QE Test & Change Manager Location: Leeds/Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months initially Annual Salary: From 69,000 (day rate option available) Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the dynamic world of Financial Technology? Our client, a global leader in payment solutions, is looking for a talented QE Test & Change Manager to join their innovative Finance Platform team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about transforming finance systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a QE Test & Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading testing and change delivery for finance systems impacted by changes across the organisation. You'll be the bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring that every change is implemented smoothly and effectively. Your expertise will help maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring that both internal and external needs are met. Key Responsibilities: Lead Testing Strategy: Develop and execute testing strategies for inbound changes affecting Balance Sheet Management (BSM) and Regulatory Reporting (RR) applications. Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of changes across finance systems and coordinate with various teams. User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Manage UAT processes to align with business expectations and ensure successful outcomes. Collaboration: Work closely with product and business teams to define and deliver backlog items. Agile Methodology: utilise agile practises to deliver changes efficiently and effectively. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders across both business and technology sectors. Change Initiatives: Support change initiatives in Finance, aligning with organisational goals. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience as a QE Test Manager in financial services. Proven track record of managing change and transformation projects. Strong analytical skills for impact assessment and data interpretation. Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities. A customer-centric mindset focused on delivering value-driven outcomes. Proficient in MS Office, Jira, Jira Align, and SQL. Bonus: Treasury experience is advantageous! Why Join Us? Our client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take, and manage payments with unparalleled efficiency and security. You will be part of a talented team dedicated to shaping the future of commerce in over 146 countries and across 135 currencies. Salary Perks and Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Income protection and critical illness coverage Life insurance Access to a discounted benefits website A vast library of online training materials Future career and certification opportunities This is your chance to contribute to a leading financial technology organisation while enhancing your career. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV, showcasing your relevant experience and skills. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, please note that your application has not been successful this time, but we may keep your details for future opportunities. Join us at Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 global organisation, and be part of an exciting journey! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Apply now and take the next step in your career! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 11, 2025
Contractor
QE Test & Change Manager Location: Leeds/Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months initially Annual Salary: From 69,000 (day rate option available) Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the dynamic world of Financial Technology? Our client, a global leader in payment solutions, is looking for a talented QE Test & Change Manager to join their innovative Finance Platform team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about transforming finance systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a QE Test & Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading testing and change delivery for finance systems impacted by changes across the organisation. You'll be the bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring that every change is implemented smoothly and effectively. Your expertise will help maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring that both internal and external needs are met. Key Responsibilities: Lead Testing Strategy: Develop and execute testing strategies for inbound changes affecting Balance Sheet Management (BSM) and Regulatory Reporting (RR) applications. Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of changes across finance systems and coordinate with various teams. User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Manage UAT processes to align with business expectations and ensure successful outcomes. Collaboration: Work closely with product and business teams to define and deliver backlog items. Agile Methodology: utilise agile practises to deliver changes efficiently and effectively. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders across both business and technology sectors. Change Initiatives: Support change initiatives in Finance, aligning with organisational goals. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience as a QE Test Manager in financial services. Proven track record of managing change and transformation projects. Strong analytical skills for impact assessment and data interpretation. Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities. A customer-centric mindset focused on delivering value-driven outcomes. Proficient in MS Office, Jira, Jira Align, and SQL. Bonus: Treasury experience is advantageous! Why Join Us? Our client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take, and manage payments with unparalleled efficiency and security. You will be part of a talented team dedicated to shaping the future of commerce in over 146 countries and across 135 currencies. Salary Perks and Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Income protection and critical illness coverage Life insurance Access to a discounted benefits website A vast library of online training materials Future career and certification opportunities This is your chance to contribute to a leading financial technology organisation while enhancing your career. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV, showcasing your relevant experience and skills. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, please note that your application has not been successful this time, but we may keep your details for future opportunities. Join us at Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 global organisation, and be part of an exciting journey! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Apply now and take the next step in your career! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job Title: Lead Customer Journey Manager (Business Analyst) Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) Rate: Up to 600 per day (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension Join Our Change Delivery Team! Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of customer experience? An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Customer Journey Manager within our Modern Workplace Platform! If you're passionate about enhancing user experiences and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! About Us: Our Modern Workplace is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge tools and technology to our colleagues. We pride ourselves on understanding their unique needs, ensuring we deliver a first-class user experience and IT support. As part of our Change Delivery Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer journey and ensuring that our colleagues have the best experience possible. What You'll Do: As the Lead Customer Journey Manager, your responsibilities will include: Understanding Customer Journeys: Dive deep into the end-to-end customer journey, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement. Creating Customer Journeys and Process Maps: Lead the design and documentation of customer journeys that reflect our commitment to excellence. Integrating Insights: Gather insights from various data sources and systems to enhance our understanding of customer journeys. Evaluating Effectiveness: Continuously assess the effectiveness of our journeys from both customer and business perspectives. Building Alignment: Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone is aligned to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Skills We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Collaboration Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and storytelling abilities. A background in financial services is a plus! Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence to manage projects effectively. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel (basic formulas) and Power BI, along with experience in customer journey mapping (e.g., Figma) and business process modelling (e.g., Visio). Problem-Solving Aptitude: A knack for problem-solving, with knowledge of the Platform Change Framework (PCF) to drive success. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Shape the customer experience and contribute to meaningful change. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence. Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. If you're ready to take the lead in enhancing customer journeys and making a real difference, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience. Join us on this exciting journey and help us create exceptional experiences for our colleagues! Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 11, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Customer Journey Manager (Business Analyst) Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) Rate: Up to 600 per day (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension Join Our Change Delivery Team! Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of customer experience? An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Customer Journey Manager within our Modern Workplace Platform! If you're passionate about enhancing user experiences and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! About Us: Our Modern Workplace is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge tools and technology to our colleagues. We pride ourselves on understanding their unique needs, ensuring we deliver a first-class user experience and IT support. As part of our Change Delivery Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer journey and ensuring that our colleagues have the best experience possible. What You'll Do: As the Lead Customer Journey Manager, your responsibilities will include: Understanding Customer Journeys: Dive deep into the end-to-end customer journey, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement. Creating Customer Journeys and Process Maps: Lead the design and documentation of customer journeys that reflect our commitment to excellence. Integrating Insights: Gather insights from various data sources and systems to enhance our understanding of customer journeys. Evaluating Effectiveness: Continuously assess the effectiveness of our journeys from both customer and business perspectives. Building Alignment: Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone is aligned to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Skills We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Collaboration Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and storytelling abilities. A background in financial services is a plus! Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence to manage projects effectively. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel (basic formulas) and Power BI, along with experience in customer journey mapping (e.g., Figma) and business process modelling (e.g., Visio). Problem-Solving Aptitude: A knack for problem-solving, with knowledge of the Platform Change Framework (PCF) to drive success. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Shape the customer experience and contribute to meaningful change. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence. Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. If you're ready to take the lead in enhancing customer journeys and making a real difference, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience. Join us on this exciting journey and help us create exceptional experiences for our colleagues! Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Job Title: Service Designer E Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds, Wellington Place - Hybrid (2 days in office) Pay Rate/Salary: Competitive About this opportunity We are looking for a talented Service Designer to help shape the way change is delivered at pace and scale across a leading financial organisation. You'll play a key role in creating seamless experiences for colleagues, building advocacy, and driving engagement with the Platform Change Framework (PCF). You'll love your craft and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others-whether it's advocating for Service Design with product teams, defining new ways of working, or helping evolve your design practice. What it'll be your role to do Work confidently within agile teams to uncover priorities, map journeys, visualise outcomes, and define scope. Shape changes to the PCF by balancing colleague and customer needs with market insight, considering different personas and their "jobs to be done." Attend workshops and stakeholder discussions, ensuring business context, needs, and risks are well understood and decisions are informed. Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders, managing expectations and incorporating multiple perspectives when defining solutions. Support research and document current and future state services. Make strong design decisions, challenge constraints, and ensure the user perspective is central. Take ownership of your own development and collaborate closely with other designers, product owners, and engineers. Actively contribute to the design community to share knowledge, generate ideas, and embed design principles across products, services, and customer journeys. What you'll need Solid experience as a Service Designer, ideally in a large, complex, regulated organisation with exposure to technology teams. Expertise in craft skills such as personas, service blueprints, customer journey mapping, customer lifecycle management, and storytelling. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a design team while taking ownership of your outputs. Confidence presenting work to stakeholders and providing constructive challenge when appropriate. A proactive, driven, and innovative approach, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Calmness and resilience under pressure, with the ability to anticipate risks and respond to emerging priorities. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior, technical, and non-technical audiences. Experience with research and design thinking methods. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Nov 11, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Service Designer E Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds, Wellington Place - Hybrid (2 days in office) Pay Rate/Salary: Competitive About this opportunity We are looking for a talented Service Designer to help shape the way change is delivered at pace and scale across a leading financial organisation. You'll play a key role in creating seamless experiences for colleagues, building advocacy, and driving engagement with the Platform Change Framework (PCF). You'll love your craft and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others-whether it's advocating for Service Design with product teams, defining new ways of working, or helping evolve your design practice. What it'll be your role to do Work confidently within agile teams to uncover priorities, map journeys, visualise outcomes, and define scope. Shape changes to the PCF by balancing colleague and customer needs with market insight, considering different personas and their "jobs to be done." Attend workshops and stakeholder discussions, ensuring business context, needs, and risks are well understood and decisions are informed. Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders, managing expectations and incorporating multiple perspectives when defining solutions. Support research and document current and future state services. Make strong design decisions, challenge constraints, and ensure the user perspective is central. Take ownership of your own development and collaborate closely with other designers, product owners, and engineers. Actively contribute to the design community to share knowledge, generate ideas, and embed design principles across products, services, and customer journeys. What you'll need Solid experience as a Service Designer, ideally in a large, complex, regulated organisation with exposure to technology teams. Expertise in craft skills such as personas, service blueprints, customer journey mapping, customer lifecycle management, and storytelling. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a design team while taking ownership of your outputs. Confidence presenting work to stakeholders and providing constructive challenge when appropriate. A proactive, driven, and innovative approach, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Calmness and resilience under pressure, with the ability to anticipate risks and respond to emerging priorities. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior, technical, and non-technical audiences. Experience with research and design thinking methods. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
We are seeking a skilled and inclusive Project Manager with specialist knowledge in Financial Crime and Trade Sanctions to lead and deliver high-impact regulatory and risk mitigation initiatives. This role involves managing complex projects across multiple departments and regions, ensuring compliance with evolving sanctions regimes and industry best practices. About the Team The Transformation Change Management Group (TCMG) is a centre of excellence for project, programme, and portfolio management. It provides strategic oversight, governance, and delivery of change initiatives across the organisation. The team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, working collaboratively on complex, regulatory-driven, and strategically important projects. TCMG promotes a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional development. We welcome individuals who bring different perspectives and experiences to help us deliver meaningful change. Scope of Role Accountable for project budgets Project durations range from 6 months to 2 years Manages up to 10 workstream leads and 0-2 contractors or subject matter experts Operates across multiple regional offices with varying regulatory requirements Interfaces with senior stakeholders including project sponsors and governance committees May manage multiple concurrent projects with differing priorities and deliverables Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle of financial crime-related projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions to deliver project outcomes Develop and maintain project documentation including business cases, regulatory requirements, roadmaps, budgets, and testing plans Ensure governance, transparency, and compliance throughout project execution Escalate risks and issues appropriately, with clear mitigation strategies Deliver project benefits and ensure successful transition to business-as-usual operations Promote inclusive team practices and foster a collaborative working environment Candidate Profile Education & Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent specialist knowledge Project management certification (e.g. PMP, APM) preferred Skills & Attributes: Strong understanding of trade sanctions, particularly in trade finance and cross-border transactions Experience with sanctions screening, risk assessment, and escalation procedures Ability to work with regulators, auditors, and internal compliance teams Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to change Commitment to inclusive leadership and team development Challenges of the Role Motivating teams in a business-as-usual focused environment Navigating resource constraints with creativity and persistence Driving change in a traditionally structured organisation Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Nov 10, 2025
Contractor
We are seeking a skilled and inclusive Project Manager with specialist knowledge in Financial Crime and Trade Sanctions to lead and deliver high-impact regulatory and risk mitigation initiatives. This role involves managing complex projects across multiple departments and regions, ensuring compliance with evolving sanctions regimes and industry best practices. About the Team The Transformation Change Management Group (TCMG) is a centre of excellence for project, programme, and portfolio management. It provides strategic oversight, governance, and delivery of change initiatives across the organisation. The team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, working collaboratively on complex, regulatory-driven, and strategically important projects. TCMG promotes a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional development. We welcome individuals who bring different perspectives and experiences to help us deliver meaningful change. Scope of Role Accountable for project budgets Project durations range from 6 months to 2 years Manages up to 10 workstream leads and 0-2 contractors or subject matter experts Operates across multiple regional offices with varying regulatory requirements Interfaces with senior stakeholders including project sponsors and governance committees May manage multiple concurrent projects with differing priorities and deliverables Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle of financial crime-related projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions to deliver project outcomes Develop and maintain project documentation including business cases, regulatory requirements, roadmaps, budgets, and testing plans Ensure governance, transparency, and compliance throughout project execution Escalate risks and issues appropriately, with clear mitigation strategies Deliver project benefits and ensure successful transition to business-as-usual operations Promote inclusive team practices and foster a collaborative working environment Candidate Profile Education & Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent specialist knowledge Project management certification (e.g. PMP, APM) preferred Skills & Attributes: Strong understanding of trade sanctions, particularly in trade finance and cross-border transactions Experience with sanctions screening, risk assessment, and escalation procedures Ability to work with regulators, auditors, and internal compliance teams Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to change Commitment to inclusive leadership and team development Challenges of the Role Motivating teams in a business-as-usual focused environment Navigating resource constraints with creativity and persistence Driving change in a traditionally structured organisation Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
This is not a traditional delivery or programme director role - we're looking for someone with a strong product background who can drive strategic discussions and transformation across payments, liquidity, trade finance, and cash management. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we have an international growth agenda and award-winning products, providing exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients' transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Transaction Banking Programme Director with proven experience in programme/change delivery to support and drive strategic initiatives. The candidate will have deep expertise across transaction banking products (such as cash management, payments, liquidity, trade finance) and a strong record in delivering complex change programmes in regulated banking environments. Business Area The Transformation and Change Management Group (TCMG) provides enterprise-wide professional project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) resources and expertise. Established as an independent, centralized business function operating at a strategic level, TCMG offers oversight, standards, and delivery of change across the organisation. The oversight function includes governance, guidance, best practices, mentoring and up-skilling project managers from other departments and BAU staff. Implementation of a standard enterprise-wide project framework including tools, templates and standardized processes ensures strategic alignment between business objectives and projects executed. TCMG is also a resource centre/centre of excellence, comprised of professionally qualified project, programme and change managers, business analysts and junior analysts. These are divided into multi-disciplinary teams with report lines to a Team Lead. Position Description Lead or support the planning and execution of large-scale initiatives across Transaction Banking, working closely with Business, IT, Risk, and Operations teams Define programme scope, deliverables, resource requirements, timelines and governance structures Serve as the SME for transaction banking products including payments, cash management, liquidity solutions and trade finance Advise stakeholders on product design, market trends, operational processes, regulatory considerations, and client impact Translate business strategy and regulatory requirements into functional change initiatives Qualifications and Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Experience in Transaction Banking preferably within a large corporate or institutional bank Demonstrated experience in programme management, change delivery or transformation roles ideally in global or matrixed organisation Strong understanding of key products such as real-time payments, SWIFT, host-to-host, liquidity pooling, trade services, and open banking APIs Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSD2, ISO 20022, SWIFT gpi, AML/KYC in transaction banking) Prior involvement in digitalisation, platform modernisation, or client onboarding Excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams Formal project/change qualifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, APM) are highly desirable What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self. We offer competitive company benefits centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs, and Diversity and Inclusion networks. Benefits include: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Private medical insurance and life/invalidity insurance Mental wellbeing support including counselling and coaching services Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities Ambitious remuneration package If you enjoy a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you'll be supported by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today! Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Nov 09, 2025
Contractor
This is not a traditional delivery or programme director role - we're looking for someone with a strong product background who can drive strategic discussions and transformation across payments, liquidity, trade finance, and cash management. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we have an international growth agenda and award-winning products, providing exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients' transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Transaction Banking Programme Director with proven experience in programme/change delivery to support and drive strategic initiatives. The candidate will have deep expertise across transaction banking products (such as cash management, payments, liquidity, trade finance) and a strong record in delivering complex change programmes in regulated banking environments. Business Area The Transformation and Change Management Group (TCMG) provides enterprise-wide professional project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) resources and expertise. Established as an independent, centralized business function operating at a strategic level, TCMG offers oversight, standards, and delivery of change across the organisation. The oversight function includes governance, guidance, best practices, mentoring and up-skilling project managers from other departments and BAU staff. Implementation of a standard enterprise-wide project framework including tools, templates and standardized processes ensures strategic alignment between business objectives and projects executed. TCMG is also a resource centre/centre of excellence, comprised of professionally qualified project, programme and change managers, business analysts and junior analysts. These are divided into multi-disciplinary teams with report lines to a Team Lead. Position Description Lead or support the planning and execution of large-scale initiatives across Transaction Banking, working closely with Business, IT, Risk, and Operations teams Define programme scope, deliverables, resource requirements, timelines and governance structures Serve as the SME for transaction banking products including payments, cash management, liquidity solutions and trade finance Advise stakeholders on product design, market trends, operational processes, regulatory considerations, and client impact Translate business strategy and regulatory requirements into functional change initiatives Qualifications and Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Experience in Transaction Banking preferably within a large corporate or institutional bank Demonstrated experience in programme management, change delivery or transformation roles ideally in global or matrixed organisation Strong understanding of key products such as real-time payments, SWIFT, host-to-host, liquidity pooling, trade services, and open banking APIs Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSD2, ISO 20022, SWIFT gpi, AML/KYC in transaction banking) Prior involvement in digitalisation, platform modernisation, or client onboarding Excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams Formal project/change qualifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, APM) are highly desirable What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self. We offer competitive company benefits centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs, and Diversity and Inclusion networks. Benefits include: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Private medical insurance and life/invalidity insurance Mental wellbeing support including counselling and coaching services Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities Ambitious remuneration package If you enjoy a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you'll be supported by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today! Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Securities Operations AVP 6 Month Contract (Initial) London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Securities Operations AVP to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to provide critical operational support for the upcoming ECB EU AG FFT project within Securities Operations. As the scope and volume of activity expands, a dedicated resource is required to ensure seamless execution of business-as-usual (BAU) processes and to manage the increased complexity across trade lifecycle functions. Accountabilities & Responsibilities: To perform below activities: Trade Lifecycle Management: Execute and monitor end-to-end trade processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and other fixed income instruments. Ensure timely and accurate trade confirmation with counterparties via platforms such as MarkitWire, SWIFT, or email. Oversee settlement processes across global markets, ensuring alignment with market cut-offs and regulatory requirements. Tri-Party Management: Manage tri-party repo transactions Liaise with tri-party agents (e.g., Euroclear) to ensure smooth processing and resolution of issues. Ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines. BAU Operations & Controls: Maintain daily BAU processes including reconciliations, exception management, and reporting. Investigate and resolve trade breaks, unmatched trades, and settlement fails. Ensure adherence to internal controls and escalation procedures. Product & Market Expertise: Apply deep understanding of fixed income instruments, including credit bonds, sovereign debt, and structured products. Stay current with market practices, regulatory changes (e.g., CSDR, SFTR), and industry developments. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with front office, risk, compliance, and technology teams to resolve operational issues. Build strong relationships with custodians, counterparties, and clearing agents. Process Improvement & Projects: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk. Participate in system upgrades, UAT testing, and strategic initiatives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Educated to degree level Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, especially: Repos (bilateral and tri-party) Credit Bonds (corporate, sovereign, high-yield) Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement processes Knowledge of tri-party agents (Euroclear) Experience with confirmation platforms (e.g., MarkitWire, SWIFT) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas; VBA is a plus) Experience with settlement systems (e.g., DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream) Exposure to collateral management tools and reconciliation platforms Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify and resolve trade breaks and settlement issues Good understanding of risk and control frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with internal teams (Front Office, Risk, Compliance) Strong relationship management with external counterparties and custodians Familiarity with regulations impacting securities operations, such as: CSDR (Central Securities Depositories Regulation) SFTR (Securities Financing Transactions Regulation) MiFID II Specific Experience: Experience in Securities Operations Fixed Income Middle Office Repo and Collateral Operations Trade Support or Settlements Hands-on experience with: Trade confirmation and settlement Tri-party repo processing Credit bond lifecycle events Daily BAU operations and reconciliations Location: This role requires candidates to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week. Working hours : Standard working hours with some flex where required. If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company
Nov 07, 2025
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Securities Operations AVP 6 Month Contract (Initial) London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Securities Operations AVP to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to provide critical operational support for the upcoming ECB EU AG FFT project within Securities Operations. As the scope and volume of activity expands, a dedicated resource is required to ensure seamless execution of business-as-usual (BAU) processes and to manage the increased complexity across trade lifecycle functions. Accountabilities & Responsibilities: To perform below activities: Trade Lifecycle Management: Execute and monitor end-to-end trade processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and other fixed income instruments. Ensure timely and accurate trade confirmation with counterparties via platforms such as MarkitWire, SWIFT, or email. Oversee settlement processes across global markets, ensuring alignment with market cut-offs and regulatory requirements. Tri-Party Management: Manage tri-party repo transactions Liaise with tri-party agents (e.g., Euroclear) to ensure smooth processing and resolution of issues. Ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines. BAU Operations & Controls: Maintain daily BAU processes including reconciliations, exception management, and reporting. Investigate and resolve trade breaks, unmatched trades, and settlement fails. Ensure adherence to internal controls and escalation procedures. Product & Market Expertise: Apply deep understanding of fixed income instruments, including credit bonds, sovereign debt, and structured products. Stay current with market practices, regulatory changes (e.g., CSDR, SFTR), and industry developments. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with front office, risk, compliance, and technology teams to resolve operational issues. Build strong relationships with custodians, counterparties, and clearing agents. Process Improvement & Projects: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk. Participate in system upgrades, UAT testing, and strategic initiatives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Educated to degree level Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, especially: Repos (bilateral and tri-party) Credit Bonds (corporate, sovereign, high-yield) Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement processes Knowledge of tri-party agents (Euroclear) Experience with confirmation platforms (e.g., MarkitWire, SWIFT) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas; VBA is a plus) Experience with settlement systems (e.g., DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream) Exposure to collateral management tools and reconciliation platforms Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify and resolve trade breaks and settlement issues Good understanding of risk and control frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with internal teams (Front Office, Risk, Compliance) Strong relationship management with external counterparties and custodians Familiarity with regulations impacting securities operations, such as: CSDR (Central Securities Depositories Regulation) SFTR (Securities Financing Transactions Regulation) MiFID II Specific Experience: Experience in Securities Operations Fixed Income Middle Office Repo and Collateral Operations Trade Support or Settlements Hands-on experience with: Trade confirmation and settlement Tri-party repo processing Credit bond lifecycle events Daily BAU operations and reconciliations Location: This role requires candidates to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week. Working hours : Standard working hours with some flex where required. If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company
Job title: Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator to support our procurement operations across central and regional teams. This role is ideal for someone with strong systems knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Support supplier audits in collaboration with central and regional procurement teams. Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement processes. Act as a key interface with other support functions to resolve procurement-related issues and cross-functional process challenges. Produce planned and ad-hoc management reports to support decision-making. Provide user support for procurement systems and process-related queries. Serve as administrator for SAP Ariba, managing user access and permissions. Handle Coupa system administration and manage incoming queries. Maintain and update buying channel documentation, including "how to buy" guides, ensuring accuracy and system integration. Monitor procurement compliance and escalate issues as needed. Manage and maintain supplier catalogues on behalf of category teams. Requirements: Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and Coupa. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Nov 07, 2025
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Job title: Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Systems & Compliance Coordinator to support our procurement operations across central and regional teams. This role is ideal for someone with strong systems knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Support supplier audits in collaboration with central and regional procurement teams. Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement processes. Act as a key interface with other support functions to resolve procurement-related issues and cross-functional process challenges. Produce planned and ad-hoc management reports to support decision-making. Provide user support for procurement systems and process-related queries. Serve as administrator for SAP Ariba, managing user access and permissions. Handle Coupa system administration and manage incoming queries. Maintain and update buying channel documentation, including "how to buy" guides, ensuring accuracy and system integration. Monitor procurement compliance and escalate issues as needed. Manage and maintain supplier catalogues on behalf of category teams. Requirements: Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and Coupa. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Senior Project Planner Location: Warwick / Wokingham (Hybrid, 1 day in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take your planning expertise to the next level? Join our dynamic team at the Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) within the Strategic Energy Planning Portfolio (SEP) Directorate! We're on a mission to ensure our initiatives are executed flawlessly, aligning with strategic objectives to enhance governance and outcomes. As a Senior Project Planner, you'll be instrumental in supporting our high-visibility, complex portfolio. The delivery team is already in motion, tackling challenging timelines, and we need your skills to navigate and elevate our planning efforts! Why Join Us? Flexible Working: Embrace a hybrid work model that suits your lifestyle with options for full-time or part-time arrangements! Collaborative Environment: Work closely with project managers, programme leads, and subject matter experts to develop and manage plans. Impactful Work: Contribute to a critical programme that shapes the future of energy planning! Key Accountabilities: Lead cross-functional planning across various workstreams, ensuring deliverables align with timelines and dependencies. Organize and facilitate engaging quarterly planning workshops that foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Own the tracking of L0/L1 milestones, providing timely updates and proactive risk mitigation. Establish and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives. Drive robust dependency management, clearly defining and documenting all give/gets across workstreams. Apply core planning principles, including scheduling and resource planning, to ensure delivery readiness. Provide expert guidance on planning tools, methodologies, and best practices. Lead energizing planning sessions, ensuring productive collaboration and clear outcomes. Maintain accuracy and quality of project data and reporting for informed decision-making. Collaborate with workstream leads to ensure plans are proactively managed and reflect current status. Identify future capacity and capability needs to meet demand. About You: We believe that to forge the path ahead, we need visionary minds like yours! If you possess the following qualities, we want to hear from you: Experienced: Proven track record in reviewing project progress data, schedules, resources, and costs. Detail-Oriented: Exceptional skills in creating detailed project plans and high-level milestones. Tech-Savvy: Strong proficiency in planning tools, particularly Microsoft Project. Influencer: Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Communicator: Clear communication skills to build relationships with colleagues at all levels. Prioritizer: Strong time management skills to handle conflicting demands. Visual Storyteller: Ability to create visual reports that effectively communicate timelines, risks, and progress. Qualifications: Essential: Experience with Project Online (POL), awareness of Agile methodologies, Government Standards, Prince2/MSP, Scrum, ADO. Essential: Proven experience in planning or a related role. Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're enthusiastic about driving project delivery and possess the skills we're looking for, we invite you to apply! Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of energy planning! Apply Today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 07, 2025
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Senior Project Planner Location: Warwick / Wokingham (Hybrid, 1 day in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take your planning expertise to the next level? Join our dynamic team at the Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) within the Strategic Energy Planning Portfolio (SEP) Directorate! We're on a mission to ensure our initiatives are executed flawlessly, aligning with strategic objectives to enhance governance and outcomes. As a Senior Project Planner, you'll be instrumental in supporting our high-visibility, complex portfolio. The delivery team is already in motion, tackling challenging timelines, and we need your skills to navigate and elevate our planning efforts! Why Join Us? Flexible Working: Embrace a hybrid work model that suits your lifestyle with options for full-time or part-time arrangements! Collaborative Environment: Work closely with project managers, programme leads, and subject matter experts to develop and manage plans. Impactful Work: Contribute to a critical programme that shapes the future of energy planning! Key Accountabilities: Lead cross-functional planning across various workstreams, ensuring deliverables align with timelines and dependencies. Organize and facilitate engaging quarterly planning workshops that foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Own the tracking of L0/L1 milestones, providing timely updates and proactive risk mitigation. Establish and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives. Drive robust dependency management, clearly defining and documenting all give/gets across workstreams. Apply core planning principles, including scheduling and resource planning, to ensure delivery readiness. Provide expert guidance on planning tools, methodologies, and best practices. Lead energizing planning sessions, ensuring productive collaboration and clear outcomes. Maintain accuracy and quality of project data and reporting for informed decision-making. Collaborate with workstream leads to ensure plans are proactively managed and reflect current status. Identify future capacity and capability needs to meet demand. About You: We believe that to forge the path ahead, we need visionary minds like yours! If you possess the following qualities, we want to hear from you: Experienced: Proven track record in reviewing project progress data, schedules, resources, and costs. Detail-Oriented: Exceptional skills in creating detailed project plans and high-level milestones. Tech-Savvy: Strong proficiency in planning tools, particularly Microsoft Project. Influencer: Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Communicator: Clear communication skills to build relationships with colleagues at all levels. Prioritizer: Strong time management skills to handle conflicting demands. Visual Storyteller: Ability to create visual reports that effectively communicate timelines, risks, and progress. Qualifications: Essential: Experience with Project Online (POL), awareness of Agile methodologies, Government Standards, Prince2/MSP, Scrum, ADO. Essential: Proven experience in planning or a related role. Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're enthusiastic about driving project delivery and possess the skills we're looking for, we invite you to apply! Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of energy planning! Apply Today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job title: Revenue Analyst Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: A leading organisation in the energy infrastructure sector is seeking a Revenue Analyst to support its commercial operations team. This is a streamlined version of a more complex internal role, focused on reviewing and validating financial data related to customer connection agreements. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of charging appendices and supporting the preparation of financial terms for customer agreements. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills and commercial awareness to contribute to a high-impact team. Responsibilities: Act as the expert for complex calculations, setting and communicating charges. Determine revenue-related terms to be included in customer agreements. Lead efforts to ensure all charges for electricity connections cover costs, in line with contracted terms and charging policy. Manage internal and external stakeholders, resolving charging-related disputes with a focus on the best interests of ET and consumers. Proactively manage charging queries and liaise with various teams to ensure timely and accurate information throughout project lifecycles. Produce periodic and ad-hoc management information, developing insightful and timely internal reporting. Requirements: Proficiency in numerical analysis and resolving data uncertainties. Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including analytical and data control capabilities. Understanding of the frameworks that underpin charging arrangements. Experience in a commercially focused role, with a knack for interpreting contracts and understanding their implications. Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A track record of managing parallel processes involving diverse inputs. Experience in leading and influencing multidisciplinary virtual teams. Accounts payable, customer service, or contract support roles. Familiarity with Salesforce and SharePoint Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Nov 07, 2025
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Job title: Revenue Analyst Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: A leading organisation in the energy infrastructure sector is seeking a Revenue Analyst to support its commercial operations team. This is a streamlined version of a more complex internal role, focused on reviewing and validating financial data related to customer connection agreements. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of charging appendices and supporting the preparation of financial terms for customer agreements. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills and commercial awareness to contribute to a high-impact team. Responsibilities: Act as the expert for complex calculations, setting and communicating charges. Determine revenue-related terms to be included in customer agreements. Lead efforts to ensure all charges for electricity connections cover costs, in line with contracted terms and charging policy. Manage internal and external stakeholders, resolving charging-related disputes with a focus on the best interests of ET and consumers. Proactively manage charging queries and liaise with various teams to ensure timely and accurate information throughout project lifecycles. Produce periodic and ad-hoc management information, developing insightful and timely internal reporting. Requirements: Proficiency in numerical analysis and resolving data uncertainties. Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including analytical and data control capabilities. Understanding of the frameworks that underpin charging arrangements. Experience in a commercially focused role, with a knack for interpreting contracts and understanding their implications. Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A track record of managing parallel processes involving diverse inputs. Experience in leading and influencing multidisciplinary virtual teams. Accounts payable, customer service, or contract support roles. Familiarity with Salesforce and SharePoint Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Job title: IT Procurement VP - Cloud Location: London/Hybrid Duration: until 31st March 2026 initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: The candidate will be responsible in supporting the execution of Procurement tasks for a large-scale project within our EMEA region. Responsibilities: IT supplier vendor selection and commercial negotiations IT supplier contract finalisation in partnership with legal Develop IT supplier consolidation towards target preferred supplier list determination Analyse IT spend, identify cost saving opportunities to optimise cloud utilisation Ensure cloud and AI and other non-core third party contractual clauses are included in respective contacts and oversee any required remediation Support tracking of IT contract metrics including cost savings Develop oversight and governance for key IT suppliers Ensure optimisation of IT resources in particular Cloud services, AI and other IT strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Technical teams to implement best practices Act as a procurement business partner, build and maintain strong relationships and credibility with the business. Maintain and build strong mutual beneficial relationship with key strategic suppliers. Lead the delivery of sourcing projects and savings, including the responsibility for driving incremental IT savings through, and in partnership with external service providers. Work closely with the Legal Department to ensure contracts are finalised appropriately. Ensure category performance and project data (savings, pipeline, milestones, risks, issues, compliance) is accurate and report to line management and appropriate governance forums. Requirements: Experience in IT Procurement, with a deep understanding of AI, Cloud platforms and SaaS. Expertise in IT cost optimisation. Proven track record of managing IT spend and negotiation of contracts with major AI, Cloud and SaaS vendors Initiative-taking and organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to deliver within set time frames to the highest quality. Strong business awareness, researching, investigating and problem solving. Demonstrable experience in governance and spend control in the banking industry necessary. Strong analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills; ability to translate data into decision making. Familiarity with procurement tools Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Nov 07, 2025
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Job title: IT Procurement VP - Cloud Location: London/Hybrid Duration: until 31st March 2026 initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: The candidate will be responsible in supporting the execution of Procurement tasks for a large-scale project within our EMEA region. Responsibilities: IT supplier vendor selection and commercial negotiations IT supplier contract finalisation in partnership with legal Develop IT supplier consolidation towards target preferred supplier list determination Analyse IT spend, identify cost saving opportunities to optimise cloud utilisation Ensure cloud and AI and other non-core third party contractual clauses are included in respective contacts and oversee any required remediation Support tracking of IT contract metrics including cost savings Develop oversight and governance for key IT suppliers Ensure optimisation of IT resources in particular Cloud services, AI and other IT strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Technical teams to implement best practices Act as a procurement business partner, build and maintain strong relationships and credibility with the business. Maintain and build strong mutual beneficial relationship with key strategic suppliers. Lead the delivery of sourcing projects and savings, including the responsibility for driving incremental IT savings through, and in partnership with external service providers. Work closely with the Legal Department to ensure contracts are finalised appropriately. Ensure category performance and project data (savings, pipeline, milestones, risks, issues, compliance) is accurate and report to line management and appropriate governance forums. Requirements: Experience in IT Procurement, with a deep understanding of AI, Cloud platforms and SaaS. Expertise in IT cost optimisation. Proven track record of managing IT spend and negotiation of contracts with major AI, Cloud and SaaS vendors Initiative-taking and organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to deliver within set time frames to the highest quality. Strong business awareness, researching, investigating and problem solving. Demonstrable experience in governance and spend control in the banking industry necessary. Strong analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills; ability to translate data into decision making. Familiarity with procurement tools Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Do you have a Design Agency background? Join Our Team as a Project Manager! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the retail industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Product Development Project Manager to join their Fresh Foods team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment. Role: Product Development Project Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Welwyn Garden City (3 Days in Office) Rate: 57,000 - 60,000 What You'll Do: As the Product Development Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting Product Plans: Collaborate with your team to create achievable product plans, ensuring capacity and deliverables are on point from day one. Coordinating Teams : Work closely with the product development and design teams, managing capacities and processes to ensure that all projects are delivered as promised. Managing Systems: Oversee the MPD system, keeping projects updated and contributing to its continual improvement. Governance: Ensure projects adhere to critical paths and budgets, sharing risks and escalating concerns with solutions in hand. Meeting Management: Organize diaries for milestones, write clear minutes, and ensure actions are completed. Stakeholder Engagement: Attend NWT meetings to align key stakeholders on all live and upcoming projects. Design Support: Assist the design team in managing designs and collating necessary briefs. Training and Mentoring : Provide guidance on the milestone process for new starters or those needing extra support. Who You'll Work With: You'll collaborate with a variety of teams, including Product Development, Buying, Technical, Brand, Design, and Suppliers. Your role will be key in ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals! What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Must have: Experience in a Design Agency background. Excellent Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing projects in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the food industry. Strong Organizational Abilities : Highly organized and efficient, with the capability to prioritize tasks effectively. Outstanding Communication Skills : A knack for conveying complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing. Stakeholder Management Expertise: Exceptional influencing skills to engage various stakeholders. A Positive Mindset: A proactive, solutions-focused attitude that drives results. Why Join Us? This is your chance to become part of a vibrant team where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment and play a crucial role in shaping the future of fresh foods in retail. Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Join our client in their mission to deliver exceptional products and take your career to new heights. Apply today and let's create something amazing together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 07, 2025
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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Do you have a Design Agency background? Join Our Team as a Project Manager! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the retail industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Product Development Project Manager to join their Fresh Foods team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment. Role: Product Development Project Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Welwyn Garden City (3 Days in Office) Rate: 57,000 - 60,000 What You'll Do: As the Product Development Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting Product Plans: Collaborate with your team to create achievable product plans, ensuring capacity and deliverables are on point from day one. Coordinating Teams : Work closely with the product development and design teams, managing capacities and processes to ensure that all projects are delivered as promised. Managing Systems: Oversee the MPD system, keeping projects updated and contributing to its continual improvement. Governance: Ensure projects adhere to critical paths and budgets, sharing risks and escalating concerns with solutions in hand. Meeting Management: Organize diaries for milestones, write clear minutes, and ensure actions are completed. Stakeholder Engagement: Attend NWT meetings to align key stakeholders on all live and upcoming projects. Design Support: Assist the design team in managing designs and collating necessary briefs. Training and Mentoring : Provide guidance on the milestone process for new starters or those needing extra support. Who You'll Work With: You'll collaborate with a variety of teams, including Product Development, Buying, Technical, Brand, Design, and Suppliers. Your role will be key in ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals! What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Must have: Experience in a Design Agency background. Excellent Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing projects in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the food industry. Strong Organizational Abilities : Highly organized and efficient, with the capability to prioritize tasks effectively. Outstanding Communication Skills : A knack for conveying complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing. Stakeholder Management Expertise: Exceptional influencing skills to engage various stakeholders. A Positive Mindset: A proactive, solutions-focused attitude that drives results. Why Join Us? This is your chance to become part of a vibrant team where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment and play a crucial role in shaping the future of fresh foods in retail. Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Join our client in their mission to deliver exceptional products and take your career to new heights. Apply today and let's create something amazing together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : C# Developer Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract Location : London - 3 days a week in office Rate : 415 Are you a passionate C# Developer looking to make an impact in a dynamic organization? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client's team, where you will develop and support cutting-edge BI Business applications using the MS .NET platform. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy collaborating with various teams, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As a C# Developer, you will play a key role in the development and support of essential business applications. Your main responsibilities will include: Understanding Business Needs: Engage with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements. Application Design & Development: Design and program applications using Visual C#.NET, interfacing with Oracle and SQL Server databases. Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing and ensure quality at every stage of development. Support Existing Applications: Provide ongoing support for current C# and .NET applications, ensuring optimal functionality. Collaboration: Work closely with the IT department to maintain the environments where applications run. Additional Responsibilities: Define necessary database objects and liaise with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in London and New York. Create scripts for T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to facilitate data analysis. Support the setup of system distribution methods for Citrix and application servers. Troubleshoot JRIE systems during outages and implement effective solutions. Maintain adherence to the Development Teams' Change Management Control procedures. Stay updated with the latest versions of MS .NET Framework and Visual .NET platforms. Who You Are: Proficient in C# and the .NET framework, with a strong understanding of database management (SQL Server & Oracle). A problem-solver who enjoys tackling challenges and finding innovative solutions. A team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Willing to provide occasional out-of-hours support, as needed. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : C# Developer Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract Location : London - 3 days a week in office Rate : 415 Are you a passionate C# Developer looking to make an impact in a dynamic organization? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client's team, where you will develop and support cutting-edge BI Business applications using the MS .NET platform. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy collaborating with various teams, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As a C# Developer, you will play a key role in the development and support of essential business applications. Your main responsibilities will include: Understanding Business Needs: Engage with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements. Application Design & Development: Design and program applications using Visual C#.NET, interfacing with Oracle and SQL Server databases. Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing and ensure quality at every stage of development. Support Existing Applications: Provide ongoing support for current C# and .NET applications, ensuring optimal functionality. Collaboration: Work closely with the IT department to maintain the environments where applications run. Additional Responsibilities: Define necessary database objects and liaise with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in London and New York. Create scripts for T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to facilitate data analysis. Support the setup of system distribution methods for Citrix and application servers. Troubleshoot JRIE systems during outages and implement effective solutions. Maintain adherence to the Development Teams' Change Management Control procedures. Stay updated with the latest versions of MS .NET Framework and Visual .NET platforms. Who You Are: Proficient in C# and the .NET framework, with a strong understanding of database management (SQL Server & Oracle). A problem-solver who enjoys tackling challenges and finding innovative solutions. A team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Willing to provide occasional out-of-hours support, as needed. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job Advertisement: Design Assurance Engineer (Civil Specialist) Location: Lockerley Project Site (Hybrid - 3 days per week) Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension) Rate: Circa 550 per day (umbrella). PAYE alternative also available Are you a passionate Design Assurance Engineer with a knack for civil and structural works? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy ensuring projects meet the highest standards? If so, we want to hear from you! Join our client's innovative team for an exciting brownfield retrofit project at the Lockerley site! Role Overview As a Design Assurance Engineer (Civils Specialist), you will take the lead in overseeing civil and structural works, ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures. Your expertise will be vital in managing quality assurance processes and fostering strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project. Key Responsibilities Enforce Civil and Structural Specifications, including T/SP/CE/1, T/SP/CE/2, and T/SP/CE/4. Manage Deviation and Technical Query Procedures and respond to MWC requests. Conduct stakeholder reviews of Civil/Structural Approved DOPs in accordance with the G35 procedure. Advise on work pack documentation for modification completion and CAC progression. Support QA processes, including ITP reviews and CAC documentation for civils and structural works. Assess and provide guidance on formal and minor design changes during construction. Lead construction activities on brownfield retrofit projects, focusing on duct and draw pit installations, equipment foundation bases, and deconstruction. Collaborate with Design Coordinators (DCs), Project Managers (PMs), and the wider team to ensure seamless project execution. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: A dedicated technical civil support Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong foundation in the gas network or transferable utilities network. Familiar with the G35 procedure, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout. An experienced site-based construction manager within the gas transmission or utilities sector. Well-versed in specifications and procedures. Skilled in documentation and possesses exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities. A self-starter who can manage multiple technical interfaces on-site effectively. Why Join Us? This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a vibrant team setting. With the potential for extension, you'll engage in challenging projects that enhance your skills and career. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model while contributing to important infrastructure developments! If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something great, apply now! We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's success! Apply Today! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our client's team. This is your chance to shine! Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
Job Advertisement: Design Assurance Engineer (Civil Specialist) Location: Lockerley Project Site (Hybrid - 3 days per week) Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension) Rate: Circa 550 per day (umbrella). PAYE alternative also available Are you a passionate Design Assurance Engineer with a knack for civil and structural works? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy ensuring projects meet the highest standards? If so, we want to hear from you! Join our client's innovative team for an exciting brownfield retrofit project at the Lockerley site! Role Overview As a Design Assurance Engineer (Civils Specialist), you will take the lead in overseeing civil and structural works, ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures. Your expertise will be vital in managing quality assurance processes and fostering strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project. Key Responsibilities Enforce Civil and Structural Specifications, including T/SP/CE/1, T/SP/CE/2, and T/SP/CE/4. Manage Deviation and Technical Query Procedures and respond to MWC requests. Conduct stakeholder reviews of Civil/Structural Approved DOPs in accordance with the G35 procedure. Advise on work pack documentation for modification completion and CAC progression. Support QA processes, including ITP reviews and CAC documentation for civils and structural works. Assess and provide guidance on formal and minor design changes during construction. Lead construction activities on brownfield retrofit projects, focusing on duct and draw pit installations, equipment foundation bases, and deconstruction. Collaborate with Design Coordinators (DCs), Project Managers (PMs), and the wider team to ensure seamless project execution. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: A dedicated technical civil support Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong foundation in the gas network or transferable utilities network. Familiar with the G35 procedure, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout. An experienced site-based construction manager within the gas transmission or utilities sector. Well-versed in specifications and procedures. Skilled in documentation and possesses exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities. A self-starter who can manage multiple technical interfaces on-site effectively. Why Join Us? This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a vibrant team setting. With the potential for extension, you'll engage in challenging projects that enhance your skills and career. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model while contributing to important infrastructure developments! If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something great, apply now! We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's success! Apply Today! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our client's team. This is your chance to shine! Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Job Title: Reconciliation Analyst Duration: 12 months, extensions likely Location: Manchester/Hybrid (four days per week in the office) Salary: 28000 per annum Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to kickstart your career in banking? Our client, a leading financial organisation based in the vibrant City Centre of Manchester, is seeking two enthusiastic and detail-oriented Reconciliation Analysts to join their dynamic team! About the Role: As a Reconciliation Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of cash and security reconciliations. This entry-level position offers you the opportunity to develop your skills with comprehensive training provided. You will work within in-house systems, delivering reconciliations that meet agreed deadlines and standards. What You'll Do: Conduct cash and security reconciliations with precision. Engage with various teams to ensure smooth and timely reconciliation processes. Utilise strong Excel skills to analyse data and maintain accuracy. Develop an understanding of risk and control awareness in financial processes. Who You Are: A recent graduate or postgraduate with a keen interest in banking and finance. Proficient in Excel, with a knack for data analysis. An excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with diverse teams. A detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in roles emphasising risk and control awareness is a plus but not required. Why Join Us? Full Training Provided: We believe in nurturing talent! You will receive comprehensive training to help you excel in your role. Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model that allows you to balance your professional and personal life. Career Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in the banking sector with potential for advancement. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about mentoring and supporting your career journey. Vibrant Location: Enjoy the perks of working in Manchester's bustling City Centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transport links. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Reconciliation Analyst, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV and take the first step toward a rewarding career in banking. How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 06, 2025
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Job Title: Reconciliation Analyst Duration: 12 months, extensions likely Location: Manchester/Hybrid (four days per week in the office) Salary: 28000 per annum Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to kickstart your career in banking? Our client, a leading financial organisation based in the vibrant City Centre of Manchester, is seeking two enthusiastic and detail-oriented Reconciliation Analysts to join their dynamic team! About the Role: As a Reconciliation Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of cash and security reconciliations. This entry-level position offers you the opportunity to develop your skills with comprehensive training provided. You will work within in-house systems, delivering reconciliations that meet agreed deadlines and standards. What You'll Do: Conduct cash and security reconciliations with precision. Engage with various teams to ensure smooth and timely reconciliation processes. Utilise strong Excel skills to analyse data and maintain accuracy. Develop an understanding of risk and control awareness in financial processes. Who You Are: A recent graduate or postgraduate with a keen interest in banking and finance. Proficient in Excel, with a knack for data analysis. An excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with diverse teams. A detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in roles emphasising risk and control awareness is a plus but not required. Why Join Us? Full Training Provided: We believe in nurturing talent! You will receive comprehensive training to help you excel in your role. Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model that allows you to balance your professional and personal life. Career Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in the banking sector with potential for advancement. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about mentoring and supporting your career journey. Vibrant Location: Enjoy the perks of working in Manchester's bustling City Centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transport links. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Reconciliation Analyst, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV and take the first step toward a rewarding career in banking. How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Programme Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take the lead in delivering transformational change within the utilities sector? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join our Programme Delivery team within the Transformation and Major Projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a flexible central pool of Programme and Project professionals dedicated to supporting major deliveries across our client's portfolio. What You'll Do: As a Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in steering high-impact programs towards success. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Planning: Prepare and maintain the Programme Plan with regular progress reports to ensure everything runs smoothly. Governance Leadership: Design and lead the programme's governance arrangements, ensuring high-quality materials are produced for executive governance. Budget Management: Oversee the programme's budget, monitoring expenditure and ensuring benefits are realized. Resource Allocation: Ensure the right skills and resources are allocated to individual workstreams for optimal performance. Quality Assurance: Ensure that products and services meet required standards for quality, time, and budget. Stakeholder Communication: Manage communications with stakeholders and contribute to the Communications Plan. Risk and Issue Management: Identify and manage risks and issues at a programme level, working closely with key stakeholders to find the best solutions. Holistic Change Delivery: Oversee the delivery of business change, covering people, processes, and technology. Programme Management Office (PMO): Manage an effective PMO, reporting on programme progress regularly. Contract Management: Act as the first point of escalation for the Primary Third Party delivery partner, if applicable. Who You Are: We're looking for a visionary leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you have the following skills and experiences, we want to hear from you! Proven experience in delivering transformational change of a strategic nature. Strong background in operationally critical environments. Proficiency in both waterfall and agile methodologies. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Solid understanding of planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes. Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation procedures. Confidence in engaging with and challenging senior executive stakeholders as necessary. Why Join Us? Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options. Collaborative Environment: Become part of a vibrant team that values your input and encourages innovative ideas. Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development as you tackle exciting challenges. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about driving change and have the experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our exciting journey in shaping the future of the utilities sector. Let's transform together! Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 06, 2025
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Programme Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take the lead in delivering transformational change within the utilities sector? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join our Programme Delivery team within the Transformation and Major Projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a flexible central pool of Programme and Project professionals dedicated to supporting major deliveries across our client's portfolio. What You'll Do: As a Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in steering high-impact programs towards success. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Planning: Prepare and maintain the Programme Plan with regular progress reports to ensure everything runs smoothly. Governance Leadership: Design and lead the programme's governance arrangements, ensuring high-quality materials are produced for executive governance. Budget Management: Oversee the programme's budget, monitoring expenditure and ensuring benefits are realized. Resource Allocation: Ensure the right skills and resources are allocated to individual workstreams for optimal performance. Quality Assurance: Ensure that products and services meet required standards for quality, time, and budget. Stakeholder Communication: Manage communications with stakeholders and contribute to the Communications Plan. Risk and Issue Management: Identify and manage risks and issues at a programme level, working closely with key stakeholders to find the best solutions. Holistic Change Delivery: Oversee the delivery of business change, covering people, processes, and technology. Programme Management Office (PMO): Manage an effective PMO, reporting on programme progress regularly. Contract Management: Act as the first point of escalation for the Primary Third Party delivery partner, if applicable. Who You Are: We're looking for a visionary leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you have the following skills and experiences, we want to hear from you! Proven experience in delivering transformational change of a strategic nature. Strong background in operationally critical environments. Proficiency in both waterfall and agile methodologies. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Solid understanding of planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes. Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation procedures. Confidence in engaging with and challenging senior executive stakeholders as necessary. Why Join Us? Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options. Collaborative Environment: Become part of a vibrant team that values your input and encourages innovative ideas. Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development as you tackle exciting challenges. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about driving change and have the experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our exciting journey in shaping the future of the utilities sector. Let's transform together! Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Project Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take the reins on transformative projects in the utilities sector? Our client is on the lookout for a dedicated Project Manager to join their Major Programme Delivery team! This is your chance to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact. About the Role: As a Project Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that major initiatives align with our client's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules while managing dependencies and critical paths. Organizing resources, managing team members, and assigning responsibilities. Coordinating with internal teams and third-party contractors for seamless task delivery. Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and escalating as needed. Preparing and delivering project reports, proposals, and presentations. Communicating effectively to engage all key stakeholders. Tracking project costs to ensure completion within the approved budget. Reporting project progress regularly to the team and stakeholders. Who You Are: Our client believes in the power of visionary minds! If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work in challenging environments, we want to hear from you! You should be: Adaptable and resilient in a changing landscape, committed to achieving results and continuous improvement. Experienced in delivering projects in operationally critical environments. Proficient in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies. An excellent communicator with strong writing skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making capabilities. Qualifications: To thrive in this role, you'll need: Professional certification (PMP or PRINCE2) - highly desirable. Proven experience in project management or a related role. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project). Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure. Why Join Us? Flexible working arrangements: Full-time, part-time, and hybrid options available! Be part of a transformative journey that truly makes a difference in the utilities sector. Work with a talented team that is passionate about achieving excellence and continuous improvement. If you're ready to step into this exciting opportunity and help shape the future of our client's project portfolio, don't wait! Apply today to embark on a rewarding career as a Project Manager. Your journey starts here! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 06, 2025
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Project Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to take the reins on transformative projects in the utilities sector? Our client is on the lookout for a dedicated Project Manager to join their Major Programme Delivery team! This is your chance to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact. About the Role: As a Project Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that major initiatives align with our client's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules while managing dependencies and critical paths. Organizing resources, managing team members, and assigning responsibilities. Coordinating with internal teams and third-party contractors for seamless task delivery. Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and escalating as needed. Preparing and delivering project reports, proposals, and presentations. Communicating effectively to engage all key stakeholders. Tracking project costs to ensure completion within the approved budget. Reporting project progress regularly to the team and stakeholders. Who You Are: Our client believes in the power of visionary minds! If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work in challenging environments, we want to hear from you! You should be: Adaptable and resilient in a changing landscape, committed to achieving results and continuous improvement. Experienced in delivering projects in operationally critical environments. Proficient in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies. An excellent communicator with strong writing skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making capabilities. Qualifications: To thrive in this role, you'll need: Professional certification (PMP or PRINCE2) - highly desirable. Proven experience in project management or a related role. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project). Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure. Why Join Us? Flexible working arrangements: Full-time, part-time, and hybrid options available! Be part of a transformative journey that truly makes a difference in the utilities sector. Work with a talented team that is passionate about achieving excellence and continuous improvement. If you're ready to step into this exciting opportunity and help shape the future of our client's project portfolio, don't wait! Apply today to embark on a rewarding career as a Project Manager. Your journey starts here! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job Tile: Regulatory Lead Location : Castle Donington or Tipton (2 days/week onsite) Duration : 6 months (possible extension) Rate : 500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Play a key role in shaping the future of energy regulation. We're seeking a strategic and collaborative Regulatory Lead to support the development of a major electricity distribution business plan and regulatory submissions. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence policy, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the future of energy infrastructure in the UK. Role Responsibilities Stay informed on Ofgem's Business Plan Guidance and brief internal teams and SMEs as needed. Collaborate with colleagues to scope, plan and deliver outputs across multiple workstreams, engaging with business leads, SMEs, and third parties. Provide regulatory expertise within governance and working groups to support development of the ED3 business plan. Encourage cross-team collaboration and help resolve any delivery challenges. Escalate risks and issues to Executive Sponsors with clear recommendations. Maintain alignment across interdependent workstreams within the ED3 programme. Draft and review regulatory documents including business plans, consultation responses, and supplementary materials, engaging with internal teams to ensure quality and consistency. Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate responses across relevant departments. Ensure business plans and policies reflect both strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Respond to regulatory information requests, interpreting requirements and coordinating input. Track developments in the regulatory landscape and assess potential impacts. Benchmark performance against other DNOs. Engage with senior stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives into submissions. Support the wider regulatory team with ad hoc tasks and strategic initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of regulatory environments (e.g. Ofgem, Ofwat). Excellent writing and communication skills. Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Engineering background to straddle technical and regulatory domains. Experience in electricity, gas, or water sectors. Familiarity with price control frameworks (e.g. ED, PR24). Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 06, 2025
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Job Tile: Regulatory Lead Location : Castle Donington or Tipton (2 days/week onsite) Duration : 6 months (possible extension) Rate : 500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Play a key role in shaping the future of energy regulation. We're seeking a strategic and collaborative Regulatory Lead to support the development of a major electricity distribution business plan and regulatory submissions. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence policy, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the future of energy infrastructure in the UK. Role Responsibilities Stay informed on Ofgem's Business Plan Guidance and brief internal teams and SMEs as needed. Collaborate with colleagues to scope, plan and deliver outputs across multiple workstreams, engaging with business leads, SMEs, and third parties. Provide regulatory expertise within governance and working groups to support development of the ED3 business plan. Encourage cross-team collaboration and help resolve any delivery challenges. Escalate risks and issues to Executive Sponsors with clear recommendations. Maintain alignment across interdependent workstreams within the ED3 programme. Draft and review regulatory documents including business plans, consultation responses, and supplementary materials, engaging with internal teams to ensure quality and consistency. Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate responses across relevant departments. Ensure business plans and policies reflect both strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Respond to regulatory information requests, interpreting requirements and coordinating input. Track developments in the regulatory landscape and assess potential impacts. Benchmark performance against other DNOs. Engage with senior stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives into submissions. Support the wider regulatory team with ad hoc tasks and strategic initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of regulatory environments (e.g. Ofgem, Ofwat). Excellent writing and communication skills. Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Engineering background to straddle technical and regulatory domains. Experience in electricity, gas, or water sectors. Familiarity with price control frameworks (e.g. ED, PR24). Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Job Advertisement: Implementation Lead Location: Warwick (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge that will shape the future of energy across Great Britain? Join our client, as an Implementation Lead and be at the forefront of transformative projects that drive sustainable change! About the Role: As the newly appointed Regional Energy Strategic Planner, is tasked with developing innovative Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs) for 11 unique regions across Great Britain. This role is pivotal in ensuring that we consider the diverse needs of each region while contributing to the overarching Great British energy plan. With the RESP program nearing the conclusion of its Detailed Design phase, we are seeking a talented Implementation Lead to join our dynamic Central Programme team. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating and delivering implementation plans while ensuring a people-centric approach. Key Responsibilities: People-Centric Transformation: Champion the human aspect of change, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the transition. Operating Model Development: Collaborate on refining the Operating Model to align with business objectives and governance structures. Organisational Implementation: Assist in creating and adjusting organisational structures, roles, and responsibilities for seamless capability builds. Workshop Facilitation: Lead engaging workshops to capture stakeholder insights and co-create innovative solutions. Workstream Planning: Partner with project managers to develop detailed workstream plans, tracking milestones and deliverables. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across teams to foster collaboration, innovation, and insight sharing. Change Documentation: Create essential artefacts, including process maps, training plans, and change plans. Implementation & Readiness: Utilise various methodologies to support pilots and readiness as we transition into Implementation. Support Transformation Initiatives: Lead subsets of workstream deliverables, ensuring alignment with change management strategies. Pilot & Trials: Identify and manage pilots to validate designs before wider implementation. Training Delivery: Develop and execute training plans to build capability for successful delivery. What We're Looking For: Strong People Focus: Proven ability to support individuals through change with empathy, active listening, and effective communication. Organisational Implementation Expertise: Experience in leading organisational initiatives and understanding business needs. Workshop Facilitation: Skilled in designing and conducting workshops that align stakeholders and capture requirements. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate broader business strategies into operational models. Collaboration & Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams and senior leaders. Analytical Skills: Strong capability to analyse complex data and identify opportunities for improvement. Project Management Support: Experience in structured project environments, preferably within PMO frameworks. Why Join Us? Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your unique perspectives. Help shape the future of energy across Great Britain and bring your implementation experience to life. Engage with managers and teams to track and monitor implementation activities. Play a vital role in delivering our RESP Change Journey and roadmap. If you're passionate about driving impactful change and ready to make a difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on this exciting journey with us! Let's energise the future together! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Nov 06, 2025
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Job Advertisement: Implementation Lead Location: Warwick (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge that will shape the future of energy across Great Britain? Join our client, as an Implementation Lead and be at the forefront of transformative projects that drive sustainable change! About the Role: As the newly appointed Regional Energy Strategic Planner, is tasked with developing innovative Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs) for 11 unique regions across Great Britain. This role is pivotal in ensuring that we consider the diverse needs of each region while contributing to the overarching Great British energy plan. With the RESP program nearing the conclusion of its Detailed Design phase, we are seeking a talented Implementation Lead to join our dynamic Central Programme team. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating and delivering implementation plans while ensuring a people-centric approach. Key Responsibilities: People-Centric Transformation: Champion the human aspect of change, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the transition. Operating Model Development: Collaborate on refining the Operating Model to align with business objectives and governance structures. Organisational Implementation: Assist in creating and adjusting organisational structures, roles, and responsibilities for seamless capability builds. Workshop Facilitation: Lead engaging workshops to capture stakeholder insights and co-create innovative solutions. Workstream Planning: Partner with project managers to develop detailed workstream plans, tracking milestones and deliverables. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across teams to foster collaboration, innovation, and insight sharing. Change Documentation: Create essential artefacts, including process maps, training plans, and change plans. Implementation & Readiness: Utilise various methodologies to support pilots and readiness as we transition into Implementation. Support Transformation Initiatives: Lead subsets of workstream deliverables, ensuring alignment with change management strategies. Pilot & Trials: Identify and manage pilots to validate designs before wider implementation. Training Delivery: Develop and execute training plans to build capability for successful delivery. What We're Looking For: Strong People Focus: Proven ability to support individuals through change with empathy, active listening, and effective communication. Organisational Implementation Expertise: Experience in leading organisational initiatives and understanding business needs. Workshop Facilitation: Skilled in designing and conducting workshops that align stakeholders and capture requirements. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate broader business strategies into operational models. Collaboration & Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams and senior leaders. Analytical Skills: Strong capability to analyse complex data and identify opportunities for improvement. Project Management Support: Experience in structured project environments, preferably within PMO frameworks. Why Join Us? Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your unique perspectives. Help shape the future of energy across Great Britain and bring your implementation experience to life. Engage with managers and teams to track and monitor implementation activities. Play a vital role in delivering our RESP Change Journey and roadmap. If you're passionate about driving impactful change and ready to make a difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on this exciting journey with us! Let's energise the future together! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Join The Team as an Asset Transfers Operations Associate! Location: Manchester (4 days in the office) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Start Date: January 2026 Positions Available: 10 Are you ready to take your career in financial services to the next level? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and detail-oriented individuals to join our dynamic team as Asset Transfers Operations Associates! If you have a passion for investment operations and a knack for problem-solving, this is your chance to shine! What We're Looking For: Experience in Asset Transfers, Custody, Settlements, or Investment Operations is highly desirable. Broader Financial Services Operations experience with strong transferable skills. The Role: As an Asset Transfers Operations Associate, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the transfer and settlement of client investment portfolios. In a highly regulated environment, your accuracy and efficiency will directly contribute to our exceptional client service. Get ready to engage with a variety of asset types and connect with internal stakeholders and counterparties! Key Responsibilities: Process asset transfers (both in and out) across a diverse range of asset types, including UK equities, overseas equities, and unit trusts. utilise industry platforms such as CREST, DTC, Calastone, or Origo to facilitate transactions. Monitor outstanding transfers and proactively follow up with counterparties to ensure timely completion. Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, ensuring accuracy in client accounts and records. Liaise with internal teams and relationship managers to provide updates and support client outcomes. Maintain high levels of risk awareness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. To Thrive in This Role, You Should Demonstrate: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Confident verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage your workload effectively and meet deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation when required.
Nov 06, 2025
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Join The Team as an Asset Transfers Operations Associate! Location: Manchester (4 days in the office) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Start Date: January 2026 Positions Available: 10 Are you ready to take your career in financial services to the next level? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and detail-oriented individuals to join our dynamic team as Asset Transfers Operations Associates! If you have a passion for investment operations and a knack for problem-solving, this is your chance to shine! What We're Looking For: Experience in Asset Transfers, Custody, Settlements, or Investment Operations is highly desirable. Broader Financial Services Operations experience with strong transferable skills. The Role: As an Asset Transfers Operations Associate, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the transfer and settlement of client investment portfolios. In a highly regulated environment, your accuracy and efficiency will directly contribute to our exceptional client service. Get ready to engage with a variety of asset types and connect with internal stakeholders and counterparties! Key Responsibilities: Process asset transfers (both in and out) across a diverse range of asset types, including UK equities, overseas equities, and unit trusts. utilise industry platforms such as CREST, DTC, Calastone, or Origo to facilitate transactions. Monitor outstanding transfers and proactively follow up with counterparties to ensure timely completion. Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, ensuring accuracy in client accounts and records. Liaise with internal teams and relationship managers to provide updates and support client outcomes. Maintain high levels of risk awareness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. To Thrive in This Role, You Should Demonstrate: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Confident verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage your workload effectively and meet deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation when required.
Job Title: Senior Exchange Engineer (Operation /Collaboration) - Migration & DAG Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Bromley, Camberley/Chester (3 days a week onsite) Working Pattern: Full Time (40 Hours per Week) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Are you passionate about being part of one of the largest infrastructures with Exchange capabilities in the world? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is on the lookout for a talented Exchange Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to dive into a role where your expertise will help maintain Exchange Sustainability at a remarkable 99.9% SLA! Essential Skills: Proficiency in Exchange 2016 & 2019 (migration Exp) or higher, Experienced with Multi-Node DAG configurations across multiple data centres. Strong experience in Clustering within a large Exchange environment. Expertise in monitoring using SCOM, Splunk and availability for on-call duties. Proven ability to work independently and produce daily productive results. Familiarity with Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 is desired. PowerShell scripting skills for automation and efficiency. What You'll Do: Collaborate with a multicultural team to ensure seamless Exchange Operations. Take ownership of initiatives and troubleshoot Exchange mail flow issues to the root cause. Assist in reviewing documentation, managing Remedy ticketing, and implementing change controls. Communicate effectively with Line of Business (LOB) stakeholders and clients to address technical needs. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conceptualise complex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with AppViewX, BMC Remedy, Splunk, and Trend Micro is a plus. A proactive, enthusiastic, and results-driven attitude with a keen attention to detail. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Engage in projects that promote internal efficiencies and development. Be part of a globally structured team where your contribution makes a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a thriving Exchange Operations team, we want to hear from you! Bring your multi-tasking skills and motivation for team integration, and help us keep our Exchange services running smoothly. Apply Now! Join us in this exciting journey, and let's achieve great results together! Your expertise could be the perfect fit for our client's needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity-submit your application today! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Nov 06, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Exchange Engineer (Operation /Collaboration) - Migration & DAG Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Bromley, Camberley/Chester (3 days a week onsite) Working Pattern: Full Time (40 Hours per Week) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Are you passionate about being part of one of the largest infrastructures with Exchange capabilities in the world? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is on the lookout for a talented Exchange Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to dive into a role where your expertise will help maintain Exchange Sustainability at a remarkable 99.9% SLA! Essential Skills: Proficiency in Exchange 2016 & 2019 (migration Exp) or higher, Experienced with Multi-Node DAG configurations across multiple data centres. Strong experience in Clustering within a large Exchange environment. Expertise in monitoring using SCOM, Splunk and availability for on-call duties. Proven ability to work independently and produce daily productive results. Familiarity with Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 is desired. PowerShell scripting skills for automation and efficiency. What You'll Do: Collaborate with a multicultural team to ensure seamless Exchange Operations. Take ownership of initiatives and troubleshoot Exchange mail flow issues to the root cause. Assist in reviewing documentation, managing Remedy ticketing, and implementing change controls. Communicate effectively with Line of Business (LOB) stakeholders and clients to address technical needs. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conceptualise complex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with AppViewX, BMC Remedy, Splunk, and Trend Micro is a plus. A proactive, enthusiastic, and results-driven attitude with a keen attention to detail. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Engage in projects that promote internal efficiencies and development. Be part of a globally structured team where your contribution makes a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a thriving Exchange Operations team, we want to hear from you! Bring your multi-tasking skills and motivation for team integration, and help us keep our Exchange services running smoothly. Apply Now! Join us in this exciting journey, and let's achieve great results together! Your expertise could be the perfect fit for our client's needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity-submit your application today! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.