Are you a seasoned project leader ready to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects? Barron McCann is looking for a PIDS Project Manager to join our dynamic Projects team. This is your chance to lead end-to-end delivery of cutting-edge PIDS (Passenger Information Display Systems) projects, ensuring excellence in execution, financial performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. What You ll Do Lead & Deliver: Drive successful project outcomes from initiation to completion, hitting milestones and exceeding expectations. Collaborate: Act as the key liaison between internal teams, external partners, and customers to ensure seamless communication. Manage Resources: Ensure projects are staffed with skilled personnel and compliant with industry standards. Control Costs: Oversee budgets, monitor financial performance, and achieve profit targets. Champion Safety: Embed a strong safety culture and reduce incidents through proactive leadership. Innovate: Drive continuous improvement and process change across Barron McCann and partner environments. Mentor: Support team development and share knowledge to grow the PIDS department. What We re Looking For Experience: 5+ years managing complex projects end-to-end. Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Expertise: Financial control, risk management, and governance know-how. Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools. Safety First: Committed to health and safety best practices. Bonus Points: PRINCE2/APM certification, PMO experience, WMS familiarity, and a background in infrastructure or tech deployment. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking company driving innovation in passenger information systems. Work on impactful projects that shape customer experiences. Enjoy a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Ready to lead projects that make a difference? Apply now and help us deliver excellence in every detail.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Are you a seasoned project leader ready to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects? Barron McCann is looking for a PIDS Project Manager to join our dynamic Projects team. This is your chance to lead end-to-end delivery of cutting-edge PIDS (Passenger Information Display Systems) projects, ensuring excellence in execution, financial performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. What You ll Do Lead & Deliver: Drive successful project outcomes from initiation to completion, hitting milestones and exceeding expectations. Collaborate: Act as the key liaison between internal teams, external partners, and customers to ensure seamless communication. Manage Resources: Ensure projects are staffed with skilled personnel and compliant with industry standards. Control Costs: Oversee budgets, monitor financial performance, and achieve profit targets. Champion Safety: Embed a strong safety culture and reduce incidents through proactive leadership. Innovate: Drive continuous improvement and process change across Barron McCann and partner environments. Mentor: Support team development and share knowledge to grow the PIDS department. What We re Looking For Experience: 5+ years managing complex projects end-to-end. Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Expertise: Financial control, risk management, and governance know-how. Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools. Safety First: Committed to health and safety best practices. Bonus Points: PRINCE2/APM certification, PMO experience, WMS familiarity, and a background in infrastructure or tech deployment. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking company driving innovation in passenger information systems. Work on impactful projects that shape customer experiences. Enjoy a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Ready to lead projects that make a difference? Apply now and help us deliver excellence in every detail.
Location Hybrid, with a minimum of 20% in the Oxford office per month About Us We're Nominet - a world leading domain name registry operating at the heart of the UK internet. While we're best known for running .UK domains, our DNS expertise also underpins critical internet infrastructure that government services, including the NHS, rely on. As a public benefit company, our work has a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve people's lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. The Role The Technical Service Manager (TSM) plays a pivotal role for in ensuring the delivery of stable, high quality technical services to customers. Acting as a key conduit between technical, commercial and other teams within Nominet and the end customers, the TSM oversees service transition, incident, change and problem management, and continuous service improvement. The ideal candidate brings their unique blend of technical understanding, customer relationship management, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to Nominet's customers. What You'll Be Doing Service Delivery & Operations Manage the end to end technical service delivery lifecycle, ensuring SLAs/KPIs are met or exceeded. Lead service transitions, major changes, and incident/problem/change processes, including root cause analysis. Oversee capacity planning, risk management, and compliance with regulatory/security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001). Manage third party providers, ensuring contractual performance and supporting audits. Customer Advocacy & Relationship Management Act as the customer's voice internally and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Lead service governance meetings and support onboarding of high profile customers and new products. Champion customer feedback to product and engineering teams and support RFPs/bids. Technical Collaboration Provide technical guidance and support complex escalations. Collaborate with engineering, product, support, and commercial teams to ensure service excellence. Coordinate major changes via CABs and manage critical supplier/partner delivery. Identify and implement process improvements aligned with ITIL, ISO20000/9001/27001. Maintain knowledge bases, training materials, and customer self service resources. Implement structured feedback mechanisms (post incident reviews, customer satisfaction surveys). Reporting & Documentation Ensure accurate documentation of customer and contractual commitments, service impacts, and policy/regulatory changes. Prepare governance reports, operational dashboards, post incident reviews, and service transition plans. Track service performance, capacity, risk, third party SLAs, and maintain improvement roadmaps. Update internal and customer facing documentation, FAQs, and training materials. About You 5+ years of progressive experience in technical service delivery, customer success, or service management roles. Experience managing complex services for high profile customers. Proven track record managing enterprise level services with formal SLA commitments and financial penalties. Strong background in ITIL service management practices, with certification preferred. Experience managing complex technical relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability in customer escalation management and crisis or major incident communication. Ability to interpret service metrics and dashboards to inform actions. Experience with contract management, change control processes, and vendor relationship management. Capability to present technical and service information clearly to non technical stakeholders. What To Expect Next Introduction call with a member of the TA team (30 mins). Hiring manager interview (60 mins, via Teams). Presentation (90 mins, onsite in our Oxford office). What We Offer Hybrid & Flexible Working Early Finish Friday - Working week of 34 hours with full time pay. (Finish at midday on Friday) 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days. Private Medical Insurance + Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme (Matched to 7%) Annual Bonus Scheme Family Leave (Enhanced) Electric vehicle scheme with on site charging points . Rewards platform with access to discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants, etc. Flexible Benefits Diversity Statement We're passionate about creating a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Somewhere we can benefit from all forms of diversity and discover the true value in our differences. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Security Statement Nominet is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the internet and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment by participating in the relevant security and screening processes. All roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Location Hybrid, with a minimum of 20% in the Oxford office per month About Us We're Nominet - a world leading domain name registry operating at the heart of the UK internet. While we're best known for running .UK domains, our DNS expertise also underpins critical internet infrastructure that government services, including the NHS, rely on. As a public benefit company, our work has a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve people's lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. The Role The Technical Service Manager (TSM) plays a pivotal role for in ensuring the delivery of stable, high quality technical services to customers. Acting as a key conduit between technical, commercial and other teams within Nominet and the end customers, the TSM oversees service transition, incident, change and problem management, and continuous service improvement. The ideal candidate brings their unique blend of technical understanding, customer relationship management, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to Nominet's customers. What You'll Be Doing Service Delivery & Operations Manage the end to end technical service delivery lifecycle, ensuring SLAs/KPIs are met or exceeded. Lead service transitions, major changes, and incident/problem/change processes, including root cause analysis. Oversee capacity planning, risk management, and compliance with regulatory/security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001). Manage third party providers, ensuring contractual performance and supporting audits. Customer Advocacy & Relationship Management Act as the customer's voice internally and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Lead service governance meetings and support onboarding of high profile customers and new products. Champion customer feedback to product and engineering teams and support RFPs/bids. Technical Collaboration Provide technical guidance and support complex escalations. Collaborate with engineering, product, support, and commercial teams to ensure service excellence. Coordinate major changes via CABs and manage critical supplier/partner delivery. Identify and implement process improvements aligned with ITIL, ISO20000/9001/27001. Maintain knowledge bases, training materials, and customer self service resources. Implement structured feedback mechanisms (post incident reviews, customer satisfaction surveys). Reporting & Documentation Ensure accurate documentation of customer and contractual commitments, service impacts, and policy/regulatory changes. Prepare governance reports, operational dashboards, post incident reviews, and service transition plans. Track service performance, capacity, risk, third party SLAs, and maintain improvement roadmaps. Update internal and customer facing documentation, FAQs, and training materials. About You 5+ years of progressive experience in technical service delivery, customer success, or service management roles. Experience managing complex services for high profile customers. Proven track record managing enterprise level services with formal SLA commitments and financial penalties. Strong background in ITIL service management practices, with certification preferred. Experience managing complex technical relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability in customer escalation management and crisis or major incident communication. Ability to interpret service metrics and dashboards to inform actions. Experience with contract management, change control processes, and vendor relationship management. Capability to present technical and service information clearly to non technical stakeholders. What To Expect Next Introduction call with a member of the TA team (30 mins). Hiring manager interview (60 mins, via Teams). Presentation (90 mins, onsite in our Oxford office). What We Offer Hybrid & Flexible Working Early Finish Friday - Working week of 34 hours with full time pay. (Finish at midday on Friday) 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days. Private Medical Insurance + Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme (Matched to 7%) Annual Bonus Scheme Family Leave (Enhanced) Electric vehicle scheme with on site charging points . Rewards platform with access to discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants, etc. Flexible Benefits Diversity Statement We're passionate about creating a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Somewhere we can benefit from all forms of diversity and discover the true value in our differences. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Security Statement Nominet is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the internet and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment by participating in the relevant security and screening processes. All roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Senior Administrator - Dungannon Senior Administrator - Dungannon The company:Our client based in Dungannon has been trading for over 25 years and have went from strength to strength and is firmly established as one the largest leading FMCG companies with offices throughout UK and Ireland. They are a market leader in their industry and are a passionate and innovate company. They are recruiting for a Senior Administrator. This is a full time permanent job. Hours of work are Monday - Friday 9-5.30. Salary is up to £30k, plus 33 days holidays. The role:As Senior Administrator duties include: Schedule meetings and coordinate the booking of meeting rooms. Coordinate national and international travel arrangements for employees, including flights, hotels, hire cars, and itinerary planning. Maintain and manage the Flight Booking Database, ensuring all travel costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the correct cost centres/projects. Manage monthly stationery and office supplies orders, ensuring stock levels are maintained without excess. Raising purchase orders Coordinate and track the company's lease vehicles. Keep detailed records of vehicle use, insurance, tax, MOT and service schedules. Manage associated car costs including hire charges, fines, tolls, damage, servicing and fuel. Arrange maintenance, repairs, windscreen replacements and tyre changes as required. Manage a high volume of purchase orders in line with company procedures. Oversee insurance claims and incident reporting. Support senior managers and departments with high-quality administrative tasks, including document preparation, reporting, and internal communications. Take the lead in identifying and implementing improvements to the reception function.Manage a professional Reception function at our head office site.Act as the primary point of contact for all reception and office coordination matters, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and efficiency at all times. Handle a high-volume, multi-line switchboard with confidence and accuracy, screening and directing calls with a focus on exceptional customer service. Meeting and greeting all visitors on arrival and supporting hospitality requirements. Oversee and coordinate all incoming/outgoing post, courier booking etc. across multiple departments. The Opportunity:Our client offers excellent salary, 33 days holidays. You will receive training and support from a market leading organisation and the opportunity to work for one of the largest FMCG companies in Northern Ireland. What to do next:If you are interested in this role call Brian in Hays on or email cv #
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Administrator - Dungannon Senior Administrator - Dungannon The company:Our client based in Dungannon has been trading for over 25 years and have went from strength to strength and is firmly established as one the largest leading FMCG companies with offices throughout UK and Ireland. They are a market leader in their industry and are a passionate and innovate company. They are recruiting for a Senior Administrator. This is a full time permanent job. Hours of work are Monday - Friday 9-5.30. Salary is up to £30k, plus 33 days holidays. The role:As Senior Administrator duties include: Schedule meetings and coordinate the booking of meeting rooms. Coordinate national and international travel arrangements for employees, including flights, hotels, hire cars, and itinerary planning. Maintain and manage the Flight Booking Database, ensuring all travel costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the correct cost centres/projects. Manage monthly stationery and office supplies orders, ensuring stock levels are maintained without excess. Raising purchase orders Coordinate and track the company's lease vehicles. Keep detailed records of vehicle use, insurance, tax, MOT and service schedules. Manage associated car costs including hire charges, fines, tolls, damage, servicing and fuel. Arrange maintenance, repairs, windscreen replacements and tyre changes as required. Manage a high volume of purchase orders in line with company procedures. Oversee insurance claims and incident reporting. Support senior managers and departments with high-quality administrative tasks, including document preparation, reporting, and internal communications. Take the lead in identifying and implementing improvements to the reception function.Manage a professional Reception function at our head office site.Act as the primary point of contact for all reception and office coordination matters, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and efficiency at all times. Handle a high-volume, multi-line switchboard with confidence and accuracy, screening and directing calls with a focus on exceptional customer service. Meeting and greeting all visitors on arrival and supporting hospitality requirements. Oversee and coordinate all incoming/outgoing post, courier booking etc. across multiple departments. The Opportunity:Our client offers excellent salary, 33 days holidays. You will receive training and support from a market leading organisation and the opportunity to work for one of the largest FMCG companies in Northern Ireland. What to do next:If you are interested in this role call Brian in Hays on or email cv #
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from the lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) The vision for the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. Led by Professor Hagan Bayley, it will house more than 100 researchers engaging in three interrelated endeavors: Nanopore Sensing and Sequencing, 3D Tissue Construction, and Device Engineering. The MDLS Institute will expand nanopore science to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. While in parallel, pioneering novel methods that integrate synthetic and living tissues into structures for organ repair. All the research will be underpinned by the development of new devices capable of serving as powerful tools in clinical settings. Laboratory Manager Role EIT is seeking an organised and experienced Laboratory Manager to lead operational, technical, and compliance functions for a rapidly expanding MDLS research laboratory. This pivotal role covers all aspects of facility management, safety compliance, workflow optimisation, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless support for cutting edge scientific research. The successful candidate will drive rigorous quality assurance across Nanopore science, Tissue Construction, and device engineering, acting as the primary liaison between MDLS research teams and EIT facilities, procurement, quality, and H&S teams. Responsibilities include SOP development, space management, inventory oversight, and audit readiness, enabling scientific excellence, operational resilience, and scalability in a dynamic, mission driven environment. A solid understanding of Nanopore, Tissue Construction, and device engineering is essential. Key Responsibilities Facility Management Oversee daily facilities of the laboratories, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to the quality standards specifically required for the MDLS Institute. Implement and enforce laboratory safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage training, mentoring, of MDLS researchers to ensure researchers are operating compliantly across all workflows and procedures. Monitor lab conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, to ensure that they meet the specifications required for operations. Work closely with scientific leadership to understand research objectives and adapt laboratory operations to support evolving needs. Serve as the key point of contact for the central EIT facilities team and provide updates on equipment, facilities, and operational issues, suggesting improvements or modifications for consideration. Equipment Management Work with MDLS researchers and the EIT procurement specialist to ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and organised, with all equipment, consumables, and reagents available for research projects including inventories and COSHH assessments. Oversee the set up of laboratory facilities and work with Lab Technicians and Lab staff to ensure these protocols are maintained, including cleanliness, accident reporting procedures, signage for biohazards. Work with team members to ensure that all logs and systems for overseeing the maintenance equipment and instruments are in place, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for the MDLS. Oversee maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Work with external vendors and service providers to maintain or repair laboratory equipment as needed. Maintain communication with research teams, establishing a scheduling system for shared facility and equipment access. Ensure improvements are identified to manage scheduling conflicts when facility restrictions are identified. Operational Support Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant laboratory processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards. Maintain an up to date library of specialist risk assessment forms and COSHH forms for all relevant lab substances and ensure regular monitoring, review, and updates as needed. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in workflows and implement solutions to prevent delays in project timelines. Manage access and user training of equipment, including establishment of appropriate training procedures for new users. Optimise laboratory space and equipment usage to support the work of a rapidly growing research team while maintaining flexibility for diverse research projects. Oversee effective and compliant waste management processes for the MDLS. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Working alongside the technical procurement specialist, laboratory technicians and relevant finance departments, manage inventory levels for laboratory consumables, reagents, and critical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Track and maintain proper documentation of inventory and ensure the timely ordering of supplies to avoid stockouts or delays. Maintain a system for tracking the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversee compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all aspects of laboratory operations. Induction and protocol development for MDLS lab compliance areas. Implement and maintain quality control (QC) processes for relevant processing workflows, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility of results. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the lab meets all compliance requirements. Ensure proper documentation of processes, workflows, and sample handling procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Designated person for HumanTissue Authority (HTA) license, and sample workflow mapping and protocols to prepare labs for license. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc up to PhD in a relevant field. At least 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems. Familiar with biosafety across tissue engineering/biological/chemistry research (e.g., Chemicals/radioactivity/lasers). Key Attributes Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of laboratory professionals. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in a high tech laboratory environment. Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in laboratory management software, inventory systems, and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with a flexible, solutions oriented mindset. Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment. Our Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. NB: the above are both optional based on the role being recruited for
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from the lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) The vision for the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. Led by Professor Hagan Bayley, it will house more than 100 researchers engaging in three interrelated endeavors: Nanopore Sensing and Sequencing, 3D Tissue Construction, and Device Engineering. The MDLS Institute will expand nanopore science to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. While in parallel, pioneering novel methods that integrate synthetic and living tissues into structures for organ repair. All the research will be underpinned by the development of new devices capable of serving as powerful tools in clinical settings. Laboratory Manager Role EIT is seeking an organised and experienced Laboratory Manager to lead operational, technical, and compliance functions for a rapidly expanding MDLS research laboratory. This pivotal role covers all aspects of facility management, safety compliance, workflow optimisation, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless support for cutting edge scientific research. The successful candidate will drive rigorous quality assurance across Nanopore science, Tissue Construction, and device engineering, acting as the primary liaison between MDLS research teams and EIT facilities, procurement, quality, and H&S teams. Responsibilities include SOP development, space management, inventory oversight, and audit readiness, enabling scientific excellence, operational resilience, and scalability in a dynamic, mission driven environment. A solid understanding of Nanopore, Tissue Construction, and device engineering is essential. Key Responsibilities Facility Management Oversee daily facilities of the laboratories, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to the quality standards specifically required for the MDLS Institute. Implement and enforce laboratory safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage training, mentoring, of MDLS researchers to ensure researchers are operating compliantly across all workflows and procedures. Monitor lab conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, to ensure that they meet the specifications required for operations. Work closely with scientific leadership to understand research objectives and adapt laboratory operations to support evolving needs. Serve as the key point of contact for the central EIT facilities team and provide updates on equipment, facilities, and operational issues, suggesting improvements or modifications for consideration. Equipment Management Work with MDLS researchers and the EIT procurement specialist to ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and organised, with all equipment, consumables, and reagents available for research projects including inventories and COSHH assessments. Oversee the set up of laboratory facilities and work with Lab Technicians and Lab staff to ensure these protocols are maintained, including cleanliness, accident reporting procedures, signage for biohazards. Work with team members to ensure that all logs and systems for overseeing the maintenance equipment and instruments are in place, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for the MDLS. Oversee maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Work with external vendors and service providers to maintain or repair laboratory equipment as needed. Maintain communication with research teams, establishing a scheduling system for shared facility and equipment access. Ensure improvements are identified to manage scheduling conflicts when facility restrictions are identified. Operational Support Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant laboratory processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards. Maintain an up to date library of specialist risk assessment forms and COSHH forms for all relevant lab substances and ensure regular monitoring, review, and updates as needed. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in workflows and implement solutions to prevent delays in project timelines. Manage access and user training of equipment, including establishment of appropriate training procedures for new users. Optimise laboratory space and equipment usage to support the work of a rapidly growing research team while maintaining flexibility for diverse research projects. Oversee effective and compliant waste management processes for the MDLS. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Working alongside the technical procurement specialist, laboratory technicians and relevant finance departments, manage inventory levels for laboratory consumables, reagents, and critical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Track and maintain proper documentation of inventory and ensure the timely ordering of supplies to avoid stockouts or delays. Maintain a system for tracking the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversee compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all aspects of laboratory operations. Induction and protocol development for MDLS lab compliance areas. Implement and maintain quality control (QC) processes for relevant processing workflows, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility of results. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the lab meets all compliance requirements. Ensure proper documentation of processes, workflows, and sample handling procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Designated person for HumanTissue Authority (HTA) license, and sample workflow mapping and protocols to prepare labs for license. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc up to PhD in a relevant field. At least 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems. Familiar with biosafety across tissue engineering/biological/chemistry research (e.g., Chemicals/radioactivity/lasers). Key Attributes Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of laboratory professionals. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in a high tech laboratory environment. Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in laboratory management software, inventory systems, and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with a flexible, solutions oriented mindset. Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment. Our Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. NB: the above are both optional based on the role being recruited for
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. General Manager- Plymouth The Opportunity: The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the corrugated packaging manufacturing facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock Maintain the plant's profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision Build a high performing team and work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units What you need to succeed Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering - Required 7+ years of progressive management experience in a Corrugated Packaging or Food Service Packaging facility, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management - Required. Proven experience in budget and financial management Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early Ability to facilitate the development of others' knowledge and skills Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills Ability to operate with the customers' best interest in mind Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience What we offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. General Manager- Plymouth The Opportunity: The General Manager will have full responsibility for the performance and profitability of the corrugated packaging manufacturing facility. This includes managing and focusing on measures associated with safety, quality, cost, and productivity and focusing on strategic expansion by increasing local and regional sales. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock Maintain the plant's profitability and ensure all safety and quality requirements are met Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision Build a high performing team and work collaboratively to drive change initiatives within the organization Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives tied to the strategic business direction Build partnerships and effectively collaborate with commercial/sales business partners to identify facility growth opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts Oversee and drive improvements in facility production to meet short-term and long-term divisional objectives to achieve optimum efficiency Build effective alliances with other Business Units, Sales, Logistics, Production, Safety and Quality Managers to better serve customers that cross multiple business units What you need to succeed Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering - Required 7+ years of progressive management experience in a Corrugated Packaging or Food Service Packaging facility, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations/production management - Required. Proven experience in budget and financial management Have a proven track record of goal setting and demonstrated ability to build, develop, lead, and motivate diverse teams through transformative change Ability to initiate projects in pursuit of greater profitability, anticipate potential problems and address them early Ability to facilitate the development of others' knowledge and skills Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data Must possess excellent strategic planning and analytical skills Ability to operate with the customers' best interest in mind Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and evolving information Communicate effectively with the ability to adjust communication style based on audience What we offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
HR Business Partner (Projects) Manchester City Centre based Head Office Hybrid and flexible working 2 days in the office per week Permanent & Full Time (37 hours per week) £50,000 - £55,000 plus highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and enhanced employer pension contributions (access to local government pension-LGPS scheme) Are you an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in restructures and change/transformation projects, specifically TUPE and redundancy processes? My client is seeking a proactive and confident HR Business Partner to lead on a number of organisation wide change projects as they work towards building their HR Business Partnering model. This is a brand-new role within the organisation as they look to transform their HR service. Reporting directly into the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for providing a business partnering service to the Corporate Services functions as well as expert TUPE and redundancy guidance, employee relations, and supporting strategic workforce initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping modern, efficient HR practices. Key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner: Act as senior specialist for change and organisational design projects, including TUPE transfer and redundancy processes. Partner with senior stakeholders within Corporate Services and provide strategic guidance on growth and performance. Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, performance issues and appeals. Work closely with senior leaders in the successful delivery of the people strategy. Review, update and implement HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Advise managers and HR colleagues on complex employment law matters. Build strong, effective relationships with managers, senior leaders and key stakeholders. Work collaboratively with senior HR leadership on service improvements and workforce strategies. Key requirements for the HR Business Partner: You will be a senior HR professional who has worked at HR Business Partner level or similar with significant experience in managing changes programmes including TUPE and redundancies. Ideally you will have previously worked within the public sector or for a not-for-profit organisation within a similar HR role. However, specific industry sector experience is not essential to be successful in this role. It is essential that you have experience working within unionised environments and the ability and aptitude to build successful relationships with union representatives. You will have a strong background in HR policy development and compliance and have a proven ability to advise and influence senior managers. You will pride yourself in having strong knowledge of employment law. Ideally you will be CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards). You will be a confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving ability. If you are interested in this new and exciting HR Business Partner opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
HR Business Partner (Projects) Manchester City Centre based Head Office Hybrid and flexible working 2 days in the office per week Permanent & Full Time (37 hours per week) £50,000 - £55,000 plus highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and enhanced employer pension contributions (access to local government pension-LGPS scheme) Are you an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in restructures and change/transformation projects, specifically TUPE and redundancy processes? My client is seeking a proactive and confident HR Business Partner to lead on a number of organisation wide change projects as they work towards building their HR Business Partnering model. This is a brand-new role within the organisation as they look to transform their HR service. Reporting directly into the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for providing a business partnering service to the Corporate Services functions as well as expert TUPE and redundancy guidance, employee relations, and supporting strategic workforce initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping modern, efficient HR practices. Key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner: Act as senior specialist for change and organisational design projects, including TUPE transfer and redundancy processes. Partner with senior stakeholders within Corporate Services and provide strategic guidance on growth and performance. Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, performance issues and appeals. Work closely with senior leaders in the successful delivery of the people strategy. Review, update and implement HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Advise managers and HR colleagues on complex employment law matters. Build strong, effective relationships with managers, senior leaders and key stakeholders. Work collaboratively with senior HR leadership on service improvements and workforce strategies. Key requirements for the HR Business Partner: You will be a senior HR professional who has worked at HR Business Partner level or similar with significant experience in managing changes programmes including TUPE and redundancies. Ideally you will have previously worked within the public sector or for a not-for-profit organisation within a similar HR role. However, specific industry sector experience is not essential to be successful in this role. It is essential that you have experience working within unionised environments and the ability and aptitude to build successful relationships with union representatives. You will have a strong background in HR policy development and compliance and have a proven ability to advise and influence senior managers. You will pride yourself in having strong knowledge of employment law. Ideally you will be CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards). You will be a confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving ability. If you are interested in this new and exciting HR Business Partner opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Business Change Manager - Critical National Infrastructure Our client, a leading Critical National Infrastructure organization, is seeking an experienced IT Business Relationship Manager to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders and ensure the successful delivery of IT services and projects in a highly complex environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a strategic liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring technology solutions align with operational needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders to drive digital transformation. Oversee the delivery of IT services and projects, ensuring seamless integration within a regulated, high-security setting. Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement while managing risks and dependencies. Provide expert guidance on IT governance, compliance, and service management best practices. Requirements Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with senior business leaders in a complex IT environment. Strong background in IT service delivery and project management within large-scale organizations. Expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance related to IT operations. Ability to navigate highly regulated sectors, ensuring technology aligns with security and operational demands. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at an executive level. Hybrid (3 days per week required in their Banbury office) Paying up to 67,500 + benefits Must be eligible to work in the UK
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Business Change Manager - Critical National Infrastructure Our client, a leading Critical National Infrastructure organization, is seeking an experienced IT Business Relationship Manager to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders and ensure the successful delivery of IT services and projects in a highly complex environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a strategic liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring technology solutions align with operational needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders to drive digital transformation. Oversee the delivery of IT services and projects, ensuring seamless integration within a regulated, high-security setting. Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement while managing risks and dependencies. Provide expert guidance on IT governance, compliance, and service management best practices. Requirements Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with senior business leaders in a complex IT environment. Strong background in IT service delivery and project management within large-scale organizations. Expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance related to IT operations. Ability to navigate highly regulated sectors, ensuring technology aligns with security and operational demands. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at an executive level. Hybrid (3 days per week required in their Banbury office) Paying up to 67,500 + benefits Must be eligible to work in the UK
Bracken Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a Leading Main Contractor based in around the London Region. The business we are representing has a fantastic reputation in delivering large schemes up to £80m. You will ideally have experience leading a team of Advisors within the UK. The individual will need to be proactive and previous experience in a similar position within a Build environment. Main Job Responsibilities & Required Experience; Ideally have a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Safety Practitioner working with a recognised UK main contractor. Provide a proven track record in HSQE management on construction projects. Initiate and implement the company s health and safety policy to prevent injury, ill health, damage and wastage. Comprehensive and extensive knowledge of current UK safety and environmental legislation. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate and relate to people working in all levels of an organisation. Have excellent organisational skills. Prosper when working as part of a team and have ability to fit into existing structure and culture adding value to project delivery. Be persuasive by nature, ability to convey a message coherently and effectively. Be confident in problem solving and providing solutions and ability bring new ideas to the table. Able to influence behavioural change. If you feel you could be an asset to a well established contractor and possess the required experience then this could be the position for you! Get in touch with Steve Lee (phone number removed) for your opportunity to join a respected UK leading business.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Bracken Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a Leading Main Contractor based in around the London Region. The business we are representing has a fantastic reputation in delivering large schemes up to £80m. You will ideally have experience leading a team of Advisors within the UK. The individual will need to be proactive and previous experience in a similar position within a Build environment. Main Job Responsibilities & Required Experience; Ideally have a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Safety Practitioner working with a recognised UK main contractor. Provide a proven track record in HSQE management on construction projects. Initiate and implement the company s health and safety policy to prevent injury, ill health, damage and wastage. Comprehensive and extensive knowledge of current UK safety and environmental legislation. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate and relate to people working in all levels of an organisation. Have excellent organisational skills. Prosper when working as part of a team and have ability to fit into existing structure and culture adding value to project delivery. Be persuasive by nature, ability to convey a message coherently and effectively. Be confident in problem solving and providing solutions and ability bring new ideas to the table. Able to influence behavioural change. If you feel you could be an asset to a well established contractor and possess the required experience then this could be the position for you! Get in touch with Steve Lee (phone number removed) for your opportunity to join a respected UK leading business.
As a Barclays Government Relations and Policy AVP, you will play a critical role in shaping Barclays' policy positions and advocating on key issues impacting our Corporate Bank, Barclays UK (BUK), and wider business priorities. In this role, you will develop and drive policy and advocacy strategies around areas such as the UK Government's growth agenda, trade policy, access to finance and banking, and financial capability. You will build and maintain good relationships with government officials, Members of Parliament, consumer groups, and trade associations, ensuring Barclays remains connected to key political and regulatory developments. Additionally, you will brief senior stakeholders, represent Barclays at industry forums, and coordinate internal reporting to deliver a joined-up approach to public policy and external engagement. To be successful as a Government Relations and Policy AVP, you should have the following experience: Excellent written and oral communication skills Exceptional stakeholder management skills both internally and externally, comfortable acting as a representative of the company with external stakeholders Interest in politics and external relations - knowledge of how UK public policy is formed and an understanding of the workings of Whitehall and Parliament Solid capabilities in project/process management and drafting policy products Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience of working for a consumer group, in Parliament, in Government or for a regulator Experience of political monitoring and knowledge of the legislative process Experience of banking and financial services Experience of working in a professional communications environment Experience of briefing senior stakeholder You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in our London office. Purpose of the role To identify, analyse and influence the development of legislation, proposed rules and regulation by engaging directly with government and regulatory stakeholders. Accountabilities Management of relationships with governments, politicians, regulators and relevant stakeholders to advocate the bank's interest/position in policy discussions. Development and execution of external advocacy and policy strategy that shapes how the bank responds to emerging policy trends so that its interests are communicated. Collaboration with and advice to stakeholders including senior managers, industry groups, think tanks, agencies and others to gain policy insights and determine policy goals. Development of advocacy campaigns and initiatives that support the bank's policy efforts through public and private engagements, education, and lobbying. Monitoring and evaluation of successful advocacy initiatives and contribute to future improvements by looking into new markets and sectors. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
As a Barclays Government Relations and Policy AVP, you will play a critical role in shaping Barclays' policy positions and advocating on key issues impacting our Corporate Bank, Barclays UK (BUK), and wider business priorities. In this role, you will develop and drive policy and advocacy strategies around areas such as the UK Government's growth agenda, trade policy, access to finance and banking, and financial capability. You will build and maintain good relationships with government officials, Members of Parliament, consumer groups, and trade associations, ensuring Barclays remains connected to key political and regulatory developments. Additionally, you will brief senior stakeholders, represent Barclays at industry forums, and coordinate internal reporting to deliver a joined-up approach to public policy and external engagement. To be successful as a Government Relations and Policy AVP, you should have the following experience: Excellent written and oral communication skills Exceptional stakeholder management skills both internally and externally, comfortable acting as a representative of the company with external stakeholders Interest in politics and external relations - knowledge of how UK public policy is formed and an understanding of the workings of Whitehall and Parliament Solid capabilities in project/process management and drafting policy products Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience of working for a consumer group, in Parliament, in Government or for a regulator Experience of political monitoring and knowledge of the legislative process Experience of banking and financial services Experience of working in a professional communications environment Experience of briefing senior stakeholder You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in our London office. Purpose of the role To identify, analyse and influence the development of legislation, proposed rules and regulation by engaging directly with government and regulatory stakeholders. Accountabilities Management of relationships with governments, politicians, regulators and relevant stakeholders to advocate the bank's interest/position in policy discussions. Development and execution of external advocacy and policy strategy that shapes how the bank responds to emerging policy trends so that its interests are communicated. Collaboration with and advice to stakeholders including senior managers, industry groups, think tanks, agencies and others to gain policy insights and determine policy goals. Development of advocacy campaigns and initiatives that support the bank's policy efforts through public and private engagements, education, and lobbying. Monitoring and evaluation of successful advocacy initiatives and contribute to future improvements by looking into new markets and sectors. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
We are recruiting for our valued client, who are a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They are currently looking for an IT Project Manager to join their team on a permanent contract, 5 days per week, working on client sites within the Loughborough/Leicestershire region, with some opportunity to work from home, client/project dependent. The IT Project Manager role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, company pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role of Project Manager As an IT Project Manager, you will be directly client facing, and responsible for leading and managing all aspects of IT projects, from conception to completion. This includes planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking About you Candidates will have a proven track record of delivering complex technical IT projects, ideally with a minimum of 4-5 years experience within a dedicated IT Project Manager role. You must have access to a vehicle and already hold the right to work in the UK, as our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodology building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for our valued client, who are a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They are currently looking for an IT Project Manager to join their team on a permanent contract, 5 days per week, working on client sites within the Loughborough/Leicestershire region, with some opportunity to work from home, client/project dependent. The IT Project Manager role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, company pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role of Project Manager As an IT Project Manager, you will be directly client facing, and responsible for leading and managing all aspects of IT projects, from conception to completion. This includes planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking About you Candidates will have a proven track record of delivering complex technical IT projects, ideally with a minimum of 4-5 years experience within a dedicated IT Project Manager role. You must have access to a vehicle and already hold the right to work in the UK, as our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodology building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex.
Senior Business Development Manager Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum Grade: Grade 09 Contract Type: Permanent Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday, 02 February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: R250116 Release Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026 Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and industry collaboration? Aston University is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to drive business development initiatives within our College of Health and Life Sciences. Aston University's 2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision to become a leading university of science, technology, and enterprise, with a transformational impact on students, staff, businesses, and communities. The University is recognised as a sector leader in knowledge exchange, achieving top ratings for both working with business and local growth and regeneration in the most recent Knowledge Exchange Framework, and we are also recognised for our pioneering work in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, where we rank amongst the leading institutions across the UK. This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Knowledge Exchange, where you'll nurture strategic partnerships, secure collaborative research opportunities, and help shape our future growth. Working closely with academic teams, external partners, and internal colleagues, you'll lead complex funding bids, empower research and innovation initiatives, and elevate the University's profile as a hub for enterprise and impact. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience in strategic business development within a research-intensive or higher education environment. A strong commercial mindset and track record of securing large-scale industrial research and innovation funding. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. This is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking team and make a real difference in shaping the future of research and innovation at Aston University. What we offer: Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home, dependent on the activity, with at least 3 days on site per week. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days' bookable leave and a further 13 days' bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts on a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here . This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: .
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Business Development Manager Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum Grade: Grade 09 Contract Type: Permanent Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday, 02 February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: R250116 Release Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026 Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and industry collaboration? Aston University is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to drive business development initiatives within our College of Health and Life Sciences. Aston University's 2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision to become a leading university of science, technology, and enterprise, with a transformational impact on students, staff, businesses, and communities. The University is recognised as a sector leader in knowledge exchange, achieving top ratings for both working with business and local growth and regeneration in the most recent Knowledge Exchange Framework, and we are also recognised for our pioneering work in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, where we rank amongst the leading institutions across the UK. This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Knowledge Exchange, where you'll nurture strategic partnerships, secure collaborative research opportunities, and help shape our future growth. Working closely with academic teams, external partners, and internal colleagues, you'll lead complex funding bids, empower research and innovation initiatives, and elevate the University's profile as a hub for enterprise and impact. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience in strategic business development within a research-intensive or higher education environment. A strong commercial mindset and track record of securing large-scale industrial research and innovation funding. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. This is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking team and make a real difference in shaping the future of research and innovation at Aston University. What we offer: Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home, dependent on the activity, with at least 3 days on site per week. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days' bookable leave and a further 13 days' bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts on a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here . This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: .
OUR COMPANY: EOS IT Solutions is a global technology and logistics company, providing collaboration and business IT support services to some of the world's largest industry leaders. We deliver forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees. We are a true international IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency. POSITION: Program Manager Lead LOCATION: Singapore WHAT YOU WILL DO: We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Program Manager Lead to join our dynamic Global Product Security team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, helping to streamline processes, drive security initiatives, and ensure the successful execution of projects within the security domain. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and maintain relationships with programme managers, Global Product Security management, and SMEs. Draft improvement proposals and implement changes for greater efficiency. Design and standardise documentation and processes. Report performance metrics to evaluate progress and success. Proactively resolve potential issues and propose solutions. Research industry standards and communicate updates on emerging technologies. Prioritise workload to meet project deadlines. Lead project/service meetings to understand scope and address concerns. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a project management position. Proven track record in project delivery with exceptional interpersonal skills. DESIRED CRITERIA: Project management experience in security, preferably in a global environment. Prince2 or equivalent qualifications. Familiarity with project management software. Experience in a logistics environment. Experience with construction or architectural projects. BELONGING AT EOS: EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender, gender identity, age, religious or philosophical belief, race, national origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or any other non-merit factor.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
OUR COMPANY: EOS IT Solutions is a global technology and logistics company, providing collaboration and business IT support services to some of the world's largest industry leaders. We deliver forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees. We are a true international IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency. POSITION: Program Manager Lead LOCATION: Singapore WHAT YOU WILL DO: We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Program Manager Lead to join our dynamic Global Product Security team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, helping to streamline processes, drive security initiatives, and ensure the successful execution of projects within the security domain. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and maintain relationships with programme managers, Global Product Security management, and SMEs. Draft improvement proposals and implement changes for greater efficiency. Design and standardise documentation and processes. Report performance metrics to evaluate progress and success. Proactively resolve potential issues and propose solutions. Research industry standards and communicate updates on emerging technologies. Prioritise workload to meet project deadlines. Lead project/service meetings to understand scope and address concerns. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a project management position. Proven track record in project delivery with exceptional interpersonal skills. DESIRED CRITERIA: Project management experience in security, preferably in a global environment. Prince2 or equivalent qualifications. Familiarity with project management software. Experience in a logistics environment. Experience with construction or architectural projects. BELONGING AT EOS: EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender, gender identity, age, religious or philosophical belief, race, national origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or any other non-merit factor.
Reward Manager A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Stockton, Burnley or Peterborough, Hybrid, 2-3 days a week with travel as required for team meetings. Salary : £58,242 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. We're on a journey of transformation. We're finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We're innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone. We're a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We're building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there's never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future. Join Our Award-Winning People Team as Reward Manager Are you ready to shape the future of reward and recognition in an organisation with a strong social purpose? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning People, Culture and Development team, where we've just launched our Framework for Fairness and are pushing even further to enhance retention, wellbeing, and recognition. As Reward Manager, you'll lead on creating fair, transparent, and values-led reward practices that make a real difference for colleagues. You'll manage pensions projects, influence external partners to secure the best reward offering, and drive continuous improvement across pay frameworks and benefits. Your work will directly support our Head of Organisational Development & Culture in delivering initiatives that champion wellbeing and recognition, ensuring Accent remains a great place to work. This future-focused role is perfect for someone who understands pensions, is passionate about colleague experience, and thrives on collaboration. You'll use data-driven insights to inform decisions, support pay gap reporting and ensure quality assurance on pay practices. By aligning reward with our core values (Smart, Driven, Caring, Inclusive) you'll help us deliver meaningful benefits that support engagement, performance, and our EVP. If you want to be part of a team that's shaping fairness, driving innovation, and making a tangible impact on people's lives, this is your chance. Salary The spot salary for the Reward Manager role is £58,242 per annum for those who meet all role requirements. If you're still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount. About you • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. • Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits management, or a related HR role. • Strong knowledge of reward strategy, pay benchmarking, and job evaluation frameworks. • Extensive experience of managing pension administration. • Sound understanding of employment and pension legislation. • Experience in managing pay review and reward cycles, including modelling and governance. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly. • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - a cash health plan, car leasing scheme, retail & gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role. You may also have experience in the following: Reward Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Reward and Recognition Lead, Reward Specialist, Pay and Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Manager, Remuneration Manager, Reward Business Partner, Compensation Analyst, HR Reward Consultant, HR analytics, CIPD Level 5 / Level 7, Employment legislation, HR policy and compliance, Reward frameworks, Reward and performance alignment, People, Culture and Development REF-
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Reward Manager A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Stockton, Burnley or Peterborough, Hybrid, 2-3 days a week with travel as required for team meetings. Salary : £58,242 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. We're on a journey of transformation. We're finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We're innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone. We're a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We're building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there's never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future. Join Our Award-Winning People Team as Reward Manager Are you ready to shape the future of reward and recognition in an organisation with a strong social purpose? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning People, Culture and Development team, where we've just launched our Framework for Fairness and are pushing even further to enhance retention, wellbeing, and recognition. As Reward Manager, you'll lead on creating fair, transparent, and values-led reward practices that make a real difference for colleagues. You'll manage pensions projects, influence external partners to secure the best reward offering, and drive continuous improvement across pay frameworks and benefits. Your work will directly support our Head of Organisational Development & Culture in delivering initiatives that champion wellbeing and recognition, ensuring Accent remains a great place to work. This future-focused role is perfect for someone who understands pensions, is passionate about colleague experience, and thrives on collaboration. You'll use data-driven insights to inform decisions, support pay gap reporting and ensure quality assurance on pay practices. By aligning reward with our core values (Smart, Driven, Caring, Inclusive) you'll help us deliver meaningful benefits that support engagement, performance, and our EVP. If you want to be part of a team that's shaping fairness, driving innovation, and making a tangible impact on people's lives, this is your chance. Salary The spot salary for the Reward Manager role is £58,242 per annum for those who meet all role requirements. If you're still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount. About you • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. • Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits management, or a related HR role. • Strong knowledge of reward strategy, pay benchmarking, and job evaluation frameworks. • Extensive experience of managing pension administration. • Sound understanding of employment and pension legislation. • Experience in managing pay review and reward cycles, including modelling and governance. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly. • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - a cash health plan, car leasing scheme, retail & gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role. You may also have experience in the following: Reward Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Reward and Recognition Lead, Reward Specialist, Pay and Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Manager, Remuneration Manager, Reward Business Partner, Compensation Analyst, HR Reward Consultant, HR analytics, CIPD Level 5 / Level 7, Employment legislation, HR policy and compliance, Reward frameworks, Reward and performance alignment, People, Culture and Development REF-
Senior Project Manager Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Manchester, UK - Birmingham Job-ID: 213533 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Project Management Life on the team We are excited to announce we are now looking to hire a Senior Project Manager UK into our thriving Group Professional Services (GPS) organisation within Computacenter. So who are we? Group Professional Services is a dynamic part of Computacenter that integrates our Engineering, Consultancy, and Project Management practices, alongside our expanding Business Solutions portfolio and nearshore/offshore centres. With a team of over 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we possess deep expertise in core infrastructure technologies, industry-standard architecture, and project management methodologies. Operating across three continents, we serve some of the world's largest brands, driving technological change in a vibrant and rapidly evolving digital landscape. What you'll do As a Senior Project Manager (SPM) in Computacenter's Projects & Programmes Practice you will be responsible for delivering complex and/or high risk, end-to-end projects. You may deliver multiple projects simultaneously or significant work-streams on larger projects and programmes. The projects could be stand-alone projects or may be part of a Projects & Portfolio Management Office (PMO). You may also be required to lead a Project & Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Whatever the assignment you will lead the engagement, be responsible for the business outcome and for the overall success of the change activity and will work with our assurance and governance process to ensure the projects or PMO meet Computacenter's and the Customer's requirements and needs. Your scope of activity will range from the development of the delivery approach to be used by Computacenter, the delivery definition and the successful delivery of assignments from inception through to completion. Delivery of a successful project will include: building and managing your team, ensuring the agreed products are delivered, effective communication, managing project controls (including risk, issue, customer dependencies and change) and providing a high-quality professional outcome to the satisfaction of our customers and other stakeholders. There will be times where you will lead, on behalf of the Practice, the activities required to create a solution based on a set of customer requirements, support managing it through the sales cycle whilst following the appropriate governance process. Presenting to the customer in a compelling way to support the sales team to achieve positive outcome and support our growth agenda. Your overall responsibility is for meeting the commitments made to customers and internal stakeholders to successfully deliver the assignment you are leading as defined in your terms of reference or project control documentation. These will be delivered alongside the agreed financial outcome of the assignment. In support of this, you're expected to understand and articulate to customers both what Computacenter sells and delivers and have a good working knowledge of the technology/solution. Project Management: Throughout the entire project lifecycle, you will be expected to understand and adhere to our methodologies for delivering Professional Services engagements to our customers. Change Management: Own or ensure that the end-to-end change process for the assignment is followed to ensure full awareness and adoption of the project outcomes whilst minimizing working at risk/commercial exposure & optimizing our contribution. Business Management: Ensure that projects align with the customer requirements, deliver value, and are completed efficiently within scope, time, and budget constraints. Contract Management: Manage the assignment scope and understand the commercial baseline, supporting or leading the development, negotiation, and agreement of the statement of work and any subsequent changes. Financial Management: Be responsible for the successful delivery of the assignment to the agreed financial baseline to meet (or exceed) the key performance indicators. These are typically defined and agreed with the sales team and other key stakeholders in the statement of work and cost model. Relationship Management: During your assignments, you will create and manage the stakeholder relationships across Computacenter, its suppliers, and customers, ensuring that a positive and constructive relationship is created and maintained. People Management: You will be responsible for leading and shaping the team to ensure the successful delivery of your assignment. What you'll need Familiarity with the latest technologies and the ability to articulate the benefits in line with Computacenter's propositions. Trained and accredited in project management methodology, for example Prince2, Agile Techniques. A demonstrable track record of delivering complex, high-risk assignments/multiple successful outcomes. Exposure delivering a range of IT projects (e.g. End User Deployment, Desktop and Application Virtualisation, Application/Software Development, Cloud and Data Centres, and Networking & Security). Demonstrable leadership skills and personal gravitas. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships. Able to apply a variety of influencing skills to enable the required outcomes for your stakeholders, to enable positive assignment outcomes. Ability to apply a variety of approaches including Emotional Intelligence with flexibility, to adapt personal style and approach to meet specific customer needs and to resolve conflicts. Understand and be able to articulate the wider context of the project you are leading. Ability to articulate the value of project management to internal and external customers. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills. About us Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 20,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers' infrastructures. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance. Interested in joining a company with a strong sense of community? We're growing. We're hiring. We encourage. We empower. We support.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Manchester, UK - Birmingham Job-ID: 213533 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Project Management Life on the team We are excited to announce we are now looking to hire a Senior Project Manager UK into our thriving Group Professional Services (GPS) organisation within Computacenter. So who are we? Group Professional Services is a dynamic part of Computacenter that integrates our Engineering, Consultancy, and Project Management practices, alongside our expanding Business Solutions portfolio and nearshore/offshore centres. With a team of over 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we possess deep expertise in core infrastructure technologies, industry-standard architecture, and project management methodologies. Operating across three continents, we serve some of the world's largest brands, driving technological change in a vibrant and rapidly evolving digital landscape. What you'll do As a Senior Project Manager (SPM) in Computacenter's Projects & Programmes Practice you will be responsible for delivering complex and/or high risk, end-to-end projects. You may deliver multiple projects simultaneously or significant work-streams on larger projects and programmes. The projects could be stand-alone projects or may be part of a Projects & Portfolio Management Office (PMO). You may also be required to lead a Project & Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Whatever the assignment you will lead the engagement, be responsible for the business outcome and for the overall success of the change activity and will work with our assurance and governance process to ensure the projects or PMO meet Computacenter's and the Customer's requirements and needs. Your scope of activity will range from the development of the delivery approach to be used by Computacenter, the delivery definition and the successful delivery of assignments from inception through to completion. Delivery of a successful project will include: building and managing your team, ensuring the agreed products are delivered, effective communication, managing project controls (including risk, issue, customer dependencies and change) and providing a high-quality professional outcome to the satisfaction of our customers and other stakeholders. There will be times where you will lead, on behalf of the Practice, the activities required to create a solution based on a set of customer requirements, support managing it through the sales cycle whilst following the appropriate governance process. Presenting to the customer in a compelling way to support the sales team to achieve positive outcome and support our growth agenda. Your overall responsibility is for meeting the commitments made to customers and internal stakeholders to successfully deliver the assignment you are leading as defined in your terms of reference or project control documentation. These will be delivered alongside the agreed financial outcome of the assignment. In support of this, you're expected to understand and articulate to customers both what Computacenter sells and delivers and have a good working knowledge of the technology/solution. Project Management: Throughout the entire project lifecycle, you will be expected to understand and adhere to our methodologies for delivering Professional Services engagements to our customers. Change Management: Own or ensure that the end-to-end change process for the assignment is followed to ensure full awareness and adoption of the project outcomes whilst minimizing working at risk/commercial exposure & optimizing our contribution. Business Management: Ensure that projects align with the customer requirements, deliver value, and are completed efficiently within scope, time, and budget constraints. Contract Management: Manage the assignment scope and understand the commercial baseline, supporting or leading the development, negotiation, and agreement of the statement of work and any subsequent changes. Financial Management: Be responsible for the successful delivery of the assignment to the agreed financial baseline to meet (or exceed) the key performance indicators. These are typically defined and agreed with the sales team and other key stakeholders in the statement of work and cost model. Relationship Management: During your assignments, you will create and manage the stakeholder relationships across Computacenter, its suppliers, and customers, ensuring that a positive and constructive relationship is created and maintained. People Management: You will be responsible for leading and shaping the team to ensure the successful delivery of your assignment. What you'll need Familiarity with the latest technologies and the ability to articulate the benefits in line with Computacenter's propositions. Trained and accredited in project management methodology, for example Prince2, Agile Techniques. A demonstrable track record of delivering complex, high-risk assignments/multiple successful outcomes. Exposure delivering a range of IT projects (e.g. End User Deployment, Desktop and Application Virtualisation, Application/Software Development, Cloud and Data Centres, and Networking & Security). Demonstrable leadership skills and personal gravitas. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships. Able to apply a variety of influencing skills to enable the required outcomes for your stakeholders, to enable positive assignment outcomes. Ability to apply a variety of approaches including Emotional Intelligence with flexibility, to adapt personal style and approach to meet specific customer needs and to resolve conflicts. Understand and be able to articulate the wider context of the project you are leading. Ability to articulate the value of project management to internal and external customers. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills. About us Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 20,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers' infrastructures. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance. Interested in joining a company with a strong sense of community? We're growing. We're hiring. We encourage. We empower. We support.
About us We areThe Very Group, and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too-building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. About Financial Services Our Financial Services team helps customers say yes to the things they love by offering flexible and responsible ways to pay. From credit products to insurance and account management, we make sure every financial interaction is simple, transparent, and customer-focused. It's a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance go hand in hand with innovation-delivering fair outcomes and great experiences for millions of customers About the role We're looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large initiatives and optimisation programmes within Financial Services while also ensuring small change and BAU land smoothly. You'll drive delivery excellence, foster a high-performing culture, and embed continuous improvement. You'll manage complex, high risk products and services, orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams (including third parties) to deliver on time, on cost, and with quality-unlocking value early and often. What you will be doing Team Leadership and Delivery Lead cross disciplinary delivery teams (direct, matrix, and third parties) to deliver outcomes on time, to budget, and to the right standard for our customers. Facilitate squad ceremonies (stand ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives) and remove blockers. Create and manage delivery plans; align dependencies across squads and initiatives. Partner with Product and Engineering on roadmaps; refine and prioritise backlogs with Product Managers and Business Analysts. Coach teams to ship high quality solutions regularly and predictably, using metrics to drive continuous improvement. Role model excellent delivery principles and a culture of performance, accountability and learning. Planning and Prioritisation Lead planning cycles across squads and contribute to quarterly/portfolio planning. Balance technical and product priorities across multiple roadmaps to maximise value delivery. Risk, Issues and Dependency Management Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies affecting delivery and benefits realisation. Escalate appropriately through Portfolio Management and portfolio governance where needed. Governance and Change Control Build and run fit for purpose governance across projects, small change and BAU in liaison with portfolio governance (ePMO). Ensure decisions are documented with the right level of sign off. Keep delivery in scope; manage change requests and surface impacts early. Resource and Capacity Management Manage squad capacity and align resources to priorities; resolve bottlenecks with the Portfolio Manager. Coordinate internal teams and partners to maintain flow across services and squads. Financial Management Manage squad/initiative budgets; track spend and hold regular cost reviews, escalating issues as required. Input into business cases and benefits tracking; support investment decisions with clear advice and data. Report on productivity and flow metrics (e.g., value delivered, burndown, cycle time, lead time). Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, Heads of Product, Heads of Tech and delivery teams. Provide clear, timely updates on progress, risks and changes to portfolio governance and business stakeholders. Foster a high trust, collaborative culture across internal teams and external partners. Change Management and Transition Ensure effective transition of changes into BAU with a focus on adoption, stability and measured benefits. Reporting and MI Provide regular initiative and roadmap reporting, highlighting risks and mitigations. Deliver accurate, timely reporting on KPIs and delivery metrics to drive decisions. About you A proven ability to govern large, complex, and cross functional initiatives Good commercial and financial acumen. Proficient in Agile, waterfall and Hybrid delivery models. Strong grasp of Kanban Good capacity planning. Can recognise when something does not work and encourage a mindset of experimentation. Able to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders and interpret them. A bias towards action, always finding ways to remove barriers to rapid delivery. Strong stakeholder and 3rd party management skills. Manages stakeholder expectations and facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity even within constrained timescales. Actively addresses the most complicated risks, issues and dependencies including where ownership exists outside the team or no clear ownership exists. Can identify dependencies in plans across services and coordinate delivery. Engages colleagues with enthusiasm and commitment. They are able to bring people together to form a motivated team. Knows how to optimise the delivery flow of teams, managing the pace and tempo. They fully understand the environment they work in and can prioritise the most important or highest value tasks. Has the ability to reflect, and be resilient Clear, concise communication; strong facilitation and negotiation Some of our Benefits Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions (task based) This can be held either in-person or remotely. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
About us We areThe Very Group, and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too-building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. About Financial Services Our Financial Services team helps customers say yes to the things they love by offering flexible and responsible ways to pay. From credit products to insurance and account management, we make sure every financial interaction is simple, transparent, and customer-focused. It's a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance go hand in hand with innovation-delivering fair outcomes and great experiences for millions of customers About the role We're looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large initiatives and optimisation programmes within Financial Services while also ensuring small change and BAU land smoothly. You'll drive delivery excellence, foster a high-performing culture, and embed continuous improvement. You'll manage complex, high risk products and services, orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams (including third parties) to deliver on time, on cost, and with quality-unlocking value early and often. What you will be doing Team Leadership and Delivery Lead cross disciplinary delivery teams (direct, matrix, and third parties) to deliver outcomes on time, to budget, and to the right standard for our customers. Facilitate squad ceremonies (stand ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives) and remove blockers. Create and manage delivery plans; align dependencies across squads and initiatives. Partner with Product and Engineering on roadmaps; refine and prioritise backlogs with Product Managers and Business Analysts. Coach teams to ship high quality solutions regularly and predictably, using metrics to drive continuous improvement. Role model excellent delivery principles and a culture of performance, accountability and learning. Planning and Prioritisation Lead planning cycles across squads and contribute to quarterly/portfolio planning. Balance technical and product priorities across multiple roadmaps to maximise value delivery. Risk, Issues and Dependency Management Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies affecting delivery and benefits realisation. Escalate appropriately through Portfolio Management and portfolio governance where needed. Governance and Change Control Build and run fit for purpose governance across projects, small change and BAU in liaison with portfolio governance (ePMO). Ensure decisions are documented with the right level of sign off. Keep delivery in scope; manage change requests and surface impacts early. Resource and Capacity Management Manage squad capacity and align resources to priorities; resolve bottlenecks with the Portfolio Manager. Coordinate internal teams and partners to maintain flow across services and squads. Financial Management Manage squad/initiative budgets; track spend and hold regular cost reviews, escalating issues as required. Input into business cases and benefits tracking; support investment decisions with clear advice and data. Report on productivity and flow metrics (e.g., value delivered, burndown, cycle time, lead time). Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, Heads of Product, Heads of Tech and delivery teams. Provide clear, timely updates on progress, risks and changes to portfolio governance and business stakeholders. Foster a high trust, collaborative culture across internal teams and external partners. Change Management and Transition Ensure effective transition of changes into BAU with a focus on adoption, stability and measured benefits. Reporting and MI Provide regular initiative and roadmap reporting, highlighting risks and mitigations. Deliver accurate, timely reporting on KPIs and delivery metrics to drive decisions. About you A proven ability to govern large, complex, and cross functional initiatives Good commercial and financial acumen. Proficient in Agile, waterfall and Hybrid delivery models. Strong grasp of Kanban Good capacity planning. Can recognise when something does not work and encourage a mindset of experimentation. Able to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders and interpret them. A bias towards action, always finding ways to remove barriers to rapid delivery. Strong stakeholder and 3rd party management skills. Manages stakeholder expectations and facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity even within constrained timescales. Actively addresses the most complicated risks, issues and dependencies including where ownership exists outside the team or no clear ownership exists. Can identify dependencies in plans across services and coordinate delivery. Engages colleagues with enthusiasm and commitment. They are able to bring people together to form a motivated team. Knows how to optimise the delivery flow of teams, managing the pace and tempo. They fully understand the environment they work in and can prioritise the most important or highest value tasks. Has the ability to reflect, and be resilient Clear, concise communication; strong facilitation and negotiation Some of our Benefits Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions (task based) This can be held either in-person or remotely. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary: £43,338.14 per annum plus £5023.71 London weighting allowance Location: Old Street with hybrid working available Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 11:30pm with interviews w/c 2nd February. Are you an experienced prospect development professional, with the skills to help drive growth in high value partnerships? If so, come and join Shelter as a Senior Prospect Development Manager within our High Value Partnerships team and you could soon be putting your skills and experience to excellent use at one of the UK's leading charities. About the role Following a steep growth curve, the High Value Partnership team is set to raise over £30m this year. We need an experienced prospect development professional to play a key role in driving this growth, by helping us identify and access new high value donors and partners to support our Fight for Home. As Senior Prospect Development Manager, your focus will be to provide comprehensive leadership of the prospect development function - partnering with teams to meet ambitious growth targets, whilst leading on a new strategy and ways of working. You'll be part of the newly formed HVP Operations & Stewardship team and supported by experienced, energetic colleagues across High Value Partnerships, Compliance and Data & Insight. About you To be successful in this role you will be a natural 'go getter' who is ambitious determined and is happy to go the extra mile. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambitious environment with high expectations of work quality and output. You will be able to work independently and proactively, managing your own workload and making informed decisions regarding your priorities and projects. You will have experience across the prospect development skill set, including delivering high value prospect research, developing prospecting strategies to meet income targets, and pipeline management and reporting. You will be able to demonstrate an aptitude for cross-team working and will be comfortable working directly with fundraisers to maximise income opportunities. Apply to be part of our team and help us defend the right to a safe home. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About the team Prospect Development sits within the High Value Operations & Stewardship team, this is a part of the High Value Partnerships (HVP) sub-directorate as a part of Income Generation. The HVP team of circa 50 colleagues raise over £30m in voluntary and statutory income per year using their expertise to power Shelter's fight for home. We have ambitious targets for the future and the HVP function is the dedicated function to drive this, enabling projects in coordination with stakeholders across Shelter. How to Apply Please click 'Apply for Job' below. You will be required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest. This should be relevant to the points in the 'About You' section of the job description attached to this advert and align with the following behaviours: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset We create change and align behind our strategy Any application submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £43,338.14 per annum plus £5023.71 London weighting allowance Location: Old Street with hybrid working available Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 11:30pm with interviews w/c 2nd February. Are you an experienced prospect development professional, with the skills to help drive growth in high value partnerships? If so, come and join Shelter as a Senior Prospect Development Manager within our High Value Partnerships team and you could soon be putting your skills and experience to excellent use at one of the UK's leading charities. About the role Following a steep growth curve, the High Value Partnership team is set to raise over £30m this year. We need an experienced prospect development professional to play a key role in driving this growth, by helping us identify and access new high value donors and partners to support our Fight for Home. As Senior Prospect Development Manager, your focus will be to provide comprehensive leadership of the prospect development function - partnering with teams to meet ambitious growth targets, whilst leading on a new strategy and ways of working. You'll be part of the newly formed HVP Operations & Stewardship team and supported by experienced, energetic colleagues across High Value Partnerships, Compliance and Data & Insight. About you To be successful in this role you will be a natural 'go getter' who is ambitious determined and is happy to go the extra mile. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambitious environment with high expectations of work quality and output. You will be able to work independently and proactively, managing your own workload and making informed decisions regarding your priorities and projects. You will have experience across the prospect development skill set, including delivering high value prospect research, developing prospecting strategies to meet income targets, and pipeline management and reporting. You will be able to demonstrate an aptitude for cross-team working and will be comfortable working directly with fundraisers to maximise income opportunities. Apply to be part of our team and help us defend the right to a safe home. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About the team Prospect Development sits within the High Value Operations & Stewardship team, this is a part of the High Value Partnerships (HVP) sub-directorate as a part of Income Generation. The HVP team of circa 50 colleagues raise over £30m in voluntary and statutory income per year using their expertise to power Shelter's fight for home. We have ambitious targets for the future and the HVP function is the dedicated function to drive this, enabling projects in coordination with stakeholders across Shelter. How to Apply Please click 'Apply for Job' below. You will be required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest. This should be relevant to the points in the 'About You' section of the job description attached to this advert and align with the following behaviours: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset We create change and align behind our strategy Any application submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
THE OPPORTUNITY Following the successful launch of our first flagship store in Milton Keynes in November last year, we're entering an exciting new phase of growth and are looking for an exceptional Regional Manager to lead the rollout of future store openings and shape the long-term success of our UK retail estate across Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton. This is a highly influential, hands on leadership role where you will take ownership of regional performance, team capability, and customer experience, while working closely with Head Office to help define and scale our retail strategy. During your first three months, you will spend 3-4 days per week in store, establishing strong foundations, embedding effective ways of working, and gaining first hand insight into our teams, customers, and retail performance. You will also have the opportunity to spend time at our stunning Head Office in Banbury, Oxfordshire to connect and collaborate with key head office teams. As Regional manager you will make an impact by driving commercial performance, building high-performing store teams, leading new store openings, and acting as the voice of retail-using insight, data, and customer feedback to influence strategy and continuous improvement across the business. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking with visible, hands on leadership. You'll directly manage Store Managers, develop future retail leaders, and ensure every store delivers an exceptional, consistent brand experience while meeting ambitious sales and profitability targets. If you are a commercial, people focused retail leader who thrives in a fast growing, multi site environment, then this may be the perfect position for you! BEHIND THE BRANDS We're a family run,entrepreneurial company with an exciting pace of life and abright and friendly team.We are passionate about creatingstunning productswith a personal touch andinnovating our businessbehind the scenes. We value creativity, collaboration and integrity. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE Defining and implementing retail strategies, processes, KPIs, and operational standards to drive store performance and growth. Partnering with Head Office, Marketing, Buying, and HR to ensure store setup, merchandising, product strategy, and team frameworks support brand objectives. Developing and delivering training programs, induction frameworks, and scalable processes to build high performing teams. Leading new store openings, relocations, refits, and launches, ensuring operational readiness and commercial success. Monitoring and analysing regional sales, KPIs, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and improve performance. Driving operational excellence, compliance, and consistent customer experiences across all stores. Managing, coaching, and developing Store Managers and retail teams, fostering a high performance culture aligned with brand values. Recruiting and retaining talent, implementing succession plans, and creating career development opportunities. Championing brand standards, customer experience, and cultural change across the retail estate. Project managing retail initiatives, cross functional coordination, and ad hoc projects to deliver measurable outcomes. Overseeing HR processes, employee relations, performance management, and compliance within the region. THE TALENT YOU'LL BRING Full clean UK driver's licence. Proven experience leading multi site retail teams and managing Store Managers to drive performance, accountability, and a high performing culture. Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs, sales data, and store metrics to make actionable decisions. Expertise in store operations, visual merchandising, and implementing processes that ensure operational excellence. Experience managing store openings, relocations, refits, and operational change initiatives. Hands on HR experience, including performance management, employee relations, and team development. Track record of building high performing teams that deliver exceptional customer experiences. Excellent communication and influencing skills across head office and store teams. Strategic thinker, able to translate business goals into regional retail plans and initiatives. Understanding of omnichannel retail and integrating in store and online experiences. Proven ability to achieve regional sales targets and manage profitability. PERFECTLY PACKAGED Acompetitive salary 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 with length of service Abroadbenefitspackageincluding our staff favourite - a very generousstaff discount acrossboth our brands. Seeall ofour benefits on our careersportal Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and developfurther An innovative and friendly workplacewith a team we're proud to be part of. Find out more aboutus andour cultureon ourcareersportal Joma Jewellery was founded in 2008 by Katie and Geoff Loxton, since then we have gone from strength to strength, launching Katie Loxton in 2015 and growing our business beyond the UK. We know that part of that growth comes from the fact that we take diversity and inclusion very seriously. We strive to be the best in our field, and we know that happens by hiring a diverse team and encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves when working with us. We don't hire based on cultures, preferences, or personalities - it's what you bring to the team that counts. We are always striving to improve our way of working to be more inclusive, diverse and equal, including encouraging all team members to bring their ideas to the table as we know this is key to our continued success.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
THE OPPORTUNITY Following the successful launch of our first flagship store in Milton Keynes in November last year, we're entering an exciting new phase of growth and are looking for an exceptional Regional Manager to lead the rollout of future store openings and shape the long-term success of our UK retail estate across Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton. This is a highly influential, hands on leadership role where you will take ownership of regional performance, team capability, and customer experience, while working closely with Head Office to help define and scale our retail strategy. During your first three months, you will spend 3-4 days per week in store, establishing strong foundations, embedding effective ways of working, and gaining first hand insight into our teams, customers, and retail performance. You will also have the opportunity to spend time at our stunning Head Office in Banbury, Oxfordshire to connect and collaborate with key head office teams. As Regional manager you will make an impact by driving commercial performance, building high-performing store teams, leading new store openings, and acting as the voice of retail-using insight, data, and customer feedback to influence strategy and continuous improvement across the business. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking with visible, hands on leadership. You'll directly manage Store Managers, develop future retail leaders, and ensure every store delivers an exceptional, consistent brand experience while meeting ambitious sales and profitability targets. If you are a commercial, people focused retail leader who thrives in a fast growing, multi site environment, then this may be the perfect position for you! BEHIND THE BRANDS We're a family run,entrepreneurial company with an exciting pace of life and abright and friendly team.We are passionate about creatingstunning productswith a personal touch andinnovating our businessbehind the scenes. We value creativity, collaboration and integrity. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE Defining and implementing retail strategies, processes, KPIs, and operational standards to drive store performance and growth. Partnering with Head Office, Marketing, Buying, and HR to ensure store setup, merchandising, product strategy, and team frameworks support brand objectives. Developing and delivering training programs, induction frameworks, and scalable processes to build high performing teams. Leading new store openings, relocations, refits, and launches, ensuring operational readiness and commercial success. Monitoring and analysing regional sales, KPIs, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and improve performance. Driving operational excellence, compliance, and consistent customer experiences across all stores. Managing, coaching, and developing Store Managers and retail teams, fostering a high performance culture aligned with brand values. Recruiting and retaining talent, implementing succession plans, and creating career development opportunities. Championing brand standards, customer experience, and cultural change across the retail estate. Project managing retail initiatives, cross functional coordination, and ad hoc projects to deliver measurable outcomes. Overseeing HR processes, employee relations, performance management, and compliance within the region. THE TALENT YOU'LL BRING Full clean UK driver's licence. Proven experience leading multi site retail teams and managing Store Managers to drive performance, accountability, and a high performing culture. Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs, sales data, and store metrics to make actionable decisions. Expertise in store operations, visual merchandising, and implementing processes that ensure operational excellence. Experience managing store openings, relocations, refits, and operational change initiatives. Hands on HR experience, including performance management, employee relations, and team development. Track record of building high performing teams that deliver exceptional customer experiences. Excellent communication and influencing skills across head office and store teams. Strategic thinker, able to translate business goals into regional retail plans and initiatives. Understanding of omnichannel retail and integrating in store and online experiences. Proven ability to achieve regional sales targets and manage profitability. PERFECTLY PACKAGED Acompetitive salary 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 with length of service Abroadbenefitspackageincluding our staff favourite - a very generousstaff discount acrossboth our brands. Seeall ofour benefits on our careersportal Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and developfurther An innovative and friendly workplacewith a team we're proud to be part of. Find out more aboutus andour cultureon ourcareersportal Joma Jewellery was founded in 2008 by Katie and Geoff Loxton, since then we have gone from strength to strength, launching Katie Loxton in 2015 and growing our business beyond the UK. We know that part of that growth comes from the fact that we take diversity and inclusion very seriously. We strive to be the best in our field, and we know that happens by hiring a diverse team and encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves when working with us. We don't hire based on cultures, preferences, or personalities - it's what you bring to the team that counts. We are always striving to improve our way of working to be more inclusive, diverse and equal, including encouraging all team members to bring their ideas to the table as we know this is key to our continued success.
Due to a number of New Business wins my client, an award winning Pension Consultancy, currently seek a talented Senior Administrator to join their friendly, award winning, Defined Benefit team. The role will involve prioritising the day to day workload of the team and assisting the Administration Manager in ensuring that the team runs smoothly. Duties will include: Ensuring that an effective pension administration service is provided to all clients Ensuring that client work is completed with SLA's and deadlines Handling more complex pension tasks such as calculations and scheme project work Checking less experienced colleagues work and calculations Being a point of contact for a portfolio of clients as well as trustees and senior scheme members Involvement in annual projects such as renewals, benefit statements and pension increases Providing advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues Provide input regarding process and procedural change Applicants must possess good knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes with the ability to perform a range of complex calculations including leavers, retirements, deaths and transfers in and out. You are likely to possess around 3 plus years technical experience from a Third Party or In-House background along with strong numeracy, communication and organisation skills. This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected pension consultancy which offers a great working environment, generous benefits, hybrid working, and great prospects for development.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Due to a number of New Business wins my client, an award winning Pension Consultancy, currently seek a talented Senior Administrator to join their friendly, award winning, Defined Benefit team. The role will involve prioritising the day to day workload of the team and assisting the Administration Manager in ensuring that the team runs smoothly. Duties will include: Ensuring that an effective pension administration service is provided to all clients Ensuring that client work is completed with SLA's and deadlines Handling more complex pension tasks such as calculations and scheme project work Checking less experienced colleagues work and calculations Being a point of contact for a portfolio of clients as well as trustees and senior scheme members Involvement in annual projects such as renewals, benefit statements and pension increases Providing advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues Provide input regarding process and procedural change Applicants must possess good knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes with the ability to perform a range of complex calculations including leavers, retirements, deaths and transfers in and out. You are likely to possess around 3 plus years technical experience from a Third Party or In-House background along with strong numeracy, communication and organisation skills. This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected pension consultancy which offers a great working environment, generous benefits, hybrid working, and great prospects for development.
We're looking for an Information Manager to join our K ierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard based in Plymouth, Devon. KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall we are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. Location : Plymouth, Devon - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required Hours : 42.5 hours per week Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding NATO or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Responsibilities As an Information Manager, you'll be working within the Nuclear team, with focus on adopting our information management process across the Devonport Royal Dockyard project, ensuring compliance with industry standards, focusing on ISO 19650, and helping to deliver against client requirements. Your day to day will include: Contribute to the development of minimum standards, protocols, templates, forms, processes, and manuals in conjunction with the Digital Construction Lead. Implement our Digital by Default strategy for information management including the systems and processes for the CDE across all live projects. Ensure the EDMS is configured to the principals of the CDE and as described in BS EN ISO 19650 Ensure Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs) are in place to support the Digital Construction team in managing the process Conduct audits and generate reports for compliance on live projects, working with the project teams to close out any corrective action required What are we looking for? This role of Information Manager is great for you if: Proficient in their understanding of the practical application of information management procedures, including effective, and complex workflows, change control and management. Demonstrative capability of delivering ISO 19650 across projects Proficient in the management of EDMS configured to CDE principles, Viewpoint For Projects preferred Comprehension and administration of ISO 19650-2 National Annex, including TIDP and MIDP management Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/ ). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an Information Manager to join our K ierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard based in Plymouth, Devon. KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall we are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. Location : Plymouth, Devon - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required Hours : 42.5 hours per week Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding NATO or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Responsibilities As an Information Manager, you'll be working within the Nuclear team, with focus on adopting our information management process across the Devonport Royal Dockyard project, ensuring compliance with industry standards, focusing on ISO 19650, and helping to deliver against client requirements. Your day to day will include: Contribute to the development of minimum standards, protocols, templates, forms, processes, and manuals in conjunction with the Digital Construction Lead. Implement our Digital by Default strategy for information management including the systems and processes for the CDE across all live projects. Ensure the EDMS is configured to the principals of the CDE and as described in BS EN ISO 19650 Ensure Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs) are in place to support the Digital Construction team in managing the process Conduct audits and generate reports for compliance on live projects, working with the project teams to close out any corrective action required What are we looking for? This role of Information Manager is great for you if: Proficient in their understanding of the practical application of information management procedures, including effective, and complex workflows, change control and management. Demonstrative capability of delivering ISO 19650 across projects Proficient in the management of EDMS configured to CDE principles, Viewpoint For Projects preferred Comprehension and administration of ISO 19650-2 National Annex, including TIDP and MIDP management Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/ ). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to
Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high-performing Defence and National Security programme as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME , where you will design and manage enterprise architecture models that guide strategic decision making across complex systems. This is an opportunity to work within a multi skilled agile team, shaping how technology, applications, and business processes align to deliver secure and effective outcomes. About the Role - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME As an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME , you will create and manage enterprise architecture models across business, application, and technology layers using the ArchiMate standard. You will develop clear viewpoints, diagrams, and capability maps to communicate architectural direction to stakeholders. The role involves conducting impact and gap analyses, scenario modelling, and supporting decision making on proposed changes. You will work closely with analysts, project managers, data architects, and engineers to ensure solutions align with defined blueprints. You will automate documentation outputs from models to support knowledge transfer and reduce manual effort. What We're Looking For - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Strong experience applying ArchiMate 3.x across multiple viewpoints. Familiarity with architecture tools such as Archi, Sparx EA, or BizzDesign . Ability to visualise complex systems and produce clear analytical outputs. Excellent communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non technical audiences. Strong problem solving ability with a structured and proactive approach. Make a meaningful impact as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME in a secure, mission focused environment. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Jan 11, 2026
Contractor
Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high-performing Defence and National Security programme as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME , where you will design and manage enterprise architecture models that guide strategic decision making across complex systems. This is an opportunity to work within a multi skilled agile team, shaping how technology, applications, and business processes align to deliver secure and effective outcomes. About the Role - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME As an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME , you will create and manage enterprise architecture models across business, application, and technology layers using the ArchiMate standard. You will develop clear viewpoints, diagrams, and capability maps to communicate architectural direction to stakeholders. The role involves conducting impact and gap analyses, scenario modelling, and supporting decision making on proposed changes. You will work closely with analysts, project managers, data architects, and engineers to ensure solutions align with defined blueprints. You will automate documentation outputs from models to support knowledge transfer and reduce manual effort. What We're Looking For - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Strong experience applying ArchiMate 3.x across multiple viewpoints. Familiarity with architecture tools such as Archi, Sparx EA, or BizzDesign . Ability to visualise complex systems and produce clear analytical outputs. Excellent communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non technical audiences. Strong problem solving ability with a structured and proactive approach. Make a meaningful impact as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME in a secure, mission focused environment. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
