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Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Head of Operations/ General Manager Captain Fawcett is a premium British men s grooming brand with a global following, renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. We are now seeking an experienced Head of Operations/ General Manager to join our leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis in King s Lynn, Norfolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: starting from £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Holiday: 4 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays Employee extras such as: Pension, Cash-benefits & medical scheme About the role As Head of Operations/ General Manager at Captain Fawcett, you will be central to turning the company s commercial vision into operational reality. Working closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director, you will ensure the growth strategy is delivered efficiently and effectively across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and procurement. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strategic focus, ideal for someone who thrives on creating structure, driving operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams to success. Working hours for this role will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Main responsibilities and Duties: Turn our commercial strategy into clear operational plans and ensure the successful delivery across the business. Oversee daily operations across production, procurement, logistics, and maintain compliance with International Cosmetic Regulations. Lead and develop the on-site team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Implement and optimise systems and processes to boost efficiency, quality, and scalability. Work closely with the Commercial Director to plan and deliver new product launches effectively. About you: As our Head of Operations/ General Manager, you will be a proven senior operations leader with experience as a Head of Operations or Senior Operations Manager within FMCG or manufacturing environments. You have strong commercial awareness and a track record of turning strategy into operational excellence. Confident in managing budgets, KPIs, and performance reporting, you excel at leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams. A proactive, hands-on leader, you balance strategic thinking with practical execution, driving efficiency, quality, and results across the business. Why Captain Fawcett: With a loyal international customer base, we pride ourselves on our award-winning products and commitment to excellence at every stage, from production to packaging and distribution. With a growing turnover of £2.4 million and an expanding international footprint, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a Head of Operations/ General Manager to help take the company to the next level. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Head of Operations/ General Manager position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.

Ready to take charge of high-stakes projects? Our reputable client is seeking a Project Manager to drive the WTB Project Management Plan from vision to reality. You ll lead the project, coordinate a team of specialists, and ensure every element runs smoothly, on National and International military sites. Security clearance is a must, but the opportunity to make an impact is huge. Service Delivery: Project delivery as defined in the Project Management Plan. Project reporting and communication management as defined in the Communication Management Plan. Project programming and scheduling to ensure team understand deliverables and milestones, and are held accountable. Day to day management of the Project Delivery Team. Financial and budgetary control and responsibility. Management of the delivery programme and Master Time Schedule (MTS). Co-ordination of all project related activities. Provision of timely technical and budgetary reports as required. Initiation and maintenance of effective business relationships with project stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring at all times the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Progress measurement and project performance against Key Performance Indicators. Risk Management. Ensure management reporting material is provided and maintained. Engender and maintain a mission zero safety culture throughout the programme delivery team and supply chain. International Travel: The project stakeholder community and supply chain are international, and therefore, the role will require UK and overseas travel, mostly in Europe. To this end, the candidate must be willing and able to travel, both in the UK and overseas. Qualifications/Skills Required: BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. Recognised Project Management Qualification, preferably Association of Project Management At least 5 years experience delivering complex engineering projects. Demonstrable successful delivery of projects. Must have experience leading project teams of individuals from a variety of different backgrounds and disciplines. Demonstrable experience and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018. Highly proficient in the use MS Project and project scheduling. Working with Military Organisations and associated procurement establishments desirable. Knowledge and use of AQAP, Mil Stan, Def Stan, European, British and ISO standards. Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail. Security Cleared or be able to achieve security clearance. Desirable Qualifications/Skills Required: EMEA Project Management experience IET Membership (MIET) or Membership of the Association of Project Management (MAPM or ChPP) Remuneration & Benefits: Competitive Project Manager Salary dependent upon experience. 25 days annual leave + BH 37.5 hours per week Some Hybrid Working Private Medical Cover Life Cover (3.5x salary) Pension Plan UK and international travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses are fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy plus various salary sacrifice schemes and other life wellbeing platforms. To Apply Kindly ensure that you only attach your CV and include a brief covering letter. Please do not send any other attachments. All suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 business hours.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Induction & Access Coordinator Role The Induction & Access Coordinator, as an essential part of the wider security team, is responsible for the smooth operation of the project wide access control and workforce management system. Reporting to the Induction and Access Lead, the successful candidate will act as the go to for anything Induction related queries for all 23 main site compounds and offices, managing all aspects of the induction process, knowledge of the competency framework, managing the workforce management system as per requirements set by project stakeholders. They will be approachable, a team player and must have excellent communication skills to assist in liaising with our staff, sub-contractors and visitors. The Induction & Access Coordinator is responsible for: Managing Access control Understanding competency management when uploading and verifying documents Managing the induction day for the project Troubleshooting with supply chain organizational administrators Maintaining the induction email box daily Verifications and checking of profiles for induction Action vetting clearance emails Maintain all induction processes via the Engage process and create the documents Maintain the procurement approval process before adding a new supply chain to the system Maintaining and chasing expired documents Briefing and guidance to the project team, subcontractors, suppliers and 3rd parties on any developments to the system Representing the client to ensure that the joint venture's interests and commitment for security and safety are aligned with their needs Reporting any breaches or abuse of the system and escalation to the Security Systems Manager Driving innovation and the upskilling of the project team in all security systems matters and continuous improvement Support the wider Health Safety and Security team in the rollout of specific Health and Safety briefings and behavioral change program 'Love for Life' Essential Qualifications & Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in working within a fast paced environment and team Experience as a systems coordinator or similar role Knowledge of competency management systems Good knowledge of data privacy law and GDPR Desirable Qualifications & Skills Experience on a similar size construction project Experience in management systems Knowledge of induction process and procedures People/Systems related skills We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant We are searching for an experienced Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant Make an Impact at RSM UK Join a Consulting team that helps clients deliver major capital programmes and procurement activities with confidence. You'll assess delivery health, strengthen governance and controls, and provide independent challenge for the delivery of procurement activities and complex capital projects on time, on budget and aligned to strategy-while building your own career at pace. At RSM, you will build broad sector and technical experience, develop in-demand skills, and shape a career path that's uniquely yours. You will make an impact by: As a Principal Consultant, you will support the delivery of high-quality project assurance and procurement assurance reviews across major capital programmes. You will work closely with Managers and Directors to plan, execute, and document assurance work, conducting detailed testing, analysis and contributing to client reports. Specific responsibilities include: Support in planning and executing project and programme assurance reviews. Contribute technical knowledge in project management and procurement frameworks to support delivery. Engage with client stakeholders to request information, clarify queries and understand processes. Conduct detailed testing, evidence gathering and analysis assigned over the assurance engagements. Assist in performing project health checks, gateway reviews and real-time assurance activities. Contribute to the assessments of governance frameworks, PMO maturity, risk management and project controls. Assist in reviewing supplier due diligence, tender evaluations, supplier selection decisions and scoring rationales under the direction of senior team members. Analyse procurement documentation and summarise key observations. Identify and document key risks and issues, escalating where appropriate and proposing initial observations. Prepare working papers and contribute to draft assurance reports, summarising key findings and recommendations. Participate in internal knowledge sharing, quality reviews and methodology development. Support business development efforts when needed (e.g., research, data analysis, slide drafting). What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate: Qualifications required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain. Master's degree (MBA or MSc in Project Management/Supply Chain) - preferable. CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply). Experience supporting project assurance and/or procurement assurance within professional services or a large programme environment. Solid understanding of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile). Working knowledge of procurement lifecycle (planning, tendering, evaluation, contract management). Knowledge of public procurement regulations and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms. Ability to perform detailed testing, analyse evidence, and identify potential risks or control gaps. Effective communication skills, including preparing clear working papers and drafting report content. Ability to manage your own workload across multiple tasks and deadlines. Positive team player with a collaborative approach. Willingness to travel when required. What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. Hybrid and Flexible working (3 days in the office) 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days) Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team Experienced hire Permanent LONDON Consulting Couldn't find a suitable vacancy? Please submit your CV here Working here Thousands of personalities make up RSM and we believe the power of being you, is the power of being understood. Every member of our team brings unique insights and a passion for the middle market companies we champion. As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, we deliver the big ideas and services that help middle market organisations thrive. Our global network spans more than 120 countries, but our passion is always the same: to help our clients move forward with confidence. At RSM, we care about our people, it's what shapes us. No two people are the same, which is why our approach is tailored to their specific needs, beyond the nine-to-five. The UK group of companies and LLPs trading as RSM is a member of the RSM network. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practises in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. Read more

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Job Title: Manufacturing Planner Reporting to: MRP Manager Role Description We are looking for a strategic and analytical Production Planner to develop and manage production plans that ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing inventory and resources. The Production Planner will be responsible for balancing future demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity, materials availability, and labor to meet customer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in planning and ERP systems. Essential Duties Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and resource availability. Analyse production capacity and coordinate with production, procurement, and sales teams to align plans. Monitor inventory levels and material availability to prevent shortages or overstock situations. Generate and manage material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure timely procurement of raw materials. Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure supply chain alignment with production needs. Adjust plans in response to changes in demand, lead times, or production delays, and communicate updates clearly. Track production KPIs and analyse data to support continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with schedulers to ensure execution of the production plan on the shop floor. Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings and support long- term capacity planning. Education & Experience (Knowledge & Skills) Qualification in Supply Chain Management or ERP system management 3+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning tools. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to forecast, plan, and manage production under tight deadlines. APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

The role Are you a commercially minded contract management professional looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Contract Management Advisor to join our Contract Management Support Service (CMSS) , where you'll play a vital role in strengthening how we manage and deliver contracts across NRW. In this role, you'll provide expert advice and practical support on medium to high risk contract management activities across a diverse portfolio, including procurement, concessions, timber sales, energy contracts, grants, leases, and management agreements . You'll work closely with contract managers across the organisation, supporting them through the full contract lifecycle - from early scoping and mobilisation to delivery, performance management, risk and change control, and exit planning. By ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements such as governance, data security, anti fraud, and sustainability obligations, the post helps protect organisational interests while delivering value for money and effective risk mitigation. Your expertise will help ensure contracts are well governed, outcomes focused, and deliver genuine value. In addition to hands on contract support, the Senior Advisor plays a key role in mentoring and coaching colleagues, strengthening commercial capability and promoting best practice. The post contributes directly to NRW's strategic aims by improving ways of working, driving consistency and efficiency, and embedding robust governance and commercial standards across the organisation. This role sits at the heart of how NRW delivers its outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to influence how contracts are managed across the organisation, support colleagues to succeed, and ensure that robust governance and commercial best practice underpin our work. If you're motivated by collaboration, professional excellence, and making a difference through effective contract management, we'd love to hear from you. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Peter Lees at Interviews will take place week commencing 2 March 2026 through Microsoft Teams Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us The Contract Management Support Service (CMSS) sits within the Customer, Communication & Commercial Directorate and provides specialist contract management and commercial advisory support across NRW. The team works collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, influencing internal and external stakeholders and contributing to the development of policy and best practice. Based in a flexible, primarily office based working environment , the team supports delivery across NRW sites and partner premises, with activities that may include delivering training, workshops, and presentations. CMSS is an enabling service, focused on improving governance, commercial capability, and consistency of practice. Team members operate in specialist advisory roles at Grade 6 , reporting to the Team Leader, CMSS Team 2 , with no direct line management responsibility but acting as mentors to less experienced colleagues and leading non complex technical programmes through matrix management. What you will do: Support Contract Managers on medium to high risk contract management activities, advising on contract management process, governance, and outcomes throughout the contract management life cycle. Provide specialist advice and guidance in order to manage commercial and sustainability risk, to improve ways of working and drive efficiency, as evidenced by improved value for money. Ensures internal and external compliance with requirements e.g. data security, anti-fraud measures and supply chain sustainability, challenging instances of non-compliance. Hold accountability under Managing our Money (NRW's financial scheme of delegation), ensuring robust, compliant and value for money outcomes, with the ability to work autonomously and to make decisions without line manager input when needed. Build and maintain influential and collaborative relationships with internal customers to ensure awareness of the opportunities, risks, and best practice relevant to contract management, influencing the work of our internal customers to provide positive outcomes. Manage the structured transition between contract award and service delivery, communicating with stakeholders. Mentor and coach others on commercial procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner. Undertake and obtain the CMPC expert qualification within 18 months of appointment if not already qualified to that level. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method. Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) - Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Full membership or nearing completion). Knowledge and understanding of relevant contract legislation and public sector policy. Substantial experience of influencing commercial decisions at a project or contract level. Experience of undertaking and leading commercial exercises, demonstrating success with their delivery. Transferrable experience of using commercial approaches to deliver business objectives. Knowledge and understanding of relevant contract legislation and public sector policy. Experience of undertaking high level and complex negotiations with supply partners. Welsh Language level requirements , TTJ Essential: Level A1 - Entry level Welsh language levels Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. Unless otherwise stated in the 'Role' section of this advert, Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading or Havant Salary: £58,100- £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the role As Senior Category Manager - Finance & Customer Services, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping category strategies that balance commercial rigour with long-term sustainability. You'll lead category management approaches across key portfolios, ensuring compliance, resilience, and value for money - while reducing risk and optimising total cost of ownership. You'll work across diverse categories including finance, metering, banking, and insurance, creating clear Category Management Plans and sourcing strategies that reflect real business needs. Through strong stakeholder relationships and thoughtful supplier engagement, you'll help deliver outcomes that support both operational excellence and stakeholder experience. You will Build strong, trusted relationships by working in close partnership with internal teams, suppliers, and external collaborators to co-create successful and resilient category strategies. Enable cross-functional collaboration by bringing people together, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering positive engagement between departments and the category team. Guide stakeholders with confidence and care through consultative processes that reflect genuine service needs and support sustainable, long-term outcomes. Champion operational excellence by ensuring sourcing and procurement activities are clear, consistent, and aligned with agreed supplier lists and buying channels. Support supplier success and sustainability by nurturing supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and strengthening reliability across the supply chain. You have Extensive hands on procurement experience, with a strong track record of delivering detailed category management activity in comparable sectors. Proven capability managing complex and challenging categories, with CIPS qualification preferred, but not essential. Strong commercial and legal insight, including a solid understanding of UK and EU procurement legislation and statutory compliance. Collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to influence, inspire, and bring cross functional teams and suppliers together. Confidence using data and systems such as Oracle and Jaggaer to inform decisions, improve outcomes, and strengthen supply chains. About SSE SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.