation. As a Business Strategy Consultant, you'll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategic direction, influence major investment decisions, and deliver meaningful business outcomes at enterprise scale. You'll join a collaborative consulting team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help clients embrace change with confidence while contributing to the continued growth of our consulting practice. With opportunities to lead high-profile engagements, develop innovative solutions, and make a lasting impact, you'll build a rewarding career where your contribution truly matters. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead strategic, technology-enabled transformation programmes that help clients modernise their organisations, improve business performance, and realise measurable value. Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will shape transformation strategies, develop investment roadmaps, and provide trusted advice that enables confident decision-making across complex business environments. You'll take ownership of successful delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients. You'll also play a pivotal role in growing CGI's Business Consulting capability by strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, contributing to thought leadership, and mentoring colleagues. You'll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, champion innovation, and help shape the future of our consulting practice within a supportive, collaborative environment. Key responsibilities: • Lead & Deliver large-scale technology-enabled transformation programmes from strategy through implementation. • Advise & Influence C-suite executives on business strategy, operating models, digital transformation and organisational change. • Shape & Develop enterprise business cases, investment strategies, transformation roadmaps and value realisation frameworks. • Drive & Grow client relationships by identifying opportunities, leading sales pursuits and developing compelling proposals. • Lead & Inspire multidisciplinary consulting teams, providing coaching, mentoring and professional development. • Establish & Maintain high delivery standards, governance and consulting best practices across engagements. • Innovate & Improve consulting methodologies, embrace emerging technologies and contribute to intellectual property development. • Collaborate & Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, capability development and knowledge sharing. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you'll bring extensive consulting experience delivering complex technology-enabled transformation alongside the credibility to advise senior executives on strategic business change. You'll combine commercial awareness with exceptional stakeholder management, leadership capability and a passion for helping clients achieve lasting business value. Essential qualifications and experience: • Extensive experience leading complex technology-enabled transformation programmes and enterprise-wide change initiatives. • Strong consulting background within a recognised consulting organisation. • Proven experience developing business strategies, investment cases, transformation roadmaps and value realisation frameworks. • Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite executives and senior stakeholders across complex organisations. • Strong understanding of digital transformation, enterprise architecture, organisational design, business process optimisation and change management. • Experience leading, developing and mentoring multidisciplinary consulting teams. • Proven success supporting business development, account growth and strategic sales pursuits. • Relevant professional certifications in business strategy, programme delivery, business architecture, change management or technology disciplines. • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Management or a related discipline. • Excellent communication, facilitation and executive presentation skills. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Your new company Our client is a well-established professional services firm with a strong reputation, a loyal client base and a clear growth agenda. Operating across multiple locations, the business combines a long-standing heritage with an ambitious outlook and is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to help drive its next phase of development. The culture is collaborative, people-focused and built around delivering exceptional service to clients. Your new role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, the Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in translating strategy into delivery.With responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, you will lead operational performance, organisational effectiveness, governance, risk and business improvement initiatives. You will ensure that people, processes and resources are aligned to support growth, profitability and an outstanding client experience.The role will also involve leading change programmes, developing management capability, improving operational efficiency and providing clear leadership across the business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will help shape the future direction of the firm while ensuring strong execution of its strategic objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced operational leader with a track record of success within a professional services, partnership-led or people-intensive organisation. Commercially minded and strategically aware, you will have experience leading organisational change, improving performance and building high-performing teams.You will possess strong leadership and influencing skills, excellent business judgement and the credibility to work effectively with partners, board members and senior stakeholders. A collaborative approach, high levels of emotional intelligence and an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery will be essential. What you need to do now Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a respected and growing organisation. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will have genuine influence over the direction and performance of the business and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact. 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 17, 2026
Full time
Your new company Our client is a well-established professional services firm with a strong reputation, a loyal client base and a clear growth agenda. Operating across multiple locations, the business combines a long-standing heritage with an ambitious outlook and is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to help drive its next phase of development. The culture is collaborative, people-focused and built around delivering exceptional service to clients. Your new role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, the Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in translating strategy into delivery.With responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, you will lead operational performance, organisational effectiveness, governance, risk and business improvement initiatives. You will ensure that people, processes and resources are aligned to support growth, profitability and an outstanding client experience.The role will also involve leading change programmes, developing management capability, improving operational efficiency and providing clear leadership across the business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will help shape the future direction of the firm while ensuring strong execution of its strategic objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced operational leader with a track record of success within a professional services, partnership-led or people-intensive organisation. Commercially minded and strategically aware, you will have experience leading organisational change, improving performance and building high-performing teams.You will possess strong leadership and influencing skills, excellent business judgement and the credibility to work effectively with partners, board members and senior stakeholders. A collaborative approach, high levels of emotional intelligence and an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery will be essential. What you need to do now Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a respected and growing organisation. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will have genuine influence over the direction and performance of the business and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact. 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
Lead HR Business Partner; Plymouth; 6-month contract; £28.95PH PAYE; Inside IR35 We are looking for a lead Human Resource Business Partner who is able demonstrate strong patterning skills and provide strong guidance and direction. This is a hybrid working role with 3 days required in the office. The post holder will need to comfortable working at a tactical and strategic level and have a breadth of HR experience with a strong understanding of change management, a dynamic approach to work, displaying a high degree of curiosity and proactivity, collaborating with the team and senior leaders. You will be committed to building strong, effective relationships with people at all levels and creating a culture that makes people proud to work for our business. You will be able to demonstrate a specialised depth and breadth of expertise to undertake complex assignments, solve complex problems using innovative solutions as well as interpreting business challenges and provide technical leadership and direction to more junior roles. Aligning to our clients People Strategy and Sector programme plan for delivery, you will be empowered to manage your own work and deliver presented opportunities which will include work across your allocated Portfolio, the broader business and sector on projects and initiatives in relation to key people priorities. Day-to-day, you ll take a leading role in designing and delivering people strategies that drive organisational success. Be accountable for the delivery of the HR Agenda, development as requested, including change management/ performance improvement. Act as the HR representative in cross-functional forums, contributing to organisational priorities Partner with senior leaders to design and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives Support managers in planning and executing change initiatives Lead strategic workforce planning to meet future skills and capability needs continuous improvement through progressive HR practices and initiatives. Skills and Experience Significant HR experience within large or complex organisations Proven track record of delivering strategic HR initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders Ability to lead and support organisational change and performance improvement Commercial awareness with capability to design pragmatic, business-focused solutions Skilled at working through complexity with integrity, collaboration, and resilience Qualifications Degree or Level 7 HR qualification (or equivalent experience) CIPD membership and recent CPD (preferred) Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. HR Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Aug 17, 2026
Contractor
Lead HR Business Partner; Plymouth; 6-month contract; £28.95PH PAYE; Inside IR35 We are looking for a lead Human Resource Business Partner who is able demonstrate strong patterning skills and provide strong guidance and direction. This is a hybrid working role with 3 days required in the office. The post holder will need to comfortable working at a tactical and strategic level and have a breadth of HR experience with a strong understanding of change management, a dynamic approach to work, displaying a high degree of curiosity and proactivity, collaborating with the team and senior leaders. You will be committed to building strong, effective relationships with people at all levels and creating a culture that makes people proud to work for our business. You will be able to demonstrate a specialised depth and breadth of expertise to undertake complex assignments, solve complex problems using innovative solutions as well as interpreting business challenges and provide technical leadership and direction to more junior roles. Aligning to our clients People Strategy and Sector programme plan for delivery, you will be empowered to manage your own work and deliver presented opportunities which will include work across your allocated Portfolio, the broader business and sector on projects and initiatives in relation to key people priorities. Day-to-day, you ll take a leading role in designing and delivering people strategies that drive organisational success. Be accountable for the delivery of the HR Agenda, development as requested, including change management/ performance improvement. Act as the HR representative in cross-functional forums, contributing to organisational priorities Partner with senior leaders to design and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives Support managers in planning and executing change initiatives Lead strategic workforce planning to meet future skills and capability needs continuous improvement through progressive HR practices and initiatives. Skills and Experience Significant HR experience within large or complex organisations Proven track record of delivering strategic HR initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders Ability to lead and support organisational change and performance improvement Commercial awareness with capability to design pragmatic, business-focused solutions Skilled at working through complexity with integrity, collaboration, and resilience Qualifications Degree or Level 7 HR qualification (or equivalent experience) CIPD membership and recent CPD (preferred) Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. HR Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers
Location: Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge - Multi-site Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time - Hybrid working by agreementHead of Organisational Development and Culture opportunity for this leading FE College. We are delighted to be supporting a leading further education provider in the appointment of a newly created Head of Organisational Development & Culture role. Our client is one of the largest further education college groups in England, supporting more than 16,000 learners across five campuses. With an ambitious strategy for 2030, the organisation is investing significantly in its people, culture and workforce capability to strengthen its position as a leading place to work and learn. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing the 2030 Curriculum Workforce Strategy. Leading workforce skills audits and translating findings into targeted development priorities. Designing a structured CPD framework incorporating digital and blended learning. Scoping and developing a scalable Leadership Development Programme for the organisation. Exploring partnership and supplier opportunities to maximise the impact and value of leadership and workforce development. Leading a culture transformation programme across a complex, multi-site organisation. Developing behavioural frameworks aligned to organisational values and leadership expectations. Designing and implementing an employee experience and engagement strategy. Leading employee engagement survey activity, insight analysis and organisational action planning. Supporting initiatives designed to improve wellbeing, attendance and retention. Working closely with senior leaders, staff representatives and wider stakeholders to build engagement and ownership. Providing leadership and direction to the Learning and Organisational Development Manager, Employee Experience Manager and their respective teams. Preparing high-quality Board and Executive-level papers, business cases, options analyses and recommendations. Ensuring programmes are appropriately costed, risk-assessed and capable of successful implementation. About You You will ideally bring: Significant senior-level experience within L&D, OD, culture change and/or employee experience. A strong track record of designing and delivering leadership development and workforce capability programmes, particularly for senior audiences. Experience of blended and digital learning solutions. Proven experience of leading culture-change and behavioural-development programmes within complex organisations. The ability to influence and engage senior leaders, employees, unions and staff representatives. Experience of designing and managing employee engagement strategies, including surveys, analysis, action planning and impact measurement. Strong programme and people management experience, with the ability to deliver at pace. Experience producing Board or Executive-level papers, business cases and options analyses. A strategic mindset combined with strong commercial and delivery capability. Ability to work flexibly across campuses, including some evening events, and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Experience within the further education, education, skills, vocational learning or another complex, multi-site environment would be advantageous. Benefits 37 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional college closure period. Pension scheme. Staff wellness platform. Employee discounts. Employee Assistance Programme. Free car parking across all sites. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Hybrid working by agreement. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Location: Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge - Multi-site Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time - Hybrid working by agreementHead of Organisational Development and Culture opportunity for this leading FE College. We are delighted to be supporting a leading further education provider in the appointment of a newly created Head of Organisational Development & Culture role. Our client is one of the largest further education college groups in England, supporting more than 16,000 learners across five campuses. With an ambitious strategy for 2030, the organisation is investing significantly in its people, culture and workforce capability to strengthen its position as a leading place to work and learn. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing the 2030 Curriculum Workforce Strategy. Leading workforce skills audits and translating findings into targeted development priorities. Designing a structured CPD framework incorporating digital and blended learning. Scoping and developing a scalable Leadership Development Programme for the organisation. Exploring partnership and supplier opportunities to maximise the impact and value of leadership and workforce development. Leading a culture transformation programme across a complex, multi-site organisation. Developing behavioural frameworks aligned to organisational values and leadership expectations. Designing and implementing an employee experience and engagement strategy. Leading employee engagement survey activity, insight analysis and organisational action planning. Supporting initiatives designed to improve wellbeing, attendance and retention. Working closely with senior leaders, staff representatives and wider stakeholders to build engagement and ownership. Providing leadership and direction to the Learning and Organisational Development Manager, Employee Experience Manager and their respective teams. Preparing high-quality Board and Executive-level papers, business cases, options analyses and recommendations. Ensuring programmes are appropriately costed, risk-assessed and capable of successful implementation. About You You will ideally bring: Significant senior-level experience within L&D, OD, culture change and/or employee experience. A strong track record of designing and delivering leadership development and workforce capability programmes, particularly for senior audiences. Experience of blended and digital learning solutions. Proven experience of leading culture-change and behavioural-development programmes within complex organisations. The ability to influence and engage senior leaders, employees, unions and staff representatives. Experience of designing and managing employee engagement strategies, including surveys, analysis, action planning and impact measurement. Strong programme and people management experience, with the ability to deliver at pace. Experience producing Board or Executive-level papers, business cases and options analyses. A strategic mindset combined with strong commercial and delivery capability. Ability to work flexibly across campuses, including some evening events, and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Experience within the further education, education, skills, vocational learning or another complex, multi-site environment would be advantageous. Benefits 37 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional college closure period. Pension scheme. Staff wellness platform. Employee discounts. Employee Assistance Programme. Free car parking across all sites. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Hybrid working by agreement. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Please see job description for more information Join us at The General Optical Council (GOC) - Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB are collaborating with organisations from both the sight loss and wider charity sector as well as corporate organisations to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress (GSP) Internship programme. The GOC is delighted to be offering an internship as part of the Get Set Progress Programme. Important Information About The Role As part of your 9-month internship, you will be taking part in Thomas Pocklington Trusts Get Set Progress internship program. As this role forms part of the programme, we will share your name and email address with TPT to monitor participation, confirm eligibility and, where appropriate, enable TPT to provide employment support to unsuccessful applicants.We process and share this information in accordance with UK GDPR and our Recruitment Privacy Notice.You will be part of a large cohort of fellow interns and gain the following:• Obtain valuable work experience within the charity sector• Technology support (including Microsoft Office) and upskilling opportunities• Online and in-person training and development opportunities• Opportunity to present and network with senior leaders within the sight loss sector• Opportunities to build relationships with fellow interns• A personal mentor offering support, advice and guidance throughout your internship• Help deliver positive changes for people with sight loss Role Purpose To provide flexible administrative and project support across the organisation, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations and key initiatives. Essential Application Criteria • This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.• Interns need to be able to travel to the TPT Hub in London for development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.• Successful applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the Internship. Sponsorship will not be provided. Key Accountabilities • Provide general administrative support across the organisation, including processing requests, maintaining records and supporting routine processes.• Support the coordination and delivery of projects and initiatives, including scheduling, communications and follow-up actions.• Draft and issue correspondence, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained where required.• Maintain and update records, trackers and databases to support accurate reporting and oversight.• Liaise with colleagues at all levels to gather information, provide updates and ensure timely completion of tasks.• Support internal processes such as onboarding administration, documentation checks and record keeping.• Contribute to internal communications, including intranet updates and news items where needed.• Support the organisation and delivery of internal meetings, training sessions and events.• Assist with the coordination of organisational initiatives, including wellbeing and engagement activities.• Provide ad hoc administrative support across different areas of the organisation as required, including occasional front-of-house or facilities-related support. Personal specification - Essential criteria • Experience of providing administrative support in a professional environment (this could include internships, placements, or voluntary work). • Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word, with the ability to manage and update basic data and records accurately. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to draft emails and communicate clearly with colleagues. • A proactive and flexible approach, with the willingness to support a range of tasks across different areas of the organisation. • Good attention to detail, particularly when handling data, documentation and processes. • Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at different levels. Closing date for this role is 12 August :59pm, please note we reserve the right to close this role early dependent on number of applications. At the GOC we have staff networks that are here to provide a supportive space and celebrate our diversity! They also help influence GOC practices and policy to ensure they are inclusive as possible. We hold Disability Confident Level 2 and are members of Onvero. Please note your application will not be accepted without a covering letter exampling how you meet the essential criteria of this role, no more than 2 A4 pages. REF-229944
Aug 16, 2026
Contractor
Please see job description for more information Join us at The General Optical Council (GOC) - Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB are collaborating with organisations from both the sight loss and wider charity sector as well as corporate organisations to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress (GSP) Internship programme. The GOC is delighted to be offering an internship as part of the Get Set Progress Programme. Important Information About The Role As part of your 9-month internship, you will be taking part in Thomas Pocklington Trusts Get Set Progress internship program. As this role forms part of the programme, we will share your name and email address with TPT to monitor participation, confirm eligibility and, where appropriate, enable TPT to provide employment support to unsuccessful applicants.We process and share this information in accordance with UK GDPR and our Recruitment Privacy Notice.You will be part of a large cohort of fellow interns and gain the following:• Obtain valuable work experience within the charity sector• Technology support (including Microsoft Office) and upskilling opportunities• Online and in-person training and development opportunities• Opportunity to present and network with senior leaders within the sight loss sector• Opportunities to build relationships with fellow interns• A personal mentor offering support, advice and guidance throughout your internship• Help deliver positive changes for people with sight loss Role Purpose To provide flexible administrative and project support across the organisation, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations and key initiatives. Essential Application Criteria • This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.• Interns need to be able to travel to the TPT Hub in London for development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).• Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.• Successful applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the Internship. Sponsorship will not be provided. Key Accountabilities • Provide general administrative support across the organisation, including processing requests, maintaining records and supporting routine processes.• Support the coordination and delivery of projects and initiatives, including scheduling, communications and follow-up actions.• Draft and issue correspondence, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained where required.• Maintain and update records, trackers and databases to support accurate reporting and oversight.• Liaise with colleagues at all levels to gather information, provide updates and ensure timely completion of tasks.• Support internal processes such as onboarding administration, documentation checks and record keeping.• Contribute to internal communications, including intranet updates and news items where needed.• Support the organisation and delivery of internal meetings, training sessions and events.• Assist with the coordination of organisational initiatives, including wellbeing and engagement activities.• Provide ad hoc administrative support across different areas of the organisation as required, including occasional front-of-house or facilities-related support. Personal specification - Essential criteria • Experience of providing administrative support in a professional environment (this could include internships, placements, or voluntary work). • Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word, with the ability to manage and update basic data and records accurately. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to draft emails and communicate clearly with colleagues. • A proactive and flexible approach, with the willingness to support a range of tasks across different areas of the organisation. • Good attention to detail, particularly when handling data, documentation and processes. • Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at different levels. Closing date for this role is 12 August :59pm, please note we reserve the right to close this role early dependent on number of applications. At the GOC we have staff networks that are here to provide a supportive space and celebrate our diversity! They also help influence GOC practices and policy to ensure they are inclusive as possible. We hold Disability Confident Level 2 and are members of Onvero. Please note your application will not be accepted without a covering letter exampling how you meet the essential criteria of this role, no more than 2 A4 pages. REF-229944
The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join a busy property team. Reporting to the Property Team Lead, you will work autonomously on a day-to-day basis, liaising directly with clients and managing property transactions from start to finish. You will also work closely with a dedicated property assistant and have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's marketing programme and client development initiatives. Responsibilities will include Manage commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion. Handle lease matters, including negotiations, renewals and ongoing management. Conduct searches, enquiries and due diligence as required. Prepare client reports, care letters and transaction documentation. Oversee exchange and completion to ensure smooth settlement of matters. Liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Support and train junior staff, working closely with the property assistant. Contribute to team development, marketing activity and client growth initiatives. The Person Our client is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented lawyer who is confident working independently and delivering excellent client service. You will be organised, commercially minded and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. 2+ years PQE in commercial property work, as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Proven experience in sales and purchases, leases, searches, reports and exchange/completion. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all client levels. Strong organisational and IT skills with a keen eye for detail. The Hours Monday to Friday. The Salary £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience The Benefits Competitive salary range with performance bonuses. Flexible working arrangements. Medical insurance. Additional leave scheme. Free parking at the office. The Location Chepstow office based - (hybrid working available after training)
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join a busy property team. Reporting to the Property Team Lead, you will work autonomously on a day-to-day basis, liaising directly with clients and managing property transactions from start to finish. You will also work closely with a dedicated property assistant and have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's marketing programme and client development initiatives. Responsibilities will include Manage commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion. Handle lease matters, including negotiations, renewals and ongoing management. Conduct searches, enquiries and due diligence as required. Prepare client reports, care letters and transaction documentation. Oversee exchange and completion to ensure smooth settlement of matters. Liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Support and train junior staff, working closely with the property assistant. Contribute to team development, marketing activity and client growth initiatives. The Person Our client is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented lawyer who is confident working independently and delivering excellent client service. You will be organised, commercially minded and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. 2+ years PQE in commercial property work, as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Proven experience in sales and purchases, leases, searches, reports and exchange/completion. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all client levels. Strong organisational and IT skills with a keen eye for detail. The Hours Monday to Friday. The Salary £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience The Benefits Competitive salary range with performance bonuses. Flexible working arrangements. Medical insurance. Additional leave scheme. Free parking at the office. The Location Chepstow office based - (hybrid working available after training)
Join us as a Senior Pensions Administrator within our Outsourcing line of business based out of our offices in Redhill working hybrid. You will work within a team to provide a high quality service to our impressive portfolio of clients that include prestigious and market leading global companies. In the role of Senior Pensions Administrator, you will take on advanced calculations and administration of complex schemes (DB and/or DC) and play an active role in mentoring and checking the work of junior team colleagues. This gives you the opportunity to work on clients that offer exposure to every aspect of pensions administration, utilising bulk processing routines, automated calculations or your manual calculation skills, and the potential for involvement with a huge variety of different projects. The Role Accurately processes and manages complex pensions calculations and queries across a variety of different pension processes and case types such as Retirements, Transfers, Deaths. Cases and processes are completed to a high standard proving accurate and well worded correspondence Checks and monitors work completed by junior colleagues, providing feedback and guidance to colleagues as required to ensure work is right first time and output targets across the team. Acts as a point of escalation for the team for technical issues, non-standard cases, and member complaints. Utilises previous knowledge and experience in pension legislation/regulations as well as WTW guidance and procedures to ensure day to day work on an individual and team basis is of a high quality. Supports the Team Leader in ensuring that all service level agreements and performance standards are achieved on a day-to-day basis and takes responsibility for coordinating team workload and some management or client responsibilities delegated by the Team Leader. Coaches, supports, and mentors junior colleagues providing feedback and supporting the wider development and knowledge of the team. Continuously seeks to identify areas where the service to clients /members could be improved and takes forward process improvements as required. Assists in complex and project-based work as and when required. What you'll bring Previous experience working in an occupational pension administration team (DB experience is essential) carrying out administration processes, including but not limited to Retirements, Transfers and Deaths. Experience and knowledge of Pensions Legislation and Regulations and applying these within an administration team in response to changes or new legislation. Experience and knowledge of the DB manual calculations required for a variety of administration processes. High level attention to detail and skilled in following and applying procedural documentation and checking the work of other colleagues. Ability to carry out and manage high volumes of work while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Excellent organisational and time management skills and being able to manage own workload, wider teamwork load and multiple client member queries at the same time, whilst maintaining a high-quality service. Excellent interpersonal skills to include good written and verbal communication and use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience of coaching and supporting less experienced colleagues. Experience of working in a hybrid/multi-site team would be an advantage. What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Senior Pensions Administrator within our Outsourcing line of business based out of our offices in Redhill working hybrid. You will work within a team to provide a high quality service to our impressive portfolio of clients that include prestigious and market leading global companies. In the role of Senior Pensions Administrator, you will take on advanced calculations and administration of complex schemes (DB and/or DC) and play an active role in mentoring and checking the work of junior team colleagues. This gives you the opportunity to work on clients that offer exposure to every aspect of pensions administration, utilising bulk processing routines, automated calculations or your manual calculation skills, and the potential for involvement with a huge variety of different projects. The Role Accurately processes and manages complex pensions calculations and queries across a variety of different pension processes and case types such as Retirements, Transfers, Deaths. Cases and processes are completed to a high standard proving accurate and well worded correspondence Checks and monitors work completed by junior colleagues, providing feedback and guidance to colleagues as required to ensure work is right first time and output targets across the team. Acts as a point of escalation for the team for technical issues, non-standard cases, and member complaints. Utilises previous knowledge and experience in pension legislation/regulations as well as WTW guidance and procedures to ensure day to day work on an individual and team basis is of a high quality. Supports the Team Leader in ensuring that all service level agreements and performance standards are achieved on a day-to-day basis and takes responsibility for coordinating team workload and some management or client responsibilities delegated by the Team Leader. Coaches, supports, and mentors junior colleagues providing feedback and supporting the wider development and knowledge of the team. Continuously seeks to identify areas where the service to clients /members could be improved and takes forward process improvements as required. Assists in complex and project-based work as and when required. What you'll bring Previous experience working in an occupational pension administration team (DB experience is essential) carrying out administration processes, including but not limited to Retirements, Transfers and Deaths. Experience and knowledge of Pensions Legislation and Regulations and applying these within an administration team in response to changes or new legislation. Experience and knowledge of the DB manual calculations required for a variety of administration processes. High level attention to detail and skilled in following and applying procedural documentation and checking the work of other colleagues. Ability to carry out and manage high volumes of work while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Excellent organisational and time management skills and being able to manage own workload, wider teamwork load and multiple client member queries at the same time, whilst maintaining a high-quality service. Excellent interpersonal skills to include good written and verbal communication and use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience of coaching and supporting less experienced colleagues. Experience of working in a hybrid/multi-site team would be an advantage. What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.
Job Description Summary Job Description Do you want to provide electrical leadership at one of the world's most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks. GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies. Let's Talk about the Role As Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer, you provide electrical leadership for the Marine Power Test Facility, balancing the maintenance of existing infrastructure with the installation, commissioning, and testing of new power systems and equipment. Reporting directly to the Marine Power Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team. You act as a key member of the engineering, test, and commissioning team, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You manage safe systems of work as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), coordinate complex site activities, and collaborate with leadership to drive process and system improvements that ensure our world-class facility remains at the cutting edge of power and propulsion technology. How You Will Make a Difference To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning. To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects. Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards. Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation, commissioning and test meets internal standards customer, and all regulatory / safety requirements. Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment. To produce as commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices. Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary. Working with site leadership and EHS, manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing. Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations. Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF. Skills for Success You are an experienced, safety-focused electrical professional who brings a practical site-based background and the leadership ability to manage complex high-voltage systems and test programmes. Qualifications/Requirements Electrical HV authorised & some experience in managing safe systems of work. Proven record of continuous professional development. Must have established record of sitework. Good communication skills, written and verbal in English. Customer Focused. Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance " which are required for this role. Desired Characteristics Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects. On site commissioning of large projects. Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine, Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, etc.). Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and Drives. Power generation and distribution. LV and MV variable speed drives and motors. Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales. Excellent communication skills. Good report writing skills. Good personal organisational skills. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office. This role is on-site 5 days a week. Our Culture Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do. Inclusion & Diversity We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Summary Job Description Do you want to provide electrical leadership at one of the world's most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks. GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies. Let's Talk about the Role As Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer, you provide electrical leadership for the Marine Power Test Facility, balancing the maintenance of existing infrastructure with the installation, commissioning, and testing of new power systems and equipment. Reporting directly to the Marine Power Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team. You act as a key member of the engineering, test, and commissioning team, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You manage safe systems of work as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), coordinate complex site activities, and collaborate with leadership to drive process and system improvements that ensure our world-class facility remains at the cutting edge of power and propulsion technology. How You Will Make a Difference To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning. To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects. Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards. Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation, commissioning and test meets internal standards customer, and all regulatory / safety requirements. Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment. To produce as commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices. Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary. Working with site leadership and EHS, manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing. Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations. Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF. Skills for Success You are an experienced, safety-focused electrical professional who brings a practical site-based background and the leadership ability to manage complex high-voltage systems and test programmes. Qualifications/Requirements Electrical HV authorised & some experience in managing safe systems of work. Proven record of continuous professional development. Must have established record of sitework. Good communication skills, written and verbal in English. Customer Focused. Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance " which are required for this role. Desired Characteristics Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects. On site commissioning of large projects. Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine, Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, etc.). Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and Drives. Power generation and distribution. LV and MV variable speed drives and motors. Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales. Excellent communication skills. Good report writing skills. Good personal organisational skills. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office. This role is on-site 5 days a week. Our Culture Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do. Inclusion & Diversity We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Solus Accident Repair Centres
Birchanger, Hertfordshire
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions.
Job Description Summary Job Description Do you want to provide electrical leadership at one of the world's most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks. GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies. Let's Talk about the Role As Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer, you provide electrical leadership for the Marine Power Test Facility, balancing the maintenance of existing infrastructure with the installation, commissioning, and testing of new power systems and equipment. Reporting directly to the Marine Power Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team. You act as a key member of the engineering, test, and commissioning team, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You manage safe systems of work as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), coordinate complex site activities, and collaborate with leadership to drive process and system improvements that ensure our world-class facility remains at the cutting edge of power and propulsion technology. How You Will Make a Difference To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning. To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects. Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards. Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation, commissioning and test meets internal standards customer, and all regulatory / safety requirements. Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment. To produce as commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices. Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary. Working with site leadership and EHS, manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing. Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations. Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF. Skills for Success You are an experienced, safety-focused electrical professional who brings a practical site-based background and the leadership ability to manage complex high-voltage systems and test programmes. Qualifications/Requirements Electrical HV authorised & some experience in managing safe systems of work. Proven record of continuous professional development. Must have established record of sitework. Good communication skills, written and verbal in English. Customer Focused. Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance " which are required for this role. Desired Characteristics Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects. On site commissioning of large projects. Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine, Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, etc.). Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and Drives. Power generation and distribution. LV and MV variable speed drives and motors. Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales. Excellent communication skills. Good report writing skills. Good personal organisational skills. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office. This role is on-site 5 days a week. Our Culture Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do. Inclusion & Diversity We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Summary Job Description Do you want to provide electrical leadership at one of the world's most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks. GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies. Let's Talk about the Role As Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer, you provide electrical leadership for the Marine Power Test Facility, balancing the maintenance of existing infrastructure with the installation, commissioning, and testing of new power systems and equipment. Reporting directly to the Marine Power Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team. You act as a key member of the engineering, test, and commissioning team, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You manage safe systems of work as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), coordinate complex site activities, and collaborate with leadership to drive process and system improvements that ensure our world-class facility remains at the cutting edge of power and propulsion technology. How You Will Make a Difference To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning. To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects. Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards. Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation, commissioning and test meets internal standards customer, and all regulatory / safety requirements. Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment. To produce as commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices. Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary. Working with site leadership and EHS, manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing. Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations. Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF. Skills for Success You are an experienced, safety-focused electrical professional who brings a practical site-based background and the leadership ability to manage complex high-voltage systems and test programmes. Qualifications/Requirements Electrical HV authorised & some experience in managing safe systems of work. Proven record of continuous professional development. Must have established record of sitework. Good communication skills, written and verbal in English. Customer Focused. Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance " which are required for this role. Desired Characteristics Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects. On site commissioning of large projects. Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine, Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, etc.). Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and Drives. Power generation and distribution. LV and MV variable speed drives and motors. Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales. Excellent communication skills. Good report writing skills. Good personal organisational skills. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office. This role is on-site 5 days a week. Our Culture Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do. Inclusion & Diversity We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Job Description Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are currently recruiting a people-focused and engaging HR Partner to join our HR team on a permanent basis . Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role partners closely with site leadership teams to deliver a proactive HR service that supports business performance, colleague engagement and organisational growth. As an HR Partner, you will provide expert guidance and coaching to managers across all aspects of people management. You will use people data and insights to identify trends, improve retention and attendance, support talent development and ensure a positive employee experience. Working alongside HR Centres of Excellence, you will help deliver key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. This role is offering an on-site working contract at our Tamworth site with the potential of 1 day per week working from home , therefore candidates should be within a commutable distance. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead, develop and deliver people projects and initiatives aligned to the Sysco GB and Supply Chain & Operations People Plan. Partner, coach and challenge leaders on all aspects of people management to achieve successful business outcomes. Support and embed the full employee lifecycle in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence. Use people data and insights to identify trends, highlight opportunities and recommend solutions. Support recruitment activities, ensuring we attract colleagues with the right skills, behaviours and values. Ensure an effective and consistent onboarding experience for new colleagues and line managers. Support the implementation of talent and development programmes to build leadership capability. Facilitate talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen talent pipelines and support colleague development. Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Support line managers with complex employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Analyse retention and absence data, implementing plans to reduce attrition and improve attendance. Support the delivery of change and improvement initiatives in line with best practice. Drive colleague engagement through listening groups, engagement action plans and communication forums. Manage HR and Payroll Administration resources where applicable, ensuring compliance with HR processes and GDPR requirements. About You: You'll have a strong HR generalist background, with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of working in a unionised environment and experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident coaching and influencing stakeholders, managing employee relations matters and using people data to drive business decisions. We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating positive colleague experiences. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across functions and supporting change, engagement, talent and performance initiatives. You will ideally have: Ideally, you will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or be working towards it; however, significant relevant HR experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Experience of working within a unionised environment Experience coaching and supporting managers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting talent, engagement and change initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their business partnering skills and make a real impact across engagement, retention, performance, development and organisational change.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are currently recruiting a people-focused and engaging HR Partner to join our HR team on a permanent basis . Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role partners closely with site leadership teams to deliver a proactive HR service that supports business performance, colleague engagement and organisational growth. As an HR Partner, you will provide expert guidance and coaching to managers across all aspects of people management. You will use people data and insights to identify trends, improve retention and attendance, support talent development and ensure a positive employee experience. Working alongside HR Centres of Excellence, you will help deliver key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. This role is offering an on-site working contract at our Tamworth site with the potential of 1 day per week working from home , therefore candidates should be within a commutable distance. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead, develop and deliver people projects and initiatives aligned to the Sysco GB and Supply Chain & Operations People Plan. Partner, coach and challenge leaders on all aspects of people management to achieve successful business outcomes. Support and embed the full employee lifecycle in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence. Use people data and insights to identify trends, highlight opportunities and recommend solutions. Support recruitment activities, ensuring we attract colleagues with the right skills, behaviours and values. Ensure an effective and consistent onboarding experience for new colleagues and line managers. Support the implementation of talent and development programmes to build leadership capability. Facilitate talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen talent pipelines and support colleague development. Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Support line managers with complex employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Analyse retention and absence data, implementing plans to reduce attrition and improve attendance. Support the delivery of change and improvement initiatives in line with best practice. Drive colleague engagement through listening groups, engagement action plans and communication forums. Manage HR and Payroll Administration resources where applicable, ensuring compliance with HR processes and GDPR requirements. About You: You'll have a strong HR generalist background, with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of working in a unionised environment and experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident coaching and influencing stakeholders, managing employee relations matters and using people data to drive business decisions. We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating positive colleague experiences. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across functions and supporting change, engagement, talent and performance initiatives. You will ideally have: Ideally, you will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or be working towards it; however, significant relevant HR experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Experience of working within a unionised environment Experience coaching and supporting managers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting talent, engagement and change initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their business partnering skills and make a real impact across engagement, retention, performance, development and organisational change.
Job Description Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are currently recruiting a people-focused and engaging HR Partner to join our HR team on a permanent basis . Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role partners closely with site leadership teams to deliver a proactive HR service that supports business performance, colleague engagement and organisational growth. As an HR Partner, you will provide expert guidance and coaching to managers across all aspects of people management. You will use people data and insights to identify trends, improve retention and attendance, support talent development and ensure a positive employee experience. Working alongside HR Centres of Excellence, you will help deliver key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. This role is offering an on-site working contract at our Tamworth site with the potential of 1 day per week working from home , therefore candidates should be within a commutable distance. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead, develop and deliver people projects and initiatives aligned to the Sysco GB and Supply Chain & Operations People Plan. Partner, coach and challenge leaders on all aspects of people management to achieve successful business outcomes. Support and embed the full employee lifecycle in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence. Use people data and insights to identify trends, highlight opportunities and recommend solutions. Support recruitment activities, ensuring we attract colleagues with the right skills, behaviours and values. Ensure an effective and consistent onboarding experience for new colleagues and line managers. Support the implementation of talent and development programmes to build leadership capability. Facilitate talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen talent pipelines and support colleague development. Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Support line managers with complex employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Analyse retention and absence data, implementing plans to reduce attrition and improve attendance. Support the delivery of change and improvement initiatives in line with best practice. Drive colleague engagement through listening groups, engagement action plans and communication forums. Manage HR and Payroll Administration resources where applicable, ensuring compliance with HR processes and GDPR requirements. About You: You'll have a strong HR generalist background, with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of working in a unionised environment and experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident coaching and influencing stakeholders, managing employee relations matters and using people data to drive business decisions. We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating positive colleague experiences. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across functions and supporting change, engagement, talent and performance initiatives. You will ideally have: Ideally, you will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or be working towards it; however, significant relevant HR experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Experience of working within a unionised environment Experience coaching and supporting managers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting talent, engagement and change initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their business partnering skills and make a real impact across engagement, retention, performance, development and organisational change.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are currently recruiting a people-focused and engaging HR Partner to join our HR team on a permanent basis . Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role partners closely with site leadership teams to deliver a proactive HR service that supports business performance, colleague engagement and organisational growth. As an HR Partner, you will provide expert guidance and coaching to managers across all aspects of people management. You will use people data and insights to identify trends, improve retention and attendance, support talent development and ensure a positive employee experience. Working alongside HR Centres of Excellence, you will help deliver key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. This role is offering an on-site working contract at our Tamworth site with the potential of 1 day per week working from home , therefore candidates should be within a commutable distance. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead, develop and deliver people projects and initiatives aligned to the Sysco GB and Supply Chain & Operations People Plan. Partner, coach and challenge leaders on all aspects of people management to achieve successful business outcomes. Support and embed the full employee lifecycle in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence. Use people data and insights to identify trends, highlight opportunities and recommend solutions. Support recruitment activities, ensuring we attract colleagues with the right skills, behaviours and values. Ensure an effective and consistent onboarding experience for new colleagues and line managers. Support the implementation of talent and development programmes to build leadership capability. Facilitate talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen talent pipelines and support colleague development. Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Support line managers with complex employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Analyse retention and absence data, implementing plans to reduce attrition and improve attendance. Support the delivery of change and improvement initiatives in line with best practice. Drive colleague engagement through listening groups, engagement action plans and communication forums. Manage HR and Payroll Administration resources where applicable, ensuring compliance with HR processes and GDPR requirements. About You: You'll have a strong HR generalist background, with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of working in a unionised environment and experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident coaching and influencing stakeholders, managing employee relations matters and using people data to drive business decisions. We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating positive colleague experiences. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across functions and supporting change, engagement, talent and performance initiatives. You will ideally have: Ideally, you will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or be working towards it; however, significant relevant HR experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Experience of working within a unionised environment Experience coaching and supporting managers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting talent, engagement and change initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their business partnering skills and make a real impact across engagement, retention, performance, development and organisational change.
Job Description Home Based (with occasional UK travel) Competitive Salary + benefits + bonus + car allowance Here at Sysco GB our HR function is going through significant change and transformation, with investment in people, processes and systems, which has created a fantastic opportunity for a Reward Business Partner to join our team who will ensure our business remains competitive to attract talent, retain our colleagues and support our recipe for growth. As the Reward subject matter expert for Sysco GB, reporting to the Director of HR Operations you will work collaboratively with the Global Reward Team, HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to shape and embed a forward-looking reward strategy. You will leverage Workday to drive compensation outcomes, maintain robust governance and compliance, and lead key strategic initiatives including Gender Pay Gap reporting and action planning. The role is home based with some travel to sites and comes with a competitive base salary, attractive car allowance, annual bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, additional holiday purchase scheme, award-winning products at virtually cost price and a range of range of employee perks through our online benefits platform. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and deliver the Sysco GB Reward Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the wider people strategy. Act as the primary reward lead covering GB and key point of contact for the Global Reward Team, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment and execution of global reward initiatives within Sysco GB. Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence (Talent and Development, DEI, Recruitment and HR Operations) and business leaders to develop, embed and continuously evolve reward solutions that support organisational performance and engagement. Work in partnership with Global Reward Team to implement compliant reward processes, policies and procedures to ensure effective execution of key reward activities across the organisation. Support HR Directors across GB with compensation benchmarking, ensuring alignment with Sysco total reward principles and source relevant market salary surveys to meet specific business needs. Represent Sysco GB in external pay and benefits surveys and develop strong external networks to maintain market awareness and reward best practice In collaboration with Finance and HRBP provide input into the principles on design of local incentive progress, ensuring a robust governance process is in place for target setting and performance tracking, and develop an appropriate communication plan to keep participants engaged. Drive continuous improvement within reward-related processes, maximising the use of technology, including Workday, to increase efficiency, enhance data quality, strengthen governance and support compensation outcomes. In collaboration with the Global Reward Team, lead all cyclical remuneration processes, including annual pay reviews, legislative pay reporting, incentive schemes, and salary benchmarking, providing expert guidance and insight throughout. Act as the Sysco GB subject matter expert for Workday Advanced Compensation, driving continuous enhancement of compensation planning processes and functionality, and ensuring alignment with global standards and local business requirements. In partnership with GB Benefits, support the review, design and development of reward and benefits programmes, ensuring they remain competitive, commercially effective and aligned to business needs. Lead the annual Gender Pay Gap reporting ensuring alignment to evolving legislation and incorporating data analysis, narrative development, action planning and stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful progress and ensure statutory compliance. Provide expert advice and guidance on all reward matters, ensuring the business remains legally compliant and aligned with best practice, including preparation for Trade Union engagement. Chair and actively participate in the monthly Job Evaluation Panel, ensuring consistency and governance in role evaluation decisions and alignment with Sysco job architecture and grading approach. Maintain accountability for SOX controls and governance requirements across all Reward processes. Support internal and external audit activity and act as the key HR contact for Reward-related audits with KPMG, EY and Sysco Internal Audit teams. About you: You'll be an experienced Reward Business Partner with a strong background in compensation, job evaluation, benchmarking, and incentive schemes within a large and complex organisation, ideally with experience with a high-volume front-line workforce. You'll be confident partnering with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence and business leaders to develop and deliver reward solutions that support business goals and employee engagement. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to interpret reward and people data, identify trends and provide clear, actionable insights. Experience of salary benchmarking and Gender Pay Gap reporting and pay equity analysis is required. You will have experience leading annual reward and compensation cycles, ensuring appropriate governance, compliance and controls are maintained. Experience with Workday is helpful but not essential, experience with other HCM systems is preferable. You will be comfortable using reward technology and analytics to support compensation outcomes, improve processes and enhance the employee and manager experience. You will be a proactive and collaborative leader with strong project management skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, are essential, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Home Based (with occasional UK travel) Competitive Salary + benefits + bonus + car allowance Here at Sysco GB our HR function is going through significant change and transformation, with investment in people, processes and systems, which has created a fantastic opportunity for a Reward Business Partner to join our team who will ensure our business remains competitive to attract talent, retain our colleagues and support our recipe for growth. As the Reward subject matter expert for Sysco GB, reporting to the Director of HR Operations you will work collaboratively with the Global Reward Team, HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to shape and embed a forward-looking reward strategy. You will leverage Workday to drive compensation outcomes, maintain robust governance and compliance, and lead key strategic initiatives including Gender Pay Gap reporting and action planning. The role is home based with some travel to sites and comes with a competitive base salary, attractive car allowance, annual bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, additional holiday purchase scheme, award-winning products at virtually cost price and a range of range of employee perks through our online benefits platform. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and deliver the Sysco GB Reward Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the wider people strategy. Act as the primary reward lead covering GB and key point of contact for the Global Reward Team, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment and execution of global reward initiatives within Sysco GB. Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence (Talent and Development, DEI, Recruitment and HR Operations) and business leaders to develop, embed and continuously evolve reward solutions that support organisational performance and engagement. Work in partnership with Global Reward Team to implement compliant reward processes, policies and procedures to ensure effective execution of key reward activities across the organisation. Support HR Directors across GB with compensation benchmarking, ensuring alignment with Sysco total reward principles and source relevant market salary surveys to meet specific business needs. Represent Sysco GB in external pay and benefits surveys and develop strong external networks to maintain market awareness and reward best practice In collaboration with Finance and HRBP provide input into the principles on design of local incentive progress, ensuring a robust governance process is in place for target setting and performance tracking, and develop an appropriate communication plan to keep participants engaged. Drive continuous improvement within reward-related processes, maximising the use of technology, including Workday, to increase efficiency, enhance data quality, strengthen governance and support compensation outcomes. In collaboration with the Global Reward Team, lead all cyclical remuneration processes, including annual pay reviews, legislative pay reporting, incentive schemes, and salary benchmarking, providing expert guidance and insight throughout. Act as the Sysco GB subject matter expert for Workday Advanced Compensation, driving continuous enhancement of compensation planning processes and functionality, and ensuring alignment with global standards and local business requirements. In partnership with GB Benefits, support the review, design and development of reward and benefits programmes, ensuring they remain competitive, commercially effective and aligned to business needs. Lead the annual Gender Pay Gap reporting ensuring alignment to evolving legislation and incorporating data analysis, narrative development, action planning and stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful progress and ensure statutory compliance. Provide expert advice and guidance on all reward matters, ensuring the business remains legally compliant and aligned with best practice, including preparation for Trade Union engagement. Chair and actively participate in the monthly Job Evaluation Panel, ensuring consistency and governance in role evaluation decisions and alignment with Sysco job architecture and grading approach. Maintain accountability for SOX controls and governance requirements across all Reward processes. Support internal and external audit activity and act as the key HR contact for Reward-related audits with KPMG, EY and Sysco Internal Audit teams. About you: You'll be an experienced Reward Business Partner with a strong background in compensation, job evaluation, benchmarking, and incentive schemes within a large and complex organisation, ideally with experience with a high-volume front-line workforce. You'll be confident partnering with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence and business leaders to develop and deliver reward solutions that support business goals and employee engagement. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to interpret reward and people data, identify trends and provide clear, actionable insights. Experience of salary benchmarking and Gender Pay Gap reporting and pay equity analysis is required. You will have experience leading annual reward and compensation cycles, ensuring appropriate governance, compliance and controls are maintained. Experience with Workday is helpful but not essential, experience with other HCM systems is preferable. You will be comfortable using reward technology and analytics to support compensation outcomes, improve processes and enhance the employee and manager experience. You will be a proactive and collaborative leader with strong project management skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, are essential, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Position : Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location : Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 650.00 per day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children's Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial support and strategic advice. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, promoting high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development. Build strong partnerships with senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to inform strategic decision-making. Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting processes for the assigned service area. Provide expert financial advice to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of service plans, business cases, and transformation initiatives. Drive the development of innovative service delivery models that achieve efficiencies, deliver cost savings, and maximise outcomes for residents. Monitor financial performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and ensure appropriate mitigating actions are implemented. Produce accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports, analysis, and management information for senior stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, governance requirements, and organisational policies. Support the discharge of Section 151 responsibilities by maintaining high standards of financial stewardship and control. Lead on financial aspects of change programmes, service transformation, and strategic projects across Children's Services. Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote collaborative working and informed financial decision-making. Contribute to the development of finance policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery. Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-focused approach within the Finance Business Partnering team. Represent the finance function at senior management meetings and provide professional financial leadership across the organisation. Person Specification Essential Requirements CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification). Significant post-qualification experience in finance management, business partnering, or financial leadership roles. Demonstrable experience of leading and managing finance teams within a large, complex organisation. Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and management accounting. Experience providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders and service managers. Excellent understanding of local government finance, public sector financial management, and financial governance. Knowledge of statutory financial responsibilities, including the principles supporting Section 151 responsibilities. Proven ability to lead service transformation, financial improvement, and efficiency programmes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing robust business cases and supporting strategic decision-making. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within demanding timescales. Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills with a commitment to developing high-performing teams. Proficient in the use of financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Desirable Requirements Experience working within Children's Services finance in a local authority. Experience supporting organisational transformation and change management programmes. Knowledge of local government funding arrangements, financial regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Experience working in politically sensitive environments with senior elected members and executive leadership. Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering value for money across public services. DISCLAIMER : By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Aug 15, 2026
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Position : Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location : Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 650.00 per day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children's Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial support and strategic advice. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, promoting high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development. Build strong partnerships with senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to inform strategic decision-making. Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting processes for the assigned service area. Provide expert financial advice to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of service plans, business cases, and transformation initiatives. Drive the development of innovative service delivery models that achieve efficiencies, deliver cost savings, and maximise outcomes for residents. Monitor financial performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and ensure appropriate mitigating actions are implemented. Produce accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports, analysis, and management information for senior stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, governance requirements, and organisational policies. Support the discharge of Section 151 responsibilities by maintaining high standards of financial stewardship and control. Lead on financial aspects of change programmes, service transformation, and strategic projects across Children's Services. Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote collaborative working and informed financial decision-making. Contribute to the development of finance policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery. Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-focused approach within the Finance Business Partnering team. Represent the finance function at senior management meetings and provide professional financial leadership across the organisation. Person Specification Essential Requirements CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification). Significant post-qualification experience in finance management, business partnering, or financial leadership roles. Demonstrable experience of leading and managing finance teams within a large, complex organisation. Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and management accounting. Experience providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders and service managers. Excellent understanding of local government finance, public sector financial management, and financial governance. Knowledge of statutory financial responsibilities, including the principles supporting Section 151 responsibilities. Proven ability to lead service transformation, financial improvement, and efficiency programmes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing robust business cases and supporting strategic decision-making. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within demanding timescales. Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills with a commitment to developing high-performing teams. Proficient in the use of financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Desirable Requirements Experience working within Children's Services finance in a local authority. Experience supporting organisational transformation and change management programmes. Knowledge of local government funding arrangements, financial regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Experience working in politically sensitive environments with senior elected members and executive leadership. Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering value for money across public services. DISCLAIMER : By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
We are working on behalf of a global financial services client to bring to market a PM position, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile Markets Transformation team responsible for delivering strategic change initiatives across Capital Markets. Working at the intersection of Business, Technology, and Transformation teams, you will play a key role in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring key programme milestones are achieved. Key responsibilities include: Analysing business requirements and translating them into technical and data-driven solutions. Working closely with Technology, Data, and Business stakeholders to define delivery plans and implementation approaches. Driving the day-to-day execution of technical deliverables, ensuring requirements are understood and delivered successfully. Facilitating workshops, working groups, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and define project plans. Managing dependencies across business, transformation, and technology initiatives. Identify, manage, and escalate programme risks, issues, and blockers in a timely manner. Engaging regularly with senior stakeholders, providing updates, recommendations, and resolution strategies. Producing high-quality project documentation, status reports, governance packs, and programme artefacts. Key experience and skills: Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical delivery, business analysis, project delivery, or change management role. Proven experience managing and tracking technical deliveries within complex environments. Strong understanding of the software development and delivery lifecycle. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including senior leadership. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against challenging deadlines. If successful, this role offers a highly competitive day rate with a leading employer in Northern Ireland, on a contract engagement with strong potential for extension.This position requires 3 days per week on-site in Belfast; only candidates who can meet this requirement will be considered.If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right, but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch 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 15, 2026
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We are working on behalf of a global financial services client to bring to market a PM position, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile Markets Transformation team responsible for delivering strategic change initiatives across Capital Markets. Working at the intersection of Business, Technology, and Transformation teams, you will play a key role in translating business requirements into practical technical solutions, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring key programme milestones are achieved. Key responsibilities include: Analysing business requirements and translating them into technical and data-driven solutions. Working closely with Technology, Data, and Business stakeholders to define delivery plans and implementation approaches. Driving the day-to-day execution of technical deliverables, ensuring requirements are understood and delivered successfully. Facilitating workshops, working groups, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and define project plans. Managing dependencies across business, transformation, and technology initiatives. Identify, manage, and escalate programme risks, issues, and blockers in a timely manner. Engaging regularly with senior stakeholders, providing updates, recommendations, and resolution strategies. Producing high-quality project documentation, status reports, governance packs, and programme artefacts. Key experience and skills: Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical delivery, business analysis, project delivery, or change management role. Proven experience managing and tracking technical deliveries within complex environments. Strong understanding of the software development and delivery lifecycle. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including senior leadership. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against challenging deadlines. If successful, this role offers a highly competitive day rate with a leading employer in Northern Ireland, on a contract engagement with strong potential for extension.This position requires 3 days per week on-site in Belfast; only candidates who can meet this requirement will be considered.If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right, but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch 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)
Sales Progression Coordinator Location: Bracknell Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Agile working to support a healthy work-life balance Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10% Employee discounts across thousands of high street and online retailers Life assurance (up to 5x annual salary) Interest-free staff loans and Cycle to Work scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for eligible employees Ongoing training, career development and study support The Opportunity We're recruiting for an experienced Sales Progression Coordinator to join a leading Property organsation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in property sales progression, shared ownership, conveyancing or new homes who enjoys managing the customer journey from reservation through to legal completion. Working closely with sales teams, solicitors, mortgage brokers and customers, you'll play a vital role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, keeping all parties informed and helping deliver an outstanding customer experience. Key Responsibilities Manage the sales progression of Shared Ownership and Market Sale properties from reservation through to legal completion. Act as the main point of contact for solicitors and mortgage brokers throughout the sales process. Build strong relationships with customers, providing regular updates and proactive communication. Work closely with Regional Sales Managers to ensure completion forecasts remain accurate. Monitor sales progression, identifying and resolving issues that could delay exchange or completion. Produce regular reports and maintain accurate records across internal systems. Ensure all legal, regulatory and compliance requirements are met. Capture customer feedback to help drive continuous improvement. Support the wider sales team in achieving regional sales targets. About You We're looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple property transactions while delivering exceptional customer service. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in sales progression, conveyancing, new homes or shared ownership. A strong understanding of the mortgage and conveyancing process. Knowledge of common barriers to exchange and completion, with the ability to resolve issues proactively. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. A customer-focused, proactive and collaborative approach. Confidence working independently while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to helping customers achieve home ownership while enjoying excellent benefits, flexible working and genuine opportunities for professional development.
Aug 15, 2026
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Sales Progression Coordinator Location: Bracknell Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Agile working to support a healthy work-life balance Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10% Employee discounts across thousands of high street and online retailers Life assurance (up to 5x annual salary) Interest-free staff loans and Cycle to Work scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for eligible employees Ongoing training, career development and study support The Opportunity We're recruiting for an experienced Sales Progression Coordinator to join a leading Property organsation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in property sales progression, shared ownership, conveyancing or new homes who enjoys managing the customer journey from reservation through to legal completion. Working closely with sales teams, solicitors, mortgage brokers and customers, you'll play a vital role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, keeping all parties informed and helping deliver an outstanding customer experience. Key Responsibilities Manage the sales progression of Shared Ownership and Market Sale properties from reservation through to legal completion. Act as the main point of contact for solicitors and mortgage brokers throughout the sales process. Build strong relationships with customers, providing regular updates and proactive communication. Work closely with Regional Sales Managers to ensure completion forecasts remain accurate. Monitor sales progression, identifying and resolving issues that could delay exchange or completion. Produce regular reports and maintain accurate records across internal systems. Ensure all legal, regulatory and compliance requirements are met. Capture customer feedback to help drive continuous improvement. Support the wider sales team in achieving regional sales targets. About You We're looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple property transactions while delivering exceptional customer service. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in sales progression, conveyancing, new homes or shared ownership. A strong understanding of the mortgage and conveyancing process. Knowledge of common barriers to exchange and completion, with the ability to resolve issues proactively. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. A customer-focused, proactive and collaborative approach. Confidence working independently while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to helping customers achieve home ownership while enjoying excellent benefits, flexible working and genuine opportunities for professional development.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to transition into, or further develop, a Knowledge Lawyer career within a well-established international law firm. This role combines legal expertise, training, precedent development, business development support and innovation, helping to drive best practice across a busy construction disputes team. Client Details Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across the UK, Middle East and Asia. The firm acts for an impressive client base across a range of sectors and is recognised for its expertise in litigation, real estate, corporate, banking and finance, tax and private wealth matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and focus on responsible, sustainable growth. With innovation and ESG principles embedded within its strategy, it offers an environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute, develop and make a tangible impact. Description The Opportunity The successful candidate will join the Construction Disputes team and play a central role in ensuring lawyers have access to market-leading know-how, precedents, legal updates and training materials. Working closely with fee earners and wider business services teams, the Knowledge Lawyer will support legal research, information management, training delivery, business development and innovation initiatives. The role is well suited to an experienced contentious construction lawyer who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing best practice and supporting the wider success of the team. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Management & Legal Research Maintain and develop the team's know-how resources and information banks. Monitor legal developments, case law and legislative changes affecting construction disputes. Produce technical legal updates and circulate key developments. Support lawyers with research and provide guidance on complex legal issues. Ensure knowledge resources remain current, accessible and commercially relevant. Precedents & Drafting Review, update and maintain the firm's precedent bank. Draft new precedents, guidance notes, crib sheets and practical tools. Develop additional knowledge resources including flowcharts, house views and client-facing materials. Assist with drafting legal content for internal and external audiences. Training & Development Support the creation and delivery of internal and external training programmes. Deliver training on legal developments, technical issues and knowledge resources where required. Contribute to the ongoing professional development of lawyers across the team. Participate in internal learning initiatives and development programmes. Business Development & Client Engagement Assist with client alerts, legal briefings and thought leadership content. Support tender submissions and pitch materials. Draft website content, articles and legal updates for publication. Help prepare seminars, webinars, presentations and client events. Contribute to consultation responses and industry commentary. Innovation & Collaboration Support the firm's wider knowledge management and innovation initiatives. Encourage effective use of legal technology and AI tools. Collaborate with lawyers across the firm to share expertise and best practice. Assist with cross-office and multi-jurisdictional knowledge projects. Profile Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: Qualified solicitor status with approximately 5+ years' PQE in contentious construction matters, or significant prior PSL/Knowledge Lawyer experience. Strong technical expertise in construction disputes. Excellent drafting and legal research skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience delivering or supporting legal training programmes. Interest in innovation, legal technology and AI. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A collaborative, proactive and approachable working style. Job Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to become a recognised subject matter expert within construction disputes. Broad and varied role encompassing know-how, training, innovation and business development. Exposure to complex and high-profile construction disputes work. Significant involvement in thought leadership and client-facing initiatives. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Strong commitment to learning, development and career progression. Opportunity to influence the adoption of legal technology and AI across the practice. International platform with access to cross-border work and expertise.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to transition into, or further develop, a Knowledge Lawyer career within a well-established international law firm. This role combines legal expertise, training, precedent development, business development support and innovation, helping to drive best practice across a busy construction disputes team. Client Details Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across the UK, Middle East and Asia. The firm acts for an impressive client base across a range of sectors and is recognised for its expertise in litigation, real estate, corporate, banking and finance, tax and private wealth matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and focus on responsible, sustainable growth. With innovation and ESG principles embedded within its strategy, it offers an environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute, develop and make a tangible impact. Description The Opportunity The successful candidate will join the Construction Disputes team and play a central role in ensuring lawyers have access to market-leading know-how, precedents, legal updates and training materials. Working closely with fee earners and wider business services teams, the Knowledge Lawyer will support legal research, information management, training delivery, business development and innovation initiatives. The role is well suited to an experienced contentious construction lawyer who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing best practice and supporting the wider success of the team. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Management & Legal Research Maintain and develop the team's know-how resources and information banks. Monitor legal developments, case law and legislative changes affecting construction disputes. Produce technical legal updates and circulate key developments. Support lawyers with research and provide guidance on complex legal issues. Ensure knowledge resources remain current, accessible and commercially relevant. Precedents & Drafting Review, update and maintain the firm's precedent bank. Draft new precedents, guidance notes, crib sheets and practical tools. Develop additional knowledge resources including flowcharts, house views and client-facing materials. Assist with drafting legal content for internal and external audiences. Training & Development Support the creation and delivery of internal and external training programmes. Deliver training on legal developments, technical issues and knowledge resources where required. Contribute to the ongoing professional development of lawyers across the team. Participate in internal learning initiatives and development programmes. Business Development & Client Engagement Assist with client alerts, legal briefings and thought leadership content. Support tender submissions and pitch materials. Draft website content, articles and legal updates for publication. Help prepare seminars, webinars, presentations and client events. Contribute to consultation responses and industry commentary. Innovation & Collaboration Support the firm's wider knowledge management and innovation initiatives. Encourage effective use of legal technology and AI tools. Collaborate with lawyers across the firm to share expertise and best practice. Assist with cross-office and multi-jurisdictional knowledge projects. Profile Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: Qualified solicitor status with approximately 5+ years' PQE in contentious construction matters, or significant prior PSL/Knowledge Lawyer experience. Strong technical expertise in construction disputes. Excellent drafting and legal research skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience delivering or supporting legal training programmes. Interest in innovation, legal technology and AI. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A collaborative, proactive and approachable working style. Job Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to become a recognised subject matter expert within construction disputes. Broad and varied role encompassing know-how, training, innovation and business development. Exposure to complex and high-profile construction disputes work. Significant involvement in thought leadership and client-facing initiatives. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Strong commitment to learning, development and career progression. Opportunity to influence the adoption of legal technology and AI across the practice. International platform with access to cross-border work and expertise.
