Informed Recruitment

Are you an experienced strategic procurement executive with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Director. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. The objective of the role will be to manage the operational and strategic procurement services for a consortium delivering to the public sector and social housing sector. Your responsibilities will include and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements; procurement and sourcing support; procurement specific supply chain management; providing internal procurement advice; acting as a key conduit between the executive and procurement teams; developing procurement strategy and metrics; ensuring that you are abreast of all public sector procurement developments and legislation; leading all new framework procurements; supporting projects; and staff management. Must Have A successful commercial track record as a Director/Senior Manager in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts. Experience of the affordable housing, construction, or housing asset management sectors, either working for a housing association, local authority, or private sector organisation supplying the market. Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including PCR 2015/PA23. Detailed knowledge of construction contracts and hands-on experience of contract project management to include technical specs, legal/contract documentation, and cost models/market costs/contract payment mechanisms. Experience of developing new business in a competitive environment A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results by working proactively with colleagues and partners Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application Experience working for or with a procurement consortium. Commercial project management A background in housing development/construction Relevant certification, such as MCIPS As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical, with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some office work, some home-working and ad hoc travel as required - and so a driving license is required for the post, and costs will be catered for alongside a car allowance. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, an exciting opportunity to influence, and your contribution will certainly be felt - in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Assets, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision. The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth. Background Well-trodden paths into this role include: Social Housing / Property Asset Management background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge. Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people. Customer Services - Experience leading customer services functions, delivering services, building relationships. Membership Services - Leading functions designed for customers on subscription or membership services in a corporate environment. Account Management, Customer Success, & Business Development - A successful track record as a business development/account management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of effective new business development, looking after customers, and building relationships and selling services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the sectors desirable. Essential Skills Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value. The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals. A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs. The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops. Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management. Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based with some travel, ad-hoc attendance at offices in London & Birmingham, as well as time spent at client sites in and around Wales, exhibitions, and conferences - so a driving license is required for this post, and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Are you a driven Project Governance and Coordination professional with experience working in a project-based role related to IT, change, transformation, or continuous improvement? Are you organised, detail-orientated, and delivery focused? If this describes you then then let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting development opportunity for a Project Coordinator to with a modern Management Consultancy - an established, respected, and progressive organisation who are experiencing growth and offering development opportunities to suitably motivated and qualified professionals. The role is offered on a 9-month fixed term salaried basis. The purpose of the role will be to take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a flagship project. You will do this by communicating with clients on project administration issues; gathering & analysis project data; presenting analysis in a clear and concise manner; organising client engagement activities; contributing to the production of outputs, reports, and presentations; researching and understanding customer agenda and issues; building positive relationships; managing risk, project milestones, & compliance; and monitoring budgets. Must Have Previous commercial experience of successfully working in a project support or coordination role within a change, transformation, continuous improvement, or IT project-based capacity. Familiarity with Project Management approaches, methods, and project phases. Excellent stakeholder management experience. Very organised and goal orientated. Microsoft Office 365. Nice to Have Proficient in use of delivery and collaboration tools (Such as MS Project, Visio, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Teams, or similar) Experience working on ERP, CRM, Finance system, or MS Dynamics projects PRINCE2 Foundation or similar project or change certification. Council, Charity, Property, or Social Care experience. As an individual you will be a tenacious problem solver, displaying attention to detail and excellent oral & written communication skills. You will be results orientated with strong analytical & prioritization skills and a desire to learn and pick up new information quickly. This role will be hybrid based with 2/3 days in an office in Liverpool or home working and a 9-month fixed term salaried contract. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation offering a competitive basic salary, excellent benefits package (that includes contributory pension, generous leave, and health & life insurance) and the opportunity to affect and learn as part of a cutting-edge management consultancy. Apply swiftly to avoid disappointment. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application lifecycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Are you an experienced IT Trainer? Do you have experience delivering end-to-end, development to delivery software application training? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity to take ownership of training needs analysis, create content and deliver training following a software implementation project. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference following a large-scale transformation. This is a hybrid 12-months Fixed Term Salaried role split 50/50 between home and a Yorkshire office, with a strong possibility of permanent work thereafter. The purpose of your role will be to assist services in delivering training on their line of business applications by carrying out training needs analysis, creating and documenting courses and delivering user training. Day to day responsibilities will include the design and expansion of a training and development programme based on the needs of the organisation; the identification of Training Needs Analysis; Authoring, Developing and Creating effective and bespoke training programmes for users; Producing training materials for in-house courses; Creating and delivering a range of training using classroom, online and blended learning; Amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and overall Training analysis and lessons learned reporting. Must Have A successful commercial track record of delivering quality and engaging Software Systems Training in several applications to varied end-users. Experience producing high-quality training aids and materials in a variety of formats and media. Training Needs Analysis experience Training plan development Nice to Have Experience supporting cloud/SaaS software implementations eLearning/digital learning content creation Direct experience developing and delivering training sessions for Social Housing management systems (such as NEC Housing, Aareon QL/Homemaster/MIS ActiveH, MRI Enterprise/Orchard Housing, MRI HousingOne/Capita OPENHousing, One/OPENHousing, Rubixx, or similar) on various modules. Training certification such as TAP or similar. As an individual you will be customer focussed and have strong interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels of an organisation, motivate others and be able to influence views and attitudes where necessary. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with high level presentation abilities. You will be enthusiastic & positive, have strong team-working skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely, initiative, innovative problem solving and multitasking ability. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. This role is hybrid with 2/3 days in the office in Yorkshire and 2/3 days home based. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application lifecycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.