Leica Biosystems
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. The Senior Research & Development Scientist - Advanced Staining Reagents is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products. This position forms part of LBS initiative as a leading-edge cancer diagnostics partner with a vision to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives. This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site, position. You will be a part of the Advanced Staining Reagents (ASR) R&D team and report to the R&D Manager. In this role you are a resource for all New Product Development projects and Compliance work performed in the R&D team. If you thrive in an innovative research and development environment and want to be part of a world-class R&D organization, read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead projects and gain insight from other department SMEs. Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of cutting edge new diagnostic products. Become an expert on designing, performing and interpreting experiments on the automated staining instrumentation. Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types. Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment. The essential requirements of the job include: Significant prior lab experience within a regulated environment and understanding of IHC and molecular biology techniques (e.g.FISH). Possess a Degree in a scientific subject Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments Have experience of project delivery in a high-pressure environment It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: In-depth experience of Molecular Biology Experience of working within a regulated environment A higher degree Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. The Senior Research & Development Scientist - Advanced Staining Reagents is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products. This position forms part of LBS initiative as a leading-edge cancer diagnostics partner with a vision to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives. This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site, position. You will be a part of the Advanced Staining Reagents (ASR) R&D team and report to the R&D Manager. In this role you are a resource for all New Product Development projects and Compliance work performed in the R&D team. If you thrive in an innovative research and development environment and want to be part of a world-class R&D organization, read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead projects and gain insight from other department SMEs. Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of cutting edge new diagnostic products. Become an expert on designing, performing and interpreting experiments on the automated staining instrumentation. Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types. Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment. The essential requirements of the job include: Significant prior lab experience within a regulated environment and understanding of IHC and molecular biology techniques (e.g.FISH). Possess a Degree in a scientific subject Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments Have experience of project delivery in a high-pressure environment It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: In-depth experience of Molecular Biology Experience of working within a regulated environment A higher degree Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
This role can be located in any Amazon corporate office across Europe including Luxembourg, London, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Berlin. The ideal candidate: TRC is seeking a Senior Risk Manager with a strong background managing Third Party (3P) Payroll and Time and Attendance data and partnership management. The ideal candidate will be an analytical leader with Risk Management experience with strong background in 3P Payroll and Time & Attendance Provider Vendor Management. You make data-driven decisions in complex, technical, transportation and/or regulatory environments. The individual needs strong communication skills, the experience to influence (both up and across) and support cross-functional stakeholder groups across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate takes initiative and demonstrates ownership in driving business goals, while being agile to manage change. This position will require high level strategic thinking to deep-dive analytical problem solving. The Senior Risk Manager will work closely with teams across Amazon transportation businesses to recommend strategies, lead projects, and develop compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with key partners and vendors, identify improvement opportunities, analyze risks based on regulatory requirements, drive key initiatives in the space, and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders. You must be a strong project manager who can drive selection, standardization, and systematic controls through 3P providers. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and enjoy working on different problems every day. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated payroll issues in business terms. You are a leader who can influence people, prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly and understand how to deliver results within a strong and talented team, as well as being able to drive change across other organizations. Your risk program management practices set a great example to others. You routinely and efficiently deliver the right things. You define clear goals and objectives. You drive crisp decisions in your program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. Key job responsibilities • Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations • Analytical decision making with a demonstrated ability to drive issues to completion • Enthusiasm to work hard and make history • Proven history of having worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions • Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-organizational problems and drive them to resolution • Excellent written and verbal communications • Track and report metrics on 3PP performance to internal stakeholders, as well as continually monitor, analyze, identify gaps and influence remediation to maximize increased compliance impact; and manage and support escalations communications, as needed. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, report appropriate level of information based on the audience, prioritize and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs while listening to the voice of the customer is critical. • Validate the effectiveness of workflows and mechanisms for handling risk assessments, escalations, driving process improvement efforts with the objective to eliminate future escalations. • Track and communicate results at the senior leadership level. • Influence payroll vendor selection A day in the life About the team: Amazon's Transportation Risk & Compliance team identifies and mitigates risk in a rapidly growing and complex, global environment. To support the business, our primary mission is to perform independent and objective, risk-based assessments of Amazon business partners' activities and related controls with the goal of improving operations, compliance, risk management and overall success of the program. The Data and Automation Risk Manager is responsible for defining, managing and implementing the insights and automation strategy for EU frequent risk-based inspections and expand 3PP compliance beyond just EU, to provide our stakeholders with the relevant trends and information om compliance to support the right business strategy. This Risk Manager will create metrics and proactively seek out new and improved data/ mechanisms for visibility of risk, and control and effectiveness. The Risk Manager is in charge of defining programs which are in line with the risk strategy, regulations, and organizational objectives. Additionally, this role will work closely with Amazon Logistics and Transportation businesses, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and HR teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance & risk management tools and processes. If you are motivated to dive into the detail and take ownership, we have the career you're looking for! BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level - Experience in compliance, audit or risk management - Bachelor's degree or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - • 6+ years project management experience. - • 4+ years of 3P Provider Vendor Management - • Operations, payroll and/or audit management - • Experience in the transportation industry - • Continuous improvement background (i.e. 6-sigma, ISO, Total Quality, etc.). Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
This role can be located in any Amazon corporate office across Europe including Luxembourg, London, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Berlin. The ideal candidate: TRC is seeking a Senior Risk Manager with a strong background managing Third Party (3P) Payroll and Time and Attendance data and partnership management. The ideal candidate will be an analytical leader with Risk Management experience with strong background in 3P Payroll and Time & Attendance Provider Vendor Management. You make data-driven decisions in complex, technical, transportation and/or regulatory environments. The individual needs strong communication skills, the experience to influence (both up and across) and support cross-functional stakeholder groups across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate takes initiative and demonstrates ownership in driving business goals, while being agile to manage change. This position will require high level strategic thinking to deep-dive analytical problem solving. The Senior Risk Manager will work closely with teams across Amazon transportation businesses to recommend strategies, lead projects, and develop compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with key partners and vendors, identify improvement opportunities, analyze risks based on regulatory requirements, drive key initiatives in the space, and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders. You must be a strong project manager who can drive selection, standardization, and systematic controls through 3P providers. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and enjoy working on different problems every day. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated payroll issues in business terms. You are a leader who can influence people, prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly and understand how to deliver results within a strong and talented team, as well as being able to drive change across other organizations. Your risk program management practices set a great example to others. You routinely and efficiently deliver the right things. You define clear goals and objectives. You drive crisp decisions in your program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. Key job responsibilities • Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations • Analytical decision making with a demonstrated ability to drive issues to completion • Enthusiasm to work hard and make history • Proven history of having worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions • Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-organizational problems and drive them to resolution • Excellent written and verbal communications • Track and report metrics on 3PP performance to internal stakeholders, as well as continually monitor, analyze, identify gaps and influence remediation to maximize increased compliance impact; and manage and support escalations communications, as needed. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, report appropriate level of information based on the audience, prioritize and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs while listening to the voice of the customer is critical. • Validate the effectiveness of workflows and mechanisms for handling risk assessments, escalations, driving process improvement efforts with the objective to eliminate future escalations. • Track and communicate results at the senior leadership level. • Influence payroll vendor selection A day in the life About the team: Amazon's Transportation Risk & Compliance team identifies and mitigates risk in a rapidly growing and complex, global environment. To support the business, our primary mission is to perform independent and objective, risk-based assessments of Amazon business partners' activities and related controls with the goal of improving operations, compliance, risk management and overall success of the program. The Data and Automation Risk Manager is responsible for defining, managing and implementing the insights and automation strategy for EU frequent risk-based inspections and expand 3PP compliance beyond just EU, to provide our stakeholders with the relevant trends and information om compliance to support the right business strategy. This Risk Manager will create metrics and proactively seek out new and improved data/ mechanisms for visibility of risk, and control and effectiveness. The Risk Manager is in charge of defining programs which are in line with the risk strategy, regulations, and organizational objectives. Additionally, this role will work closely with Amazon Logistics and Transportation businesses, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and HR teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance & risk management tools and processes. If you are motivated to dive into the detail and take ownership, we have the career you're looking for! BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level - Experience in compliance, audit or risk management - Bachelor's degree or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - • 6+ years project management experience. - • 4+ years of 3P Provider Vendor Management - • Operations, payroll and/or audit management - • Experience in the transportation industry - • Continuous improvement background (i.e. 6-sigma, ISO, Total Quality, etc.). Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 data centers across the globe . Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. The Design Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include: new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, M&E equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally. They are an exceptional industry professional progressing towards becoming a recognised expert on datacenter design. The Design Principal critically assesses design decisions with consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applies required Equinix standards and country specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects and critically assess and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations. Job Description Summary: The Design Principal, Engineering Development (Mechanical), reporting to the Director, Global Engineering Development, has responsibility for: Global mechanical engineering direction of Equinix design through continued development of Equinix's Reference Designs Evaluation of new products and engineering approaches, supporting the Innovation incubation process, for incorporation into the Reference Design on reaching maturity Supports Regional Design teams with project implementation of Reference Design Provides subject matter expert direction to the Major Capital Equipment (MCE) team dealing with portfolio-wide procurement of mechanical equipment Engages with key customers to ascertain their continuously evolving design requirements and directs Reference Design configurations to meet those customer design requirements Design Process Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission critical resilience and cost management Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies Thinks and acts in a global manner, considering the applicability of any design decision, innovations or standards changes for all regions Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates; incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects Generates project visualization, initial model using reference design templates and cost estimate for business case inception Liaises with regional team to incorporate local infrastructure into the design Liaises with commercial management team regionally and globally to assist business case generation Liaises with regional team to procure local variations on equipment where Reference Design equipment selections are not available Prepares regional-specific and customer-specific configurations of the Reference Design, reacting to local market conditions and customer requirements. Cross-Functional Co-ordination Maintains interpersonal relationships with internal technical staff, external design consulting partners, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders to ensure appropriate stakeholder exposure and buy in to IBX projects Appropriately leverages the center of excellence teams and more senior Design staff to augment their individual technical expertise to ensure all facets of the datacenter design are adequately considered and approved Manages internal and external resources via their influence and outstanding competencies Partners with Global Operations, Global Design Standards, and other internal Equinix teams to achieve alignment on design details to support the creation of multi-discipline Reference packages. Partners with Procurement teams in the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment and provides lifecycle support of selected equipment to Global Operations, applying lifecycle feedback to selection process Supports xScale and Global Account Management in conversations with key customers on design requirements and keeping customers updated on Equinix's design roadmap. Project Management Indirectly manages experienced electrical and mechanical engineering staff in the Independent Technical Review to deliver a portfolio of world-class datacenter designs on time and to budget Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of BODs, REIC Submissions, and design documentation for IFP and IFC sets Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager Works hand-in-hand with the regional design teams and Construction Managers to deliver Concept Designs and Standards that support the delivery of world class datacenters Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, the costs of the designs to ensure appropriate balancing of cost flexibility and global standardization Tests the cost impact of design concepts with the Commercial Management team and keeps a logical record of pricing-tested design concepts that have been discounted Manages Reference Design external consultant team, providing direction on mechanical engineering Manages and documents customer technical requirements, solutioning customer-specific accommodations within Reference Designs. Design Oversight Stays up-to-date on advancements in design being investigated by the centers of excellence teams to ensure technologies support future IBX design and construction needs and feeds back information to construction for incorporation of changes Ensures designs meet Equinix's Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density, and function Utilizes design review findings and best practices to inform Reference Design development Feeds back to GDSTR team requested changes to Global Design Standards arising out of projects Brings a systemic and scale-focused approach to tools and process for early stage design, identifying shortfalls or opportunities to scale and conceptually ideates tools and process development solutions Owns the Mechanical discipline of the Reference Design and assists regional teams in the selection and implementation of configurations or variations Owns the repository of Reference Design mechanical equipment technical submittals and the feedback loop from projects and vendors for necessary updates Qualifications 7+ years' experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor OR 7+ years' experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice Pan-global experience of local mechanical design/construction practice is highly desirable. The ideal candidate has experience and electrical code/regulation/law familiarity in AMER, EMEA and APAC regions. Advanced Degree (Masters) in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role PE, CEng or local equivalent, for Engineering route candidates desirable but not essential Spoken and written English proficiency is essential, additional languages are strongly desirable Experience of design requirements of major customers is highly desirable. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 data centers across the globe . Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. The Design Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include: new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, M&E equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally. They are an exceptional industry professional progressing towards becoming a recognised expert on datacenter design. The Design Principal critically assesses design decisions with consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applies required Equinix standards and country specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects and critically assess and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations. Job Description Summary: The Design Principal, Engineering Development (Mechanical), reporting to the Director, Global Engineering Development, has responsibility for: Global mechanical engineering direction of Equinix design through continued development of Equinix's Reference Designs Evaluation of new products and engineering approaches, supporting the Innovation incubation process, for incorporation into the Reference Design on reaching maturity Supports Regional Design teams with project implementation of Reference Design Provides subject matter expert direction to the Major Capital Equipment (MCE) team dealing with portfolio-wide procurement of mechanical equipment Engages with key customers to ascertain their continuously evolving design requirements and directs Reference Design configurations to meet those customer design requirements Design Process Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission critical resilience and cost management Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies Thinks and acts in a global manner, considering the applicability of any design decision, innovations or standards changes for all regions Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates; incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects Generates project visualization, initial model using reference design templates and cost estimate for business case inception Liaises with regional team to incorporate local infrastructure into the design Liaises with commercial management team regionally and globally to assist business case generation Liaises with regional team to procure local variations on equipment where Reference Design equipment selections are not available Prepares regional-specific and customer-specific configurations of the Reference Design, reacting to local market conditions and customer requirements. Cross-Functional Co-ordination Maintains interpersonal relationships with internal technical staff, external design consulting partners, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders to ensure appropriate stakeholder exposure and buy in to IBX projects Appropriately leverages the center of excellence teams and more senior Design staff to augment their individual technical expertise to ensure all facets of the datacenter design are adequately considered and approved Manages internal and external resources via their influence and outstanding competencies Partners with Global Operations, Global Design Standards, and other internal Equinix teams to achieve alignment on design details to support the creation of multi-discipline Reference packages. Partners with Procurement teams in the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment and provides lifecycle support of selected equipment to Global Operations, applying lifecycle feedback to selection process Supports xScale and Global Account Management in conversations with key customers on design requirements and keeping customers updated on Equinix's design roadmap. Project Management Indirectly manages experienced electrical and mechanical engineering staff in the Independent Technical Review to deliver a portfolio of world-class datacenter designs on time and to budget Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of BODs, REIC Submissions, and design documentation for IFP and IFC sets Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager Works hand-in-hand with the regional design teams and Construction Managers to deliver Concept Designs and Standards that support the delivery of world class datacenters Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, the costs of the designs to ensure appropriate balancing of cost flexibility and global standardization Tests the cost impact of design concepts with the Commercial Management team and keeps a logical record of pricing-tested design concepts that have been discounted Manages Reference Design external consultant team, providing direction on mechanical engineering Manages and documents customer technical requirements, solutioning customer-specific accommodations within Reference Designs. Design Oversight Stays up-to-date on advancements in design being investigated by the centers of excellence teams to ensure technologies support future IBX design and construction needs and feeds back information to construction for incorporation of changes Ensures designs meet Equinix's Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density, and function Utilizes design review findings and best practices to inform Reference Design development Feeds back to GDSTR team requested changes to Global Design Standards arising out of projects Brings a systemic and scale-focused approach to tools and process for early stage design, identifying shortfalls or opportunities to scale and conceptually ideates tools and process development solutions Owns the Mechanical discipline of the Reference Design and assists regional teams in the selection and implementation of configurations or variations Owns the repository of Reference Design mechanical equipment technical submittals and the feedback loop from projects and vendors for necessary updates Qualifications 7+ years' experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor OR 7+ years' experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice Pan-global experience of local mechanical design/construction practice is highly desirable. The ideal candidate has experience and electrical code/regulation/law familiarity in AMER, EMEA and APAC regions. Advanced Degree (Masters) in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role PE, CEng or local equivalent, for Engineering route candidates desirable but not essential Spoken and written English proficiency is essential, additional languages are strongly desirable Experience of design requirements of major customers is highly desirable. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We are excited to continue building our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally, we are seeking a PM to join our team working on National projects, substations and overhead line projects. Apply if you have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Substation design (Primary systems), Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning SCADA Earthing Transmission Line Design Or CAD modelling for substations The Opportunity Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. The focus of your role will be to provide leadership and support over a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits including : Leading and working within a team of high performing projects specialists across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits. Lead, manage or undertake development for transmission projects and packages, which will grow in size and complexity as your career develops. Lead pursuits and proposals. Foster and evolve client relationships through successful project delivery. Mentor, supervise and coordinate junior to mid-level project managers. Experience of Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier or Lender Technical Advisor Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future transmission projects. As a technical leader proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to meet business and client outcomes. Establishes project scope, time and cost and coaches' others in managing competing demands with day-to-day work. Qualifications Qualified electrical engineer with a minimum of 5 years transmission, utilities, renewable power, or similar fields Strong network and business development acumen Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that is from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment. Experience in EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries. Experience in testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, equipment failure investigation Experience in client-facing roles, ability to provide robust advice and support design projects through clear communication of project status, issues and risks. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We are excited to continue building our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally, we are seeking a PM to join our team working on National projects, substations and overhead line projects. Apply if you have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Substation design (Primary systems), Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning SCADA Earthing Transmission Line Design Or CAD modelling for substations The Opportunity Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. The focus of your role will be to provide leadership and support over a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits including : Leading and working within a team of high performing projects specialists across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits. Lead, manage or undertake development for transmission projects and packages, which will grow in size and complexity as your career develops. Lead pursuits and proposals. Foster and evolve client relationships through successful project delivery. Mentor, supervise and coordinate junior to mid-level project managers. Experience of Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier or Lender Technical Advisor Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future transmission projects. As a technical leader proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to meet business and client outcomes. Establishes project scope, time and cost and coaches' others in managing competing demands with day-to-day work. Qualifications Qualified electrical engineer with a minimum of 5 years transmission, utilities, renewable power, or similar fields Strong network and business development acumen Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that is from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment. Experience in EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries. Experience in testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, equipment failure investigation Experience in client-facing roles, ability to provide robust advice and support design projects through clear communication of project status, issues and risks. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Description At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M. Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions. Job Description Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section. Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply. As demand continues to rise, we are looking to speak to project controls professionals with an emphasis on planning. As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, you have a passion to provide the project controls service as required by our clients, which may include: Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements. Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team. Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency. Interact with and assist project managers to schedule work and coordinate assignments. Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas. Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures. Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress. Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Qualifications You will have professional Project Controls experience, specialising in Planning & Scheduling in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. A strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software. You are able to coordinate and work with other teams and have multi-disciplinary knowledge. Essential: Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute. Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example. Have strong stakeholder management experience. Working in teams/site attendance: Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. Security Clearance Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). Additional Information Essential: Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute. Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example. Have strong stakeholder management experience. Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance, through being a sole British National. You must also be open to a reasonable amount of travel subject to project and client location along with working from home and office. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Company Description At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M. Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions. Job Description Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section. Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply. As demand continues to rise, we are looking to speak to project controls professionals with an emphasis on planning. As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, you have a passion to provide the project controls service as required by our clients, which may include: Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements. Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team. Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency. Interact with and assist project managers to schedule work and coordinate assignments. Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas. Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures. Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress. Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Qualifications You will have professional Project Controls experience, specialising in Planning & Scheduling in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. A strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software. You are able to coordinate and work with other teams and have multi-disciplinary knowledge. Essential: Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute. Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example. Have strong stakeholder management experience. Working in teams/site attendance: Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. Security Clearance Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). Additional Information Essential: Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute. Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example. Have strong stakeholder management experience. Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance, through being a sole British National. You must also be open to a reasonable amount of travel subject to project and client location along with working from home and office. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
At LSEG, we're looking for a Category Manager for our Infrastructure & Cloud Category, with a focus on management of our Cloud Service Providers and associated services. Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and more attractive to do business with, and we consider our suppliers as a source of competitive advantage and not just about cost. We operate a business partnering and supplier relationship management (SRM) model, aligned to business groups and spend categories, ensuring value through early and strategic engagement and informative vendor spend analytics. Some key characteristics of the new Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement policy and processes Key hubs for the category teams in London, Bangalore with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a "best in class" category procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the Group in terms of innovation, speed to market, quality, efficiency, risk mitigation and lower cost. This role sits in the Technology tower as part of the Infrastructure & Cloud team, reporting to the Category Director. The team supports spend of c.£400m per annum, with key spend areas including Cloud, Mainframe, Compute, Databases and Infrastructure software. The role activities are global and include the engagement and ongoing management of third-party suppliers, the sourcing and vendor strategy, and roadmap for the category. The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier and business relationship activities, with an emphasis on the ongoing management of our Cloud Service Providers - AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It also entails working closely with the rest of the Technology Procurement team (in particular Networks and Data Centres) and the wider Group Procurement team to support the evolution of the wider procurement strategy and transformation roadmap, ensuring this is reflected across all categories of spend within this remit: Budget Responsibility: None Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None Key interfaces: With line management (Infrastructure & Cloud Category Director and Head of Technology Procurement) Other Category Directors, Managers, Senior Buyers and Buyers Group Procurement Centre of Excellence and Shared Services teams Finance Business Partners, FinOps, Software Asser Management, Legal & Tax Business: supplier business owners, budget holders and vendor management Key partnering functions: Head of Cloud, Head of Foundation Services and their functional leads Key responsibilities of the role: Establishing a Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Define, gain agreement to and implement strategic sourcing Category plans (including a pipeline of procurement opportunities) for aligned Pillar within the Infrastructure & Cloud Technology category which includes both SP Services, Software and Hardware. Continue to develop and maintain Category strategies and plans in conjunction with the team and business partners Lead the implementation of strategic and preferred suppliers and drive downwards the number of active suppliers. Implement a programme of supplier categorisation to drive value and focus Use internal and external data and analysis, relationships and specialist insight to provide a clear authority view on business investment decisions (e.g. spend analysis, supply markets, sourcing value levers, supply market reviews, business assessments etc.), to stimulate innovative problem solving within the business, develop and commit to performance targets and provide reporting in line with business compliance and procedures Provide support to business Category owners to drive upwards preferred supplier and channel compliance to global standards. Drive sourcing initiatives in support of defined business goals and business roadmaps Anticipate future procurement challenges, ensuring the business is equipped with the right strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes including risks, routes to market, resource commitments, supply market dynamics, competitive strategies and delivery plans Implementing the Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Develop and lead supplier performance improvement programs and develop strategies to effectively improve supply chain performance in quality, delivery, and cost management Lead and drive strategic sourcing engagement for the Category, focusing on commercial and contractual negotiations, working with business partners and legal to close negotiations with contracts which fully protect the Group's commercial interests and ensure mitigation of operational risks conduct competitive RFI's/RFP's and lead on supplier negotiations as required. Provide an advisory service within a matrix orientated business by utilising an appropriate level of commercial expertise and foresight to ensure cost management and alignment with budget. Lead the delivery of a breadth of procurement initiatives, of varying complexity and value, using best in class sourcing solutions such as e-Procurement, e-Auctioning, strategic sourcing etc. Work with the business to ensure strategic supplier relationship management is considered in all procurement decisions, facilitating the handover into the contract management team and providing ongoing support and insight to address challenges with incumbent suppliers. Ongoing proactive review of existing Category arrangements in collaboration with business partners, to include ownership of the Category policy to ensure full compliance and optimised cost position. Lead the negotiations, tendering and selection of suppliers for all affiliate companies. Responsible for sourcing leadership on strategic projects including attendance at relevant project / programme board. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are an intrinsic part of sourcing decisions including contractual protections and ongoing supplier risk management Developing and maintaining relationships Build strong relationships with key partners in the Group, technology and business teams. Work with the technology leadership team and their reports to understand business strategy and drivers; provide creative challenge and thought leadership which influences and supports business decision-making. Be a key point of reference for negotiation, vendor issues and supplier communications for commercial and governance aspects. Cultivate an environment of collaboration and innovation. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of strategic supplier relationships (business critical and high spend). Facilitate regular supplier review meetings as well as joint steering group meetings with senior business and technology partners. Handle supplier risks and issues BAU Activities Facilitate workload with support from renewals teams and offshore senior buyers; ensure that resource is focused on the highest value opportunities in commercial risk management and cost benefit terms. Maintain Procurement systems and tools (e.g. pipeline management tool, savings tracker, supplier and contract databases, Category spend metrics), identifying and acting upon forthcoming renewals as required and identifying future cost reduction opportunities. Ensure compliance with corporate product, procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies. Assist in the development of the wider procurement function across LSEG and different geographies. Provide assistance to the business and suppliers across the end to end sourcing process, i.e. reviewing and approving purchase orders, facilitating exceptions such as payment difficulties and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, identifies the implications of a change and facilitates the variation of the contract Essential experience and skills required: Strong procurement experience and industry / market knowledge relating to Technology Procurement. Preferred experience related to Cloud Service Providers, SaaS providers, Infrastructure Software and Hardware vendors and associated services extensive years general experience Deep knowledge of procurement principles and practices Significant contract negotiation experience with proven impact across a wide variety of spend categories with a particular focus on Hardware, Software & Professional Services. Deep knowledge of various types of pricing structures as well as associated contract terms and conditions and legal ramifications Understanding of risks of non-compliance, ability to identify when further advice and support is required Understanding of financial accounts, ability to assess the risk of contracting with an organisation based on a review of their company accounts and to identify when specialist financial advice may be needed Experience of reviewing and redlining contracts Familiar with intermediate IT tools and Procurement systems . click apply for full job details
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
At LSEG, we're looking for a Category Manager for our Infrastructure & Cloud Category, with a focus on management of our Cloud Service Providers and associated services. Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and more attractive to do business with, and we consider our suppliers as a source of competitive advantage and not just about cost. We operate a business partnering and supplier relationship management (SRM) model, aligned to business groups and spend categories, ensuring value through early and strategic engagement and informative vendor spend analytics. Some key characteristics of the new Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement policy and processes Key hubs for the category teams in London, Bangalore with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a "best in class" category procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the Group in terms of innovation, speed to market, quality, efficiency, risk mitigation and lower cost. This role sits in the Technology tower as part of the Infrastructure & Cloud team, reporting to the Category Director. The team supports spend of c.£400m per annum, with key spend areas including Cloud, Mainframe, Compute, Databases and Infrastructure software. The role activities are global and include the engagement and ongoing management of third-party suppliers, the sourcing and vendor strategy, and roadmap for the category. The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier and business relationship activities, with an emphasis on the ongoing management of our Cloud Service Providers - AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It also entails working closely with the rest of the Technology Procurement team (in particular Networks and Data Centres) and the wider Group Procurement team to support the evolution of the wider procurement strategy and transformation roadmap, ensuring this is reflected across all categories of spend within this remit: Budget Responsibility: None Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None Key interfaces: With line management (Infrastructure & Cloud Category Director and Head of Technology Procurement) Other Category Directors, Managers, Senior Buyers and Buyers Group Procurement Centre of Excellence and Shared Services teams Finance Business Partners, FinOps, Software Asser Management, Legal & Tax Business: supplier business owners, budget holders and vendor management Key partnering functions: Head of Cloud, Head of Foundation Services and their functional leads Key responsibilities of the role: Establishing a Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Define, gain agreement to and implement strategic sourcing Category plans (including a pipeline of procurement opportunities) for aligned Pillar within the Infrastructure & Cloud Technology category which includes both SP Services, Software and Hardware. Continue to develop and maintain Category strategies and plans in conjunction with the team and business partners Lead the implementation of strategic and preferred suppliers and drive downwards the number of active suppliers. Implement a programme of supplier categorisation to drive value and focus Use internal and external data and analysis, relationships and specialist insight to provide a clear authority view on business investment decisions (e.g. spend analysis, supply markets, sourcing value levers, supply market reviews, business assessments etc.), to stimulate innovative problem solving within the business, develop and commit to performance targets and provide reporting in line with business compliance and procedures Provide support to business Category owners to drive upwards preferred supplier and channel compliance to global standards. Drive sourcing initiatives in support of defined business goals and business roadmaps Anticipate future procurement challenges, ensuring the business is equipped with the right strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes including risks, routes to market, resource commitments, supply market dynamics, competitive strategies and delivery plans Implementing the Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Develop and lead supplier performance improvement programs and develop strategies to effectively improve supply chain performance in quality, delivery, and cost management Lead and drive strategic sourcing engagement for the Category, focusing on commercial and contractual negotiations, working with business partners and legal to close negotiations with contracts which fully protect the Group's commercial interests and ensure mitigation of operational risks conduct competitive RFI's/RFP's and lead on supplier negotiations as required. Provide an advisory service within a matrix orientated business by utilising an appropriate level of commercial expertise and foresight to ensure cost management and alignment with budget. Lead the delivery of a breadth of procurement initiatives, of varying complexity and value, using best in class sourcing solutions such as e-Procurement, e-Auctioning, strategic sourcing etc. Work with the business to ensure strategic supplier relationship management is considered in all procurement decisions, facilitating the handover into the contract management team and providing ongoing support and insight to address challenges with incumbent suppliers. Ongoing proactive review of existing Category arrangements in collaboration with business partners, to include ownership of the Category policy to ensure full compliance and optimised cost position. Lead the negotiations, tendering and selection of suppliers for all affiliate companies. Responsible for sourcing leadership on strategic projects including attendance at relevant project / programme board. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are an intrinsic part of sourcing decisions including contractual protections and ongoing supplier risk management Developing and maintaining relationships Build strong relationships with key partners in the Group, technology and business teams. Work with the technology leadership team and their reports to understand business strategy and drivers; provide creative challenge and thought leadership which influences and supports business decision-making. Be a key point of reference for negotiation, vendor issues and supplier communications for commercial and governance aspects. Cultivate an environment of collaboration and innovation. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of strategic supplier relationships (business critical and high spend). Facilitate regular supplier review meetings as well as joint steering group meetings with senior business and technology partners. Handle supplier risks and issues BAU Activities Facilitate workload with support from renewals teams and offshore senior buyers; ensure that resource is focused on the highest value opportunities in commercial risk management and cost benefit terms. Maintain Procurement systems and tools (e.g. pipeline management tool, savings tracker, supplier and contract databases, Category spend metrics), identifying and acting upon forthcoming renewals as required and identifying future cost reduction opportunities. Ensure compliance with corporate product, procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies. Assist in the development of the wider procurement function across LSEG and different geographies. Provide assistance to the business and suppliers across the end to end sourcing process, i.e. reviewing and approving purchase orders, facilitating exceptions such as payment difficulties and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, identifies the implications of a change and facilitates the variation of the contract Essential experience and skills required: Strong procurement experience and industry / market knowledge relating to Technology Procurement. Preferred experience related to Cloud Service Providers, SaaS providers, Infrastructure Software and Hardware vendors and associated services extensive years general experience Deep knowledge of procurement principles and practices Significant contract negotiation experience with proven impact across a wide variety of spend categories with a particular focus on Hardware, Software & Professional Services. Deep knowledge of various types of pricing structures as well as associated contract terms and conditions and legal ramifications Understanding of risks of non-compliance, ability to identify when further advice and support is required Understanding of financial accounts, ability to assess the risk of contracting with an organisation based on a review of their company accounts and to identify when specialist financial advice may be needed Experience of reviewing and redlining contracts Familiar with intermediate IT tools and Procurement systems . click apply for full job details
Company Description "Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating" - Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLD Come grow with us. AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimize efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions-ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity-help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet. Everyone belongs at AECOM We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description With a significant and resilient pipeline of work in our Australian & New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Dams team in Australia. Join the number 1 globally ranked Dams and Engineering Practice (according to ENR) and work on nation defining dams focused projects, access diverse skills and knowledge from a range of industry recognised dams' specialists across the globe and join a great team culture focused on participation and inclusion. If you are a senior Dams / Reservoir Engineer, Designer or Design Manager with proven experience and are looking for a change, Australia might just be the answer! With its stunning scenery, outdoor lifestyle, great weather, beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, and wine regions, Australia has something for everyone. With AECOM's flexibility, there are opportunities base yourself in our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth offices. Full relocation and visa support will be offered to suitable candidates worldwide. How you'll make a difference: Conceptual to detailed design of water dams, retarding basins and service basins. Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams including review and surveillance of monitoring data. Safety Reviews with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects. Client liaison and management of multiple projects from small to large scale. Mentoring junior engineers. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design. Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng (highly regarded). Demonstrated capability in design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications. Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills. You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow. Additional Information Why you'll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: REF31094X Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Company Description "Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating" - Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLD Come grow with us. AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimize efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions-ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity-help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet. Everyone belongs at AECOM We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description With a significant and resilient pipeline of work in our Australian & New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Dams team in Australia. Join the number 1 globally ranked Dams and Engineering Practice (according to ENR) and work on nation defining dams focused projects, access diverse skills and knowledge from a range of industry recognised dams' specialists across the globe and join a great team culture focused on participation and inclusion. If you are a senior Dams / Reservoir Engineer, Designer or Design Manager with proven experience and are looking for a change, Australia might just be the answer! With its stunning scenery, outdoor lifestyle, great weather, beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, and wine regions, Australia has something for everyone. With AECOM's flexibility, there are opportunities base yourself in our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth offices. Full relocation and visa support will be offered to suitable candidates worldwide. How you'll make a difference: Conceptual to detailed design of water dams, retarding basins and service basins. Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams including review and surveillance of monitoring data. Safety Reviews with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects. Client liaison and management of multiple projects from small to large scale. Mentoring junior engineers. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design. Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng (highly regarded). Demonstrated capability in design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications. Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills. You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow. Additional Information Why you'll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: REF31094X Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH ETF is a world-class, integrated function designed to strategically leverage and deploy external talent at Bain, including advisors, contractors, external experts. The ETF mission is to deliver seamless access to world-class external talent & expertise to accelerate Bain's growth and clients' results. The Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation of the External Talent Function (ETF) will drive the ETF's technology, product, and innovation roadmap to enable scale, operational excellence, and a differentiated experience for external talent and Bain stakeholders. This role will lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of initiatives leveraging digital tools, automation, and AI to transform ETF's ways of working. The Senior Manager will act as a critical connector between ETF business needs and Bain's TS Product organization, ensuring ETF's technology investments drive measurable business outcomes. They will also lead change management efforts to embed new solutions across ETF teams and promote a culture of digital adoption and innovation. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Director, Strategy & Transformation, and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Operations, and ETF Leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO Key Responsibilities: 1. Own ETF's technology and innovation roadmap Maintain a consolidated view of ETF's technology and innovation needs across user personas, use cases, and function. Maintain a consolidated view on ETF innovation roadmap, incl. process innovation initiatives across functions Prioritize technology initiatives based on business impact, user experience improvements, and alignment with strategic priorities, and level of effort required. Partner with Bain's Product teams (including PEG, Talent, Recruiting) to shape the ETF technology investment pipeline. Report regularly to ETF leadership on ETF tech and innovation progress, risks, and outcomes. Define and measure success for technology and innovation initiatives Establish clear KPIs and success metrics for technology and innovation programs, including business impact, user satisfaction, adoption rates, and ROI. 2. Translate business needs into actionable product and innovation opportunities Gather and synthesize business requirements from ETF stakeholders and users, drive alignment between stakeholders. Work closely with Product Managers to translate needs into user stories, product features, and implementation roadmaps. Serve as ETF's business lead for technology projects, ensuring voice of the customer is central to product development. 3. Lead cross-functional technology-driven transformation initiatives Manage the delivery of ETF-led technology initiatives from the business side, including digital tool deployments, automation pilots, and platform enhancements. Coordinate cross-functional project teams, manage risks, and ensure successful execution against timelines and success criteria. 4. Champion digital enablement and AI adoption within ETF Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, apply AI/ML tools, and deploy analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making. Sponsor proofs of concept and pilot initiatives to test new technologies within ETF workflows. 5. Drive change management and solution adoption across ETF Lead change management planning and execution for new technology deployments, ensuring strong communication, training, and support models. Develop adoption strategies to embed new tools and ways of working across ETF's teams globally. 6. Maintain close partnership with ETF Operations, Strategy, and Front-End teams Collaborate closely with Operations, Go-To-Market and Request Management Leads to align technology solutions with business process design. Ensure digital initiatives are fully integrated into broader ETF transformation efforts and contribute to scaling ETF's solutions. ABOUT YOU Experience & Skills Technology strategy, innovation management, and digital transformation leadership. Strong cross-functional project and program management skills. Business analysis and experience in translating business needs into product requirements. Digital product management understanding, including Agile methodologies. Change leadership and organizational change management skills. Data-driven decision making and impact tracking. Collaboration, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and results orientation. High integrity, professionalism, and entrepreneurial mindset. Education Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideally with an MBA or other master's degree Personal Attributes Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and functions. Service-oriented. Organized & Detail-Oriented: Keeps processes on track and ensures accuracy. Pragmatic: Strong problem-solving ability with a practical sense of what's achievable. Articulate: Communicates clearly and with impact-both verbally and in writing. Team Player: Passionate, reliable, and great to work with. ABOUT US Bain & Company is the management consulting firm that the world's business leaders come to when they want results. Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, information technology, organization, private equity, digital transformation and strategy, and mergers and acquisition, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Bain clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. Founded in 1973, Bain has 58 offices in 37 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH ETF is a world-class, integrated function designed to strategically leverage and deploy external talent at Bain, including advisors, contractors, external experts. The ETF mission is to deliver seamless access to world-class external talent & expertise to accelerate Bain's growth and clients' results. The Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation of the External Talent Function (ETF) will drive the ETF's technology, product, and innovation roadmap to enable scale, operational excellence, and a differentiated experience for external talent and Bain stakeholders. This role will lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of initiatives leveraging digital tools, automation, and AI to transform ETF's ways of working. The Senior Manager will act as a critical connector between ETF business needs and Bain's TS Product organization, ensuring ETF's technology investments drive measurable business outcomes. They will also lead change management efforts to embed new solutions across ETF teams and promote a culture of digital adoption and innovation. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Director, Strategy & Transformation, and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Operations, and ETF Leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO Key Responsibilities: 1. Own ETF's technology and innovation roadmap Maintain a consolidated view of ETF's technology and innovation needs across user personas, use cases, and function. Maintain a consolidated view on ETF innovation roadmap, incl. process innovation initiatives across functions Prioritize technology initiatives based on business impact, user experience improvements, and alignment with strategic priorities, and level of effort required. Partner with Bain's Product teams (including PEG, Talent, Recruiting) to shape the ETF technology investment pipeline. Report regularly to ETF leadership on ETF tech and innovation progress, risks, and outcomes. Define and measure success for technology and innovation initiatives Establish clear KPIs and success metrics for technology and innovation programs, including business impact, user satisfaction, adoption rates, and ROI. 2. Translate business needs into actionable product and innovation opportunities Gather and synthesize business requirements from ETF stakeholders and users, drive alignment between stakeholders. Work closely with Product Managers to translate needs into user stories, product features, and implementation roadmaps. Serve as ETF's business lead for technology projects, ensuring voice of the customer is central to product development. 3. Lead cross-functional technology-driven transformation initiatives Manage the delivery of ETF-led technology initiatives from the business side, including digital tool deployments, automation pilots, and platform enhancements. Coordinate cross-functional project teams, manage risks, and ensure successful execution against timelines and success criteria. 4. Champion digital enablement and AI adoption within ETF Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, apply AI/ML tools, and deploy analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making. Sponsor proofs of concept and pilot initiatives to test new technologies within ETF workflows. 5. Drive change management and solution adoption across ETF Lead change management planning and execution for new technology deployments, ensuring strong communication, training, and support models. Develop adoption strategies to embed new tools and ways of working across ETF's teams globally. 6. Maintain close partnership with ETF Operations, Strategy, and Front-End teams Collaborate closely with Operations, Go-To-Market and Request Management Leads to align technology solutions with business process design. Ensure digital initiatives are fully integrated into broader ETF transformation efforts and contribute to scaling ETF's solutions. ABOUT YOU Experience & Skills Technology strategy, innovation management, and digital transformation leadership. Strong cross-functional project and program management skills. Business analysis and experience in translating business needs into product requirements. Digital product management understanding, including Agile methodologies. Change leadership and organizational change management skills. Data-driven decision making and impact tracking. Collaboration, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and results orientation. High integrity, professionalism, and entrepreneurial mindset. Education Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideally with an MBA or other master's degree Personal Attributes Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and functions. Service-oriented. Organized & Detail-Oriented: Keeps processes on track and ensures accuracy. Pragmatic: Strong problem-solving ability with a practical sense of what's achievable. Articulate: Communicates clearly and with impact-both verbally and in writing. Team Player: Passionate, reliable, and great to work with. ABOUT US Bain & Company is the management consulting firm that the world's business leaders come to when they want results. Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, information technology, organization, private equity, digital transformation and strategy, and mergers and acquisition, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Bain clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. Founded in 1973, Bain has 58 offices in 37 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector.
Group GC Capability Manager page is loaded Group GC Capability Manager Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id JR Job Description General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager Derby, UK Derby/Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager to join the team in Derby. As a General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager, you will m anage packages of work within the Group GC Capability team, including but not limited to, the One GC transformation programme, continuous improvement projects and the implementation of outside counsel management, digital systems and managed services for General Counsel teams globally. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you will be doing: Plays a key role in the GC Group Capability Centre, delivering business transformation. Contributing to transformation and business improvement projects across Group General Counsel, with the aim of enabling the group to provide better business outcomes, at lower cost, at faster speed, in an effective manner, consistent with the Rolls-Royce Leadership Values and Behaviours. Contributing to GC digital strategy, working with external bodies and third parties to design, and where appropriate, implement GC's future digital strategy, particularly in the area of contract creation, negotiation and management. Manage the service delivery for cost effective legal managed services provided by the Capability Centre itself or by suppliers, collaborating with the General Counsel Leadership Team and other key business partners/senior leaders for the relevant business area. Responsible for enabling effective budgetary and financial management of General Counsel spend globally, working closely with the finance and General Counsel teams. Working with the business areas, contributing to the strategy and management of outside legal counsel services including third party provision of legal advice/support and precedent management. Designing and implementing knowledge management and business reporting capability within General Counsel. Who we're looking for At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has: Graduate level capability demonstrated either through the achievement of a relevant degree qualification or significant work experience ideally gained in a General Counsel business environment. Proven delivery of transformation programmes, IT system implementation and/or change management programmes across multi disciplines within a business. Good business acumen with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Some experience of the creation, evaluation, and delivery of cost effective, value add technology and/or outsourcing strategies. Experience of establishingchange or champions networks and being able to influence outcomes with credibility. Proven customer and relationship management skills to enable, partnership and collaboration across functions and business areas and with external third parties. The capability to understand business related data sufficiently with strong financial acumen, using this insight to develop business cases, challenge and shape decision making. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and areas of the business. Ability to work in an agile manner, within a constantly changing environment. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty. We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce Job Category Commercial Posting Date 18 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 02 Jul 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet's vital power needs.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Group GC Capability Manager page is loaded Group GC Capability Manager Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id JR Job Description General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager Derby, UK Derby/Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager to join the team in Derby. As a General Counsel Group Capability Centre Manager, you will m anage packages of work within the Group GC Capability team, including but not limited to, the One GC transformation programme, continuous improvement projects and the implementation of outside counsel management, digital systems and managed services for General Counsel teams globally. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you will be doing: Plays a key role in the GC Group Capability Centre, delivering business transformation. Contributing to transformation and business improvement projects across Group General Counsel, with the aim of enabling the group to provide better business outcomes, at lower cost, at faster speed, in an effective manner, consistent with the Rolls-Royce Leadership Values and Behaviours. Contributing to GC digital strategy, working with external bodies and third parties to design, and where appropriate, implement GC's future digital strategy, particularly in the area of contract creation, negotiation and management. Manage the service delivery for cost effective legal managed services provided by the Capability Centre itself or by suppliers, collaborating with the General Counsel Leadership Team and other key business partners/senior leaders for the relevant business area. Responsible for enabling effective budgetary and financial management of General Counsel spend globally, working closely with the finance and General Counsel teams. Working with the business areas, contributing to the strategy and management of outside legal counsel services including third party provision of legal advice/support and precedent management. Designing and implementing knowledge management and business reporting capability within General Counsel. Who we're looking for At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has: Graduate level capability demonstrated either through the achievement of a relevant degree qualification or significant work experience ideally gained in a General Counsel business environment. Proven delivery of transformation programmes, IT system implementation and/or change management programmes across multi disciplines within a business. Good business acumen with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Some experience of the creation, evaluation, and delivery of cost effective, value add technology and/or outsourcing strategies. Experience of establishingchange or champions networks and being able to influence outcomes with credibility. Proven customer and relationship management skills to enable, partnership and collaboration across functions and business areas and with external third parties. The capability to understand business related data sufficiently with strong financial acumen, using this insight to develop business cases, challenge and shape decision making. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and areas of the business. Ability to work in an agile manner, within a constantly changing environment. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty. We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce Job Category Commercial Posting Date 18 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 02 Jul 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet's vital power needs.
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We are excited to continue building our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally, we are seeking a SPM to join our team working on National projects, substations and overhead line projects. Apply if you have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Substation design (Primary systems), Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning SCADA Earthing Transmission Line Design Or CAD modelling for substations The Opportunity Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. The focus of your role will be to provide leadership and support over a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits including : Leading and working within a team of high performing projects specialists across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits. Lead, manage or undertake development for transmission projects and packages, which will grow in size and complexity as your career develops. Lead pursuits and proposals. Foster and evolve client relationships through successful project delivery. Mentor, supervise and coordinate junior to mid-level project managers. Experience of Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier or Lender Technical Advisor Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future transmission projects. As a technical leader proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to meet business and client outcomes. Establishes project scope, time and cost and coaches' others in managing competing demands with day-to-day work. Qualifications Qualified electrical engineer with significant transmission, utilities, renewable power, or similar fields Strong network and business development acumen Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that is from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment. Experience in EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries. Experience in testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, equipment failure investigation Experience in client-facing roles, ability to provide robust advice and support design projects through clear communication of project status, issues and risks. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We are excited to continue building our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally, we are seeking a SPM to join our team working on National projects, substations and overhead line projects. Apply if you have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Substation design (Primary systems), Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning SCADA Earthing Transmission Line Design Or CAD modelling for substations The Opportunity Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. The focus of your role will be to provide leadership and support over a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits including : Leading and working within a team of high performing projects specialists across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits. Lead, manage or undertake development for transmission projects and packages, which will grow in size and complexity as your career develops. Lead pursuits and proposals. Foster and evolve client relationships through successful project delivery. Mentor, supervise and coordinate junior to mid-level project managers. Experience of Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier or Lender Technical Advisor Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future transmission projects. As a technical leader proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to meet business and client outcomes. Establishes project scope, time and cost and coaches' others in managing competing demands with day-to-day work. Qualifications Qualified electrical engineer with significant transmission, utilities, renewable power, or similar fields Strong network and business development acumen Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that is from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment. Experience in EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries. Experience in testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, equipment failure investigation Experience in client-facing roles, ability to provide robust advice and support design projects through clear communication of project status, issues and risks. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Job Description - Senior Business Analyst () Senior Business Analyst - Job Title: Senior Business Analyst Location : Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. What you'll be doing: Lead and develop the Business Analysis delivery and capability within the Enterprise IT (EIT) Product portfolio Responsible for contributing to Business Analysis capability development and improvement across EIT programmes and portfolios, including transformation initiatives, providing assurance activities and support across the team Align to portfolio level objectives, including requirements management, process development and non-complex business change across a portfolio of work or a team of business analysts Lead on resource and capacity management for Product portfolio and understanding recruitment needs across the capability Engagement with Senior Stakeholders across multiple domains and high impact programmes Provide early stage and full lifecycle consultancy to senior business and project stakeholders in order to help shape projects (waterfall and Agile), establish feasibility, develop business change impact assessments and see them through delivery The role has line manager responsibility for business analysts including development planning, performance management and HR queries Your skills and experiences: Previous line management, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts Good experience of leading successful business analyst activities on large, complex projects and programmes of work Have demonstrable experience of working within a structured and well-governed Project environment End to end experience of the project lifecycle, within a large complex organisation Proven experience interacting directly with senior stakeholders Technical training with BCS BA Diploma, Lean six sigma, agile BA, or similar is essential 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 Business Analysis team: You will be joining an experienced team of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. This is an opportunity to work within a key enterprise-wide technology transformation project. The role will work with multiple stakeholders globally and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across a large complex business. 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: 15th July 2025 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.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Job Description - Senior Business Analyst () Senior Business Analyst - Job Title: Senior Business Analyst Location : Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. What you'll be doing: Lead and develop the Business Analysis delivery and capability within the Enterprise IT (EIT) Product portfolio Responsible for contributing to Business Analysis capability development and improvement across EIT programmes and portfolios, including transformation initiatives, providing assurance activities and support across the team Align to portfolio level objectives, including requirements management, process development and non-complex business change across a portfolio of work or a team of business analysts Lead on resource and capacity management for Product portfolio and understanding recruitment needs across the capability Engagement with Senior Stakeholders across multiple domains and high impact programmes Provide early stage and full lifecycle consultancy to senior business and project stakeholders in order to help shape projects (waterfall and Agile), establish feasibility, develop business change impact assessments and see them through delivery The role has line manager responsibility for business analysts including development planning, performance management and HR queries Your skills and experiences: Previous line management, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts Good experience of leading successful business analyst activities on large, complex projects and programmes of work Have demonstrable experience of working within a structured and well-governed Project environment End to end experience of the project lifecycle, within a large complex organisation Proven experience interacting directly with senior stakeholders Technical training with BCS BA Diploma, Lean six sigma, agile BA, or similar is essential 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 Business Analysis team: You will be joining an experienced team of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. This is an opportunity to work within a key enterprise-wide technology transformation project. The role will work with multiple stakeholders globally and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across a large complex business. 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: 15th July 2025 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.
Employee Relations Manager Department: HR & Payroll Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Description We are seeking a proactive and highly knowledgeable Employee Relations Manager to join our People Team at CFC. This role will act as the first line of response for employee relations (ER) matters across the business globally, with a primary focus on the UK and US. You'll work in close partnership with HR Business Partners to support leaders in managing a wide range of ER cases and advising on best practice. This is a hands-on role requiring strong employment law expertise, sound judgement and a proactive approach to de-escalating and resolving ER matters before they become formal. This role offers the opportunity to shape our ER approach globally and play a key role within a high-performing and collaborative People Team. About the role Employee Relations Act as the first point of contact for all ER matters, both informal and formal, across the UK and US. Provide expert advice to managers on a wide range of issues including conduct, capability, absence, grievances and disciplinary matters Support and coach managers on informal resolution and performance conversations to minimise escalation. Work in partnership with HR Business Partners to ensure ER matters are managed fairly and consistently, in line with CFC's values, policies and relevant employment legislation. Monitor ER trends and identify opportunities for proactive intervention, policy updates or manager training. Provide risk-based advice that supports both employee experience and commercial outcomes. Global Compliance & Best Practice Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law in the UK and US, ensuring consistent and compliant advice is provided in each jurisdiction. Support the development and implementation of ER policies and guidance across multiple geographies. Deliver learning and development sessions for line managers to improve confidence and capability in handling people matters. People Partnering Support Collaborate with HR Business Partners on people plans, structural changes and people-related projects. Support delivery of HR change initiatives such as restructures, acquisitions or culture and engagement programmes. Assist in the facilitation of performance and talent review cycles, contributing insights from an ER perspective. Reporting and Analysis Maintain accurate ER case records and produce regular reports and insights to identify key trends, risks and opportunities. Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. About you Significant experience in managing complex ER matters, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical experience managing cases in the US. Ability to assess risk, apply employment law and offer practical, business-aligned solutions. Experience supporting organisational change including restructures, mergers or TUPE transfers. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to advise and challenge constructively at all levels. Analytical approach with experience in identifying ER trends and using data to inform decisions. High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive issues. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (desirable). Background in the financial services or technology sectors (preferred but not essential). Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Employee Relations Manager Department: HR & Payroll Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Description We are seeking a proactive and highly knowledgeable Employee Relations Manager to join our People Team at CFC. This role will act as the first line of response for employee relations (ER) matters across the business globally, with a primary focus on the UK and US. You'll work in close partnership with HR Business Partners to support leaders in managing a wide range of ER cases and advising on best practice. This is a hands-on role requiring strong employment law expertise, sound judgement and a proactive approach to de-escalating and resolving ER matters before they become formal. This role offers the opportunity to shape our ER approach globally and play a key role within a high-performing and collaborative People Team. About the role Employee Relations Act as the first point of contact for all ER matters, both informal and formal, across the UK and US. Provide expert advice to managers on a wide range of issues including conduct, capability, absence, grievances and disciplinary matters Support and coach managers on informal resolution and performance conversations to minimise escalation. Work in partnership with HR Business Partners to ensure ER matters are managed fairly and consistently, in line with CFC's values, policies and relevant employment legislation. Monitor ER trends and identify opportunities for proactive intervention, policy updates or manager training. Provide risk-based advice that supports both employee experience and commercial outcomes. Global Compliance & Best Practice Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law in the UK and US, ensuring consistent and compliant advice is provided in each jurisdiction. Support the development and implementation of ER policies and guidance across multiple geographies. Deliver learning and development sessions for line managers to improve confidence and capability in handling people matters. People Partnering Support Collaborate with HR Business Partners on people plans, structural changes and people-related projects. Support delivery of HR change initiatives such as restructures, acquisitions or culture and engagement programmes. Assist in the facilitation of performance and talent review cycles, contributing insights from an ER perspective. Reporting and Analysis Maintain accurate ER case records and produce regular reports and insights to identify key trends, risks and opportunities. Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. About you Significant experience in managing complex ER matters, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical experience managing cases in the US. Ability to assess risk, apply employment law and offer practical, business-aligned solutions. Experience supporting organisational change including restructures, mergers or TUPE transfers. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to advise and challenge constructively at all levels. Analytical approach with experience in identifying ER trends and using data to inform decisions. High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive issues. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (desirable). Background in the financial services or technology sectors (preferred but not essential). Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Client Services Manager Posting Date: 01/07/2025 Function: Service Unit: Business Location: Exeter (R620), Exeter, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Client Services Lead for the South West Police Force Alliance plays a critical role in shaping and delivering BT's service strategy to support key public sector customers-currently Devon & Cornwall Constabulary and Dorset Police-with a vision for broader alignment across the policing sector. This role leads a dedicated service and delivery function, focused on achieving meaningful policing outcomes through a bespoke approach. This position is central to BT's mission of providing trusted, high-impact services to UK emergency services. The Client Services Lead is accountable for end-to-end service delivery, including contractual outcomes, operational KPIs, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. Through strong leadership, the role drives team performance and embeds a culture of customer-centricity, operational excellence, and innovation. What You'll be Doing: Develop and execute BT's service and delivery strategy for the South West Police forces, aligning with customer goals and collaborating with senior management to set overall client services strategy. Oversee the operational aspects of service delivery within the vertical, empowering the team to manage escalations, and ensuring prompt resolution of issues while maintaining alignment with service level agreements (SLAs). Lead and motivate a team of leaders and line managers supporting the service outcomes, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring the development and alignment of team members to drive customer-centric outcomes. Innovate and develop new ways to achieve high levels of customer loyalty and satisfaction within the customer base, driving continuous improvement and transformational plans to meet evolving customer needs. Manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Lead processes aligned with the group including change management, service governance and assurance, risk and data management. Operate as an SME within own field of expertise, managing commercial and operational aspects of bids on managed service opportunities from new and existing customers, proposing potential ideas for service and ensuring that the customer service expectations can be met. Lead consistency with security and compliance policies and procedures within service/solution operation scope, ensuring compliance to internal and external regulations. Lead the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to improve the service management team processes, such as first-time fix rates through better process, technology and management. Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate a team effectively, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from C-suite executives to mid-management. Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the capability to develop and execute BT's service and delivery strategy for the designated vertical, aligning with customer goals and business objectives. Stakeholder management, ensuring alignment of vision and objectives. Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions to address them promptly and efficiently. Strong financial acumen, with the capability to manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Managing customer base with revenue £20M+. Experience in providing input into sales and business development strategies, shaping sales opportunities to align with customer requirements and solving their business problems effectively. What we'd like to see on your CV: Extensive experience within a Service or Delivery organization ITIL 4 Certification: Certification in ITIL 4 Foundation is essential, demonstrating a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Experience with project management methodologies and techniques such as PMP, Prince 2, or Agile is preferred, indicating proficiency in managing complex projects and initiatives. Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean is advantageous, showcasing the ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery processes. Experience with customer experience metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) and other customer satisfaction measures is beneficial, demonstrating a focus on enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction. Experience with XLAs desirable. 15% on-target bonus. From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, regardless of family structure. Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care, and more. 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues. 2 weeks carer's leave. World-class training and development opportunities. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes. Flexible Working - BT has adopted a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home 2 days per week. You will be at your contractual location 3 days a week. Part-time and job-share arrangements are considered. Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty, and integrity. Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organization. Looking out: Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future: Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organization. Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally. We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all sizes, from big household names and government departments to sole traders and start-ups. It's not just the technology that matters; it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organization that celebrates difference, fosters innovation, and provides opportunities to be your best. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partner, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible working arrangements, please get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Studies have shown that women, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ members, neurodiverse people, or those from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification, please apply anyway-you might be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Client Services Manager Posting Date: 01/07/2025 Function: Service Unit: Business Location: Exeter (R620), Exeter, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Client Services Lead for the South West Police Force Alliance plays a critical role in shaping and delivering BT's service strategy to support key public sector customers-currently Devon & Cornwall Constabulary and Dorset Police-with a vision for broader alignment across the policing sector. This role leads a dedicated service and delivery function, focused on achieving meaningful policing outcomes through a bespoke approach. This position is central to BT's mission of providing trusted, high-impact services to UK emergency services. The Client Services Lead is accountable for end-to-end service delivery, including contractual outcomes, operational KPIs, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. Through strong leadership, the role drives team performance and embeds a culture of customer-centricity, operational excellence, and innovation. What You'll be Doing: Develop and execute BT's service and delivery strategy for the South West Police forces, aligning with customer goals and collaborating with senior management to set overall client services strategy. Oversee the operational aspects of service delivery within the vertical, empowering the team to manage escalations, and ensuring prompt resolution of issues while maintaining alignment with service level agreements (SLAs). Lead and motivate a team of leaders and line managers supporting the service outcomes, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring the development and alignment of team members to drive customer-centric outcomes. Innovate and develop new ways to achieve high levels of customer loyalty and satisfaction within the customer base, driving continuous improvement and transformational plans to meet evolving customer needs. Manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Lead processes aligned with the group including change management, service governance and assurance, risk and data management. Operate as an SME within own field of expertise, managing commercial and operational aspects of bids on managed service opportunities from new and existing customers, proposing potential ideas for service and ensuring that the customer service expectations can be met. Lead consistency with security and compliance policies and procedures within service/solution operation scope, ensuring compliance to internal and external regulations. Lead the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to improve the service management team processes, such as first-time fix rates through better process, technology and management. Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate a team effectively, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from C-suite executives to mid-management. Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the capability to develop and execute BT's service and delivery strategy for the designated vertical, aligning with customer goals and business objectives. Stakeholder management, ensuring alignment of vision and objectives. Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions to address them promptly and efficiently. Strong financial acumen, with the capability to manage the financial aspects of service delivery within the vertical, including cost-to-serve analysis, budget allocation, and accountability for revenue targets and cost reduction initiatives. Managing customer base with revenue £20M+. Experience in providing input into sales and business development strategies, shaping sales opportunities to align with customer requirements and solving their business problems effectively. What we'd like to see on your CV: Extensive experience within a Service or Delivery organization ITIL 4 Certification: Certification in ITIL 4 Foundation is essential, demonstrating a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Experience with project management methodologies and techniques such as PMP, Prince 2, or Agile is preferred, indicating proficiency in managing complex projects and initiatives. Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean is advantageous, showcasing the ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery processes. Experience with customer experience metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) and other customer satisfaction measures is beneficial, demonstrating a focus on enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction. Experience with XLAs desirable. 15% on-target bonus. From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, regardless of family structure. Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care, and more. 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues. 2 weeks carer's leave. World-class training and development opportunities. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes. Flexible Working - BT has adopted a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home 2 days per week. You will be at your contractual location 3 days a week. Part-time and job-share arrangements are considered. Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty, and integrity. Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organization. Looking out: Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future: Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organization. Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally. We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all sizes, from big household names and government departments to sole traders and start-ups. It's not just the technology that matters; it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organization that celebrates difference, fosters innovation, and provides opportunities to be your best. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partner, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible working arrangements, please get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Studies have shown that women, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ members, neurodiverse people, or those from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification, please apply anyway-you might be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Records Manager/Information Governance Specialist Business Services London Records Manager/Information Governance Specialist Description Role Purpose To develop and improve our existing information governance and records management programme ensuring that appropriate quality standards and compliance with relevant legislation are met. The role-holder will provide active leadership to the Records Management team and ensure strategic and operational goals are met. Main Responsibilities General Duties: Support the London General Counsel/Head of Risk & Compliance in furthering the department's goals and aims; Concerning the Records Management team, ensure that service to practice area/department needs is met and can be demonstrated Identify and implement process improvements to all Records Management services and collaborate with the Risk & Compliance Team (R&C Team) to achieve overall departmental improvement. Promote Information Governance (IG) and Records Management (RM) services to the London office and externally in RM networks and conferences. Building and managing relationships with stakeholders within the London office Information Governance and Records Management Duties: Develop and maintain a cohesive information governance programme (projects and services) which includes physical and electronic records. This will include devising and implementing information governance frameworks and ensuring the current policies and procedures are kept up to date Ensure consistency and sustainability of IG and RM practices across the London office Identify the most appropriate records management resources to meet service requirements (including staffing, and tools) Provide specialist advice to the senior management team on information governance legislative compliance and good practice Provide a wide range of training and awareness programmes about IG and RM for a range of audiences from subject matter experts within the team to the wider office Administer the Information Barriers policy for the London office and liaise with relevant local and global teams Manage the delivery, handling, and storage of physical records including managing weekly deliveries and collections and supporting teams within the London office to manage the storage, scanning, and destruction of hard copy files Ownership of and administration of the London office record retention and destruction policy including working with external vendors and internal teams to ensure the destruction of records that have reached the end of their retention period promptly Implement a file audit process for electronic files to ensure the office complies with Firm policies regarding client file management Provision of training and support to teams on relevant RM/IG processes including Information Barriers and file management Support with data protection projects and compliance with policies where capacity permits Guide and advise on the resolution of specific information management risks and issues by effective use of software, advice, and other RM/IG resources People Management: Line management of the Records Management team, including Recruitment and performance management of the team, ensuring regular feedback is provided Professional development of the Records Management team through training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensuring that all training needs of individuals are identified Ensure that workload, workflow productivity, and quality monitoring of output and service of the whole Records team happens Financial Management and Supplier Management: Create the London Records Management budget, in conjunction with the Head of R&C Procurement of external RM services including offsite storage and relevant technology solutions (currently Iron Mountain and ICompli). On-going monitoring of spending in RM and assisting re-forecasting process. Manage and oversee the invoice and payment processes Regular supplier relationship management especially around service and product development Projects: Take responsibility for IG and RM projects assigned by the Head of R&C. Creating relevant project documentation as well as project planning, testing, implementation, and change management. Leading on communication of project status and progress both within the RM team and with key stakeholders About The Team Function The London Risk & Compliance team has a wide remit, including fulfilling the following functions: Legal, regulatory, and policy compliance General Counsel and advisory Partnership Secretarial Business Protection You will report to the Head of Risk & Compliance Your direct reports are the Records Management team Key relationships: London Office - Partners, Lawyers, Secretarial Services and Business Support About The Candidate Technical skills, qualifications and experience Extensive information governance and/or records management experience, preferably in a legal, professional services or commercial environment Information governance or records management qualification or accreditation would be desirable Able to demonstrate extensive and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice for both physical and electronic information Extensive knowledge of both technology and non-technology solutions available for effective and robust organizational information governance Able to tailor specialist technical knowledge when giving advice or guidance on information governance and records management to a non-expert audience Competent with MSOffice (including Excel, Word, SharePoint) and comfortable with technology; able to demonstrate working in partnership with IT departments Able to organize work to allow others easy access to information and documents and can support and facilitate knowledge and information sharing Knowledge of data protection laws would be beneficial but not essential Professionalism and development: Able to anticipate future requirements and act upon them, seeing the big picture and understand cause and effect A creative and analytical thinker, bringing new ideas to the table. Able to spot problems before they occur, solve problems, and refer potential areas of concern to the Head of R&C Demonstrate a commitment to own professional development - product and technical awareness as well as trends in the market Recognise own strengths and weaknesses and take responsibility for seeking feedback and own development as a manager Demonstrate a willingness to accept change and strive to be an effective change manager. Ability to provide leadership and make constructive changes regarding the delivery of information governance and records management services Client Service: Continually strive to deliver the highest level of service Work to understand (internal)clients' needs. Regularly seeks feedback to improve the service offered and implements performance improvement measures based on feedback Utilize resources appropriately and be aware of the commercial and legal implications in a situation Communications Skills: Good English communication skills, both written and verbal Can adapt communication style to suit the audience and able to persuade and influence at all levels Is positive, polite, and attentive in all situations, responding promptly to requests Work Management: Will constantly seek more efficient ways of doing things Manage and control expenditure within budget, justify and defend financial management decisions Able to manage own workload and time effectively Aware of other team members' workloads and actively seeks to support and assist colleagues Able to plan and manage several projects in a dynamic environment. People Management: Able to motivate and lead a team Provide constructive, timely, and honest feedback on performance at all levels - identifies and rewards positive behavior and encourages team members to develop both technical and practical skills Demonstrate best practice in delegating to, supervising, and involving people effectively, seeking to play to the team's strengths Ensure that the team adheres to team standards, procedures, and templates. Willing to challenge the team on how things are done and offer solutions to improve efficiency Build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and across teams Why Join Us? Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way. In London you will be part of a 1,000 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive. . click apply for full job details
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Records Manager/Information Governance Specialist Business Services London Records Manager/Information Governance Specialist Description Role Purpose To develop and improve our existing information governance and records management programme ensuring that appropriate quality standards and compliance with relevant legislation are met. The role-holder will provide active leadership to the Records Management team and ensure strategic and operational goals are met. Main Responsibilities General Duties: Support the London General Counsel/Head of Risk & Compliance in furthering the department's goals and aims; Concerning the Records Management team, ensure that service to practice area/department needs is met and can be demonstrated Identify and implement process improvements to all Records Management services and collaborate with the Risk & Compliance Team (R&C Team) to achieve overall departmental improvement. Promote Information Governance (IG) and Records Management (RM) services to the London office and externally in RM networks and conferences. Building and managing relationships with stakeholders within the London office Information Governance and Records Management Duties: Develop and maintain a cohesive information governance programme (projects and services) which includes physical and electronic records. This will include devising and implementing information governance frameworks and ensuring the current policies and procedures are kept up to date Ensure consistency and sustainability of IG and RM practices across the London office Identify the most appropriate records management resources to meet service requirements (including staffing, and tools) Provide specialist advice to the senior management team on information governance legislative compliance and good practice Provide a wide range of training and awareness programmes about IG and RM for a range of audiences from subject matter experts within the team to the wider office Administer the Information Barriers policy for the London office and liaise with relevant local and global teams Manage the delivery, handling, and storage of physical records including managing weekly deliveries and collections and supporting teams within the London office to manage the storage, scanning, and destruction of hard copy files Ownership of and administration of the London office record retention and destruction policy including working with external vendors and internal teams to ensure the destruction of records that have reached the end of their retention period promptly Implement a file audit process for electronic files to ensure the office complies with Firm policies regarding client file management Provision of training and support to teams on relevant RM/IG processes including Information Barriers and file management Support with data protection projects and compliance with policies where capacity permits Guide and advise on the resolution of specific information management risks and issues by effective use of software, advice, and other RM/IG resources People Management: Line management of the Records Management team, including Recruitment and performance management of the team, ensuring regular feedback is provided Professional development of the Records Management team through training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensuring that all training needs of individuals are identified Ensure that workload, workflow productivity, and quality monitoring of output and service of the whole Records team happens Financial Management and Supplier Management: Create the London Records Management budget, in conjunction with the Head of R&C Procurement of external RM services including offsite storage and relevant technology solutions (currently Iron Mountain and ICompli). On-going monitoring of spending in RM and assisting re-forecasting process. Manage and oversee the invoice and payment processes Regular supplier relationship management especially around service and product development Projects: Take responsibility for IG and RM projects assigned by the Head of R&C. Creating relevant project documentation as well as project planning, testing, implementation, and change management. Leading on communication of project status and progress both within the RM team and with key stakeholders About The Team Function The London Risk & Compliance team has a wide remit, including fulfilling the following functions: Legal, regulatory, and policy compliance General Counsel and advisory Partnership Secretarial Business Protection You will report to the Head of Risk & Compliance Your direct reports are the Records Management team Key relationships: London Office - Partners, Lawyers, Secretarial Services and Business Support About The Candidate Technical skills, qualifications and experience Extensive information governance and/or records management experience, preferably in a legal, professional services or commercial environment Information governance or records management qualification or accreditation would be desirable Able to demonstrate extensive and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice for both physical and electronic information Extensive knowledge of both technology and non-technology solutions available for effective and robust organizational information governance Able to tailor specialist technical knowledge when giving advice or guidance on information governance and records management to a non-expert audience Competent with MSOffice (including Excel, Word, SharePoint) and comfortable with technology; able to demonstrate working in partnership with IT departments Able to organize work to allow others easy access to information and documents and can support and facilitate knowledge and information sharing Knowledge of data protection laws would be beneficial but not essential Professionalism and development: Able to anticipate future requirements and act upon them, seeing the big picture and understand cause and effect A creative and analytical thinker, bringing new ideas to the table. Able to spot problems before they occur, solve problems, and refer potential areas of concern to the Head of R&C Demonstrate a commitment to own professional development - product and technical awareness as well as trends in the market Recognise own strengths and weaknesses and take responsibility for seeking feedback and own development as a manager Demonstrate a willingness to accept change and strive to be an effective change manager. Ability to provide leadership and make constructive changes regarding the delivery of information governance and records management services Client Service: Continually strive to deliver the highest level of service Work to understand (internal)clients' needs. Regularly seeks feedback to improve the service offered and implements performance improvement measures based on feedback Utilize resources appropriately and be aware of the commercial and legal implications in a situation Communications Skills: Good English communication skills, both written and verbal Can adapt communication style to suit the audience and able to persuade and influence at all levels Is positive, polite, and attentive in all situations, responding promptly to requests Work Management: Will constantly seek more efficient ways of doing things Manage and control expenditure within budget, justify and defend financial management decisions Able to manage own workload and time effectively Aware of other team members' workloads and actively seeks to support and assist colleagues Able to plan and manage several projects in a dynamic environment. People Management: Able to motivate and lead a team Provide constructive, timely, and honest feedback on performance at all levels - identifies and rewards positive behavior and encourages team members to develop both technical and practical skills Demonstrate best practice in delegating to, supervising, and involving people effectively, seeking to play to the team's strengths Ensure that the team adheres to team standards, procedures, and templates. Willing to challenge the team on how things are done and offer solutions to improve efficiency Build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and across teams Why Join Us? Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way. In London you will be part of a 1,000 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive. . click apply for full job details
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Human Resources (6 month FTC) About BII British International Investment is the UK's development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential. It won't be easy: we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high-profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people. In return, you can take your career to all-new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing. BII at a glance Over 75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets More than £8.8 billion in net assests 1,400+ businesses invested in 950,000 workers in the businesses we support 650+ people in our diverse global team Team and role overview The Talent Acquisition team is critical to the future success of the people agenda at BII. It is critical that the talent attraction and acquisition strategy is aligned with our current five-year strategy and supports the achievement of our corporate objectives. The TA Function is made up of 3 teams: Lateral, Onboarding & Experiences team; Future Talent team; and the Contingent Workforce team. This role will manage end to end recruitment process for all hires, as a trusted advisor, supporting our Impact Group. Client Group Overview Impact is at the heart of what we do. We focus on three strategic objectives: to support productive, sustainable and inclusive development. We've developed a world-class impact management approach to help us do this. Led by the Chief Impact Officer, the Impact Group is at the centre of BII's investment process, partnering with our Investment teams to maximise the development impact of BII's investments. Our Impact Framework measures ways in which our investments deliver impact, focussing on our priorities of gender, diversity, inclusion and climate change. The framework is translated into an Impact Dashboard which is integral to our investment decision process. This approach means we have the capability and expertise to deliver our development impact objectives whilst making a financial return. The team are organised in a way that provides maximum support to our priorities and include: ESG, Climate Change, Development Impact, Business Integrity, Gender & Diversity Finance and BII Plus divisions Role Purpose As part of the Lateral, Onboarding & Experiences team, you will act as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner for the Impact team's recruitment activities across UK, Africa and South Asia. You will be the primary recruitment point of contact for guidance & advice and play a key role attracting the right talent at speed. You will support Hiring Managers by developing and implementing tailored sourcing strategies using multiple channels including headhunting, advertising, talent pooling, social media, networking, and referrals, with a specific aim of increasing direct hire rates. Responsibilities Manage end to end recruitment process for all hires across the Impact team, acting as their recruitment SME and primary point of contact Partner with Hiring Managers to agree the hiring strategy for roles including the role briefing and sourcing initiation Advise and develop effective attraction and sourcing strategies for niche and complex roles within areas such as ESG, Climate, Development and Gender Finance Leverage the strong BII brand by providing support on attracting directly sourced candidates: providing Hiring Managers with high quality shortlists, candidate insights and acting as a genuine trusted advisor across the Impact space Instigate and, where needed, ensure appropriate candidate / business feedback has been documented and proactively drive decision making process Candidate management to ensure an outstanding candidate experience from initial candidate engagement to offer negotiation. Support the Onboarding and Experience Team to ensure a similarly positive experience from contract generation, background check to on-boarding Ensure processes are followed in an appropriate and timely manner including approval to recruit & offer and tracked appropriately Take a data driven approach to develop recruitment offering by keeping track of key recruiting metrics (e.g.,time-to-hireandcost-per-hire) to enable meaningful and intentional delivery Build relationships and partner with committees, regional working groups and key stakeholders to communicate, drive and implement the Lateral Talent recruitment strategy Embed diversity in all aspects of recruitment and deliver outstanding candidate engagement and experience Proactively stay up to date with recruitment strategies, tools, and learnings. Share and/or apply findings where appropriate and in lined with wider Talent Acquisition strategy As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, take up ad-hoc projects to contribute and support the delivery of wider TA strategic priorities The candidate Successful candidate will have relevant experience recruiting into international financial services organisations and/or ESG related fields either as an experienced senior In-house recruiter or a seasoned agency recruiter/search partner looking for a first move into a corporate role. You'll be able to combine research and networking (internally and externally) to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and identify top and emerging talent respectively. You'll bring an exceptional track record of robust stakeholder and candidate management that have typically led to strong talent pipelines, 'Trusted Advisor' status and tangible hiring results. Essential skills: Proven experience of end to end managing lateral recruitment across different business areas and the ability to navigate complex recruitment campaigns and niche hiring searches Proven ability to strategise, implement and execute high quality sourcing and shortlisting capabilities within niche/complex skillsets and geographies at pace Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle various campaigns simultaneously with multiple stakeholders Strong communication skills and the ability to build long-lasting relationships with candidates, Hiring Managers, and colleagues Meaningful track record and strong forward-looking commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and how recruitment can create a more diverse workforce at all levels Curious and passionate about innovation. Not afraid to experiment and learn from mistakes Strong communication skills and demonstrable skills in building effective relationships with senior stakeholders High levels of attention to detail and commitment to excellence Robust recruitment experience within Impact investing or related industries Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity Experience recruiting into the Africa and/or South Asian markets a plus Our cultural values We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be: Impact-led, commercially rigorous Tenacious in the face of challenges Collaborative and caring British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Human Resources (6 month FTC) About BII British International Investment is the UK's development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential. It won't be easy: we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high-profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people. In return, you can take your career to all-new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing. BII at a glance Over 75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets More than £8.8 billion in net assests 1,400+ businesses invested in 950,000 workers in the businesses we support 650+ people in our diverse global team Team and role overview The Talent Acquisition team is critical to the future success of the people agenda at BII. It is critical that the talent attraction and acquisition strategy is aligned with our current five-year strategy and supports the achievement of our corporate objectives. The TA Function is made up of 3 teams: Lateral, Onboarding & Experiences team; Future Talent team; and the Contingent Workforce team. This role will manage end to end recruitment process for all hires, as a trusted advisor, supporting our Impact Group. Client Group Overview Impact is at the heart of what we do. We focus on three strategic objectives: to support productive, sustainable and inclusive development. We've developed a world-class impact management approach to help us do this. Led by the Chief Impact Officer, the Impact Group is at the centre of BII's investment process, partnering with our Investment teams to maximise the development impact of BII's investments. Our Impact Framework measures ways in which our investments deliver impact, focussing on our priorities of gender, diversity, inclusion and climate change. The framework is translated into an Impact Dashboard which is integral to our investment decision process. This approach means we have the capability and expertise to deliver our development impact objectives whilst making a financial return. The team are organised in a way that provides maximum support to our priorities and include: ESG, Climate Change, Development Impact, Business Integrity, Gender & Diversity Finance and BII Plus divisions Role Purpose As part of the Lateral, Onboarding & Experiences team, you will act as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner for the Impact team's recruitment activities across UK, Africa and South Asia. You will be the primary recruitment point of contact for guidance & advice and play a key role attracting the right talent at speed. You will support Hiring Managers by developing and implementing tailored sourcing strategies using multiple channels including headhunting, advertising, talent pooling, social media, networking, and referrals, with a specific aim of increasing direct hire rates. Responsibilities Manage end to end recruitment process for all hires across the Impact team, acting as their recruitment SME and primary point of contact Partner with Hiring Managers to agree the hiring strategy for roles including the role briefing and sourcing initiation Advise and develop effective attraction and sourcing strategies for niche and complex roles within areas such as ESG, Climate, Development and Gender Finance Leverage the strong BII brand by providing support on attracting directly sourced candidates: providing Hiring Managers with high quality shortlists, candidate insights and acting as a genuine trusted advisor across the Impact space Instigate and, where needed, ensure appropriate candidate / business feedback has been documented and proactively drive decision making process Candidate management to ensure an outstanding candidate experience from initial candidate engagement to offer negotiation. Support the Onboarding and Experience Team to ensure a similarly positive experience from contract generation, background check to on-boarding Ensure processes are followed in an appropriate and timely manner including approval to recruit & offer and tracked appropriately Take a data driven approach to develop recruitment offering by keeping track of key recruiting metrics (e.g.,time-to-hireandcost-per-hire) to enable meaningful and intentional delivery Build relationships and partner with committees, regional working groups and key stakeholders to communicate, drive and implement the Lateral Talent recruitment strategy Embed diversity in all aspects of recruitment and deliver outstanding candidate engagement and experience Proactively stay up to date with recruitment strategies, tools, and learnings. Share and/or apply findings where appropriate and in lined with wider Talent Acquisition strategy As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, take up ad-hoc projects to contribute and support the delivery of wider TA strategic priorities The candidate Successful candidate will have relevant experience recruiting into international financial services organisations and/or ESG related fields either as an experienced senior In-house recruiter or a seasoned agency recruiter/search partner looking for a first move into a corporate role. You'll be able to combine research and networking (internally and externally) to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and identify top and emerging talent respectively. You'll bring an exceptional track record of robust stakeholder and candidate management that have typically led to strong talent pipelines, 'Trusted Advisor' status and tangible hiring results. Essential skills: Proven experience of end to end managing lateral recruitment across different business areas and the ability to navigate complex recruitment campaigns and niche hiring searches Proven ability to strategise, implement and execute high quality sourcing and shortlisting capabilities within niche/complex skillsets and geographies at pace Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle various campaigns simultaneously with multiple stakeholders Strong communication skills and the ability to build long-lasting relationships with candidates, Hiring Managers, and colleagues Meaningful track record and strong forward-looking commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and how recruitment can create a more diverse workforce at all levels Curious and passionate about innovation. Not afraid to experiment and learn from mistakes Strong communication skills and demonstrable skills in building effective relationships with senior stakeholders High levels of attention to detail and commitment to excellence Robust recruitment experience within Impact investing or related industries Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity Experience recruiting into the Africa and/or South Asian markets a plus Our cultural values We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be: Impact-led, commercially rigorous Tenacious in the face of challenges Collaborative and caring British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
Head of Employee Experience - 12 month maternity cover Contract / Temp Operations - People & Culture The overall purpose of this role is to ensure that for each key moment that matters in the employee life cycle we have a fully defined process and that it is monitored to ensure it delivers the best experience for the employee having consistency and fairness for all. This role is integral to running integrated systems and processes making sure all people decisions are based on insights and in line with our company culture. This position is part-time, with a four-day work week. Key Responsibilities Design/implement/manage the end to end process for every moment that matters for employees, ie onboarding, learning & development, annual pay/bonus reviews, off boarding, HRIS etc Active member of the Global People & Culture group, ensuring that decisions about enhancements/changes to the process/practices for the moments that matter are captured and fully communicated & understood by all employees Contribute to global people strategy alongside the regional P&C Partners Manage online LMS and reviewing annual cycles, reviewing/improving content and working with local P&C Partners to roll-out new training Able to build and maintain a set of People data dashboards to help support the P&C Partners better, more effective people based decision making Able to design and maintain a suite of people policies and processes which support our people, our company culture and commercial goals (globally) Will be able to skip level between acting strategically and advising the P&C Partners as well as rolling sleeves up to get things done when necessary Must be able to demonstrate process improvement and operational efficiency - must demonstrate value for money decision making Responsibility for ad-hoc projects such as Employee Surveys, pay review etc. Benefits administration including reporting, analysis, comms and support to the wider organisation Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A technical expert on HiBob HRIS (core package as well as some ad ons) ideally in a global organisation A good level of employment law and practice expertise, including ER experience A strong understanding of the key moments that matter, from Onboarding, Pay & Reward, Learning & Development to off boarding programmes Great interpersonal & communication skills (with the ability to liaise with Senior managers) Must have run an annual pay review process Must have experience with performance reviews and performance management Experience working in a similar role within a global organisation What we can offer you: Benefits and perks offered Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme In-Office Gym (London office only) Life Insurance 4 x salary Health Assessment DE&I focus with Employee Reps from across the team A team of Mental Health First Aiders 25 days annual leave Birthday day off and gift Discretionary Annual Bonus Generous Family Leave policies with Parent Coaching & Support Various learning & development platforms for e-learning Enhanced pension contribution Cyclescheme and travel season ticket loans Income Protection (Employee) Subsidised Electric Car Scheme Home technology tax-free loan Hybrid Working (3 office days) Company events and socials Pet-friendly office Lunch & Learns Wellness webinars Educational webinars Subsidised Cafe (London office only) WHAT MAKES US, US We spark the imaginationChanging the way people think, feel and act We design experiences that create memories, change behaviours and shape cultures We specialise in consultancy, brand destinations, live events, content and investor communications Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation - they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation. We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term. To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together. We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us. We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination - regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background. We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination. We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger. Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done. Application If you are not a perfect fit for the description above, please feel free to make a case for why you're the right person for the job. Send us a cover letter and state why you think we should consider you. Talent comes in all forms and we want to encourage applications from as many different backgrounds as possible. Role Head of Employee Experience - 12 month maternity cover Location London, TIG - UK Department Operations - People & Culture We love nothing more than creative, unique and distinct value-driven experiences that push the envelope and connect with our audiences.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Head of Employee Experience - 12 month maternity cover Contract / Temp Operations - People & Culture The overall purpose of this role is to ensure that for each key moment that matters in the employee life cycle we have a fully defined process and that it is monitored to ensure it delivers the best experience for the employee having consistency and fairness for all. This role is integral to running integrated systems and processes making sure all people decisions are based on insights and in line with our company culture. This position is part-time, with a four-day work week. Key Responsibilities Design/implement/manage the end to end process for every moment that matters for employees, ie onboarding, learning & development, annual pay/bonus reviews, off boarding, HRIS etc Active member of the Global People & Culture group, ensuring that decisions about enhancements/changes to the process/practices for the moments that matter are captured and fully communicated & understood by all employees Contribute to global people strategy alongside the regional P&C Partners Manage online LMS and reviewing annual cycles, reviewing/improving content and working with local P&C Partners to roll-out new training Able to build and maintain a set of People data dashboards to help support the P&C Partners better, more effective people based decision making Able to design and maintain a suite of people policies and processes which support our people, our company culture and commercial goals (globally) Will be able to skip level between acting strategically and advising the P&C Partners as well as rolling sleeves up to get things done when necessary Must be able to demonstrate process improvement and operational efficiency - must demonstrate value for money decision making Responsibility for ad-hoc projects such as Employee Surveys, pay review etc. Benefits administration including reporting, analysis, comms and support to the wider organisation Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A technical expert on HiBob HRIS (core package as well as some ad ons) ideally in a global organisation A good level of employment law and practice expertise, including ER experience A strong understanding of the key moments that matter, from Onboarding, Pay & Reward, Learning & Development to off boarding programmes Great interpersonal & communication skills (with the ability to liaise with Senior managers) Must have run an annual pay review process Must have experience with performance reviews and performance management Experience working in a similar role within a global organisation What we can offer you: Benefits and perks offered Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme In-Office Gym (London office only) Life Insurance 4 x salary Health Assessment DE&I focus with Employee Reps from across the team A team of Mental Health First Aiders 25 days annual leave Birthday day off and gift Discretionary Annual Bonus Generous Family Leave policies with Parent Coaching & Support Various learning & development platforms for e-learning Enhanced pension contribution Cyclescheme and travel season ticket loans Income Protection (Employee) Subsidised Electric Car Scheme Home technology tax-free loan Hybrid Working (3 office days) Company events and socials Pet-friendly office Lunch & Learns Wellness webinars Educational webinars Subsidised Cafe (London office only) WHAT MAKES US, US We spark the imaginationChanging the way people think, feel and act We design experiences that create memories, change behaviours and shape cultures We specialise in consultancy, brand destinations, live events, content and investor communications Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation - they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation. We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term. To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together. We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us. We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination - regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background. We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination. We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger. Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done. Application If you are not a perfect fit for the description above, please feel free to make a case for why you're the right person for the job. Send us a cover letter and state why you think we should consider you. Talent comes in all forms and we want to encourage applications from as many different backgrounds as possible. Role Head of Employee Experience - 12 month maternity cover Location London, TIG - UK Department Operations - People & Culture We love nothing more than creative, unique and distinct value-driven experiences that push the envelope and connect with our audiences.
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning to join our expanding Defence team in the South East. This role will operate on a hybrid working routine, with time expected in our office and a minimum of two days per week on our client sites. Project Controls Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements. Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team. Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency. Interact with project team to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan. Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas. Breakdown critical path and constraints to understand effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around. Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures. Adherence to NEC or FIDIC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions. Qualifications Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with some experience in a project control environment. Experience of working in project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios Experience using controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications. Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software. Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold UK MoD security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning to join our expanding Defence team in the South East. This role will operate on a hybrid working routine, with time expected in our office and a minimum of two days per week on our client sites. Project Controls Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements. Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team. Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency. Interact with project team to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan. Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas. Breakdown critical path and constraints to understand effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around. Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures. Adherence to NEC or FIDIC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions. Qualifications Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with some experience in a project control environment. Experience of working in project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios Experience using controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications. Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software. Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold UK MoD security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water Solutions team, with flexibility to be based in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth . In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, contributing to projects ranging from small rural sites to complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes in both water and wastewater. These long-term frameworks extend through AMP8 and AMP9, offering security, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in shaping sustainable water solutions. You will contribute to several major frameworks, including: Key Programmes You'll Support: Southern Water - £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme: Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks: Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on: Lot 1: Non-infrastructure water projects Lot 2: Non-infrastructure wastewater projects Low Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks: Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 Contractors to deliver high-quality wastewater infrastructure projects. South West Water - Engineering Consultancy Services Framework: Lot 3 - Multi-Discipline Engineering Design Wessex Water - Capital Delivery Partner Framework: Lot 2 - Design Consultants As part of a growing multi-disciplinary team with a long-standing presence in the region, you'll be joining a group recognised for excellence, having won the IChemE Global Water Award 2023 . You'll have opportunities to develop your technical career not only through involvement in local projects but also by contributing to flagship initiatives across the UK&I and globally. With flexible working from our locations, you'll collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of AECOM, you'll engage in impactful projects from inception through to delivery, enhancing the environment and supporting communities. Here's what you'll do: Producing feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support. Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection and specification. Liaising and collaborating with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide. Deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning. Deliver to agreed budget, programme and quality along with supporting the preparation of project budget & programme. Responsible for the design of mechanical installations typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations, screens, grit removal plant, penstocks, valves, odour control systems, pipework etc. Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers. Producing plant layouts, technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs Producing pumping stations designs, headloss calculations and pumping system analysis / pump selection If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering. Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, such as IMechE. A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications, and calculations with confidence and precision. Hands-on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Jay Hewitt About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water Solutions team, with flexibility to be based in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth . In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, contributing to projects ranging from small rural sites to complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes in both water and wastewater. These long-term frameworks extend through AMP8 and AMP9, offering security, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in shaping sustainable water solutions. You will contribute to several major frameworks, including: Key Programmes You'll Support: Southern Water - £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme: Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks: Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on: Lot 1: Non-infrastructure water projects Lot 2: Non-infrastructure wastewater projects Low Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks: Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 Contractors to deliver high-quality wastewater infrastructure projects. South West Water - Engineering Consultancy Services Framework: Lot 3 - Multi-Discipline Engineering Design Wessex Water - Capital Delivery Partner Framework: Lot 2 - Design Consultants As part of a growing multi-disciplinary team with a long-standing presence in the region, you'll be joining a group recognised for excellence, having won the IChemE Global Water Award 2023 . You'll have opportunities to develop your technical career not only through involvement in local projects but also by contributing to flagship initiatives across the UK&I and globally. With flexible working from our locations, you'll collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of AECOM, you'll engage in impactful projects from inception through to delivery, enhancing the environment and supporting communities. Here's what you'll do: Producing feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support. Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection and specification. Liaising and collaborating with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide. Deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning. Deliver to agreed budget, programme and quality along with supporting the preparation of project budget & programme. Responsible for the design of mechanical installations typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations, screens, grit removal plant, penstocks, valves, odour control systems, pipework etc. Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers. Producing plant layouts, technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs Producing pumping stations designs, headloss calculations and pumping system analysis / pump selection If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering. Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, such as IMechE. A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications, and calculations with confidence and precision. Hands-on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Jay Hewitt About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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The R&D Manager will manage operational focused priorities, assignments and projects in support of the EIMEA region. This individual will be critical in ensuring effective R&D support for projects, technical support to sales and marketing, development of product renovation, and overseeing R&D led research projects as required to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of our products. This role will be key in providing R&D leadership for key strategic and technical projects, balancing scientific rigor with the commercial needs of the business, to maintain the integrity of R&D whilst positively contributing to our commercial success. What You'll Be Doing Leadership Leads a team of scientists to ensure effective R&D support for commercial projects, development of product renovation, technical support to sales and marketing, and conduct R&D led development and research projects as required. Demonstrate servant leadership in the attainment of corporate, department and personal goals through developing and leading a highly effective team. Live the Company's stated Values and Code of Conduct that others can emulate. Provide ongoing coaching/training, experiential learning, and talent development plans to optimize performance outcomes, growth, and engagement. Identify and provide necessary resources and information to overcome barriers to success and accomplish goals. Identifies developmental needs of staff assigned, creates plans and programs to allow them the opportunity for experiences that will help them advance. Operational Support Provides R&D leadership for major EIMEA projects, typically lasting over 12 months. This would typically include the onboarding of new fillers and blenders, the qualification of new strategic suppliers and supplier manufacturing locations, and the investigation of major technical matters. In the course of supporting major strategic projects, may be required to develop and validate new and bespoke test methodologies and overcome complex technical challenges. Provides additional ad hoc support for allocated Operational and product renovation MOC's. This would typically include the qualification of new and alternative raw materials and components and the development and testing of new formulas and packaging. In the case of qualifying new and alternative raw materials and components, the senior project scientist may be required to prove product performance, stability and claim support whilst ensuring both regulatory and WD-40 mandatory compliance. Translates business objectives to effective plans and projects following appropriate scientific methods and employing identified resources, both internal and external. Is responsible for communications related to assigned objectives. Fulfills the support requirements as indicated by business needs and anticipates future requirements before they manifest. Manages the Operational focused priorities, assignments and projects in support of EIMEA commercial business; plans, obtains and allocates resources required. Attendance of manufacturer trial production runs may also be required. Leads R&D product renovation or replication projects to support the commercial needs. Proactively foster relationships with chemical and component suppliers and identify opportunities for improvements and sources of competitive advantage for the Company. Undertakes and reviews the technical assessment of new product concepts, providing insight into technologies, packaging, chemistry, suppliers, manufacturers and patents. Creates and maintains sustainable IP either in-house or by effectively supporting and leveraging 3rd party partners. Reviews, develops and qualifies formulas, sources and tests packaging, proves product efficacy and claim support and ensures regulatory and R&D mandatory compliance. Completes all necessary actions to ensure IP is established and protectable, including proper laboratory notebook maintenance, maintenance of confidentiality, control of information dispersal and access, involvement with R&D leadership, and, as directed, internal and external legal sources. Project Management Responsible for the management of R&D led research projects and assigned business projects. Defines business case and agrees project scope, deliverables, measures of success, risks and benefits. Seeks and secures any necessary project approval. Identifies key tasks and dependencies and develops and maintains project plans and timelines. Controls and manages changes in project scope or requirements, negotiating as necessary with business stakeholders. Manages and mitigates risks to prevent them becoming problems, judging when to escalate. Leads and motivates the project team, resolving any conflicts or people issues. Ensures control and engagement through project meetings as appropriate. Organises and drives the agendas for project meetings and "check-ins" as required. Communicates and consults with business stakeholders. Ensures learnings are captured and used to enable continual improvement in WDFC projects. Research Undertakes scientific research, often with ambiguous scope, to advance new underlying principles, methodologies and technical solutions in order to accomplish operational and commercial objectives. This may be for the benefit of EIMEA or as part of Global collaboration. Presents verbal and written reports and presentations to various parties as required, in a concise, yet complete structure so that findings can be recorded, and decisions can be made, based on the results of the research obtained. Attends professional association meetings and conferences in order to advance the state of the company's technical expertise. Proactively seeks out and fosters relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and technical partners to identify opportunities for breakthrough technologies and sources of competitive advantage for the Company. Accountable for identifying and applying necessary resources, training or information for overcoming barriers to success and accomplishing objectives. What You'll Bring To The Role Directly related CPG/NPD/renovation R&D experience Extensive experience in consumer product development championing formulation science, technology. Experience within Aerosols and/or lubricants would be desirable but not a pre-requisite. Experience solving highly complex technical and scientific problems to include chemical formulation and application of the scientific method. (consumer Products Science preferred) Experience leading technical scientific roles/ a team to accomplish business objectives through successful application of scientific and leadership principles. Total Rewards Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New year to spend with family and friends! About Us At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven and values guided people create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. Why You Should Apply A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% experiences a sense of belonging. A learning-based culture where 85% of our people believe they can achieve their career objectives. Over 94% employee engagement as of the February 2025 global employee survey results. 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company"! Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day . Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
The R&D Manager will manage operational focused priorities, assignments and projects in support of the EIMEA region. This individual will be critical in ensuring effective R&D support for projects, technical support to sales and marketing, development of product renovation, and overseeing R&D led research projects as required to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of our products. This role will be key in providing R&D leadership for key strategic and technical projects, balancing scientific rigor with the commercial needs of the business, to maintain the integrity of R&D whilst positively contributing to our commercial success. What You'll Be Doing Leadership Leads a team of scientists to ensure effective R&D support for commercial projects, development of product renovation, technical support to sales and marketing, and conduct R&D led development and research projects as required. Demonstrate servant leadership in the attainment of corporate, department and personal goals through developing and leading a highly effective team. Live the Company's stated Values and Code of Conduct that others can emulate. Provide ongoing coaching/training, experiential learning, and talent development plans to optimize performance outcomes, growth, and engagement. Identify and provide necessary resources and information to overcome barriers to success and accomplish goals. Identifies developmental needs of staff assigned, creates plans and programs to allow them the opportunity for experiences that will help them advance. Operational Support Provides R&D leadership for major EIMEA projects, typically lasting over 12 months. This would typically include the onboarding of new fillers and blenders, the qualification of new strategic suppliers and supplier manufacturing locations, and the investigation of major technical matters. In the course of supporting major strategic projects, may be required to develop and validate new and bespoke test methodologies and overcome complex technical challenges. Provides additional ad hoc support for allocated Operational and product renovation MOC's. This would typically include the qualification of new and alternative raw materials and components and the development and testing of new formulas and packaging. In the case of qualifying new and alternative raw materials and components, the senior project scientist may be required to prove product performance, stability and claim support whilst ensuring both regulatory and WD-40 mandatory compliance. Translates business objectives to effective plans and projects following appropriate scientific methods and employing identified resources, both internal and external. Is responsible for communications related to assigned objectives. Fulfills the support requirements as indicated by business needs and anticipates future requirements before they manifest. Manages the Operational focused priorities, assignments and projects in support of EIMEA commercial business; plans, obtains and allocates resources required. Attendance of manufacturer trial production runs may also be required. Leads R&D product renovation or replication projects to support the commercial needs. Proactively foster relationships with chemical and component suppliers and identify opportunities for improvements and sources of competitive advantage for the Company. Undertakes and reviews the technical assessment of new product concepts, providing insight into technologies, packaging, chemistry, suppliers, manufacturers and patents. Creates and maintains sustainable IP either in-house or by effectively supporting and leveraging 3rd party partners. Reviews, develops and qualifies formulas, sources and tests packaging, proves product efficacy and claim support and ensures regulatory and R&D mandatory compliance. Completes all necessary actions to ensure IP is established and protectable, including proper laboratory notebook maintenance, maintenance of confidentiality, control of information dispersal and access, involvement with R&D leadership, and, as directed, internal and external legal sources. Project Management Responsible for the management of R&D led research projects and assigned business projects. Defines business case and agrees project scope, deliverables, measures of success, risks and benefits. Seeks and secures any necessary project approval. Identifies key tasks and dependencies and develops and maintains project plans and timelines. Controls and manages changes in project scope or requirements, negotiating as necessary with business stakeholders. Manages and mitigates risks to prevent them becoming problems, judging when to escalate. Leads and motivates the project team, resolving any conflicts or people issues. Ensures control and engagement through project meetings as appropriate. Organises and drives the agendas for project meetings and "check-ins" as required. Communicates and consults with business stakeholders. Ensures learnings are captured and used to enable continual improvement in WDFC projects. Research Undertakes scientific research, often with ambiguous scope, to advance new underlying principles, methodologies and technical solutions in order to accomplish operational and commercial objectives. This may be for the benefit of EIMEA or as part of Global collaboration. Presents verbal and written reports and presentations to various parties as required, in a concise, yet complete structure so that findings can be recorded, and decisions can be made, based on the results of the research obtained. Attends professional association meetings and conferences in order to advance the state of the company's technical expertise. Proactively seeks out and fosters relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and technical partners to identify opportunities for breakthrough technologies and sources of competitive advantage for the Company. Accountable for identifying and applying necessary resources, training or information for overcoming barriers to success and accomplishing objectives. What You'll Bring To The Role Directly related CPG/NPD/renovation R&D experience Extensive experience in consumer product development championing formulation science, technology. Experience within Aerosols and/or lubricants would be desirable but not a pre-requisite. Experience solving highly complex technical and scientific problems to include chemical formulation and application of the scientific method. (consumer Products Science preferred) Experience leading technical scientific roles/ a team to accomplish business objectives through successful application of scientific and leadership principles. Total Rewards Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New year to spend with family and friends! About Us At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven and values guided people create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. Why You Should Apply A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% experiences a sense of belonging. A learning-based culture where 85% of our people believe they can achieve their career objectives. Over 94% employee engagement as of the February 2025 global employee survey results. 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company"! Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day . Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
Location: Birmingham Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Job description: Our Tunnels division is one of the global leaders in tunnel planning, design and construction in all conditions from soft ground to hard rock. Having planned and designed numerous road, rail, metro, water and service tunnels across the globe including London's Thames Tideway East Tunnel, Northern Line Extension, Crossrail, the SMART road/water tunnel in Malaysia, Lesotho Highlands Water Project in Africa and the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France, we continue to be involved in many of the most challenging civil/structural and tunnel, sub-terrain, underground works and hydro-electric engineering projects. We're currently looking to recruit a Senior Tunnel Engineer within the tunnels industry to join our Birmingham office. As a Senior Tunnel Engineer, you have a background in the structural design of tunnels for either a consultancy or contractor and are familiar working with industry standards such as Eurocodes. You've worked on multiple projects in different sectors as well as acted as the business representative when liaising with various clients. You understand design risk management, construction programming, tendering process and technical governance and have the ability to build a network or drive technical development initiatives. Additionally, you are available to travel nationally or internationally for project delivery as required. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds Candidate Specification: You will be able to demonstrate the following: Master's degree in Engineering and/or Science (MSc, MEng or similar) • Chartered with a relevant professional institution • Experience of methods, tools and techniques for the design and assessment of tunnel structures • Good communication, team working and problem-solving skills. • Although not essential, industry experience in rock tunnel engineering would be beneficial as well as experience of project integration tools and working in a Common Data Environment (CDE). • Any understanding or experience with geotechnical and structural analysis programmes will be advantageous as would practical experience in the construction of underground and related structures. As an important addition to the tunnel and civil/structural design team in Birmingham, you will have opportunity to work on global major projects. As a key team member with a strong technical background, you will be able to lead projects while focused on effective and reliable delivery. You will provide design and integration with other engineering disciplines including structural, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical and electrical engineers covering a range of project requirements from new build to modification, asset maintenance or refurbishment. You will be involved in the planning and preliminary design and constructability of underground works as well as be responsible for the production and delivery of reliable design solutions, reports, specifications or drawings. Additionally, as an integral member of the team, you'll contribute to the business and team's technical development. Your responsibilities will involve the following: • Guide the team or package for design analysis, reports and drawings for main civil and underground works • Involvement in model and drawing production and interfaces between key elements above and below ground • Support or lead on technical activities for a variety of major projects including tunnel and underground work projects • Assist in the mentoring and guiding of early career professionals within the team. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. . click apply for full job details
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Location: Birmingham Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Job description: Our Tunnels division is one of the global leaders in tunnel planning, design and construction in all conditions from soft ground to hard rock. Having planned and designed numerous road, rail, metro, water and service tunnels across the globe including London's Thames Tideway East Tunnel, Northern Line Extension, Crossrail, the SMART road/water tunnel in Malaysia, Lesotho Highlands Water Project in Africa and the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France, we continue to be involved in many of the most challenging civil/structural and tunnel, sub-terrain, underground works and hydro-electric engineering projects. We're currently looking to recruit a Senior Tunnel Engineer within the tunnels industry to join our Birmingham office. As a Senior Tunnel Engineer, you have a background in the structural design of tunnels for either a consultancy or contractor and are familiar working with industry standards such as Eurocodes. You've worked on multiple projects in different sectors as well as acted as the business representative when liaising with various clients. You understand design risk management, construction programming, tendering process and technical governance and have the ability to build a network or drive technical development initiatives. Additionally, you are available to travel nationally or internationally for project delivery as required. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds Candidate Specification: You will be able to demonstrate the following: Master's degree in Engineering and/or Science (MSc, MEng or similar) • Chartered with a relevant professional institution • Experience of methods, tools and techniques for the design and assessment of tunnel structures • Good communication, team working and problem-solving skills. • Although not essential, industry experience in rock tunnel engineering would be beneficial as well as experience of project integration tools and working in a Common Data Environment (CDE). • Any understanding or experience with geotechnical and structural analysis programmes will be advantageous as would practical experience in the construction of underground and related structures. As an important addition to the tunnel and civil/structural design team in Birmingham, you will have opportunity to work on global major projects. As a key team member with a strong technical background, you will be able to lead projects while focused on effective and reliable delivery. You will provide design and integration with other engineering disciplines including structural, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical and electrical engineers covering a range of project requirements from new build to modification, asset maintenance or refurbishment. You will be involved in the planning and preliminary design and constructability of underground works as well as be responsible for the production and delivery of reliable design solutions, reports, specifications or drawings. Additionally, as an integral member of the team, you'll contribute to the business and team's technical development. Your responsibilities will involve the following: • Guide the team or package for design analysis, reports and drawings for main civil and underground works • Involvement in model and drawing production and interfaces between key elements above and below ground • Support or lead on technical activities for a variety of major projects including tunnel and underground work projects • Assist in the mentoring and guiding of early career professionals within the team. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. . click apply for full job details
