Estates Project Manager Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with opportunities to develop your expertise across the full construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Capture and translate business requirements into successful project outcomes Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, governance, and reporting Identify and manage risks, issues, and organisational change impacts Delivery & Project Management Support delivery of Estates projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and scope Establish governance and reporting frameworks for project oversight Coordinate activities across project teams, contractors, and consultants Manage projects across the full lifecycle including design, planning, construction, and handover Ensure safety, quality, sustainability, and security standards are embedded Monitor performance and proactively manage risks and dependencies Support commissioning and handover to facilities management teams Contract & Supplier Management Support procurement and tendering processes alongside Commercial teams Manage delivery through prime contractor arrangements Monitor contractor performance, programme adherence, and quality Maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain Cost & Financial Management Deliver projects within agreed budgets Support cost control, forecasting, and value management Track contract costs, variations, and financial reporting Manage requisitioning and financial systems to ensure accuracy Risk, Compliance & Assurance Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and security requirements Support assurance processes, audits, and project reviews Development & Inclusion Contribute to the Estates Project community and share best practice Support the development of colleagues Promote inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design principles Engage with professional bodies and industry communities Essential Skills & Experience Project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner) or working towards Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects within structured frameworks Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, consultants) Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities Experience in risk management, governance, and programme delivery Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost control Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive design Desirable Skills Experience across full construction lifecycle stages Exposure to large-scale, multi-year capital projects Experience working within secure or highly governed environments Who We're Looking For Someone who is: A strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Adaptable and comfortable working in complex delivery environments Collaborative and team-focused Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces Why Join Through Guidant Global? We provide a people-first recruitment experience, supporting you throughout your career journey and connecting you with meaningful opportunities. In this role, you will gain exposure to impactful, high-profile projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 15, 2026
Contractor
Estates Project Manager Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with opportunities to develop your expertise across the full construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Capture and translate business requirements into successful project outcomes Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, governance, and reporting Identify and manage risks, issues, and organisational change impacts Delivery & Project Management Support delivery of Estates projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and scope Establish governance and reporting frameworks for project oversight Coordinate activities across project teams, contractors, and consultants Manage projects across the full lifecycle including design, planning, construction, and handover Ensure safety, quality, sustainability, and security standards are embedded Monitor performance and proactively manage risks and dependencies Support commissioning and handover to facilities management teams Contract & Supplier Management Support procurement and tendering processes alongside Commercial teams Manage delivery through prime contractor arrangements Monitor contractor performance, programme adherence, and quality Maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain Cost & Financial Management Deliver projects within agreed budgets Support cost control, forecasting, and value management Track contract costs, variations, and financial reporting Manage requisitioning and financial systems to ensure accuracy Risk, Compliance & Assurance Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and security requirements Support assurance processes, audits, and project reviews Development & Inclusion Contribute to the Estates Project community and share best practice Support the development of colleagues Promote inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design principles Engage with professional bodies and industry communities Essential Skills & Experience Project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner) or working towards Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects within structured frameworks Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, consultants) Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities Experience in risk management, governance, and programme delivery Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost control Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive design Desirable Skills Experience across full construction lifecycle stages Exposure to large-scale, multi-year capital projects Experience working within secure or highly governed environments Who We're Looking For Someone who is: A strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Adaptable and comfortable working in complex delivery environments Collaborative and team-focused Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces Why Join Through Guidant Global? We provide a people-first recruitment experience, supporting you throughout your career journey and connecting you with meaningful opportunities. In this role, you will gain exposure to impactful, high-profile projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager 6 months Location: Hybrid (Wellingborough 2 days per week / remote 3 days) Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role Purpose The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of the Cost/Sell and Induct workstreams within the Booker MyProduct Essentials (MPE) programme. The role will ensure alignment between Booker stakeholders, Atos business analysts, third-party development partners, and business SMEs to achieve agreed milestones, manage dependencies, and deliver business value. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day delivery of the Cost/Sell and Induct workstreams. Develop and maintain integrated plans, milestones, RAID logs, and status reporting. Coordinate activities across Booker stakeholders, Atos consultants, business analysts, product owners, and development partners. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions, ensuring timely escalation where required. Facilitate governance forums, steering meetings, workshops, and project reviews. Track progress against delivery objectives and ensure workstreams remain on schedule and within budget. Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across business and technology teams. Ensure delivery readiness, quality assurance, and successful transition into business operations. Support identification and management of change requests, scope impacts, and commercial considerations. Experience Required Minimum of 8 years experience as Project Manager which needs to include collating requirements, managing third party development teams using agile, and co-ordinating UAT for changes to websites. Proven experience delivering business transformation or technology projects preferably in a wholesale business . Strong project governance, planning, risk management, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders simultaneously. Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Success Measures Delivery of Cost/Sell and Induct milestones to agreed schedule. Effective management of risks, issues, and dependencies. Positive stakeholder feedback from Booker and Atos teams. Successful adoption of delivered capabilities by business users. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 15, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager 6 months Location: Hybrid (Wellingborough 2 days per week / remote 3 days) Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role Purpose The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of the Cost/Sell and Induct workstreams within the Booker MyProduct Essentials (MPE) programme. The role will ensure alignment between Booker stakeholders, Atos business analysts, third-party development partners, and business SMEs to achieve agreed milestones, manage dependencies, and deliver business value. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day delivery of the Cost/Sell and Induct workstreams. Develop and maintain integrated plans, milestones, RAID logs, and status reporting. Coordinate activities across Booker stakeholders, Atos consultants, business analysts, product owners, and development partners. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions, ensuring timely escalation where required. Facilitate governance forums, steering meetings, workshops, and project reviews. Track progress against delivery objectives and ensure workstreams remain on schedule and within budget. Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across business and technology teams. Ensure delivery readiness, quality assurance, and successful transition into business operations. Support identification and management of change requests, scope impacts, and commercial considerations. Experience Required Minimum of 8 years experience as Project Manager which needs to include collating requirements, managing third party development teams using agile, and co-ordinating UAT for changes to websites. Proven experience delivering business transformation or technology projects preferably in a wholesale business . Strong project governance, planning, risk management, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders simultaneously. Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Success Measures Delivery of Cost/Sell and Induct milestones to agreed schedule. Effective management of risks, issues, and dependencies. Positive stakeholder feedback from Booker and Atos teams. Successful adoption of delivered capabilities by business users. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Cyber Security Consultant Greater Manchester Permanent Up to 46,500 Hybrid: 50% in office, 35 hours per week On behalf of our non-for-profit sector client, I'm on the lookout for a Cyber Security Consultant with some experience in a cyber role looking to expand on their skill set across multiple cyber and infosec domains. With the support of the Cyber Security Manager and other security team members, this role will touch on IAM, SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tool tweaking, integrating security into project life cycles, GRC certifications, 3rd party risk and assurance and more. I'm looking for candidates with a self-driven, go-getter personality who are keen to progress their security careers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment with colleagues all pulling in the same direction. What this role involves: This role is expansive in terms of the areas you'll be getting involved with. We are not expecting candidates to be experts across all of these fields, however, the more the better: Review, develop, monitor and mature the SIEM, EDR, email security and vulnerability platforms Support ongoing development and monitoring of IDS/IPS, detection and response solutions and other threat detection systems. Working with in-house developers and providing some advice on SDLC security Performing vulnerability scanning and remediation Working with the organisation's managed service provider and helping to manage alerts coming through Working with governance colleagues on the Cyber Essentials certification Helping the organisation with 3rd party risk management and assurance What I'm looking for: Experience in a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role. Experience of commonplace SIEM and vulnerability management tools Strong knowledge of detection and response solutions, such as EDR, XDR and MDR. Knowledge of how to integrate security into project lifecycles Effective communication skills, with the ability to document findings and engage stakeholders clearly. Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Comfortable investigating incidents and proposing technical and procedural improvements. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Solid understanding of email security gateway technologies. Benefits A salary up to 46,000 8% employer pension contribution 24 days plus 3 closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays, continued service increases available 50% hybrid working structure On-site gym Compressed hours and flexible working offering 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
Full time
Cyber Security Consultant Greater Manchester Permanent Up to 46,500 Hybrid: 50% in office, 35 hours per week On behalf of our non-for-profit sector client, I'm on the lookout for a Cyber Security Consultant with some experience in a cyber role looking to expand on their skill set across multiple cyber and infosec domains. With the support of the Cyber Security Manager and other security team members, this role will touch on IAM, SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tool tweaking, integrating security into project life cycles, GRC certifications, 3rd party risk and assurance and more. I'm looking for candidates with a self-driven, go-getter personality who are keen to progress their security careers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment with colleagues all pulling in the same direction. What this role involves: This role is expansive in terms of the areas you'll be getting involved with. We are not expecting candidates to be experts across all of these fields, however, the more the better: Review, develop, monitor and mature the SIEM, EDR, email security and vulnerability platforms Support ongoing development and monitoring of IDS/IPS, detection and response solutions and other threat detection systems. Working with in-house developers and providing some advice on SDLC security Performing vulnerability scanning and remediation Working with the organisation's managed service provider and helping to manage alerts coming through Working with governance colleagues on the Cyber Essentials certification Helping the organisation with 3rd party risk management and assurance What I'm looking for: Experience in a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role. Experience of commonplace SIEM and vulnerability management tools Strong knowledge of detection and response solutions, such as EDR, XDR and MDR. Knowledge of how to integrate security into project lifecycles Effective communication skills, with the ability to document findings and engage stakeholders clearly. Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Comfortable investigating incidents and proposing technical and procedural improvements. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Solid understanding of email security gateway technologies. Benefits A salary up to 46,000 8% employer pension contribution 24 days plus 3 closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays, continued service increases available 50% hybrid working structure On-site gym Compressed hours and flexible working offering 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)
Paid Media Manager Location: Hybrid - London Salary: Up to £70k (DoE) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We're looking for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, knows how to turn performance data into action, and is motivated by seeing their work make a measurable commercial impact. At Wilmington plc, you'll take ownership of paid media performance across a portfolio of market-leading brands spanning professional education, compliance, financial services and legal training. Working across different audiences, sectors and objectives, you'll shape strategy, drive optimisation and play a key role in helping our brands achieve their growth ambitions. Alongside managing and developing a Paid Media Executive, you'll partner with stakeholders across the business, using your expertise to influence decisions and deliver results. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership and help shape the future of paid media across a growing portfolio of brands, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Paid Media Manager, you'll own the hands-on planning, management and optimisation of paid media accounts across multiple Wilmington brands. You'll be responsible for: • Creating and delivering paid media strategies across a portfolio of market-leading brands. • Managing and optimising campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn and Meta. • Owning budget management, bid strategies and overall campaign performance. • Analysing results, reporting on performance and providing recommendations to stakeholders. • Working closely with Marketing Ops & Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, attribution and reporting. • Partnering with marketing and commercial teams to align paid media activity with business goals. • Leading and developing a Paid Media Executive, providing coaching and guidance on best practice. • Keeping up to date with industry trends, platform developments and new opportunities to improve performance. What s the Best Thing About This Role This is a genuinely hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape strategy! You'll have ownership of paid media performance across a portfolio of market-leading brands, giving you the chance to influence decisions and test new approaches. Alongside leading and developing a Paid Media Executive, you'll play a leading role in how paid media evolves across Wilmington plc. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role With responsibility for multiple brands, audiences and budgets, you'll need to balance competing priorities while maintaining strong performance across the board. You'll be expected to make commercial decisions, challenge thinking when needed, and use data to guide strategy. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A solid background in paid media/ PPC, with a strong track record of managing and optimising campaigns. • Confidence managing campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads and Meta Ads. • Experience in developing paid media strategies and delivering measurable performance improvements. • Experience managing significant advertising budgets and making data-driven investment decisions. • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience using GA4, Salesforce, Power BI and Marketo. • A solid understanding of lead generation, attribution and key paid media performance metrics. • Experience working across B2B and/or B2C campaigns, ideally within regulated sectors. • Previous people management experience, with a passion for supporting and developing others. • A commercially minded, organised and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Paid Media Manager Location: Hybrid - London Salary: Up to £70k (DoE) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We're looking for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, knows how to turn performance data into action, and is motivated by seeing their work make a measurable commercial impact. At Wilmington plc, you'll take ownership of paid media performance across a portfolio of market-leading brands spanning professional education, compliance, financial services and legal training. Working across different audiences, sectors and objectives, you'll shape strategy, drive optimisation and play a key role in helping our brands achieve their growth ambitions. Alongside managing and developing a Paid Media Executive, you'll partner with stakeholders across the business, using your expertise to influence decisions and deliver results. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership and help shape the future of paid media across a growing portfolio of brands, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Paid Media Manager, you'll own the hands-on planning, management and optimisation of paid media accounts across multiple Wilmington brands. You'll be responsible for: • Creating and delivering paid media strategies across a portfolio of market-leading brands. • Managing and optimising campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn and Meta. • Owning budget management, bid strategies and overall campaign performance. • Analysing results, reporting on performance and providing recommendations to stakeholders. • Working closely with Marketing Ops & Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, attribution and reporting. • Partnering with marketing and commercial teams to align paid media activity with business goals. • Leading and developing a Paid Media Executive, providing coaching and guidance on best practice. • Keeping up to date with industry trends, platform developments and new opportunities to improve performance. What s the Best Thing About This Role This is a genuinely hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape strategy! You'll have ownership of paid media performance across a portfolio of market-leading brands, giving you the chance to influence decisions and test new approaches. Alongside leading and developing a Paid Media Executive, you'll play a leading role in how paid media evolves across Wilmington plc. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role With responsibility for multiple brands, audiences and budgets, you'll need to balance competing priorities while maintaining strong performance across the board. You'll be expected to make commercial decisions, challenge thinking when needed, and use data to guide strategy. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A solid background in paid media/ PPC, with a strong track record of managing and optimising campaigns. • Confidence managing campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads and Meta Ads. • Experience in developing paid media strategies and delivering measurable performance improvements. • Experience managing significant advertising budgets and making data-driven investment decisions. • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience using GA4, Salesforce, Power BI and Marketo. • A solid understanding of lead generation, attribution and key paid media performance metrics. • Experience working across B2B and/or B2C campaigns, ideally within regulated sectors. • Previous people management experience, with a passion for supporting and developing others. • A commercially minded, organised and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Morgan McKinley (South West)
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
A well-established and financially secure UK business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join its finance team. Known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development, the organisation offers long-term career opportunities within a stable and growing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a leadership role where they can drive process improvements, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of high-volume transactions while maintaining strong financial governance. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and performance Ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger transactions Maintaining strong financial controls and mitigating risk across the AP function Supporting month-end close activities and reporting deadlines Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to maximise performance and career progression About You The successful candidate will have: Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within an Accounts Payable environment Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls Experience managing high-volume invoice processing Good understanding of ERP systems and financial software Strong Excel skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities A proactive and solutions-focused approach What's On Offer The company offers an attractive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally, including: Employer pension contribution of up to 5% 23 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days or sell up to 3 days Hybrid working arrangements Life Assurance (3x salary) Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Annual salary reviews Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Employee discounts with a range of preferred suppliers and Specsavers vouchers
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
A well-established and financially secure UK business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join its finance team. Known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development, the organisation offers long-term career opportunities within a stable and growing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a leadership role where they can drive process improvements, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of high-volume transactions while maintaining strong financial governance. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and performance Ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger transactions Maintaining strong financial controls and mitigating risk across the AP function Supporting month-end close activities and reporting deadlines Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to maximise performance and career progression About You The successful candidate will have: Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within an Accounts Payable environment Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls Experience managing high-volume invoice processing Good understanding of ERP systems and financial software Strong Excel skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities A proactive and solutions-focused approach What's On Offer The company offers an attractive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally, including: Employer pension contribution of up to 5% 23 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days or sell up to 3 days Hybrid working arrangements Life Assurance (3x salary) Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Annual salary reviews Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Employee discounts with a range of preferred suppliers and Specsavers vouchers
Zenith are looking to recruit an experienced AI & Microsoft Training Specialist. In this role you will design, deliver and continuously improve high-impact learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes for learners and employer partners. Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager, you will play a key role in delivering and enhancing AI and automation apprenticeship pathways, including: Level 3 AI Integration Digital Support Technician Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Within the role, you will work closely with the wider apprenticeship delivery team to ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. You will enable learners and employers to adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI-driven ways of working, translating technical capability into practical, real-world impact. Responsibilities AI Programme & Apprenticeship Delivery: Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across AI and digital apprenticeship programmes Embed Microsoft Copilot and AI tools into apprenticeship delivery and learner activities Support learners through their full journey, including onboarding, progression and preparation for end-point assessment Maintain a strong focus on learner outcomes, achievement and progression Curriculum & Content Development: Design and develop engaging, industry-relevant learning content aligned to apprenticeship standards Create blended learning materials (workshops, digital modules, video content and practical labs) Integrate training on: Microsoft 365 productivity tools Microsoft Copilot (prompting, workplace use cases, productivity gains) Copilot Studio (introductory automation and solution building) Continuously improve content based on learner feedback, employer input and performance data Training Delivery & Facilitation: Deliver training across multiple formats including: Classroom-based sessions Virtual delivery (Microsoft Teams) 1:1 and small group coaching Facilitate hands-on learning experiences that enable learners to: Apply Microsoft tools effectively in their roles Use Copilot to improve productivity Build simple solutions using Copilot Studio Adapt delivery style to meet the needs of different learner and employer audiences AI Adoption & Workplace Application: Support employers to embed AI tools into business processes Deliver practical training on: Prompt engineering fundamentals Workflow optimisation using AI Automation opportunities through Copilot Studio and related tools Promote responsible AI use, including governance, data protection and ethical considerations Learner Support & Progress Monitoring: Track learner progress and provide timely support and feedback Conduct regular reviews to ensure learners remain on track Identify and address barriers to learning and achievement Support safeguarding and wellbeing in line with organisational policies Stakeholder & Employer Engagement: Build strong working relationships with employer partners Support training needs analysis to identify digital and AI capability gaps Provide guidance to employers on skills development and AI adoption Work collaboratively with business development and curriculum teams Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain accurate learner records in line with ESFA funding rules Ensure delivery meets Ofsted quality standards Participate in internal quality assurance processes and audits Contribute to continuous improvement across apprenticeship provision Professional Development & Innovation: Stay up to date with developments in Microsoft technologies, AI and automation Continuously enhance your own knowledge and delivery capability Contribute to the development of new AI and digital training programmes Act as an advocate for innovation within the Apprenticeships team Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Essential Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience delivering training within apprenticeships or workforce development Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Understanding of Microsoft Copilot and its application in workplace productivity Experience supporting learners to achieve structured learning outcomes Strong communication, facilitation and coaching skills Ability to manage workload independently and meet delivery targets Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Adaptable, proactive and solution-focused approach Desirable Experience delivering AI or digital apprenticeship standards Experience with Copilot Studio or Power Platform tools Understanding of prompt engineering and AI adoption Knowledge of automation tools and workflow design Awareness of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements Teaching or training qualification (e.g. AET, CET, DET) Relevant Microsoft certifications Personal Attributes Passionate about digital skills, AI and workforce development Learner-focused with a commitment to high-quality outcomes Innovative and forward-thinking Strong attention to detail and quality Resilient and adaptable Committed to continuous improvement Role Requirements Based in the North East of England Office-based role with delivery across employer sites Full UK driving licence Access to own vehicle Willingness to travel across the region and occasionally nationally
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Zenith are looking to recruit an experienced AI & Microsoft Training Specialist. In this role you will design, deliver and continuously improve high-impact learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes for learners and employer partners. Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager, you will play a key role in delivering and enhancing AI and automation apprenticeship pathways, including: Level 3 AI Integration Digital Support Technician Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Within the role, you will work closely with the wider apprenticeship delivery team to ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. You will enable learners and employers to adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI-driven ways of working, translating technical capability into practical, real-world impact. Responsibilities AI Programme & Apprenticeship Delivery: Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across AI and digital apprenticeship programmes Embed Microsoft Copilot and AI tools into apprenticeship delivery and learner activities Support learners through their full journey, including onboarding, progression and preparation for end-point assessment Maintain a strong focus on learner outcomes, achievement and progression Curriculum & Content Development: Design and develop engaging, industry-relevant learning content aligned to apprenticeship standards Create blended learning materials (workshops, digital modules, video content and practical labs) Integrate training on: Microsoft 365 productivity tools Microsoft Copilot (prompting, workplace use cases, productivity gains) Copilot Studio (introductory automation and solution building) Continuously improve content based on learner feedback, employer input and performance data Training Delivery & Facilitation: Deliver training across multiple formats including: Classroom-based sessions Virtual delivery (Microsoft Teams) 1:1 and small group coaching Facilitate hands-on learning experiences that enable learners to: Apply Microsoft tools effectively in their roles Use Copilot to improve productivity Build simple solutions using Copilot Studio Adapt delivery style to meet the needs of different learner and employer audiences AI Adoption & Workplace Application: Support employers to embed AI tools into business processes Deliver practical training on: Prompt engineering fundamentals Workflow optimisation using AI Automation opportunities through Copilot Studio and related tools Promote responsible AI use, including governance, data protection and ethical considerations Learner Support & Progress Monitoring: Track learner progress and provide timely support and feedback Conduct regular reviews to ensure learners remain on track Identify and address barriers to learning and achievement Support safeguarding and wellbeing in line with organisational policies Stakeholder & Employer Engagement: Build strong working relationships with employer partners Support training needs analysis to identify digital and AI capability gaps Provide guidance to employers on skills development and AI adoption Work collaboratively with business development and curriculum teams Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain accurate learner records in line with ESFA funding rules Ensure delivery meets Ofsted quality standards Participate in internal quality assurance processes and audits Contribute to continuous improvement across apprenticeship provision Professional Development & Innovation: Stay up to date with developments in Microsoft technologies, AI and automation Continuously enhance your own knowledge and delivery capability Contribute to the development of new AI and digital training programmes Act as an advocate for innovation within the Apprenticeships team Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Essential Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience delivering training within apprenticeships or workforce development Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Understanding of Microsoft Copilot and its application in workplace productivity Experience supporting learners to achieve structured learning outcomes Strong communication, facilitation and coaching skills Ability to manage workload independently and meet delivery targets Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Adaptable, proactive and solution-focused approach Desirable Experience delivering AI or digital apprenticeship standards Experience with Copilot Studio or Power Platform tools Understanding of prompt engineering and AI adoption Knowledge of automation tools and workflow design Awareness of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements Teaching or training qualification (e.g. AET, CET, DET) Relevant Microsoft certifications Personal Attributes Passionate about digital skills, AI and workforce development Learner-focused with a commitment to high-quality outcomes Innovative and forward-thinking Strong attention to detail and quality Resilient and adaptable Committed to continuous improvement Role Requirements Based in the North East of England Office-based role with delivery across employer sites Full UK driving licence Access to own vehicle Willingness to travel across the region and occasionally nationally
The Role: We re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Pricing Manager to lead the development, delivery and governance of our underwriting and pricing initiatives. You ll shape data?driven pricing strategies, oversee product and pricing change, and ensure strong customer, commercial and regulatory outcomes. This role blends deep technical pricing expertise with confident people leadership, stakeholder influence and robust governance capability. We are based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and all attend the office once a week on a Wednesday. What you ll be doing: Leading and developing a multi?disciplinary pricing and underwriting team. Enhancing pricing and risk models using GLMs, machine learning and actuarial techniques. Driving pricing strategy to meet loss ratio targets while supporting growth in policy volumes and GWP. Owning product and pricing change, ensuring all developments are well?designed, governed and implemented. Providing regular insight and reporting to senior committees on performance, trends and recommended actions. Championing fair value and consumer duty, ensuring processes remain compliant and customer?focused. Collaborating cross?functionally with actuarial, product and functional leads to embed best practice. Monitoring regulatory and market developments and translating them into pricing and product improvements. Managing key partnerships, including our pricing engine supplier and partner insurers, ensuring value is fully realised. What we are looking for: Proven experience in pricing, product, underwriting or actuarial roles within insurance or financial services. Strong technical capability in pricing models, risk analysis, GLMs, machine learning and data?driven decision making. Confident people manager with experience coaching and developing high?performing teams. Strong understanding of regulatory expectations, including product governance, fair value and consumer duty. Skilled stakeholder influencer with excellent communication and decision?making ability. Proficient in SAS, SQL, Python and familiar with pricing tools such as Earnix, Quantee or Radar. Commercially astute, highly organised, delivery focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Collaborative, resilient and committed to continuous improvement and strong customer outcomes. Why Agria Pet Insurance: Agria Pet Insurance is one of the UK's leading specialist pet insurance providers. We only provide lifetime insurance for animals, so truly understand and care about our customers and their beloved pets - especially as most of our team are pet parents, and we're all animal-lovers. Our passion for pets means that we are trusted by The Royal Kennel Club, Lloyds and many other significant affinity partners to provide lifetime pet insurance in their names. Working closely with animal welfare organisations, vets and breeders, gives us deep insight on what's best for pets. And we give back too - including supporting hundreds of animal rescues, protecting over 100,000 rescued animals, and through donations of over £2m to animal charities. We are a strong, growing business, having doubled our GWP in the last 5 years, with a supportive ethos and family feel. We became one of the UK s Best Workplaces in 2023, 2024, 2025 and again in 2026, we have the top 4 slots on Which? Best Buy pet insurance, are ranked 4.8 on Trustpilot (higher than any other pet insurance provider) and we are extremely proud to be the only carbon negative pet insurer in the UK. What we offer: 25 days annual leave which increases with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your Birthday! Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per calendar year Pension and Life Assurance scheme Access to 25% off insuring your pet with Agria. Friends and family are also entitled to a discount too We aim to support the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues so you ll have access to a Health Cash Plan, mental health support and health and wellbeing platforms, including Headspace
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
The Role: We re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Pricing Manager to lead the development, delivery and governance of our underwriting and pricing initiatives. You ll shape data?driven pricing strategies, oversee product and pricing change, and ensure strong customer, commercial and regulatory outcomes. This role blends deep technical pricing expertise with confident people leadership, stakeholder influence and robust governance capability. We are based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and all attend the office once a week on a Wednesday. What you ll be doing: Leading and developing a multi?disciplinary pricing and underwriting team. Enhancing pricing and risk models using GLMs, machine learning and actuarial techniques. Driving pricing strategy to meet loss ratio targets while supporting growth in policy volumes and GWP. Owning product and pricing change, ensuring all developments are well?designed, governed and implemented. Providing regular insight and reporting to senior committees on performance, trends and recommended actions. Championing fair value and consumer duty, ensuring processes remain compliant and customer?focused. Collaborating cross?functionally with actuarial, product and functional leads to embed best practice. Monitoring regulatory and market developments and translating them into pricing and product improvements. Managing key partnerships, including our pricing engine supplier and partner insurers, ensuring value is fully realised. What we are looking for: Proven experience in pricing, product, underwriting or actuarial roles within insurance or financial services. Strong technical capability in pricing models, risk analysis, GLMs, machine learning and data?driven decision making. Confident people manager with experience coaching and developing high?performing teams. Strong understanding of regulatory expectations, including product governance, fair value and consumer duty. Skilled stakeholder influencer with excellent communication and decision?making ability. Proficient in SAS, SQL, Python and familiar with pricing tools such as Earnix, Quantee or Radar. Commercially astute, highly organised, delivery focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Collaborative, resilient and committed to continuous improvement and strong customer outcomes. Why Agria Pet Insurance: Agria Pet Insurance is one of the UK's leading specialist pet insurance providers. We only provide lifetime insurance for animals, so truly understand and care about our customers and their beloved pets - especially as most of our team are pet parents, and we're all animal-lovers. Our passion for pets means that we are trusted by The Royal Kennel Club, Lloyds and many other significant affinity partners to provide lifetime pet insurance in their names. Working closely with animal welfare organisations, vets and breeders, gives us deep insight on what's best for pets. And we give back too - including supporting hundreds of animal rescues, protecting over 100,000 rescued animals, and through donations of over £2m to animal charities. We are a strong, growing business, having doubled our GWP in the last 5 years, with a supportive ethos and family feel. We became one of the UK s Best Workplaces in 2023, 2024, 2025 and again in 2026, we have the top 4 slots on Which? Best Buy pet insurance, are ranked 4.8 on Trustpilot (higher than any other pet insurance provider) and we are extremely proud to be the only carbon negative pet insurer in the UK. What we offer: 25 days annual leave which increases with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your Birthday! Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per calendar year Pension and Life Assurance scheme Access to 25% off insuring your pet with Agria. Friends and family are also entitled to a discount too We aim to support the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues so you ll have access to a Health Cash Plan, mental health support and health and wellbeing platforms, including Headspace
ROLE TITLE: Defect Manager LOCATION: Remote UK CLEARANCE: Must have 5 years continuous UK residency. The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance. We are actively looking to secure a Quality/ Test Engineer to join Experis. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is very personal, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. Job Purpose/The Role: You will be responsible for developing and maintaining DataStage pipelines, using your expertise in data integration and manipulation to transform data from the source into the IBM MAS target model. This role supports a confidential MOD project and requires strong technical delivery, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Role Summary We are seeking a detail-focused and highly organised Defect Manager / Quality Test Engineer to take ownership of the full defect lifecycle for bugs identified during CDS release activity and continuous non-functional testing. You will work closely with programme stakeholders, delivery teams, and senior leaders to drive defects to resolution, maintain visibility of progress, and support the delivery of a high-performing CDS platform.lancashiregroup+1 Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end defect lifecycle from logging through to closure. Triage, track, progress, and escalate defects across multiple delivery teams and stakeholders. Maintain accurate defect records, status updates, and supporting evidence. Produce clear defect reports, metrics, and trend updates for stakeholders and senior management. Coordinate with development, testing, and delivery teams to ensure timely resolution. Support non-functional testing activities by tracking and managing defects raised during test cycles. Build and maintain strong working relationships across programme and technical teams. Escalate risks, blockers, and overdue defects promptly. Contribute to continuous improvement of defect management processes and reporting standards.lancashiregroup+1 Essential Skills and Experience Strong experience in defect management, QA, test, or quality engineering roles. Proven ability to manage the full defect lifecycle in a structured delivery environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including confidence engaging senior stakeholders. Strong reporting and documentation skills, with attention to detail. Ability to prioritise and progress multiple defects simultaneously. Good understanding of test environments, defect triage, and issue escalation. Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across delivery and technical teams. Experience in release, test, or non-functional testing environments would be beneficial.ddat-capability-framework+2 Desirable Skills Experience supporting large-scale programme releases. Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Understanding of quality assurance, test governance, and root cause analysis. Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments. Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
ROLE TITLE: Defect Manager LOCATION: Remote UK CLEARANCE: Must have 5 years continuous UK residency. The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance. We are actively looking to secure a Quality/ Test Engineer to join Experis. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is very personal, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. Job Purpose/The Role: You will be responsible for developing and maintaining DataStage pipelines, using your expertise in data integration and manipulation to transform data from the source into the IBM MAS target model. This role supports a confidential MOD project and requires strong technical delivery, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Role Summary We are seeking a detail-focused and highly organised Defect Manager / Quality Test Engineer to take ownership of the full defect lifecycle for bugs identified during CDS release activity and continuous non-functional testing. You will work closely with programme stakeholders, delivery teams, and senior leaders to drive defects to resolution, maintain visibility of progress, and support the delivery of a high-performing CDS platform.lancashiregroup+1 Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end defect lifecycle from logging through to closure. Triage, track, progress, and escalate defects across multiple delivery teams and stakeholders. Maintain accurate defect records, status updates, and supporting evidence. Produce clear defect reports, metrics, and trend updates for stakeholders and senior management. Coordinate with development, testing, and delivery teams to ensure timely resolution. Support non-functional testing activities by tracking and managing defects raised during test cycles. Build and maintain strong working relationships across programme and technical teams. Escalate risks, blockers, and overdue defects promptly. Contribute to continuous improvement of defect management processes and reporting standards.lancashiregroup+1 Essential Skills and Experience Strong experience in defect management, QA, test, or quality engineering roles. Proven ability to manage the full defect lifecycle in a structured delivery environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including confidence engaging senior stakeholders. Strong reporting and documentation skills, with attention to detail. Ability to prioritise and progress multiple defects simultaneously. Good understanding of test environments, defect triage, and issue escalation. Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across delivery and technical teams. Experience in release, test, or non-functional testing environments would be beneficial.ddat-capability-framework+2 Desirable Skills Experience supporting large-scale programme releases. Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Understanding of quality assurance, test governance, and root cause analysis. Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments. Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Paid Media Executive Location: Hybrid - London Salary: £30k+ (DoE) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We're looking for someone who's excited by the idea of variety, loves digging into performance data, and enjoys the challenge of turning insights into results. At Wilmington plc, you'll work across a portfolio of market-leading brands spanning professional education, compliance, financial services and legal training. You'll gain exposure to different audiences, challenges and objectives, giving you the chance to build your paid media experience while helping our brands reach and engage the people who matter most. If you're ready for a role where you can make an impact across multiple brands, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities As our Paid Media Executive, you'll be supporting the day-to-day execution and optimisation of paid media campaigns across multiple Wilmington brands. You'll work closely with our Paid Media Manager to keep accounts running smoothly, accurately reported, and continuously improving, building your expertise across search, social, and paid channels in both B2B and B2C, regulated environments. You'll be responsible for: • Building, launching and optimising paid media campaigns across a range of channels, including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn and Meta. • Monitoring campaign performance, carrying out day-to-day account optimisation and identifying opportunities to improve results. • Producing regular performance reports and sharing insights that help drive smarter decision-making. • Supporting campaign tracking and attribution to ensure performance is accurately measured and reported. • Working across multiple Wilmington brands, adapting campaigns to different audiences, objectives and sectors. • Ensuring campaigns meet relevant platform and regulatory requirements. • Collaborating with colleagues across Demand Generation, Marketing Operations & Analytics, and the wider business to deliver successful campaigns. • Acting as a trusted day-to-day contact for stakeholders and supporting the Paid Media Manager with campaign updates and recommendations. What s the Best Thing About This Role Working across several established brands means you'll be constantly learning, testing new ideas and tackling different challenges, all while building deeper expertise in paid media. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role No two brands are the same, and neither are their audiences. You'll need to quickly understand different objectives, stay on top of competing priorities and keep campaigns performing across a varied portfolio. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Previous paid media/ PPC experience in an agency environment. • Hands-on experience managing and optimising campaigns across at least two major advertising platforms, such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads or Meta Ads. • A strong understanding of campaign optimisation, bid management and performance improvement. • Experience working towards lead generation objectives and an understanding of key paid media performance metrics. • Confidence using GA4, Salesforce, Power BI and Marketo, alongside reporting dashboards and performance data. • Experience managing or supporting campaigns with significant budgets and ensuring spend is tracked effectively. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder communication skills. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Paid Media Executive Location: Hybrid - London Salary: £30k+ (DoE) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We're looking for someone who's excited by the idea of variety, loves digging into performance data, and enjoys the challenge of turning insights into results. At Wilmington plc, you'll work across a portfolio of market-leading brands spanning professional education, compliance, financial services and legal training. You'll gain exposure to different audiences, challenges and objectives, giving you the chance to build your paid media experience while helping our brands reach and engage the people who matter most. If you're ready for a role where you can make an impact across multiple brands, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities As our Paid Media Executive, you'll be supporting the day-to-day execution and optimisation of paid media campaigns across multiple Wilmington brands. You'll work closely with our Paid Media Manager to keep accounts running smoothly, accurately reported, and continuously improving, building your expertise across search, social, and paid channels in both B2B and B2C, regulated environments. You'll be responsible for: • Building, launching and optimising paid media campaigns across a range of channels, including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn and Meta. • Monitoring campaign performance, carrying out day-to-day account optimisation and identifying opportunities to improve results. • Producing regular performance reports and sharing insights that help drive smarter decision-making. • Supporting campaign tracking and attribution to ensure performance is accurately measured and reported. • Working across multiple Wilmington brands, adapting campaigns to different audiences, objectives and sectors. • Ensuring campaigns meet relevant platform and regulatory requirements. • Collaborating with colleagues across Demand Generation, Marketing Operations & Analytics, and the wider business to deliver successful campaigns. • Acting as a trusted day-to-day contact for stakeholders and supporting the Paid Media Manager with campaign updates and recommendations. What s the Best Thing About This Role Working across several established brands means you'll be constantly learning, testing new ideas and tackling different challenges, all while building deeper expertise in paid media. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role No two brands are the same, and neither are their audiences. You'll need to quickly understand different objectives, stay on top of competing priorities and keep campaigns performing across a varied portfolio. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Previous paid media/ PPC experience in an agency environment. • Hands-on experience managing and optimising campaigns across at least two major advertising platforms, such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads or Meta Ads. • A strong understanding of campaign optimisation, bid management and performance improvement. • Experience working towards lead generation objectives and an understanding of key paid media performance metrics. • Confidence using GA4, Salesforce, Power BI and Marketo, alongside reporting dashboards and performance data. • Experience managing or supporting campaigns with significant budgets and ensuring spend is tracked effectively. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder communication skills. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
New Business Project Manager Defence & Advanced Engineering Programmes Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within the defence and security sector. Due to continued international growth, major contract awards, and an expanding portfolio of complex programmes, they are seeking a New Business Project Manager to join a growing business area focused on advanced defence systems. This is a highly visible role positioned at the heart of business growth activity, supporting domestic and international opportunities across a portfolio of complex programmes. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate bid activities, working closely with multiple functions to develop compelling customer proposals and deliver successful business outcomes. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic partnerships, international collaboration, and future programme mobilisation activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate complex bid and proposal activities from initial customer enquiry through to approval and submission. Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost, and schedule targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, procurement, finance, commercial, customer support, and programme management. Develop and manage cost models, project schedules, risk assessments, assumptions, dependencies, and business cases. Ensure bids are competitive, compliant, auditable, and aligned with customer requirements. Support contract mobilisation and transition activities following successful contract award. Provide regular progress reporting and updates to senior leadership and governance forums. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including international partners. Coordinate bid reviews, approval processes, and executive-level presentations. Support audits, assurance activities, and governance requirements where applicable. Drive consistency and best practice across multiple business development and proposal teams. Candidate Profile We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Essential Experience Experience within project management, bid management, programme management, business development, or a related discipline. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams in a matrix environment. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing competing priorities and challenging deadlines. Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery principles. Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into actionable plans. Excellent organisational and reporting skills. Desirable Experience Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of government or public-sector procurement environments. Understanding of bid governance and proposal development processes. Project Management qualifications or a desire to obtain professional accreditation. What's on Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity. Generous pension contribution scheme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Additional annual leave options. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Professional development and funded qualifications. Excellent onsite facilities and employee wellbeing support. Long-term career progression opportunities across project, programme, and business management functions. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance. Eligibility will typically require British citizenship or an alternative status permitting security clearance consideration under current UK Government regulations. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and strategically important business area supporting high-profile programmes with domestic and international customers. You will gain significant exposure to senior leadership, influence major business opportunities, and help shape the future growth of a market-leading organisation in a sector that delivers critical national capability.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
New Business Project Manager Defence & Advanced Engineering Programmes Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within the defence and security sector. Due to continued international growth, major contract awards, and an expanding portfolio of complex programmes, they are seeking a New Business Project Manager to join a growing business area focused on advanced defence systems. This is a highly visible role positioned at the heart of business growth activity, supporting domestic and international opportunities across a portfolio of complex programmes. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate bid activities, working closely with multiple functions to develop compelling customer proposals and deliver successful business outcomes. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic partnerships, international collaboration, and future programme mobilisation activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate complex bid and proposal activities from initial customer enquiry through to approval and submission. Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost, and schedule targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, procurement, finance, commercial, customer support, and programme management. Develop and manage cost models, project schedules, risk assessments, assumptions, dependencies, and business cases. Ensure bids are competitive, compliant, auditable, and aligned with customer requirements. Support contract mobilisation and transition activities following successful contract award. Provide regular progress reporting and updates to senior leadership and governance forums. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including international partners. Coordinate bid reviews, approval processes, and executive-level presentations. Support audits, assurance activities, and governance requirements where applicable. Drive consistency and best practice across multiple business development and proposal teams. Candidate Profile We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Essential Experience Experience within project management, bid management, programme management, business development, or a related discipline. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams in a matrix environment. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing competing priorities and challenging deadlines. Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery principles. Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into actionable plans. Excellent organisational and reporting skills. Desirable Experience Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of government or public-sector procurement environments. Understanding of bid governance and proposal development processes. Project Management qualifications or a desire to obtain professional accreditation. What's on Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity. Generous pension contribution scheme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Additional annual leave options. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Professional development and funded qualifications. Excellent onsite facilities and employee wellbeing support. Long-term career progression opportunities across project, programme, and business management functions. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance. Eligibility will typically require British citizenship or an alternative status permitting security clearance consideration under current UK Government regulations. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and strategically important business area supporting high-profile programmes with domestic and international customers. You will gain significant exposure to senior leadership, influence major business opportunities, and help shape the future growth of a market-leading organisation in a sector that delivers critical national capability.
Your new company Our client is a growing provider of supported housing and community-based support services, helping individuals with a range of needs to live independently and access the services they require. Due to continued growth, they are creating a new role to strengthen quality, compliance and service improvement across the organisation. Your new role Internal Auditor / Quality & Compliance Officer - Salary: Circa £45,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and analytical professional to join a growing organisation in a newly created role. Due to continued expansion, the organisation is seeking an independent and commercially minded individual to review services, identify improvements, and drive best practice across the business. The Role Working closely with senior leaders and operational managers, you will spend the first 6-12 months conducting a detailed review of services, processes and procedures across the organisation. Initially focusing on Mental Health and Supported Housing services, you will gather feedback from service users, analyse operational data, evaluate existing practices and identify opportunities for improvement. This role requires someone who can challenge constructively, ask insightful questions and provide objective recommendations that enhance service delivery, compliance and operational effectiveness. Over time, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help design and implement the organisation's internal audit and quality assurance framework. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive reviews of operational processes and service delivery. Engage with service users and stakeholders to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities. Analyse data, trends and performance information to support recommendations. Review compliance against regulatory and quality standards. Produce detailed reports and present findings to senior management. Provide constructive challenge and independent oversight across services. Support continuous improvement initiatives and organisational development. Assist in the development of internal audit programmes and quality assurance frameworks. About You The ideal candidate will have experience within social care, supported housing, healthcare, compliance, quality assurance or internal audit environments and be confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.Essential Experience Understanding of Supported Housing and/or Supported Accommodation services. Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures. Experience within social care, housing, healthcare or regulated environments. Strong analytical and investigative skills. Experience reviewing processes, procedures and service delivery. Ability to communicate findings and recommendations effectively. Confident, influencing and challenging professionally whilst maintaining positive working relationships. Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills. Previous Internal Audit, Quality Assurance or Compliance experience. Desirable Experience Experience working with CQC-regulated services. Background within a regulatory, inspection or governance setting. Experience developing audit programmes or quality frameworks. Experience working for a regulatory or oversight body. What's on Offer The opportunity to shape a brand-new role. Significant exposure to senior leadership teams. The chance to make a real impact on service quality and operational effectiveness. Long-term career development within a growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for continuous improvement and the confidence to provide independent, objective analysis within a highly regulated environment. 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 15, 2026
Full time
Your new company Our client is a growing provider of supported housing and community-based support services, helping individuals with a range of needs to live independently and access the services they require. Due to continued growth, they are creating a new role to strengthen quality, compliance and service improvement across the organisation. Your new role Internal Auditor / Quality & Compliance Officer - Salary: Circa £45,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and analytical professional to join a growing organisation in a newly created role. Due to continued expansion, the organisation is seeking an independent and commercially minded individual to review services, identify improvements, and drive best practice across the business. The Role Working closely with senior leaders and operational managers, you will spend the first 6-12 months conducting a detailed review of services, processes and procedures across the organisation. Initially focusing on Mental Health and Supported Housing services, you will gather feedback from service users, analyse operational data, evaluate existing practices and identify opportunities for improvement. This role requires someone who can challenge constructively, ask insightful questions and provide objective recommendations that enhance service delivery, compliance and operational effectiveness. Over time, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help design and implement the organisation's internal audit and quality assurance framework. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive reviews of operational processes and service delivery. Engage with service users and stakeholders to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities. Analyse data, trends and performance information to support recommendations. Review compliance against regulatory and quality standards. Produce detailed reports and present findings to senior management. Provide constructive challenge and independent oversight across services. Support continuous improvement initiatives and organisational development. Assist in the development of internal audit programmes and quality assurance frameworks. About You The ideal candidate will have experience within social care, supported housing, healthcare, compliance, quality assurance or internal audit environments and be confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.Essential Experience Understanding of Supported Housing and/or Supported Accommodation services. Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures. Experience within social care, housing, healthcare or regulated environments. Strong analytical and investigative skills. Experience reviewing processes, procedures and service delivery. Ability to communicate findings and recommendations effectively. Confident, influencing and challenging professionally whilst maintaining positive working relationships. Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills. Previous Internal Audit, Quality Assurance or Compliance experience. Desirable Experience Experience working with CQC-regulated services. Background within a regulatory, inspection or governance setting. Experience developing audit programmes or quality frameworks. Experience working for a regulatory or oversight body. What's on Offer The opportunity to shape a brand-new role. Significant exposure to senior leadership teams. The chance to make a real impact on service quality and operational effectiveness. Long-term career development within a growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for continuous improvement and the confidence to provide independent, objective analysis within a highly regulated environment. 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
Your new company We are currently partnering with a leading organisation within the facilities management sector to recruit a Senior Partner Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships across a large, complex national contract environment. Your new role As Senior Partner Manager, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio of service partners, ensuring strong commercial performance, operational delivery, and high-quality customer outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Managing end-to-end supplier relationships, from sourcing and onboarding through to performance management and development Driving supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual requirements Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners Leading performance reviews, identifying risks, and implementing improvement plans Supporting tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations Providing commercial insight to support cost control and value optimisation Contributing to the development of supplier management frameworks, governance, and sourcing strategies Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across the supply chain This is a mobile role requiring regular UK travel and offers significant exposure in a multi-contract, fast-paced environment. What you'll need to succeed We are keen to speak with candidates who have: Strong experience in procurement, commercial or supplier relationship management roles A proven track record managing service-based supply chains (essential), ideally within FM, construction, or related environments Solid knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, and negotiation Experience supporting tenders and assessing supplier performance You will be a confident and credible communicator, able to influence at all levels, manage multiple priorities, and translate complex data into actionable insights. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial awareness are key. What you'll get in return Salary up to 62,000 + car allowance 25 days annual leave Pension scheme and private medical cover Life assurance Flexible / hybrid working options Clear opportunities for career progression within a large, established organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Your new company We are currently partnering with a leading organisation within the facilities management sector to recruit a Senior Partner Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships across a large, complex national contract environment. Your new role As Senior Partner Manager, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio of service partners, ensuring strong commercial performance, operational delivery, and high-quality customer outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Managing end-to-end supplier relationships, from sourcing and onboarding through to performance management and development Driving supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual requirements Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners Leading performance reviews, identifying risks, and implementing improvement plans Supporting tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations Providing commercial insight to support cost control and value optimisation Contributing to the development of supplier management frameworks, governance, and sourcing strategies Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across the supply chain This is a mobile role requiring regular UK travel and offers significant exposure in a multi-contract, fast-paced environment. What you'll need to succeed We are keen to speak with candidates who have: Strong experience in procurement, commercial or supplier relationship management roles A proven track record managing service-based supply chains (essential), ideally within FM, construction, or related environments Solid knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, and negotiation Experience supporting tenders and assessing supplier performance You will be a confident and credible communicator, able to influence at all levels, manage multiple priorities, and translate complex data into actionable insights. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial awareness are key. What you'll get in return Salary up to 62,000 + car allowance 25 days annual leave Pension scheme and private medical cover Life assurance Flexible / hybrid working options Clear opportunities for career progression within a large, established organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Operational Risk Manager - Operational Resilience, Data & Technology Risk Location: Milton Keynes Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 We're looking for an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support the oversight and management of operational risk, with a particular focus on technology, cyber security, data governance, and operational resilience. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide risk oversight, challenge, and advice. Support the management of technology, cyber, data, and transformation risks. Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational risk frameworks, policies, and controls. Assist with risk assessments, assurance activities, and governance reporting. Produce high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior leadership. Ensure risk considerations are embedded in business decision-making. Monitor emerging risks, industry developments, and best practices. Requirements 3+ years' experience in Operational Risk, ideally covering technology, cyber security, data governance, or transformation risk. Strong understanding of operational resilience and risk management frameworks. Experience producing risk reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language. Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach. Desirable Financial Services experience. Knowledge of UK data protection and governance requirements. Experience with GRC platforms. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or similar. Degree or relevant professional qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing risk function and play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, technology risk, and data governance across the business.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Operational Risk Manager - Operational Resilience, Data & Technology Risk Location: Milton Keynes Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 We're looking for an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support the oversight and management of operational risk, with a particular focus on technology, cyber security, data governance, and operational resilience. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide risk oversight, challenge, and advice. Support the management of technology, cyber, data, and transformation risks. Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational risk frameworks, policies, and controls. Assist with risk assessments, assurance activities, and governance reporting. Produce high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior leadership. Ensure risk considerations are embedded in business decision-making. Monitor emerging risks, industry developments, and best practices. Requirements 3+ years' experience in Operational Risk, ideally covering technology, cyber security, data governance, or transformation risk. Strong understanding of operational resilience and risk management frameworks. Experience producing risk reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language. Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach. Desirable Financial Services experience. Knowledge of UK data protection and governance requirements. Experience with GRC platforms. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or similar. Degree or relevant professional qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing risk function and play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, technology risk, and data governance across the business.
Programme Manager, Procurement Transformation Location: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite Contract: Initial 6 months Day Rate: 600 to 700 per day, depending on experience IR35: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major Procurement Transformation programme within a large public sector organisation. This role will be responsible for delivering a new Procurement and Contract Management operating model, transitioning from a decentralised structure to a hybrid hub and spoke model. You will provide programme leadership across governance, operating model implementation, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation and cross programme dependencies, ensuring the transformation delivers measurable financial savings and improved commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of a Procurement Transformation programme Develop and manage an integrated programme plan, milestones and delivery roadmap Establish programme governance, reporting, RAID management and decision making processes Coordinate multiple workstreams including operating model, systems, people, governance and process improvements Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and critical path activities Drive benefits realisation, savings tracking and finance validation Produce high quality reporting for Programme Boards, Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders Lead the implementation of a hybrid hub and spoke procurement operating model Ensure alignment between procurement, contract management, ERP systems and management information Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Digital, HR, Legal and operational services to deliver successful change Essential Experience Extensive Programme Management experience delivering complex transformation programmes Proven experience delivering Procurement Transformation within Local Government or the wider Public Sector Strong understanding of Procurement and Contract Management operating models Experience implementing hub and spoke or category management operating models Excellent programme governance, benefits realisation and delivery assurance experience Experience working with procurement systems, contract management systems and ERP platforms Strong stakeholder management skills across Executive teams and operational services Ability to operate at pace, manage ambiguity and drive successful organisational change
Aug 15, 2026
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Programme Manager, Procurement Transformation Location: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite Contract: Initial 6 months Day Rate: 600 to 700 per day, depending on experience IR35: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major Procurement Transformation programme within a large public sector organisation. This role will be responsible for delivering a new Procurement and Contract Management operating model, transitioning from a decentralised structure to a hybrid hub and spoke model. You will provide programme leadership across governance, operating model implementation, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation and cross programme dependencies, ensuring the transformation delivers measurable financial savings and improved commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of a Procurement Transformation programme Develop and manage an integrated programme plan, milestones and delivery roadmap Establish programme governance, reporting, RAID management and decision making processes Coordinate multiple workstreams including operating model, systems, people, governance and process improvements Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and critical path activities Drive benefits realisation, savings tracking and finance validation Produce high quality reporting for Programme Boards, Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders Lead the implementation of a hybrid hub and spoke procurement operating model Ensure alignment between procurement, contract management, ERP systems and management information Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Digital, HR, Legal and operational services to deliver successful change Essential Experience Extensive Programme Management experience delivering complex transformation programmes Proven experience delivering Procurement Transformation within Local Government or the wider Public Sector Strong understanding of Procurement and Contract Management operating models Experience implementing hub and spoke or category management operating models Excellent programme governance, benefits realisation and delivery assurance experience Experience working with procurement systems, contract management systems and ERP platforms Strong stakeholder management skills across Executive teams and operational services Ability to operate at pace, manage ambiguity and drive successful organisational change
Your new company Our client is a long-established organisation responsible for supporting some of the UK's most important operational and infrastructure environments. Working across a large and geographically diverse estate, they provide critical services, manage complex facilities and deliver programmes that directly support national operational capability. With a strong focus on quality, governance and continuous improvement, the business is investing in its Information & Technology function to ensure services, programmes and suppliers are operating effectively, risks are managed appropriately and technology outcomes remain aligned with wider organisational objectives. This is a business where governance is viewed as a value-adding function rather than a compliance exercise. Your new role This is a newly created leadership role within the Information & Technology function, reporting directly to the Head of I&T. The organisation has invested heavily in strengthening its technology leadership team and is now looking for an experienced governance professional to establish greater consistency, visibility and control across the department. Governance processes exist today, but there is a clear opportunity to improve maturity, strengthen reporting and implement a framework that supports future growth and change. The successful candidate will take ownership of governance across the entire I&T function, covering operational services, architecture, projects, suppliers, risk, financial oversight and performance management. You'll be responsible for ensuring the right decisions are being made, the right controls are in place and senior leaders have clear visibility of performance across technology. This role offers genuine scope to shape the future operating model. The Head of I&T is looking for someone who can assess the current framework, identify areas for improvement and implement a governance structure that is robust, practical and scalable. Over time, you'll become the central point of coordination for governance, assurance, risk and performance reporting across the department. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, regularly engaging at leadership level and providing assurance that technology services, programmes and investments remain aligned to wider organisational objectives. Stakeholder engagement, influencing ability and the confidence to challenge constructively will be as important as technical governance knowledge. What you'll need to succeed Lead and continuously develop the I&T governance framework. Ensure governance processes, policies, standards and controls remain effective and fit for purpose. Produce executive-level reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance insights. Oversee risk management, financial governance and benefits tracking activities. Coordinate governance forums, audits and senior leadership reporting. Lead operational reviews, supplier assurance activities and quality assessments. Drive lessons learned, continuous improvement and governance maturity initiatives. Manage and develop a team supporting governance, testing and coordination activities. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on governance, assurance and performance matters. What you'll get in return In addition to a competitive salary and car allowance, the successful candidate will receive a strong benefits package including an enhanced employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement, life assurance, healthcare benefits and ongoing professional development support. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation where governance and assurance are highly visible functions, offering the chance to influence how technology services are governed, measured and improved across the wider business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Your new company Our client is a long-established organisation responsible for supporting some of the UK's most important operational and infrastructure environments. Working across a large and geographically diverse estate, they provide critical services, manage complex facilities and deliver programmes that directly support national operational capability. With a strong focus on quality, governance and continuous improvement, the business is investing in its Information & Technology function to ensure services, programmes and suppliers are operating effectively, risks are managed appropriately and technology outcomes remain aligned with wider organisational objectives. This is a business where governance is viewed as a value-adding function rather than a compliance exercise. Your new role This is a newly created leadership role within the Information & Technology function, reporting directly to the Head of I&T. The organisation has invested heavily in strengthening its technology leadership team and is now looking for an experienced governance professional to establish greater consistency, visibility and control across the department. Governance processes exist today, but there is a clear opportunity to improve maturity, strengthen reporting and implement a framework that supports future growth and change. The successful candidate will take ownership of governance across the entire I&T function, covering operational services, architecture, projects, suppliers, risk, financial oversight and performance management. You'll be responsible for ensuring the right decisions are being made, the right controls are in place and senior leaders have clear visibility of performance across technology. This role offers genuine scope to shape the future operating model. The Head of I&T is looking for someone who can assess the current framework, identify areas for improvement and implement a governance structure that is robust, practical and scalable. Over time, you'll become the central point of coordination for governance, assurance, risk and performance reporting across the department. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, regularly engaging at leadership level and providing assurance that technology services, programmes and investments remain aligned to wider organisational objectives. Stakeholder engagement, influencing ability and the confidence to challenge constructively will be as important as technical governance knowledge. What you'll need to succeed Lead and continuously develop the I&T governance framework. Ensure governance processes, policies, standards and controls remain effective and fit for purpose. Produce executive-level reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance insights. Oversee risk management, financial governance and benefits tracking activities. Coordinate governance forums, audits and senior leadership reporting. Lead operational reviews, supplier assurance activities and quality assessments. Drive lessons learned, continuous improvement and governance maturity initiatives. Manage and develop a team supporting governance, testing and coordination activities. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on governance, assurance and performance matters. What you'll get in return In addition to a competitive salary and car allowance, the successful candidate will receive a strong benefits package including an enhanced employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement, life assurance, healthcare benefits and ongoing professional development support. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation where governance and assurance are highly visible functions, offering the chance to influence how technology services are governed, measured and improved across the wider business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Corsham (3 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : UNTIL 30.09.2026 with possibility of extension Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered. Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority. Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM. Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals. Recharging Continued development of recharging models for Foundry Services and supporting instructions. Working with Service Groups to develop and validate financial MI to support recharging of Foundry Services to customers either through Direct or Indirect Billing. Co-ordination of indirect billing (financial journals) once recharging values have been agreed between project team and customers. Monthly reconciliation of recharging and input into the monthly forecast reviews. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Aug 15, 2026
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Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Corsham (3 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : UNTIL 30.09.2026 with possibility of extension Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered. Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority. Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM. Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals. Recharging Continued development of recharging models for Foundry Services and supporting instructions. Working with Service Groups to develop and validate financial MI to support recharging of Foundry Services to customers either through Direct or Indirect Billing. Co-ordination of indirect billing (financial journals) once recharging values have been agreed between project team and customers. Monthly reconciliation of recharging and input into the monthly forecast reviews. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Health & Safety Lead Auditor Location: Hybrid - Home & Field Based Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) The Role The Health & Safety Lead Auditor will join the Compliance team and report to the QEHS Manager. This role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the organisation's Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) remains effective, compliant and continually improves in line with ISO 45001 standards. The successful candidate will lead internal audits, support regulatory compliance, investigate health and safety incidents and work collaboratively with stakeholders to embed a proactive health and safety culture across the organisation. Key Responsibilities The Health & Safety Lead Auditor will: Lead and deliver internal audits in accordance with ISO 45001 and the organisation's audit programme. Assess compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Evaluate the effectiveness of risk assessments, control measures and operational practices across multiple sites. Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports detailing findings, risks, non-conformities and opportunities for improvement. Monitor corrective and preventative actions through to completion, supporting departments in implementing effective improvements. Support and lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. Analyse audit findings, incident data and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support the maintenance and development of health and safety policies, procedures and governance processes. Assist with external audits, inspections and ISO certification activities. Build positive working relationships with managers, employees and contractors to promote a strong health and safety culture. Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks and safety briefings where required. Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to members of the audit team, supporting their ongoing development. The Successful Candidate The ideal candidate will possess: An ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification (essential). A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Proven experience leading internal Health & Safety audits. Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and UK Health & Safety legislation. Experience of incident investigation and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with a pragmatic, objective and detail-focused approach. Experience working within regulated, operational or multi-site environments. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Westfield Health Membership. Life Assurance (2 x basic salary). Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee). Company laptop, mobile phone and any additional equipment required. Employee Referral Scheme. Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS check appropriate to the role. This position is not open to applicants who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Lead Auditor Location: Hybrid - Home & Field Based Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) The Role The Health & Safety Lead Auditor will join the Compliance team and report to the QEHS Manager. This role is responsible for providing independent assurance that the organisation's Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) remains effective, compliant and continually improves in line with ISO 45001 standards. The successful candidate will lead internal audits, support regulatory compliance, investigate health and safety incidents and work collaboratively with stakeholders to embed a proactive health and safety culture across the organisation. Key Responsibilities The Health & Safety Lead Auditor will: Lead and deliver internal audits in accordance with ISO 45001 and the organisation's audit programme. Assess compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Evaluate the effectiveness of risk assessments, control measures and operational practices across multiple sites. Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports detailing findings, risks, non-conformities and opportunities for improvement. Monitor corrective and preventative actions through to completion, supporting departments in implementing effective improvements. Support and lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. Analyse audit findings, incident data and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support the maintenance and development of health and safety policies, procedures and governance processes. Assist with external audits, inspections and ISO certification activities. Build positive working relationships with managers, employees and contractors to promote a strong health and safety culture. Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks and safety briefings where required. Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to members of the audit team, supporting their ongoing development. The Successful Candidate The ideal candidate will possess: An ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification (essential). A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Proven experience leading internal Health & Safety audits. Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and UK Health & Safety legislation. Experience of incident investigation and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with a pragmatic, objective and detail-focused approach. Experience working within regulated, operational or multi-site environments. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Westfield Health Membership. Life Assurance (2 x basic salary). Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee). Company laptop, mobile phone and any additional equipment required. Employee Referral Scheme. Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS check appropriate to the role. This position is not open to applicants who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Interim Compliance Manager 550 - 600 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Oyster is working with a Local Aauthority seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of statutory compliance across a residential property portfolio. This is a leadership-focused role where you will be responsible for managing a compliance team, overseeing contractor performance, driving service improvement, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Whilst knowledge of fire and building safety is beneficial, the successful candidate will bring broad experience across statutory compliance and a proven track record of managing teams and contractors within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a compliance team, ensuring high levels of performance and accountability. Oversee statutory compliance programmes including Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Lifts (LOLER), and Building Safety. Manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance. Monitor compliance performance, KPIs, risks, and remedial actions. Support audit, inspection, and regulatory requirements. Produce reports and provide assurance to senior management. Drive continuous improvement across compliance processes, systems, and service delivery. About You Significant experience managing statutory compliance within social housing, local government, or a similar regulated environment. Strong leadership and people management experience. Proven ability to manage contractor performance and service delivery. Experience overseeing multiple compliance disciplines. Strong understanding of compliance governance, assurance, and risk management. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Social housing experience. Experience working with the Regulator of Social Housing. Knowledge of Building Safety legislation. Relevant compliance, building safety, health & safety, or asset management qualifications.
Aug 15, 2026
Contractor
Interim Compliance Manager 550 - 600 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Oyster is working with a Local Aauthority seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of statutory compliance across a residential property portfolio. This is a leadership-focused role where you will be responsible for managing a compliance team, overseeing contractor performance, driving service improvement, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Whilst knowledge of fire and building safety is beneficial, the successful candidate will bring broad experience across statutory compliance and a proven track record of managing teams and contractors within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a compliance team, ensuring high levels of performance and accountability. Oversee statutory compliance programmes including Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Lifts (LOLER), and Building Safety. Manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance. Monitor compliance performance, KPIs, risks, and remedial actions. Support audit, inspection, and regulatory requirements. Produce reports and provide assurance to senior management. Drive continuous improvement across compliance processes, systems, and service delivery. About You Significant experience managing statutory compliance within social housing, local government, or a similar regulated environment. Strong leadership and people management experience. Proven ability to manage contractor performance and service delivery. Experience overseeing multiple compliance disciplines. Strong understanding of compliance governance, assurance, and risk management. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Social housing experience. Experience working with the Regulator of Social Housing. Knowledge of Building Safety legislation. Relevant compliance, building safety, health & safety, or asset management qualifications.
Bid & Proposal Manager Location: London Salary : £44,000 - £48,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Job Description As a Bid and Proposal Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing funding that enables Catch22 to deliver life-changing services across the UK. Working within a high-performing and collaborative Business Development team, you will lead the development of major public sector and grant funding opportunities, shaping innovative solutions that respond to complex social challenges and drive sustainable organisational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of strategic growth, influencing service design, developing partnerships, and leading bids that have a direct impact on the communities we serve. You'll take ownership of high-profile opportunities while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to maximise our success. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex public sector bids and grant funding proposals from assessment through to submission, securing significant income and strategic growth opportunities for Catch22. Managing end-to-end bid and proposal processes, delivering high-quality, compliant submissions within tight timescales and governance requirements. Developing compelling, high-scoring bid content and innovative, outcomes-focused solutions that respond effectively to commissioner and funder requirements. Bringing together operational leaders, external partners and subject matter experts to create credible, deliverable and commercially competitive service models. Conducting competitor analysis and bid strategy development to inform bid decisions and maximise win rates. Building and managing delivery partnerships that strengthen proposals, enhance service quality and deliver value for Catch22. Providing leadership and assurance throughout the bid lifecycle, ensuring effective governance, compliance and proactive risk management. Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, championing innovation and adopting new approaches and technologies that enhance bid quality and team effectiveness. Qualifications We are looking for highly motivated, results-driven professional who brings: Proven experience leading successful high-value or complex bids, proposals or projects. Exceptional writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A track record of securing six-figure public sector contracts and/or grant funding. Experience developing service solutions and funding propositions with operational teams, partners and stakeholders, including facilitating workshops. Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of the business development lifecycle. Knowledge of one or more of Catch22's core service areas, including education, justice, employability, health, or victims and exploitation services. Confidence using technology, CRM systems and data to improve performance and effectiveness. An undergraduate degree, project management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. A commitment to inclusion, equity and belonging, fostering positive and respectful working relationships. Willingness to travel across the UK to engage with colleagues, partners, commissioners and sector stakeholders. Additional Information Flexibility: Fully remote role (UK based), or with access to our central London office Application Deadline: Wednesday 26th August 2026 Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Bid & Proposal Manager Location: London Salary : £44,000 - £48,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Job Description As a Bid and Proposal Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing funding that enables Catch22 to deliver life-changing services across the UK. Working within a high-performing and collaborative Business Development team, you will lead the development of major public sector and grant funding opportunities, shaping innovative solutions that respond to complex social challenges and drive sustainable organisational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of strategic growth, influencing service design, developing partnerships, and leading bids that have a direct impact on the communities we serve. You'll take ownership of high-profile opportunities while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to maximise our success. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex public sector bids and grant funding proposals from assessment through to submission, securing significant income and strategic growth opportunities for Catch22. Managing end-to-end bid and proposal processes, delivering high-quality, compliant submissions within tight timescales and governance requirements. Developing compelling, high-scoring bid content and innovative, outcomes-focused solutions that respond effectively to commissioner and funder requirements. Bringing together operational leaders, external partners and subject matter experts to create credible, deliverable and commercially competitive service models. Conducting competitor analysis and bid strategy development to inform bid decisions and maximise win rates. Building and managing delivery partnerships that strengthen proposals, enhance service quality and deliver value for Catch22. Providing leadership and assurance throughout the bid lifecycle, ensuring effective governance, compliance and proactive risk management. Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, championing innovation and adopting new approaches and technologies that enhance bid quality and team effectiveness. Qualifications We are looking for highly motivated, results-driven professional who brings: Proven experience leading successful high-value or complex bids, proposals or projects. Exceptional writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A track record of securing six-figure public sector contracts and/or grant funding. Experience developing service solutions and funding propositions with operational teams, partners and stakeholders, including facilitating workshops. Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of the business development lifecycle. Knowledge of one or more of Catch22's core service areas, including education, justice, employability, health, or victims and exploitation services. Confidence using technology, CRM systems and data to improve performance and effectiveness. An undergraduate degree, project management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. A commitment to inclusion, equity and belonging, fostering positive and respectful working relationships. Willingness to travel across the UK to engage with colleagues, partners, commissioners and sector stakeholders. Additional Information Flexibility: Fully remote role (UK based), or with access to our central London office Application Deadline: Wednesday 26th August 2026 Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Automation Quality Assurance & Test Analyst (SFIA Level 4) Location: Remote with Ad hoc travel for meetings Clearance: BPSS or eligible Contract length: 3 month rolling SOWs Rate: 430 per day inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Quality Assurance & Test Analyst (SFIA Level 4) to support delivery within a major HMRC programme. The successful candidate will bring strong testing expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a solid understanding of government delivery practices and quality assurance principles. This role will play a key part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and successful delivery of services through robust test planning, execution, defect management, and collaboration across Agile delivery teams. Candidates with previous CESA Futures experience will be particularly well suited to this position, as they will have an established understanding of the service landscape, associated business processes, and delivery challenges, enabling them to contribute effectively from day one. Key Responsibilities Execute functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities. Develop, maintain, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios aligned to business and technical requirements. Identify, document, track, and manage defects through to resolution using recognised defect management processes. Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality standards are met. Support quality assurance activities across the software development lifecycle. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Provide testing progress updates, quality metrics, and risk assessments to project stakeholders. Ensure testing artefacts and evidence are maintained in line with HMRC governance and delivery standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and quality assurance practices. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience operating as a Quality Assurance & Test Analyst at SFIA Level 4 . Previous experience working within HMRC environments. Strong experience in automation and manual testing , test execution, and defect management. Experience working within Agile delivery teams . Proficiency using Jira and associated test management tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. BPSS clearance or eligibility to successfully obtain BPSS clearance. Highly Desirable Experience Previous experience supporting the CESA Futures programme. Experience working within HMRC ITSD programmes . Knowledge of HMRC Self Assessment services and associated platforms. Experience working within complex, multi-supplier government delivery environments. Understanding of public sector governance and delivery frameworks.
Aug 15, 2026
Contractor
Automation Quality Assurance & Test Analyst (SFIA Level 4) Location: Remote with Ad hoc travel for meetings Clearance: BPSS or eligible Contract length: 3 month rolling SOWs Rate: 430 per day inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Quality Assurance & Test Analyst (SFIA Level 4) to support delivery within a major HMRC programme. The successful candidate will bring strong testing expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a solid understanding of government delivery practices and quality assurance principles. This role will play a key part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and successful delivery of services through robust test planning, execution, defect management, and collaboration across Agile delivery teams. Candidates with previous CESA Futures experience will be particularly well suited to this position, as they will have an established understanding of the service landscape, associated business processes, and delivery challenges, enabling them to contribute effectively from day one. Key Responsibilities Execute functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities. Develop, maintain, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios aligned to business and technical requirements. Identify, document, track, and manage defects through to resolution using recognised defect management processes. Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality standards are met. Support quality assurance activities across the software development lifecycle. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Provide testing progress updates, quality metrics, and risk assessments to project stakeholders. Ensure testing artefacts and evidence are maintained in line with HMRC governance and delivery standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and quality assurance practices. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience operating as a Quality Assurance & Test Analyst at SFIA Level 4 . Previous experience working within HMRC environments. Strong experience in automation and manual testing , test execution, and defect management. Experience working within Agile delivery teams . Proficiency using Jira and associated test management tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. BPSS clearance or eligibility to successfully obtain BPSS clearance. Highly Desirable Experience Previous experience supporting the CESA Futures programme. Experience working within HMRC ITSD programmes . Knowledge of HMRC Self Assessment services and associated platforms. Experience working within complex, multi-supplier government delivery environments. Understanding of public sector governance and delivery frameworks.
