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What's the role? As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories, such as advertising, employee benefits, mobile hardware and office supplies. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. In addition, you will be leading projects, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. Who is Hilti? At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day. Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day What does the role involve? As Category Manager - Indirect Procurement your key responsibilities are: • Sound understanding of all elements and concepts of the procurement process • Develop and execute strategies for indirect procurement (sub-)categories with ability to trigger levers to sustainably create value • Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management to achieve cost savings, risk mitigation and sustainability goals. • Build and maintain strong relationships with localandinternational keysuppliers, driving supplier performance and innovation through conducting regular business review meetings and supplier performance assessments, addressing performance issues and ensuring alignment with company values and goals. • Have a clear understanding of the indirect spend report for your (sub-)categories • Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor procurement performance and identify areas for improvement. In addition to the above, you'll act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business needs, collaborating with internal departments such as HR, Marketing, IT, Finance and Sustainability to identify procurement needs and opportunities for improvement You'll proactively inform management and the wider organisation of their spend, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and optimizing spend, giving stakeholders appropriate assistance to ensure that supplier are effective in their daily operational procurement services. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with Global or Regional teams & effectively implement projects in designated markets You'll need to have an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to recogniseeconomic impactfactorsacross thebusinessandsuggestalternativestooptimizethemanagementofspending, with a passion to propose new ideas or innovation, that would contribute in organizational development You'll also be responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance, continuously seeing operational improvements and efficiencies, including the development and implementation of digital sourcing models to streamline process. Collaborating closely with the Procurement Operations team, you'll ensure seamless execution, alignment, and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies. 93% of our people say they're proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people. What do we offer? We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include: Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally) 6% employer pension contributions Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles 33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually Paid leave to work on charitable projects Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback Different ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hours Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teams Our Regional Head Office is based at Circle Square in Central Manchester, where we are located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peter's Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways to work flexibly so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview. What you need is: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus). Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect materials and services. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skills. Ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organization. Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Detail-oriented problem-solving skills Communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex topics clearly to a wide variety of audiences Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively within a team, cross functionally, and with various stakeholder groups Who should apply? We-re looking for someone who can analyze data, influence stakeholders, and ensure accuracy in everything from contracts, policies and reports. With your results-driven mindset and attention to detail, you'll help drive continuous improvement. Apply now and take your career to the next level. Click through the 'Apply Now' button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions - the whole process should take around 90 seconds. If you need any support with your application, please contact . What you can expect when applying to a position with Hilti: We are committed to having all applications reviewed by a human and while nobody is infallible, we stand by our people centric approach to everything we do Once you submit your application you can expect to receive automated notifications from our system (triggered by our recruiting team) Applications that do not make it to the interview stage (with a hiring manager) will not receive personalized feedback. Our end-to-end recruitment process (including evaluation time and interviews) may last between 3 and 6 weeks. You can expect to hear back from us within 2-3 weeks (on average) regardless of outcome We wish you the best in your application process. 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Education Manager (Pupil Support) Application Deadline: 18 July 2025 Department: Education Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Balerno, Edinburgh Compensation: £52,158 - £57,429 / year Description Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. We are currently seeking anEducation Manager (Pupil Support) to join the organisation. Working closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Education, the Education Manager will be responsible for managing a team of education support staff to ensure the highest quality learning experiences and outcomes for children placed at Harmeny, which is based on a highly relational and experiential model of learning. The postholder will also be responsible for leading on, and delivering a Personal and Social Education programme to our S1 learners upwards. They will work closely with local partners and providers to ensure our children are able to access activities and networks which will support a positive destination. They will also play a key role in supporting those aspects of the 24-hour curriculum that assist children in developing their social skills, as vital components of lifelong learning. This will require them be part of a team who provide on-call throughout the week and one weekend in seven. With the supervision and guidance of the Head of Education, the Education Manager will be responsible alongside the Deputy Head of Education, Service Managers (Residential) and Day Service Manager for the effective leadership, management and development of our core service, Harmeny School. These managers constitute the Harmeny School Management Team (HSMT), which is jointly chaired by the Head of Care and Head of Education. The post-holder will play a role in the strategic direction and growth of the organisation, working closely with the other members of HSMT and the Senior Management Team (SMT), to maintain Harmeny's excellent provision and help us to implement our new services for young people up to the age of 18. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children's play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available. We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include: On site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme Access to wellbeing app and counselling Access to discounts on shopping and events All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us. More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found at For more information about the role, please contact Mandy Shiel, Head of Education, on . To apply, please complete the application form via our recruitment section at . Closing date : 18 July 2025 Interview date : 23 July 2025 Key Responsibilities Organisational / Trust-wide Promote and support a positive ethos consistent with Harmeny's vision, purpose and core values, with a particular emphasis on the learning and developmental needs of children. Play a key role, alongside management colleagues, in encouraging the ongoing development and implementation of a therapeutic community approach, designed to ensure the wellbeing, equality and inclusion of each child and member of staff. This includes active participation in Harmeny and wider community events. Implement SMT and HSMT decisions, consistent with the Harmeny Strategic and Business Plans, and regularly report progress to the Head of Education. Lead on specific strategic developments as directed by SMT. Deputise for the Head of Education in their absence, as directed by the Chief Executive or another member of SMT. Implement and develop effective relationships between the Care and Education teams, to ensure a joined-up approach to the care and education of our young people. Share responsibility for the day-to-day running and ongoing development of the organisation, alongside Harmeny School Management Team (HSMT). Work With Children and Families Create and maintain a highly nurturing environment for children, taking responsibility as delegated by the Head of Education, or other members of SMT, for managing resources (including staff and finances) to meet the educational, emotional and social needs of children. Responsible for the care and welfare of children and staff, reporting any safeguarding or health and safety issue immediately, in line with relevant Harmeny policies and procedures, national care and education standards and child protection guidelines. Provide class cover where necessary as directed by the Head of Education. Oversee approaches which encourage positive behaviours from children, including the use of diversion and de-escalation, and where required (as a last resort) to implement physical intervention techniques in line with CALM training. Oversee the coordination of assessments, plans and interventions which meet the individual care, educational and therapeutic needs of children, in line with national policies such as GIRFEC and CfE. Ensure that regular effective contact and consultation is maintained with parents, carers and professionals involved with the children. Assist the Head of Education and Head of Care with referral, admission and transition processes for children and liaise with all relevant external professionals regarding these. Ensure that children have a voice regarding all aspects of their care and education. Ensure that the highest possible standards of professional practice are maintained. Lead and deliver a Personal and Social Education programme for our secondary school learners Make links with local partners and providers to ensure our children make informed choices around a positive destination. Lead our Acorn 3 programme, working closely with 3 local High Schools to deliver a vocational curriculum for 6 young people attending Harmeny, 2 days a week. People Management Provide highly effective and supportive leadership and management of staff, promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to working with children and their families, and ensuring that support for our children and young people is of the highest standard. Support and develop the practice of the education support team in relation to the Harmeny Way (therapeutic practice model), using discussion on theory, research and practice, with a particular emphasis on children's social and emotional development and self-regulatory skills within a learning environment. Support the recruitment and deployment of staff, ensuring that effective cover arrangements are in place when necessary. Ensure effective systems of line management, professional supervision and development of staff. Arrange regular team meetings with staff and ensure effective systems of communication. Ensure, along with HSMT and SMT, that expectations in terms of policy and practice are clearly communicated to staff and that staff have a voice in such matters. Quality Assurance, Out of Hours and Other Duties Adhere to the requirements of the SSSC Codes of Practice, GTCS Standards, or other professional equivalent. Take responsibility for ongoing post-qualifying training and learning, in line with professional registration requirements, and the delivery of appropriate continuous professional development. Engage fully in Harmeny's approach to supervision and annual performance review, including undertaking individual supervision and an annual programme of continuing professional development, as agreed with the Head of Education. Provide daytime, evening and weekend leadership for the organisation, including involvement in the on-call rota, as directed. Work alongside the Education Management Team to ensure the ongoing development and compliance of quality assurance / self-assessment systems including an annual School Improvement Plan, and to support the development of the curriculum. Organise and manage the weekly Education Plan in order to meet the requirements of the timetable and staffing needs. Ensure that all recording systems and procedures are kept up to date, bringing to the attention of the Head of Education or another SMT member any issues of concern at the earliest opportunity. Ensure that timely and accurate information is provided by education support staff to assist the Assessment and Planning Team with the preparation of children's. and young people's assessments and reports. Undertake any other duties delegated by the Head of Education or other Senior Management Team member, which are consistent with the role. Skills . click apply for full job details

Location: Edinburgh (or Remote UK), Scotland, United Kingdom Salary: Not disclosed Description About us We're Dayshape-an award-winning software scale-up with big ambitions and the momentum to match. Trusted by Big Four and many other top professional services firmsglobally, our AI-powered resource management platform is helping organizations to achieve extraordinary results. Our enterprise platform stands apart as the only solution that combinesadvanced AI, real-time project financials, and firm-wide insights to elevate resource management to a strategic function. By driving profitable growth,powering confident decisions,and ensuring satisfied clients andteams-we're helping our customers build strong organizations and careers for the long term. Why our customers love Dayshape: We help professional firms optimize margins and increase revenue, unlocking access to more profitable work. We provide complete operational visibility today and the tools to confidently predict tomorrow. We empower firms to be where top talent wants to work and where top clients want to buy from Recognized as Scotland's fastest-growing tech company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for three consecutive years, we've consistently proven our ability to innovate and deliver real impact-and we're always looking for like-minded people to join us. At Dayshape, our purpose is to improve people's working lives, and our culture is an importantdriving force in helping us to do just that. We're a friendly, inclusive, and ambitious team-driven by our values and a shared commitment to success. If you're ready to join a fast-growing, high-impact company that's reimagining resource management, then let's talk. About the role As we grow and more customers are adopting our platform, we are scaling up to meet the demand. This means more automation of our infrastructure and deployments as well as accurate health monitoring through all our clients, both new and old. The person in this role will join the Site Reliability Engineering team (SRE). The main role of the SRE team is to facilitate the scalability of Dayshape and allow us to meet the demands of an increasing client base. What you'll do Lead initiatives to enhance Dayshape's ability to scale our cloud platform Maintain and improve our cloud estate in Azure Improve SRE and other teams' working lives through automation of manual tasks Lead in making the deployment of Dayshape more scalable Increase our knowledge sharing of SRE across the organisation Improve the observability of Dayshape through reporting and tool creation Drive improvements to our Cost of Giving Service (COGS) Diagnose and triage escalated issues Support, mentor, and coach other members of the team Work will include the following technologies: AzDevops Terraform Python Powershell scripting About you Have significant experience with "Infrastructure as Code". We are looking for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for IaC and experience of Delivered IaC frameworks that can be contributed to by other engineering teams. An understanding of the patterns and practices required to deliver reliable, high-quality results, such as unit and integration testing, CI/CD etc. Writing and debugging Python code One or more IaC toolset proficiency e.g. Pulumi or Terraform. Designed and built infrastructure using Azure which takes into consideration: observability, alerting, uptime SLA's and SLO's and Azure DevOps pipelines. Be able to collaborate well with both engineering teams and colleagues in customer-facing teams. Be an excellent communicator both in written and verbal forms. Have an enthusiasm for learning new technologies and how they can be best incorporated into our infrastructure. Able to consider the broader impact of your design and coding decisions and those of others Great at breaking down big tasks into small chunks, solving tricky problems and tackling risks. Keep a cool head in pressure situations, maintaining a problem-solving mindset, but also knowing when to escalate Keen to help guide more junior members of the team What you'll get Starting salary between £50,000 and £58,493, depending on experience At least £1,000 per year to spend on professional and personal development 33 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days Paid four week sabbatical in your fifth anniversary year on top of your holiday entitlement Enhanced family leave policies Private healthcare and rewards through Vitality Income protection and death in service cover Access to wellbeing offerings, such as our Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated counselling service Innovation Week twice a year - a chance to experiment and work off-project Weekly All Hands meeting for inspiration and over-communication Volunteering time - up to 20 hours a year to participate in volunteer work. Time out of the working week for team socials each month, with a mix of in-person and virtual options: past events include hiking, family BBQs, board games and at-home cocktail classes! Genuinely nice, smart people to work with, who are excited about growing our company This is a full-time role (usual hours are 37.5 hours per week). We typically work from 09:00 - 17:30 from Monday to Friday, though this role will also be required to cover some maintenance windows (roughly once per month) out of these hours (for which you will earn TOIL), as well as on-call rotation for out of hours major incidents (generally 1 week in every 5), for you are remunerated. This is remote or hybrid role. Our office is in Edinburgh and you are welcome to come in when you want to, but it is not required. Join the team! Equality of opportunity is more than just a responsibility: we believe it's a huge advantage to welcome a variety of experiences and perspectives into the team. Diversity is a great asset and, as such, we strongly encourage applications from any background. This is your opportunity to really influence how we get things done, and especially how we scale our technical solutions and ensure they are running smoothly. We're doing well, but there's lots more to do in order to maintain the high bar and pace that we've set. Everyone here is growing personally as the company grows, so if that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, we'd love to see your application. The deadline for applications is 12:00 on Friday 7th March, with interviews taking place over the following couple of weeks.