Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Company Description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations achieve their future, digitally enabled state, both in how they work and serve their customers. We unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, combining strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and creative problem-solving. With over 20,000 employees across 53 offices worldwide, our team brings expertise in technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses by designing products and services that customers truly value. Job Description As a Director of Product Management for Consumer Products at Publicis Sapient, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the overall business solution, vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for digital products within an engagement. You will work with clients in the Consumer Products industry on major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) initiatives, understanding their business and customer needs to deliver continuous value through rapid development cycles. Responsibilities Your Impact: Partner with clients, strategists, experience leads, and enterprise architects to define business goals and value streams, shaping solution propositions that deliver transformative outcomes and enhanced customer experiences. Develop a comprehensive solution vision aligned with product strategy and industry standards, keeping customer needs at the forefront and utilizing design thinking tools. Represent the client in solution workshops with cross-functional leaders to identify new solutions, organizational needs, and options. Create solution hypotheses based on user research, industry, and market trend analysis. Translate the solution vision into a product roadmap with prioritized features to realize value. Present business cases to C-level executives and lead reviews to ensure feature prioritization aligns with business goals. Act as the voice of the customer within cross-functional teams, advocating for customer needs. Establish clear success metrics, KPIs, and business outcomes for the product. Apply Lean Agile practices and frameworks effectively. Collaborate with other product and solution managers to align on program objectives. Work with enterprise architects to prioritize capability enablers. Stay informed on industry best practices and market trends to help clients maintain a competitive edge. Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, teams, and vendors, influencing without authority. Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Product Analysts to develop best-in-class digital products and services. Qualifications Extensive experience in B2C and B2B consumer goods, from consulting or in-house roles with leading manufacturers. Deep understanding of Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery principles. Proven success in creating large solutions, digital product vision, strategy, and operational quality. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and leading Program Increment cycles. Skilled in stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated ability to lead change and inspire teams. Set Yourself Apart With: Deep knowledge of industry success factors, trends, and business models in consumer goods. Relevant certifications such as SAFe, PMP, or IPMA. Additional Information A tip from the Hiring Manager: A successful Director of Product Management at Publicis Sapient combines leadership rooted in customer centricity with tactical product management skills. This role involves managing multiple program increments every 10-12 weeks or as per the client's cadence.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Company Description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations achieve their future, digitally enabled state, both in how they work and serve their customers. We unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, combining strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and creative problem-solving. With over 20,000 employees across 53 offices worldwide, our team brings expertise in technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses by designing products and services that customers truly value. Job Description As a Director of Product Management for Consumer Products at Publicis Sapient, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the overall business solution, vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for digital products within an engagement. You will work with clients in the Consumer Products industry on major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) initiatives, understanding their business and customer needs to deliver continuous value through rapid development cycles. Responsibilities Your Impact: Partner with clients, strategists, experience leads, and enterprise architects to define business goals and value streams, shaping solution propositions that deliver transformative outcomes and enhanced customer experiences. Develop a comprehensive solution vision aligned with product strategy and industry standards, keeping customer needs at the forefront and utilizing design thinking tools. Represent the client in solution workshops with cross-functional leaders to identify new solutions, organizational needs, and options. Create solution hypotheses based on user research, industry, and market trend analysis. Translate the solution vision into a product roadmap with prioritized features to realize value. Present business cases to C-level executives and lead reviews to ensure feature prioritization aligns with business goals. Act as the voice of the customer within cross-functional teams, advocating for customer needs. Establish clear success metrics, KPIs, and business outcomes for the product. Apply Lean Agile practices and frameworks effectively. Collaborate with other product and solution managers to align on program objectives. Work with enterprise architects to prioritize capability enablers. Stay informed on industry best practices and market trends to help clients maintain a competitive edge. Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, teams, and vendors, influencing without authority. Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Product Analysts to develop best-in-class digital products and services. Qualifications Extensive experience in B2C and B2B consumer goods, from consulting or in-house roles with leading manufacturers. Deep understanding of Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery principles. Proven success in creating large solutions, digital product vision, strategy, and operational quality. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and leading Program Increment cycles. Skilled in stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated ability to lead change and inspire teams. Set Yourself Apart With: Deep knowledge of industry success factors, trends, and business models in consumer goods. Relevant certifications such as SAFe, PMP, or IPMA. Additional Information A tip from the Hiring Manager: A successful Director of Product Management at Publicis Sapient combines leadership rooted in customer centricity with tactical product management skills. This role involves managing multiple program increments every 10-12 weeks or as per the client's cadence.
MOTT MACDONALD-4
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Location/s: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle; UK Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston 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 division We support clients worldwide to ensure their goals and ambitions for construction projects are realised, while maximising sustainability and social value for communities. Our solutions include cost and project management services for a wide range of central government, local authority and private clients. We operate right across the building market sector, including workplace, residential, law and order, health, education, retail, sports and commercial property landscapes. Our vision is to provide added value to our clients' businesses through high quality services delivered by a dedicated team of built environment advisory experts. Overview of the role Owning to the continued expansion within our built environment sector, we have an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Managers to join our growing and diverse Buildings team to be based in one of our growing teams in Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Manchester. Driving Social Outcomes is at the heart of every project we work on and we specialise in working collaboratively with project stakeholders to maximise the potential for environmental, social and economic benefits to positively improve the communities in which we live, work and play. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects through the RIBA Stages acting as the integrator of multidiscipline teams, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority, and the Private Sector. Some of our current clients include Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Homes England, MHCLG and Sheffield Council. Senior Project Management Services to include: Advising the client to help them define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project Support the client to establish and procure the project team Define the project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements Produce a detail project execution plan that outlines how the project will be managed Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports Leading and acting as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project life cycle Establish and manage the change control process Monitoring and advising upon project performance against success indicators Implement performance management techniques, including the use of KPI's to improve project performance Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and implement this across the project managing the interface between all parties and the client Team Leadership including managing and mentoring members of the team across multiple projects In addition to leading Senior Project Management services for our clients you will be responsible for managing our commissions internally and work with our Account Leaders to position and win new work. Additional Internal Project Management and Business Development services to include: Manage our commissions in accordance with our BMS process Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of our commissions managing risk and maximising opportunities Capturing project capability and add value evidence through Project Case studies and Client feedback Supporting account leaders to develop new opportunities for our business including cross-selling our solutions to help our clients overcome challenges Management of bids through our WIN process Driving innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery Within the Mott MacDonald family we are looking to attract the finest talent to be part of this journey as we mobilise for a number of key opportunities across a broad portfolio of both public and private sector programmes. Many of the programmes are long term opportunities allowing you to grow and develop your career. Candidate specification Essential: Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values Demonstrable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team Be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional and working towards ChPP / FRICS/ FCIOB or equivalent Desirable: Relationship building skills -ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts Ability to manage and lead teams to maximise performance Willingness to mentor and coach junior members of the team to support career progression and chartership Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills Soft skills including self-motivation; taking initiative; leadership, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; influence and persuasion, insightfulness Drive to innovate and implement best practice If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need. 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. . click apply for full job details
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Location/s: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle; UK Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston 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 division We support clients worldwide to ensure their goals and ambitions for construction projects are realised, while maximising sustainability and social value for communities. Our solutions include cost and project management services for a wide range of central government, local authority and private clients. We operate right across the building market sector, including workplace, residential, law and order, health, education, retail, sports and commercial property landscapes. Our vision is to provide added value to our clients' businesses through high quality services delivered by a dedicated team of built environment advisory experts. Overview of the role Owning to the continued expansion within our built environment sector, we have an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Managers to join our growing and diverse Buildings team to be based in one of our growing teams in Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Manchester. Driving Social Outcomes is at the heart of every project we work on and we specialise in working collaboratively with project stakeholders to maximise the potential for environmental, social and economic benefits to positively improve the communities in which we live, work and play. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects through the RIBA Stages acting as the integrator of multidiscipline teams, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority, and the Private Sector. Some of our current clients include Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Homes England, MHCLG and Sheffield Council. Senior Project Management Services to include: Advising the client to help them define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project Support the client to establish and procure the project team Define the project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements Produce a detail project execution plan that outlines how the project will be managed Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports Leading and acting as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project life cycle Establish and manage the change control process Monitoring and advising upon project performance against success indicators Implement performance management techniques, including the use of KPI's to improve project performance Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and implement this across the project managing the interface between all parties and the client Team Leadership including managing and mentoring members of the team across multiple projects In addition to leading Senior Project Management services for our clients you will be responsible for managing our commissions internally and work with our Account Leaders to position and win new work. Additional Internal Project Management and Business Development services to include: Manage our commissions in accordance with our BMS process Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of our commissions managing risk and maximising opportunities Capturing project capability and add value evidence through Project Case studies and Client feedback Supporting account leaders to develop new opportunities for our business including cross-selling our solutions to help our clients overcome challenges Management of bids through our WIN process Driving innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery Within the Mott MacDonald family we are looking to attract the finest talent to be part of this journey as we mobilise for a number of key opportunities across a broad portfolio of both public and private sector programmes. Many of the programmes are long term opportunities allowing you to grow and develop your career. Candidate specification Essential: Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values Demonstrable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team Be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional and working towards ChPP / FRICS/ FCIOB or equivalent Desirable: Relationship building skills -ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts Ability to manage and lead teams to maximise performance Willingness to mentor and coach junior members of the team to support career progression and chartership Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills Soft skills including self-motivation; taking initiative; leadership, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; influence and persuasion, insightfulness Drive to innovate and implement best practice If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need. 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. . click apply for full job details
Software Engineering Manager Up to 65,000 + Bonus Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) Edinburgh or Glasgow Are you a proven people leader with a strong technical background looking to take your next step in a modern, growing tech business? We're hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing feature team within an established product-led environment. You'll be joining a scaling FinTech organisation that's investing heavily in its technology platform, embracing cloud, automation, and modern development practices. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing a team of 3-6 software engineers, providing day-to-day support and long-term career development Taking ownership of delivery, planning, and technical direction within your team Driving best practices in engineering - clean code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure, scalable systems Collaborating closely with Product, QA, and other Engineering Managers to align on goals and deliverables Contributing to continuous improvement across engineering, including mentorship, tech choices, and agile processes Tech environment: .NET / C# Blazor, SQL Server Azure (DevOps, cloud-native services) What we're looking for: Experience leading a software development team (people management + delivery) Strong background in modern software engineering (ideally .NET stack, but open to others) Comfortable working in an agile, cross-functional environment Strong communicator who can align stakeholders and guide technical conversations Why apply? Hybrid working - 2 days in modern city-centre office (Edinburgh or Glasgow), 3 days from home Growing tech business with real career progression opportunities Supportive, people-first culture with investment in leadership and development Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Manager Up to 65,000 + Bonus Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) Edinburgh or Glasgow Are you a proven people leader with a strong technical background looking to take your next step in a modern, growing tech business? We're hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing feature team within an established product-led environment. You'll be joining a scaling FinTech organisation that's investing heavily in its technology platform, embracing cloud, automation, and modern development practices. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing a team of 3-6 software engineers, providing day-to-day support and long-term career development Taking ownership of delivery, planning, and technical direction within your team Driving best practices in engineering - clean code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure, scalable systems Collaborating closely with Product, QA, and other Engineering Managers to align on goals and deliverables Contributing to continuous improvement across engineering, including mentorship, tech choices, and agile processes Tech environment: .NET / C# Blazor, SQL Server Azure (DevOps, cloud-native services) What we're looking for: Experience leading a software development team (people management + delivery) Strong background in modern software engineering (ideally .NET stack, but open to others) Comfortable working in an agile, cross-functional environment Strong communicator who can align stakeholders and guide technical conversations Why apply? Hybrid working - 2 days in modern city-centre office (Edinburgh or Glasgow), 3 days from home Growing tech business with real career progression opportunities Supportive, people-first culture with investment in leadership and development Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Why are we recruiting? In a world where cyber challenges and opportunities are constantly evolving, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve. With new investment aimed at enhancing the NAO's security maturity our Information Security team is expanding. This is your chance to join a dynamic organisation with clear strategic objectives and help advance our data use and embrace new technologies securely. We're not just growing-we're evolving. As part of a forward-thinking organisation with a strong mandate to harness data and embrace cutting-edge technologies, our InfoSec team is central to enabling and securing the NAO's digital future. We're on the lookout for passionate, curious, and collaborative security professionals across a wide range of specialisms. Whether your expertise lies in governance, engineering, threat detection, or cloud security, you'll find real scope to make an impact-both within InfoSec and across the wider organisation. Be part of a diverse and expanding team that thrives on challenge and innovation. Work in a complex, data-rich environment where your insights will shape national-level outcomes. Help embed security into every layer of our digital transformation-from strategy to code. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help define the future of security at the NAO and be part of a high performing, and fun team. Context and main purpose of the job: Why are we recruiting for this role? Integral to the NAO's Information Security strategy is an enhanced Security Operations function dedicated to delivering and developing its essential protect, detect, and respond capabilities. The SecOps Manager will run the function, developing our critical security operations systems, tools, and processes to maintain and improve, the NAO's security posture and risk profile in support of our ambition of being an exemplar organisation. Who are the team? The role sits within an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and agile team of information security professionals responsible for enabling the business to better understand, identify and manage the threats and risks that could impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. What are the main responsibilities of this role? The SecOps Manager will lead on the response to security alerts, incidents and events logged by colleagues, monitoring tools and security partners, progressing actions. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of how a security operations centre functions and an understanding of how to develop and enhance these capabilities. They will be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users, demonstrate competence, instil confidence, and deliver a high level of internal customer service. They will mentor and coach team members, helping them to develop their skills and advance their careers. They will also educate and advise colleagues on information security best practice. They will be required to use their experience, initiative, research, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and create written documentation. The role requires a thorough understanding of the Microsoft's Azure and Defender tools at an expert level, as well as the ability to adapt to new technologies, learn new procedures, determine the source of problems, and advise on both tactical and strategic solutions. Responsibilities The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for the following. Leadership Management of Information Security's Sec Ops functions in their delivery of robust best practise controls within an exemplar organisation. Ability to explain complex matters to a non-technical audience in a clear concise and engaging way. Collaborate with and build relationships with key stakeholder groups, such as Information Security and Digital Services to establish a strong understanding of the organisation and its needs. Ability to see the bigger picture and bring new ideas and challenge the status quo. Leadership by example, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude that supports the team both professionally and the team culture. SecOps Management The delivery and day-to-day leadership of key technical security controls, and tools, across the organisation to ensure that security posture is effectively managed in line with enterprise risk appetite. Maintaining vigilant security monitoring of the technology estate and the execution of agreed protocols and processes n a consistent and timely manner when security issues arise. Ensure material investigations are conducted into information security events, alerts, and incidents. Provide subject matter expertise in response to security incidents. Support the development and optimisation of Microsoft Sentinel, Purview and Defender within the SecOps function. Support the SIEM, SOAR, and Zero Trust programmes. Support the SIEM's development ensuring broader insight across the technology estate. Drive the development of outcome-based metrics. Reporting on SecOps status through periodic reporting, updates, and meetings. Responsible for penetration testing, and ensure tests are carried out in line with the organisation's risk appetite, project requirements and to meet regulatory and external certification priorities. Oversee the 24/7 rota respond capability. Risk Management Proactively identify, evaluate, and assess threats and risks that may impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. Contribute to the maintenance of the Information Security Risk Register. Support the delivery of appropriate and proportionate risk treatments in line with the NAO's risk appetite. ISMS Support the Information Security team to assure compliance with Information Security Policies, Standards and Controls. Support the ongoing retention of the NAO's information security certifications. Produce clear, concise reporting on the security of technology systems. Promote and advocate InfoSec as an SME throughout the NAO. Horizon Scanning Horizon/capability forecasting and budget management experience. Leverage threat intelligence feeds to maintain awareness of global security threats, vulnerabilities and collaborate with Digital Services teams to mitigate risk and maintain/improve the organisational security posture. Maintain awareness of technology landscape and provide guidance on opportunities to improve in the context of the business. Continuous Improvement Continuously monitoring the effectiveness of security measures and make necessary adjustments. This includes reviewing security incidents and implementing lessons learned to improve future responses. Maintain currency in security industry best practice to drive continuous improvement within the organisation. Deliver continuous development of the security policies, processes, standards, runbooks, and tools. Identify opportunities and initiatives to continuously improve the NAO's security and in particular the SecOps function in the context of the NAO's strategy and risk appetite. Key skills/competencies required: Demonstrated experience leading a team focused on Cyber Security or Security Operations. Practical experience developing and enhancing Microsoft security services such as Azure, Sentinel, and/or Defender. Experience in proactive cyber risk management. Applied knowledge in two or more of the following security domains, with the ability to learn others: Identity & Access Management Network Security Messaging Security Endpoint Security Application Security Vulnerability Management Digital Forensics Hands-on experience with two or more of the following toolsets: Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM) platforms, such as Azure Sentinel Vulnerability Management Tools Data Loss Prevention (DLP), such as Purview Microsoft Defender Currently pursuing or holding a relevant professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, SANS GIAC). Demonstrated motivation for learning new skills. Analytical skills to identify threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and conduct root cause analysis. Ability to investigate and resolve complex problems. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Stakeholder engagement ability. SC Security Clearance, or able to quickly achieve SC clearance.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Why are we recruiting? In a world where cyber challenges and opportunities are constantly evolving, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve. With new investment aimed at enhancing the NAO's security maturity our Information Security team is expanding. This is your chance to join a dynamic organisation with clear strategic objectives and help advance our data use and embrace new technologies securely. We're not just growing-we're evolving. As part of a forward-thinking organisation with a strong mandate to harness data and embrace cutting-edge technologies, our InfoSec team is central to enabling and securing the NAO's digital future. We're on the lookout for passionate, curious, and collaborative security professionals across a wide range of specialisms. Whether your expertise lies in governance, engineering, threat detection, or cloud security, you'll find real scope to make an impact-both within InfoSec and across the wider organisation. Be part of a diverse and expanding team that thrives on challenge and innovation. Work in a complex, data-rich environment where your insights will shape national-level outcomes. Help embed security into every layer of our digital transformation-from strategy to code. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help define the future of security at the NAO and be part of a high performing, and fun team. Context and main purpose of the job: Why are we recruiting for this role? Integral to the NAO's Information Security strategy is an enhanced Security Operations function dedicated to delivering and developing its essential protect, detect, and respond capabilities. The SecOps Manager will run the function, developing our critical security operations systems, tools, and processes to maintain and improve, the NAO's security posture and risk profile in support of our ambition of being an exemplar organisation. Who are the team? The role sits within an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and agile team of information security professionals responsible for enabling the business to better understand, identify and manage the threats and risks that could impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. What are the main responsibilities of this role? The SecOps Manager will lead on the response to security alerts, incidents and events logged by colleagues, monitoring tools and security partners, progressing actions. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of how a security operations centre functions and an understanding of how to develop and enhance these capabilities. They will be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users, demonstrate competence, instil confidence, and deliver a high level of internal customer service. They will mentor and coach team members, helping them to develop their skills and advance their careers. They will also educate and advise colleagues on information security best practice. They will be required to use their experience, initiative, research, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and create written documentation. The role requires a thorough understanding of the Microsoft's Azure and Defender tools at an expert level, as well as the ability to adapt to new technologies, learn new procedures, determine the source of problems, and advise on both tactical and strategic solutions. Responsibilities The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for the following. Leadership Management of Information Security's Sec Ops functions in their delivery of robust best practise controls within an exemplar organisation. Ability to explain complex matters to a non-technical audience in a clear concise and engaging way. Collaborate with and build relationships with key stakeholder groups, such as Information Security and Digital Services to establish a strong understanding of the organisation and its needs. Ability to see the bigger picture and bring new ideas and challenge the status quo. Leadership by example, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude that supports the team both professionally and the team culture. SecOps Management The delivery and day-to-day leadership of key technical security controls, and tools, across the organisation to ensure that security posture is effectively managed in line with enterprise risk appetite. Maintaining vigilant security monitoring of the technology estate and the execution of agreed protocols and processes n a consistent and timely manner when security issues arise. Ensure material investigations are conducted into information security events, alerts, and incidents. Provide subject matter expertise in response to security incidents. Support the development and optimisation of Microsoft Sentinel, Purview and Defender within the SecOps function. Support the SIEM, SOAR, and Zero Trust programmes. Support the SIEM's development ensuring broader insight across the technology estate. Drive the development of outcome-based metrics. Reporting on SecOps status through periodic reporting, updates, and meetings. Responsible for penetration testing, and ensure tests are carried out in line with the organisation's risk appetite, project requirements and to meet regulatory and external certification priorities. Oversee the 24/7 rota respond capability. Risk Management Proactively identify, evaluate, and assess threats and risks that may impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. Contribute to the maintenance of the Information Security Risk Register. Support the delivery of appropriate and proportionate risk treatments in line with the NAO's risk appetite. ISMS Support the Information Security team to assure compliance with Information Security Policies, Standards and Controls. Support the ongoing retention of the NAO's information security certifications. Produce clear, concise reporting on the security of technology systems. Promote and advocate InfoSec as an SME throughout the NAO. Horizon Scanning Horizon/capability forecasting and budget management experience. Leverage threat intelligence feeds to maintain awareness of global security threats, vulnerabilities and collaborate with Digital Services teams to mitigate risk and maintain/improve the organisational security posture. Maintain awareness of technology landscape and provide guidance on opportunities to improve in the context of the business. Continuous Improvement Continuously monitoring the effectiveness of security measures and make necessary adjustments. This includes reviewing security incidents and implementing lessons learned to improve future responses. Maintain currency in security industry best practice to drive continuous improvement within the organisation. Deliver continuous development of the security policies, processes, standards, runbooks, and tools. Identify opportunities and initiatives to continuously improve the NAO's security and in particular the SecOps function in the context of the NAO's strategy and risk appetite. Key skills/competencies required: Demonstrated experience leading a team focused on Cyber Security or Security Operations. Practical experience developing and enhancing Microsoft security services such as Azure, Sentinel, and/or Defender. Experience in proactive cyber risk management. Applied knowledge in two or more of the following security domains, with the ability to learn others: Identity & Access Management Network Security Messaging Security Endpoint Security Application Security Vulnerability Management Digital Forensics Hands-on experience with two or more of the following toolsets: Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM) platforms, such as Azure Sentinel Vulnerability Management Tools Data Loss Prevention (DLP), such as Purview Microsoft Defender Currently pursuing or holding a relevant professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, SANS GIAC). Demonstrated motivation for learning new skills. Analytical skills to identify threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and conduct root cause analysis. Ability to investigate and resolve complex problems. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Stakeholder engagement ability. SC Security Clearance, or able to quickly achieve SC clearance.
Why are we recruiting? In a world where cyber challenges and opportunities are constantly evolving, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve. With new investment aimed at enhancing the NAO's security maturity our Information Security team is expanding. This is your chance to join a dynamic organisation with clear strategic objectives and help advance our data use and embrace new technologies securely. We're not just growing-we're evolving. As part of a forward-thinking organisation with a strong mandate to harness data and embrace cutting-edge technologies, our InfoSec team is central to enabling and securing the NAO's digital future. We're on the lookout for passionate, curious, and collaborative security professionals across a wide range of specialisms. Whether your expertise lies in governance, engineering, threat detection, or cloud security, you'll find real scope to make an impact-both within InfoSec and across the wider organisation. Be part of a diverse and expanding team that thrives on challenge and innovation. Work in a complex, data-rich environment where your insights will shape national-level outcomes. Help embed security into every layer of our digital transformation-from strategy to code. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help define the future of security at the NAO and be part of a high performing, and fun team. Context and main purpose of the job: Why are we recruiting for this role? Integral to the NAO's Information Security strategy is a focussed Governance, Risk and Compliance function dedicated to delivering the breadth of Information Security controls into a fast paced and agile organisation. This specialist GRC role will run and develop our certified ISMS and its InfoSec policies, standards, and procedures, transforming the NAO's security posture and risk profile, supporting our ambition of being an exemplar organisation. Who are the team? The Information Security Manager: GRC role sit within an inclusive, respectful, and agile team of information security professionals, responsible for enabling the business to better understand, identify and manage the threats and risks that impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. What are the main responsibilities of this role? The GRC Manager will be instrumental in guiding the development of the NAO's information security services, will lead investigations, develop stakeholder relationships, and identify and deliver new initiatives to support in continual risk reduction. The GRC manager will lead on the running and continual improvement of the NAO's Information Security Management System ensuring that the annual certifications are maintained, the underlying systems are improved, and the associated controls deliver value to the organisation. The successful candidate will be an organised, decisive, and persuasive professional, able to deliver new and develop existing information controls within a challenging environment. They will have an excellent knowledge of security concepts and an understanding of how to implement them effectively. They will be responsible for collating and reporting key performance metrics and will understand how to articulate the "so what?" message to stakeholders, communicating effectively with all levels of users, delivering a high level of customer service. This role will lead on Info Sec risk management and will be instrumental in helping the organisation understand its risk profile through thorough risk identification, quantification, prioritisation, and treatment. They will be required to use their experience, initiative, creativity and research and problem-solving skills to resolve issues, implement new and develop existing controls and create thorough written documentation. With the breadth of Information Security GRC to work across, the successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, able to keep multiple plates spinning, and to prioritise and manage their time effectively. Responsibilities The Information Security Manager: GRC will be responsible for the following: Leadership: Management of Information Security's Governance, Risk and Compliance functions in their delivery of robust best practise controls within an exemplar organisation. Collaborate with and build relationships with key stakeholder groups, such as Information Security and Digital Services to establish a strong understanding of the organisation and its needs. Ability to see the bigger picture and bring new ideas and challenge the status quo. Leadership by example, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude that supports the team both professionally and the team culture. Ability to explain complex matters to a non-technical audience in a clear concise and engaging way. GRC Management: The management and leadership of key security controls across the breadth of the organisation to ensure that security posture is effectively managed in line with enterprise risk appetite. Delivering great governance across the organisation's Information Security functions, ensuring that senior stakeholders understand how effective the NAO's information Security is. Manage and develop reporting requirements for Info Sec Management and other Senior Stakeholders Deliver meaningful supplier assurance controls, and reviewing third parties' security across suppliers, partners, and clients. Lead and design processes for assessing the NAO's compliance against policies and standards. Ensure that information processing activities meet with or exceed relevant security principles and practices. Define and lead a project on product security reviews, in line with relevant frameworks, ensuring that standardised security best practise and non-functional requirements enable the delivery of secure NAO products. ISMS: Drive the maintenance and development of the NAO's Information Security management systems. Developing existing and delivering new InfoSec policies, standards, and controls. Defining and co-ordinating an ongoing security awareness and training strategy. Supporting the maintenance and improvement of the Info Sec Business Continuity and Disaster Recover plans. Maintaining, retaining, and delivering substantive improvements to our ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, with the full support of the Info Sec team, Digital Services, and the broader organisation. Contributing to defining and refining what great Info Sec looks like, embedding the use of best practice controls across the organisation. Ensure that NAO information assets are recorded, assessed, monitored, and appropriately protected. Evangelise information security as an SME, across the NAO. Risk Management: Develop and lead processes on the identification and management of the NAO's InfoSec risk and driving appropriate and pragmatic risk treatment solutions to conclusion. Ensuring that the NAO's information security priorities, programs and controls are risk based. Management and development of the Information Security Risk Register and associated processes. Ensure that the wider organisation documents and treats Information Security risks in BC/DR plans. Manage and coordinate the delivery of appropriate and proportionate risk treatments in line with the NAO's risk appetite. Key skills/competencies required: Essential: Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues in audit and technology. Proactive in promoting secure practices, continuous improvement, and organisational change. Substantial experience as an Information Security professional. Working towards, or able to obtain within six months, a relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC. Holds, or can obtain, SC Security Clearance. Comprehensive technical understanding of: ISO 27001 Risk management methodologies Current IT security issues, especially those relevant to government Experience in an Information Security role with a focus on governance, risk, or compliance activities. Desirable: Experience in data protection and GDPR. One or more of the following industry accreditations: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor GDPR Practitioner
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Why are we recruiting? In a world where cyber challenges and opportunities are constantly evolving, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve. With new investment aimed at enhancing the NAO's security maturity our Information Security team is expanding. This is your chance to join a dynamic organisation with clear strategic objectives and help advance our data use and embrace new technologies securely. We're not just growing-we're evolving. As part of a forward-thinking organisation with a strong mandate to harness data and embrace cutting-edge technologies, our InfoSec team is central to enabling and securing the NAO's digital future. We're on the lookout for passionate, curious, and collaborative security professionals across a wide range of specialisms. Whether your expertise lies in governance, engineering, threat detection, or cloud security, you'll find real scope to make an impact-both within InfoSec and across the wider organisation. Be part of a diverse and expanding team that thrives on challenge and innovation. Work in a complex, data-rich environment where your insights will shape national-level outcomes. Help embed security into every layer of our digital transformation-from strategy to code. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help define the future of security at the NAO and be part of a high performing, and fun team. Context and main purpose of the job: Why are we recruiting for this role? Integral to the NAO's Information Security strategy is a focussed Governance, Risk and Compliance function dedicated to delivering the breadth of Information Security controls into a fast paced and agile organisation. This specialist GRC role will run and develop our certified ISMS and its InfoSec policies, standards, and procedures, transforming the NAO's security posture and risk profile, supporting our ambition of being an exemplar organisation. Who are the team? The Information Security Manager: GRC role sit within an inclusive, respectful, and agile team of information security professionals, responsible for enabling the business to better understand, identify and manage the threats and risks that impact the NAO's ability to deliver on its vision and strategy. What are the main responsibilities of this role? The GRC Manager will be instrumental in guiding the development of the NAO's information security services, will lead investigations, develop stakeholder relationships, and identify and deliver new initiatives to support in continual risk reduction. The GRC manager will lead on the running and continual improvement of the NAO's Information Security Management System ensuring that the annual certifications are maintained, the underlying systems are improved, and the associated controls deliver value to the organisation. The successful candidate will be an organised, decisive, and persuasive professional, able to deliver new and develop existing information controls within a challenging environment. They will have an excellent knowledge of security concepts and an understanding of how to implement them effectively. They will be responsible for collating and reporting key performance metrics and will understand how to articulate the "so what?" message to stakeholders, communicating effectively with all levels of users, delivering a high level of customer service. This role will lead on Info Sec risk management and will be instrumental in helping the organisation understand its risk profile through thorough risk identification, quantification, prioritisation, and treatment. They will be required to use their experience, initiative, creativity and research and problem-solving skills to resolve issues, implement new and develop existing controls and create thorough written documentation. With the breadth of Information Security GRC to work across, the successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, able to keep multiple plates spinning, and to prioritise and manage their time effectively. Responsibilities The Information Security Manager: GRC will be responsible for the following: Leadership: Management of Information Security's Governance, Risk and Compliance functions in their delivery of robust best practise controls within an exemplar organisation. Collaborate with and build relationships with key stakeholder groups, such as Information Security and Digital Services to establish a strong understanding of the organisation and its needs. Ability to see the bigger picture and bring new ideas and challenge the status quo. Leadership by example, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude that supports the team both professionally and the team culture. Ability to explain complex matters to a non-technical audience in a clear concise and engaging way. GRC Management: The management and leadership of key security controls across the breadth of the organisation to ensure that security posture is effectively managed in line with enterprise risk appetite. Delivering great governance across the organisation's Information Security functions, ensuring that senior stakeholders understand how effective the NAO's information Security is. Manage and develop reporting requirements for Info Sec Management and other Senior Stakeholders Deliver meaningful supplier assurance controls, and reviewing third parties' security across suppliers, partners, and clients. Lead and design processes for assessing the NAO's compliance against policies and standards. Ensure that information processing activities meet with or exceed relevant security principles and practices. Define and lead a project on product security reviews, in line with relevant frameworks, ensuring that standardised security best practise and non-functional requirements enable the delivery of secure NAO products. ISMS: Drive the maintenance and development of the NAO's Information Security management systems. Developing existing and delivering new InfoSec policies, standards, and controls. Defining and co-ordinating an ongoing security awareness and training strategy. Supporting the maintenance and improvement of the Info Sec Business Continuity and Disaster Recover plans. Maintaining, retaining, and delivering substantive improvements to our ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, with the full support of the Info Sec team, Digital Services, and the broader organisation. Contributing to defining and refining what great Info Sec looks like, embedding the use of best practice controls across the organisation. Ensure that NAO information assets are recorded, assessed, monitored, and appropriately protected. Evangelise information security as an SME, across the NAO. Risk Management: Develop and lead processes on the identification and management of the NAO's InfoSec risk and driving appropriate and pragmatic risk treatment solutions to conclusion. Ensuring that the NAO's information security priorities, programs and controls are risk based. Management and development of the Information Security Risk Register and associated processes. Ensure that the wider organisation documents and treats Information Security risks in BC/DR plans. Manage and coordinate the delivery of appropriate and proportionate risk treatments in line with the NAO's risk appetite. Key skills/competencies required: Essential: Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues in audit and technology. Proactive in promoting secure practices, continuous improvement, and organisational change. Substantial experience as an Information Security professional. Working towards, or able to obtain within six months, a relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC. Holds, or can obtain, SC Security Clearance. Comprehensive technical understanding of: ISO 27001 Risk management methodologies Current IT security issues, especially those relevant to government Experience in an Information Security role with a focus on governance, risk, or compliance activities. Desirable: Experience in data protection and GDPR. One or more of the following industry accreditations: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor GDPR Practitioner
Academy Director Building Technologies Salary £51,950 - £60,224 per annum About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. Our Academy model enables focused, sector-specific curriculum leadership. We are now recruiting fora new Academy Director to lead our Building Technologies provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of construction education and skills in Sheffield and the wider region. About the role As Academy Director for Building Technologies, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum areas including Construction, Electrical Installation and Plumbing. You will be responsible for driving quality, leading curriculum innovation and ensuring students develop the technical and employability skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a critical leadership role at a time of national reform and opportunity. You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college s five-year strategic plan, including our response to priorities such as the green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region s transition to a low-carbon future. From employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning, your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious and responsive. The Academy delivers a wide range of full-time and adult provision, including new technical qualifications, employer-led initiatives and high-quality work experience. You will also play a key role in preparing our young people aged 16 to 18 for exciting and rewarding future careers within the sector, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment or higher study. The role will involve close collaboration with our Apprenticeship+ lead, ensuring clear pathways into skilled trades and sustainable employment through well-aligned programmes and employer partnerships. With a dedicated team of curriculum managers and teaching staff, and strong external partnerships, the Academy is well positioned for its next stage of growth and development. What We re Looking For We are looking for a confident and committed leader who shares our values and vision for technical education. You will bring: A strong track record of curriculum and quality leadership in Further Education or a similar setting Experience of leading and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality provision and student outcomes An understanding of the construction and building technologies sector, including its challenges, skills gaps and sustainability priorities A commitment to inclusive practice, student voice and raising aspirations Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement. You will be an experienced teacher and / or manager, confident in navigating change and leading innovation in line with qualification reform and employer needs. Main Responsibilities As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to shared strategic goals while leading your Academy to achieve excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on the delivery of a high-quality student experience, resulting in strong achievement, progression and employability outcomes Developing a relevant and innovative curriculum offer that reflects student needs, local skills priorities and qualification reforms Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across the Academy Leading curriculum development and business planning processes to achieve growth, quality and financial targets Managing performance, budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money Building and maintaining strong employer, university and community partnerships Promoting environmental sustainability across curriculum and operations Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, ambition and continuous improvement What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £51,950 - £60,224 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days(310.8 hours)+ 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Disability Confident We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: Please press APPLY As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 13th August 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Academy Director Building Technologies Salary £51,950 - £60,224 per annum About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. Our Academy model enables focused, sector-specific curriculum leadership. We are now recruiting fora new Academy Director to lead our Building Technologies provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of construction education and skills in Sheffield and the wider region. About the role As Academy Director for Building Technologies, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum areas including Construction, Electrical Installation and Plumbing. You will be responsible for driving quality, leading curriculum innovation and ensuring students develop the technical and employability skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a critical leadership role at a time of national reform and opportunity. You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college s five-year strategic plan, including our response to priorities such as the green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region s transition to a low-carbon future. From employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning, your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious and responsive. The Academy delivers a wide range of full-time and adult provision, including new technical qualifications, employer-led initiatives and high-quality work experience. You will also play a key role in preparing our young people aged 16 to 18 for exciting and rewarding future careers within the sector, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment or higher study. The role will involve close collaboration with our Apprenticeship+ lead, ensuring clear pathways into skilled trades and sustainable employment through well-aligned programmes and employer partnerships. With a dedicated team of curriculum managers and teaching staff, and strong external partnerships, the Academy is well positioned for its next stage of growth and development. What We re Looking For We are looking for a confident and committed leader who shares our values and vision for technical education. You will bring: A strong track record of curriculum and quality leadership in Further Education or a similar setting Experience of leading and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality provision and student outcomes An understanding of the construction and building technologies sector, including its challenges, skills gaps and sustainability priorities A commitment to inclusive practice, student voice and raising aspirations Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement. You will be an experienced teacher and / or manager, confident in navigating change and leading innovation in line with qualification reform and employer needs. Main Responsibilities As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to shared strategic goals while leading your Academy to achieve excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on the delivery of a high-quality student experience, resulting in strong achievement, progression and employability outcomes Developing a relevant and innovative curriculum offer that reflects student needs, local skills priorities and qualification reforms Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across the Academy Leading curriculum development and business planning processes to achieve growth, quality and financial targets Managing performance, budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money Building and maintaining strong employer, university and community partnerships Promoting environmental sustainability across curriculum and operations Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, ambition and continuous improvement What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £51,950 - £60,224 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days(310.8 hours)+ 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Disability Confident We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: Please press APPLY As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 13th August 2025
Who we are looking for: Qualified applicants should have prior experience managing large programs, particularly in the context of a software business or professional services in financial services disciplines. Applicants should be at ease leading others with no hierarchical connection and should also be comfortable working in a high growth business, fast paced environment driving the firm's strategy and AlphaSM product capabilities. Applicants must demonstrate experience managing organizations through significant change and developing relationships at executive levels. Over time, this position could potentially evolve into increasing levels of responsibility within the wider Alpha Implementation organization. Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM. State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of 'alpha' to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle, and back office. It harmonizes data, technology, and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex, and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for: Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization. Oversee and approve program plans inclusive of State Street, client, and critical 3rd party tasks. Ensure program milestones and dependencies support agreed scope and timeline. Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations for the program. Establish project governance both internally and with the client, ensuring all stakeholders are communicated with frequently and appropriately. Drive the client, internal stakeholders, and critical 3rd parties to execute against their tasks and milestones; drive proper governance and program reporting. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Implement standard change control processes, deploy, and maintain risk, issue, and decision logs. This role is responsible for leading large, complex client transformation programs working with client C-Suite and STT executives to implement platform and service solutions aligned with client and STT agreed business outcomes. The Client Implementation Executive is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of programs or portfolios of programs, setting strategic goals, and planning from inception to completion. This includes management of client solution management in partnership with multiple product and platform organizations and E2E business/solution architects, workstream leadership, conversion activities, business and client testing activities, change management, financial management, operational readiness, post-conversion hypercare, etc. The role requires establishing project governance and driving both internal and client executive stakeholders to meet their responsibilities, ensuring effective communication and reporting throughout the implementation lifecycle. The successful candidate must devise strategies to monitor program performance, provide feedback to project managers, and identify areas for efficiency enhancement, applying change and risk management principles as necessary. The role partners with Global Client Division leaders, Global Technology Services, Global Delivery teams, and Alpha Teams to deliver business outcomes that span STT business lines, platform providers, delivery partners, and client ecosystems, with responsibility for execution of program, business, financial, and client outcomes across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, and Data domains. What we value: Leadership and an ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization. Outstanding presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship-building skills across all levels of management. A detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise communication skills. Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and relationship management skills. The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors - Own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community. Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes, including back office functions. Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry. Demonstrated experience leading large transformational programs; preferably within a leading consulting firm. Experience with Agile software development, highly configurable systems, and leading testing techniques. Familiarity with Jira or Clarity is a plus. Willingness and ability to travel. State Street's Speak Up Line
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Who we are looking for: Qualified applicants should have prior experience managing large programs, particularly in the context of a software business or professional services in financial services disciplines. Applicants should be at ease leading others with no hierarchical connection and should also be comfortable working in a high growth business, fast paced environment driving the firm's strategy and AlphaSM product capabilities. Applicants must demonstrate experience managing organizations through significant change and developing relationships at executive levels. Over time, this position could potentially evolve into increasing levels of responsibility within the wider Alpha Implementation organization. Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM. State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of 'alpha' to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle, and back office. It harmonizes data, technology, and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex, and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for: Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization. Oversee and approve program plans inclusive of State Street, client, and critical 3rd party tasks. Ensure program milestones and dependencies support agreed scope and timeline. Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations for the program. Establish project governance both internally and with the client, ensuring all stakeholders are communicated with frequently and appropriately. Drive the client, internal stakeholders, and critical 3rd parties to execute against their tasks and milestones; drive proper governance and program reporting. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Implement standard change control processes, deploy, and maintain risk, issue, and decision logs. This role is responsible for leading large, complex client transformation programs working with client C-Suite and STT executives to implement platform and service solutions aligned with client and STT agreed business outcomes. The Client Implementation Executive is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of programs or portfolios of programs, setting strategic goals, and planning from inception to completion. This includes management of client solution management in partnership with multiple product and platform organizations and E2E business/solution architects, workstream leadership, conversion activities, business and client testing activities, change management, financial management, operational readiness, post-conversion hypercare, etc. The role requires establishing project governance and driving both internal and client executive stakeholders to meet their responsibilities, ensuring effective communication and reporting throughout the implementation lifecycle. The successful candidate must devise strategies to monitor program performance, provide feedback to project managers, and identify areas for efficiency enhancement, applying change and risk management principles as necessary. The role partners with Global Client Division leaders, Global Technology Services, Global Delivery teams, and Alpha Teams to deliver business outcomes that span STT business lines, platform providers, delivery partners, and client ecosystems, with responsibility for execution of program, business, financial, and client outcomes across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, and Data domains. What we value: Leadership and an ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization. Outstanding presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship-building skills across all levels of management. A detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise communication skills. Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and relationship management skills. The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors - Own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community. Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes, including back office functions. Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry. Demonstrated experience leading large transformational programs; preferably within a leading consulting firm. Experience with Agile software development, highly configurable systems, and leading testing techniques. Familiarity with Jira or Clarity is a plus. Willingness and ability to travel. State Street's Speak Up Line
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 31, 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.
Location: Croydon, UK 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. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking an Account Leader / Client Director to engage with clients, generate and secure project opportunities, contribute to growth of our aviation portfolio and be accountable for the delivery of major airport planning and development projects. The successful candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with a business development mind-set, with a proven ability of winning work with world class airports. The candidate will work collaboratively with a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Business Development: Proactively seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow the airport master planning and capacity portfolio Leverage an established industry network to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients Represent Mott MacDonald with authenticity and integrity at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings to enhance our profile Account Leadership: Accountable for our relationship with one or more significant airport clients in the role of Account Leader / Client Director Develop and maintain strong and robust client relationships with key directors at airport owners and operators Capture planning and pre-positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects with clients - identifying opportunities and turning them into prospects Drive the bidding process to convert prospects into projects, be responsible for bid teams, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound Managing risk and commercial performance on projects Working effectively with the Aviation Market Director, Practice Leaders and Resource Managers to bring the right resources to deliver the project to the client's satisfaction and meeting Mott MacDonald's profit targets Addressing client's issues and fulfilling their aspirations Oversight of other discipline projects with your clients to maintain the relationship Project Delivery: Direct major airport planning and development projects with your clients or others, when required to do so Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, ultimately accountable for successful outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers and Technical Leaders As Project Director/Principal accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: A proven track record of success in business development and winning work with major airports Extensive experience in airport planning and capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes Excellent communication skills including client and stakeholder negotiation A degree in airport planning, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Chartership is not essential to apply for this role but is expected of a candidate who has qualifications aligned with a professional institution Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage A strong and active network of clients in the aviation industry To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to domestic and international clients and be expected to work overseas on key projects as and when required Proficient in Microsoft software Knowledge of simulation modelling tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset Excellent networking skills, able to build and maintain client relationships Well-connected in the airport sector, with a respected industry reputation Strong business development skills, with experience in generating and winning work A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and lead cross-functional teams Strong project director skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment 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. 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. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. 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 . click apply for full job details
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Location: Croydon, UK 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. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking an Account Leader / Client Director to engage with clients, generate and secure project opportunities, contribute to growth of our aviation portfolio and be accountable for the delivery of major airport planning and development projects. The successful candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with a business development mind-set, with a proven ability of winning work with world class airports. The candidate will work collaboratively with a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Business Development: Proactively seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow the airport master planning and capacity portfolio Leverage an established industry network to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients Represent Mott MacDonald with authenticity and integrity at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings to enhance our profile Account Leadership: Accountable for our relationship with one or more significant airport clients in the role of Account Leader / Client Director Develop and maintain strong and robust client relationships with key directors at airport owners and operators Capture planning and pre-positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects with clients - identifying opportunities and turning them into prospects Drive the bidding process to convert prospects into projects, be responsible for bid teams, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound Managing risk and commercial performance on projects Working effectively with the Aviation Market Director, Practice Leaders and Resource Managers to bring the right resources to deliver the project to the client's satisfaction and meeting Mott MacDonald's profit targets Addressing client's issues and fulfilling their aspirations Oversight of other discipline projects with your clients to maintain the relationship Project Delivery: Direct major airport planning and development projects with your clients or others, when required to do so Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, ultimately accountable for successful outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers and Technical Leaders As Project Director/Principal accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: A proven track record of success in business development and winning work with major airports Extensive experience in airport planning and capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes Excellent communication skills including client and stakeholder negotiation A degree in airport planning, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Chartership is not essential to apply for this role but is expected of a candidate who has qualifications aligned with a professional institution Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage A strong and active network of clients in the aviation industry To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to domestic and international clients and be expected to work overseas on key projects as and when required Proficient in Microsoft software Knowledge of simulation modelling tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset Excellent networking skills, able to build and maintain client relationships Well-connected in the airport sector, with a respected industry reputation Strong business development skills, with experience in generating and winning work A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and lead cross-functional teams Strong project director skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment 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. 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. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. 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 . click apply for full job details
Site Name: GSK HQ, Belgium-Wavre, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Jul Senior Director Transformation Lead, Development Are you passionate about leading transformational programs that revolutionize our organization's operations on a grand scale? Do you want to enhance our performance and harness the power of data and technology to deliver exceptional results faster and more efficiently? If so, the Senior Director, Transformation Lead role in Development is an exciting opportunity you won't want to miss. Job Purpose At GSK, we aim to positively impact the health of billions of people by uniting science, technology, and talent. Within our R&D division, the Development organization serves as the driving force behind our exceptional clinical programs. Leveraging data and cutting-edge technology, we bring groundbreaking innovations to patients. We are spearheading strategic and impactful leadership of our transformational programmes across Development to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and foster innovation. Our commitment to agility and continuous improvement ensures that we maximize our investments, accelerate delivery, and embed sustainable impact throughout our operations. In this role, you will be the dedicated and accountable leader and point of contact for the execution of an assigned strategic programme including the upfront shaping and set-up of programmes and the delivery to the point of BAU. You will have the opportunity to build and lead a dynamic matrix team of subject matter experts and project/change managers united by a common programme purpose. Together, you will drive transformation and technology-enabled programmes that boost productivity, optimize processes, and implement impactful organizational and cultural changes. Key Responsibilities Deliver strategic business value: Be the accountable transformation lead for the execution of strategic transformation programmes, ensuring clear objectives, value proposition, governance, and measurable outcomes. Assignment of programmes will be in agreement with the Head of Development and Development Leadership Team. Establish agile and responsive programmes: Set up programmes with a clear vision, proposed benefits/KPIs and resourcing plans and ensuring we focus on impact to our priority assets and strategic priorities. Navigate complexity to desired outcomes: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to design and deliver complex, high-visibility initiatives across multiple functions and geographies. Provide matrix leadership with impact: Build and manage matrix teams, including internal and external experts, to support program delivery. Where external consultants are required, work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement and select the best supplier and ensure active management to deliver best return on investment. Collaborative and focused stakeholder management: Work across senior leadership, sponsors and stakeholders to drive alignment, buy in and resolve challenges efficiently. Get ahead of challenges: Monitor program performance using data and analytics, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, identifying and executing interventions. Risk Management:Proactively identify and manage risks associated with programme delivery. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of the programme to achieve the agreed outcome. Ensure sustainable impact: At the appropriate point, transition accountability into BAU through a structured approach to ensure continued embedding and transfer of accountability. Be an advocate for continual improvement: Champion impactful change, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Act as a thought leader in areas of expertise (e.g. change management, programme management, business skills), including providing advice to other matrix transformation programme leads in the successful set up and execution of programmes they are accountable for. Job Posting Closing Date: the 8th of August US EOB Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with in-depth knowledge of drug development processes. Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives with measurable business impact. Experience working across organisational boundaries in global companies (via industry or consulting roles) to deliver complex transformation programmes. Proven ability to collaborate with and guide senior leaders across global organizations and navigate challenges and complex environments. Expertise in project management, change management, or process optimization, with working knowledge of the other disciplines. Expert leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, including the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences. Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing others by fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Preferred Qualifications High learning agility and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and unfamiliar challenges. Strong empathy and situational awareness, understanding the impact of change on people. Business relationship building skills and connections with external environments, bringing insights to improve programme execution and value creation. Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent listener; highly skilled at tailoring messages to senior leaders. Ability to make timely and logical decisions for significant problems /has a 'can do' mindset and looks for solutions, appropriately escalates risks and issues and can create a plan to overcome obstacles. Able and willing to challenge thinking in the right way and be a thought partner. Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines. Ability to recognise down / upstream impacts of activities / decisions on business functions and identify solutions to respond in a holistic way. A team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others. You will stand out if you also bring the following: Experience in organisation-wide problem solving and high-quality strategic analysis with impactful outcomes. Experience of ability to work independently with broad stakeholders at all levels and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need. Demonstrate skill at operating in situations characterised by complexity, ambiguity and high levels of uncertainty. High level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive . Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site . click apply for full job details
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Site Name: GSK HQ, Belgium-Wavre, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Jul Senior Director Transformation Lead, Development Are you passionate about leading transformational programs that revolutionize our organization's operations on a grand scale? Do you want to enhance our performance and harness the power of data and technology to deliver exceptional results faster and more efficiently? If so, the Senior Director, Transformation Lead role in Development is an exciting opportunity you won't want to miss. Job Purpose At GSK, we aim to positively impact the health of billions of people by uniting science, technology, and talent. Within our R&D division, the Development organization serves as the driving force behind our exceptional clinical programs. Leveraging data and cutting-edge technology, we bring groundbreaking innovations to patients. We are spearheading strategic and impactful leadership of our transformational programmes across Development to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and foster innovation. Our commitment to agility and continuous improvement ensures that we maximize our investments, accelerate delivery, and embed sustainable impact throughout our operations. In this role, you will be the dedicated and accountable leader and point of contact for the execution of an assigned strategic programme including the upfront shaping and set-up of programmes and the delivery to the point of BAU. You will have the opportunity to build and lead a dynamic matrix team of subject matter experts and project/change managers united by a common programme purpose. Together, you will drive transformation and technology-enabled programmes that boost productivity, optimize processes, and implement impactful organizational and cultural changes. Key Responsibilities Deliver strategic business value: Be the accountable transformation lead for the execution of strategic transformation programmes, ensuring clear objectives, value proposition, governance, and measurable outcomes. Assignment of programmes will be in agreement with the Head of Development and Development Leadership Team. Establish agile and responsive programmes: Set up programmes with a clear vision, proposed benefits/KPIs and resourcing plans and ensuring we focus on impact to our priority assets and strategic priorities. Navigate complexity to desired outcomes: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to design and deliver complex, high-visibility initiatives across multiple functions and geographies. Provide matrix leadership with impact: Build and manage matrix teams, including internal and external experts, to support program delivery. Where external consultants are required, work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement and select the best supplier and ensure active management to deliver best return on investment. Collaborative and focused stakeholder management: Work across senior leadership, sponsors and stakeholders to drive alignment, buy in and resolve challenges efficiently. Get ahead of challenges: Monitor program performance using data and analytics, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, identifying and executing interventions. Risk Management:Proactively identify and manage risks associated with programme delivery. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of the programme to achieve the agreed outcome. Ensure sustainable impact: At the appropriate point, transition accountability into BAU through a structured approach to ensure continued embedding and transfer of accountability. Be an advocate for continual improvement: Champion impactful change, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Act as a thought leader in areas of expertise (e.g. change management, programme management, business skills), including providing advice to other matrix transformation programme leads in the successful set up and execution of programmes they are accountable for. Job Posting Closing Date: the 8th of August US EOB Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with in-depth knowledge of drug development processes. Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives with measurable business impact. Experience working across organisational boundaries in global companies (via industry or consulting roles) to deliver complex transformation programmes. Proven ability to collaborate with and guide senior leaders across global organizations and navigate challenges and complex environments. Expertise in project management, change management, or process optimization, with working knowledge of the other disciplines. Expert leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, including the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences. Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing others by fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Preferred Qualifications High learning agility and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and unfamiliar challenges. Strong empathy and situational awareness, understanding the impact of change on people. Business relationship building skills and connections with external environments, bringing insights to improve programme execution and value creation. Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent listener; highly skilled at tailoring messages to senior leaders. Ability to make timely and logical decisions for significant problems /has a 'can do' mindset and looks for solutions, appropriately escalates risks and issues and can create a plan to overcome obstacles. Able and willing to challenge thinking in the right way and be a thought partner. Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines. Ability to recognise down / upstream impacts of activities / decisions on business functions and identify solutions to respond in a holistic way. A team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others. You will stand out if you also bring the following: Experience in organisation-wide problem solving and high-quality strategic analysis with impactful outcomes. Experience of ability to work independently with broad stakeholders at all levels and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need. Demonstrate skill at operating in situations characterised by complexity, ambiguity and high levels of uncertainty. High level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive . Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site . click apply for full job details
We are looking for a Software Engineer ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team, you'll be at the intersection of engineering and user experience-building scalable, high-impact software that directly shapes the product roadmap. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver features that delight users and drive business outcomes. If you are user-focused, curious and adaptive, reliable and Delivery oriented then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Duties and Responsibilities: Product Engineering and Delivery Build and maintain user-facing applications, tools, and integrations that support legal and business operations. Work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate user needs into working code. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code-balancing speed with stability and long-term maintainability. Participate in regular product discovery, testing ideas through prototypes, spikes, and lightweight experiments. Technology and Integration Build APIs and services to connect and orchestrate systems across the firm. Integrate with third-party platforms, legal tech tools, and internal systems to support seamless user experiences. Support our low-code initiatives by developing and extending components for use in Power Platform and other automation tools. Agile, Iterative Development Work within a modern agile delivery model-focusing on iterative value delivery, fast feedback loops, and continuous improvement. Contribute to backlog grooming, technical scoping, and story writing with product managers. Participate in code reviews, retrospectives, and design sessions, contributing to a strong engineering culture. Security, Quality, and Operations Ensure that all solutions meet firmwide standards for security, privacy, and compliance. Take ownership of the health of your code in production-monitoring performance, resolving bugs, and continuously improving. Support the automation of testing and deployment pipelines to improve release velocity and confidence. Technical Skills Required: Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, .NET, Node.js). Experience with frontend development (e.g. React, Angular, Hugo). Strong understanding of backend systems, API design, and system integration. Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), identity/access management, and deployment tools. Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (e.g Figma etc) Professional Experience 3+ years in software development or engineering, ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team. Experience working in a professional service, legal, or regulated environment is a plus, but not required. Experience collaborating with product teams and participating in user-focused design and delivery. Ways of Working Practical understanding of agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. Passion for writing maintainable, testable code and improving developer workflows. Ability to balance speed of delivery with architectural and technical discipline.
Jul 30, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for a Software Engineer ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team, you'll be at the intersection of engineering and user experience-building scalable, high-impact software that directly shapes the product roadmap. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver features that delight users and drive business outcomes. If you are user-focused, curious and adaptive, reliable and Delivery oriented then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Duties and Responsibilities: Product Engineering and Delivery Build and maintain user-facing applications, tools, and integrations that support legal and business operations. Work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate user needs into working code. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code-balancing speed with stability and long-term maintainability. Participate in regular product discovery, testing ideas through prototypes, spikes, and lightweight experiments. Technology and Integration Build APIs and services to connect and orchestrate systems across the firm. Integrate with third-party platforms, legal tech tools, and internal systems to support seamless user experiences. Support our low-code initiatives by developing and extending components for use in Power Platform and other automation tools. Agile, Iterative Development Work within a modern agile delivery model-focusing on iterative value delivery, fast feedback loops, and continuous improvement. Contribute to backlog grooming, technical scoping, and story writing with product managers. Participate in code reviews, retrospectives, and design sessions, contributing to a strong engineering culture. Security, Quality, and Operations Ensure that all solutions meet firmwide standards for security, privacy, and compliance. Take ownership of the health of your code in production-monitoring performance, resolving bugs, and continuously improving. Support the automation of testing and deployment pipelines to improve release velocity and confidence. Technical Skills Required: Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, .NET, Node.js). Experience with frontend development (e.g. React, Angular, Hugo). Strong understanding of backend systems, API design, and system integration. Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), identity/access management, and deployment tools. Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (e.g Figma etc) Professional Experience 3+ years in software development or engineering, ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team. Experience working in a professional service, legal, or regulated environment is a plus, but not required. Experience collaborating with product teams and participating in user-focused design and delivery. Ways of Working Practical understanding of agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. Passion for writing maintainable, testable code and improving developer workflows. Ability to balance speed of delivery with architectural and technical discipline.
Location/s: London or Croydon, UK Relocation supported: Not supported Recruiter contact: Emma Cantley 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 division Our industry-leading specialist advisory teams offer a range of transformational services that support our core project, programme, and commercial offering, as well as supporting our clients in addressing their business needs. These includes climate change, estimating and cost intelligence, health, safety and wellbeing, land advisory, planning PMO, quality management and risk management. The specialist advisory team brings together multiple critical services in a connected offering, drawing on cross-sector best practice and expertise. We add huge value to our clients through our integrated approach, whilst relentlessly focus on excellence and our passion for improving society. Key responsibilities and duties include: Extensive stakeholder co-ordination; including liaising with the general public, property owners, resident associations, land agents, local authorities and solicitors Working with our GIS & Mapping team to interpret spatial data and produce Land Ownership and Access Plans The production and quality checking of statutory notices, access agreements and associated access plans Engaging with affected land owners Management of the production of the Book of Reference, Land Plans and associated documents Production of weekly and monthly reports Client interfacing Team management Overview of the role Whilst reporting directly to the experienced Land Advisory Principal Land Consultant, you'll be managing multiple projects and workstreams on major infrastructure schemes. The focus of this exciting new role and opportunity is to help build the growing business and to manage the delivery of detailed, high quality land advice for our clients. Candidate specification Essential: Geography Bachelor's degree or experience in a relevant discipline Experience working on land information procurement and management for infrastructure schemes Demonstrable success in role requiring high degree of multi-tasking and problem-solving on infrastructure schemes Detailed knowledge and understanding of Statutory Processes, Land Referencing, Standing Orders and Land & Property Industry Experience of managing land referencing teams and delivering a successful Book of Reference, Land Plans and other associated documents for hybrid Bill, TWAO, DCO, CPO schemes Excellent communication skills and able to liaise at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders Highly motivated and conscientious and able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Flexible, enthusiastic and positive approach Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure Able to proactively manage workload Willingness to travel Desirable: Management and negotiation of access for surveys 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. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Location/s: London or Croydon, UK Relocation supported: Not supported Recruiter contact: Emma Cantley 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 division Our industry-leading specialist advisory teams offer a range of transformational services that support our core project, programme, and commercial offering, as well as supporting our clients in addressing their business needs. These includes climate change, estimating and cost intelligence, health, safety and wellbeing, land advisory, planning PMO, quality management and risk management. The specialist advisory team brings together multiple critical services in a connected offering, drawing on cross-sector best practice and expertise. We add huge value to our clients through our integrated approach, whilst relentlessly focus on excellence and our passion for improving society. Key responsibilities and duties include: Extensive stakeholder co-ordination; including liaising with the general public, property owners, resident associations, land agents, local authorities and solicitors Working with our GIS & Mapping team to interpret spatial data and produce Land Ownership and Access Plans The production and quality checking of statutory notices, access agreements and associated access plans Engaging with affected land owners Management of the production of the Book of Reference, Land Plans and associated documents Production of weekly and monthly reports Client interfacing Team management Overview of the role Whilst reporting directly to the experienced Land Advisory Principal Land Consultant, you'll be managing multiple projects and workstreams on major infrastructure schemes. The focus of this exciting new role and opportunity is to help build the growing business and to manage the delivery of detailed, high quality land advice for our clients. Candidate specification Essential: Geography Bachelor's degree or experience in a relevant discipline Experience working on land information procurement and management for infrastructure schemes Demonstrable success in role requiring high degree of multi-tasking and problem-solving on infrastructure schemes Detailed knowledge and understanding of Statutory Processes, Land Referencing, Standing Orders and Land & Property Industry Experience of managing land referencing teams and delivering a successful Book of Reference, Land Plans and other associated documents for hybrid Bill, TWAO, DCO, CPO schemes Excellent communication skills and able to liaise at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders Highly motivated and conscientious and able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Flexible, enthusiastic and positive approach Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure Able to proactively manage workload Willingness to travel Desirable: Management and negotiation of access for surveys 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. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Senior Ecologist £37,236 - £40,674 Full Time, Permanent Are you an experienced ecologist seeking to develop your career in a senior role incorporating planning advice and nature recovery projects? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Senior Ecologist, you will be acting as a lead technical specialist on ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain and nature recovery for planning, estates and other council departments. This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you passionate about restoring nature in the local area? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our planning and sustainability service is fundamental to the success of the council s ambition for the future and we are passionate about safeguarding and recovering nature in the area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the West Oxfordshire area to thrive, by creating great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to thrive too and we are serious in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. About the role: We are looking for a passionate ecologist to join the planning policy team to ensure the Council is implementing its duties under the Environment Act 2021 in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain and nature recovery. You will be line managed by the Principal Ecologist and assist with overseeing the work of the two Assistant Ecologists and the Nature Recovery Officer. The Senior Ecologist is a hybrid role combining nature recovery with planning ecology on a 50:50 basis. The work will be wide ranging and challenging, including providing high quality and robust ecological advice for planning applications, enforcement and appeals, and supporting the Principal Ecologist on the implementation and monitoring of Biodiversity Net Gain. In addition, you will be driving forward the council s Nature Recovery Plan. You will be liaising with a variety of different stakeholders, including planning officers, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and councillors to protect and enhance biodiversity and to deliver nature recovery in order to support the delivery of the Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy. You will need: • A post-graduate degree qualification in a related subject and at least 5-years relevant work experience. • Experience in providing ecological advice in either public or private sector within a planning context. • Excellent knowledge and experience of statutory Biodiversity Net Gain. • Excellent knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and policies, specifically how these apply to the planning process and management of the natural environment. • Good awareness and understanding of Local Nature Recovery Strategies. Special conditions: • Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes. • Full UK Driving Licence • You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service. • There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business. • This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament. What we can do for you • Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working • Flexible working arrangements • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Generous contributory local government pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Senior Ecologist £37,236 - £40,674 Full Time, Permanent Are you an experienced ecologist seeking to develop your career in a senior role incorporating planning advice and nature recovery projects? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Senior Ecologist, you will be acting as a lead technical specialist on ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain and nature recovery for planning, estates and other council departments. This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you passionate about restoring nature in the local area? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our planning and sustainability service is fundamental to the success of the council s ambition for the future and we are passionate about safeguarding and recovering nature in the area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the West Oxfordshire area to thrive, by creating great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to thrive too and we are serious in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. About the role: We are looking for a passionate ecologist to join the planning policy team to ensure the Council is implementing its duties under the Environment Act 2021 in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain and nature recovery. You will be line managed by the Principal Ecologist and assist with overseeing the work of the two Assistant Ecologists and the Nature Recovery Officer. The Senior Ecologist is a hybrid role combining nature recovery with planning ecology on a 50:50 basis. The work will be wide ranging and challenging, including providing high quality and robust ecological advice for planning applications, enforcement and appeals, and supporting the Principal Ecologist on the implementation and monitoring of Biodiversity Net Gain. In addition, you will be driving forward the council s Nature Recovery Plan. You will be liaising with a variety of different stakeholders, including planning officers, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and councillors to protect and enhance biodiversity and to deliver nature recovery in order to support the delivery of the Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy. You will need: • A post-graduate degree qualification in a related subject and at least 5-years relevant work experience. • Experience in providing ecological advice in either public or private sector within a planning context. • Excellent knowledge and experience of statutory Biodiversity Net Gain. • Excellent knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and policies, specifically how these apply to the planning process and management of the natural environment. • Good awareness and understanding of Local Nature Recovery Strategies. Special conditions: • Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes. • Full UK Driving Licence • You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service. • There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business. • This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament. What we can do for you • Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working • Flexible working arrangements • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Generous contributory local government pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join our team, who will be responsible for owning the end-to-end project management lifecycle for information technology and the business. In addition to serving as the primary interface with our key stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing and planning daily project activities, including project and programme management meetings. Good knowledge and understanding of the project lifecycle within IT Services are essential. The candidate must be accredited with PRINCE2 at the practitioner level. Support and development of all IT service project delivery functions and processes. Located in leafy St John's Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Notably, all profits support our on-site hospice, St John's. Am I the right person for this IT Service Delivery Manager role? Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Mathematics) Excellent project management skills - PRINCE2, agile Good general knowledge of IT systems and processes BSc in a scientific or IT subject or equivalent qualification Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Analytical approach and the ability to make appropriate decisions What are the responsibilities of this Senior Project Manager? Provide proactive, methodological project management support to the information technology team and the business. Ensure that all projects are managed so that the Customer Service and Service Delivery personnel perform their duties to provide high-quality support. Ensure that SLAs are met for calls, tickets, and other deliverables. Participate in projects and service delivery. Coordinate with Service Delivery managers and local support personnel. Provide reports, updates, and feedback as requested. Build relationships with heads of departments, consultants, and end-users throughout the organisation. Provide a physically present and visible management presence to represent IT positively within the organisation. Enhance the department's reputation and improve its service credibility. Monitor, manage, and take ownership of the delivery of IT services by external contractors and third-party/outsource providers. Why apply for this role? At our organisation, we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. Along with ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive: Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year 27 days annual leave Blue Light Card discounts Interest-free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses Free newspaper and media subscriptions Local business discounts Discount in our Hospice Charity shop Refer a Friend scheme Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets Personal development and training courses Annual events and recognition awards Career progression and increments For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join our team, who will be responsible for owning the end-to-end project management lifecycle for information technology and the business. In addition to serving as the primary interface with our key stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing and planning daily project activities, including project and programme management meetings. Good knowledge and understanding of the project lifecycle within IT Services are essential. The candidate must be accredited with PRINCE2 at the practitioner level. Support and development of all IT service project delivery functions and processes. Located in leafy St John's Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Notably, all profits support our on-site hospice, St John's. Am I the right person for this IT Service Delivery Manager role? Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Mathematics) Excellent project management skills - PRINCE2, agile Good general knowledge of IT systems and processes BSc in a scientific or IT subject or equivalent qualification Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Analytical approach and the ability to make appropriate decisions What are the responsibilities of this Senior Project Manager? Provide proactive, methodological project management support to the information technology team and the business. Ensure that all projects are managed so that the Customer Service and Service Delivery personnel perform their duties to provide high-quality support. Ensure that SLAs are met for calls, tickets, and other deliverables. Participate in projects and service delivery. Coordinate with Service Delivery managers and local support personnel. Provide reports, updates, and feedback as requested. Build relationships with heads of departments, consultants, and end-users throughout the organisation. Provide a physically present and visible management presence to represent IT positively within the organisation. Enhance the department's reputation and improve its service credibility. Monitor, manage, and take ownership of the delivery of IT services by external contractors and third-party/outsource providers. Why apply for this role? At our organisation, we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. Along with ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive: Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year 27 days annual leave Blue Light Card discounts Interest-free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses Free newspaper and media subscriptions Local business discounts Discount in our Hospice Charity shop Refer a Friend scheme Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets Personal development and training courses Annual events and recognition awards Career progression and increments For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
At Hastings Direct, storing your data securely is very important to us. Please see our Data Protection Statement and Job Application Terms & Conditions here for details on how your information will be stored. Workplace Experience Manager page is loaded Workplace Experience Manager Apply locations Bexhill time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id Job Title: Workplace Experience Manager(6 month fixed term contract) Location: Bexhill (Hybrid) Welcome to Hastings Direct - Pam Angel - HR Director We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Role overview Our Workplace Experience Manager is the primary point of contact for Colleagues and visitors to site in Bexhill. Supporting and driving the workplace agenda; the role holder must have exceptional interpersonal skills, with a vision for continuous improvement and innovation, in summary; someone who can collaborate and champion change, get things right first time and who takes personal satisfaction in delighting their customers. Working alongside the Facilities Team, you will need to ensure that a fit for purpose office environment is maintained, this role is hands on, making sure that our meeting and collaboration spaces meet the needs of colleagues and our visitors by overseeing the delivery and management all of the required workplace services in a safe, timely, proactive compliant manner. Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in: Forging internal relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders (such as PA's, Internal Communications & IT) to understand and interpret the needs of the business Coordinating and delivering through strong team and stakeholder relationships, colleague events and collaboration days that meet the needs of the business Being the face of Property Services during Events and meetings and being available to answer questions, assist visitors and resolve issues Working as an integral part of the Property Services Team to coordinate and deliver in an efficient way Assisting the property services team with the coordination of all Health & Safety, ISE and First Aider training Working alongside the Workplace and Design Manager to monitor colleague and department locations, sizes and workstation demand effectively including coordination of office moves and changes in lay out Essential skills/experience: Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder management Proven track record in facilities or property management in a similar environment with the ability to demonstrate strong organisational skills Tech savvy - able to liaise with IT where required (and health and safety knowledge is beneficial too!) The interview process Our interview process involves the below: Recruiter screening call 1st stage interview with hiring leader A 2nd stage interviewmay be required if we identify a number of strong candidates As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive Flexible working -we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme- all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more . Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. Job posting end date: About Us Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 2.8 million customers in the UK, employing over 3,400 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way. Learn more about If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about , check out our colleague stories
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
At Hastings Direct, storing your data securely is very important to us. Please see our Data Protection Statement and Job Application Terms & Conditions here for details on how your information will be stored. Workplace Experience Manager page is loaded Workplace Experience Manager Apply locations Bexhill time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id Job Title: Workplace Experience Manager(6 month fixed term contract) Location: Bexhill (Hybrid) Welcome to Hastings Direct - Pam Angel - HR Director We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Role overview Our Workplace Experience Manager is the primary point of contact for Colleagues and visitors to site in Bexhill. Supporting and driving the workplace agenda; the role holder must have exceptional interpersonal skills, with a vision for continuous improvement and innovation, in summary; someone who can collaborate and champion change, get things right first time and who takes personal satisfaction in delighting their customers. Working alongside the Facilities Team, you will need to ensure that a fit for purpose office environment is maintained, this role is hands on, making sure that our meeting and collaboration spaces meet the needs of colleagues and our visitors by overseeing the delivery and management all of the required workplace services in a safe, timely, proactive compliant manner. Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in: Forging internal relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders (such as PA's, Internal Communications & IT) to understand and interpret the needs of the business Coordinating and delivering through strong team and stakeholder relationships, colleague events and collaboration days that meet the needs of the business Being the face of Property Services during Events and meetings and being available to answer questions, assist visitors and resolve issues Working as an integral part of the Property Services Team to coordinate and deliver in an efficient way Assisting the property services team with the coordination of all Health & Safety, ISE and First Aider training Working alongside the Workplace and Design Manager to monitor colleague and department locations, sizes and workstation demand effectively including coordination of office moves and changes in lay out Essential skills/experience: Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder management Proven track record in facilities or property management in a similar environment with the ability to demonstrate strong organisational skills Tech savvy - able to liaise with IT where required (and health and safety knowledge is beneficial too!) The interview process Our interview process involves the below: Recruiter screening call 1st stage interview with hiring leader A 2nd stage interviewmay be required if we identify a number of strong candidates As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive Flexible working -we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme- all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more . Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. Job posting end date: About Us Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 2.8 million customers in the UK, employing over 3,400 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way. Learn more about If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about , check out our colleague stories
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. View more categories View less categories Sector Supply Chain and Procurement Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time We are seeking a qualified Project Manager, Supply Chain with transformational change project delivery experience. If you have a proven track record in Business transformations, working in a matrix organisation and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! You'll bring your expertise in hands-on project management as well as influencing globally dispersed stakeholder groups, to make things happen and focus our teams on delivering brilliantly. This is a hybrid working role with a base location of either London, Manchester or Corby. Some travel will be required as necessary to support projects across the group. The role: Supply Chain has an ambitious 5-year strategy to transform our operations and enhance the service we deliver for our customers and suppliers. This strategy is aligned to the wider group strategy and is under-pinned by a large, complex road map of initiatives: The Supply Chain & ERP Programme. Reporting to the Head of Delivery - Supply Chain, you will be responsible for the delivery of project(s) supporting the Supply Chain strategy and the Group's change agenda through managing end-to-end, global, multi-functional initiatives from within the Supply Chain Programme. Responsibility for delivering change and related Business outcomes across multiple Business functions and geographies. There is no direct line management; but you will be expected to 'matrix manage' large numbers of individuals, across different functions and geographies to successfully deliver the changes required to realise benefits. This role includes responsibility for the project budget. What you'll be doing: Responsible for the end-to-end management (planning, delivery, monitoring, control and closure) of projects with focus on business change - ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost, quality and benefits. Provide leadership to, and facilitate the work of, cross-functional project teams. Ensure team members remain motivated and committed to the project objectives whilst balancing the demands of any Business As Usual (BAU) commitments. Translate the approved Project Definition into a workable plan with an agreed budget. Accountable for managing the project budget throughout the project lifecycle. Agree the appropriate governance approach and ensure it is applied to the project. Plan and schedule quality reviews, ensuring the relevant people attend, project deliverables are produced on time to the required standard, and any corrective actions addressed. Produce a Resource Plan and work with the appropriate Resource Managers to implement. Develop detailed costs/benefits, benefits realisation plans and Investment Proposals. Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into project management software. Where required, facilitate making trade off decisions within the project between quality, costs, scope and time. Ensure any significant changes are subject to the change management process. Engage fully across the Portfolio to ensure its overall success and the commercial goals are being achieved - provide regular project updates, escalate issues and concerns. Identify and manage inter-project dependencies, ensuring visibility, with plans to resolve, and managed through with all relevant stakeholders. Ensure all risks and issues are collected, analysed, and where necessary mitigated or escalated. Engage fully with the relevant project Sponsor and Business Owner. Influence and manage stakeholder expectations by monitoring progress against the plan and issuing regular communications, escalating problems and issues that impact scope, time, cost, quality and benefits in a timely manner. Manage external delivery partners and contractors when required. Agree and implement vendor engagement plans with the Indirect Procurement team, ensuring compliance with Group purchasing policies. About you: Proven Project Management experience leading a number of projects and stakeholders with a track record of delivering business change to achieve outcomes and benefits. Experience of working in the relevant business environment (Digital, Supply Chain, Distribution, Finance, Infrastructure). Experience of working with a variety of delivery methodologies including waterfall/Agile/hybrid. Strong focus on effective and engaging change management, and exposure to formalised change methodologies. Strong team facilitation skills - able to manage and motivate people at all levels in the organisation. Experience working in a software delivery environment. Ability to challenge constructively, build credibility and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation Certified Project Management qualifications e.g. APM, Prince 2, MSP, Agile. Significant experience in leading complex Change/Transformation projects around global ERP processes or similar. Have an appreciation for a GPO structure, and the broad range of stakeholder engagement required. Have an understanding of global shared service processes and controls, O2C desirable Have experience working with different project methodologies. Ability to bring others on the change journey, through excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable experience we will be looking for: Experience of working in a complex, international project environment. Experience of working within Transport/Logistics. Certified Change Management qualifications e.g. PROSCI. Experience of negotiating with and managing 3rd parties. We are RS Group. At RS we've been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the 'what ifs' into the 'why nots', the impossible into the possible. Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers. We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that's exactly how we partner with people - our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities - to solve problems. We'll also invest in your development and wellbeing - because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide - and we'll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too. Rewards At RS, as well as the usual employee benefits you'd expect from a FTSE listed company (Annual Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Generous Pension) we've just introduced several new Family Friendly Policies including: Help for people to take control of ongoing Health conditions such as diabetes or asthma. Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families with neurodiverse members. Support for Women at different life stages from streamlined fertility support through to diagnosis and monitoring of both endometriosis and menopause. Helping our LGBTQ+ community through enhanced coverage for trans colleagues.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. View more categories View less categories Sector Supply Chain and Procurement Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time We are seeking a qualified Project Manager, Supply Chain with transformational change project delivery experience. If you have a proven track record in Business transformations, working in a matrix organisation and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! You'll bring your expertise in hands-on project management as well as influencing globally dispersed stakeholder groups, to make things happen and focus our teams on delivering brilliantly. This is a hybrid working role with a base location of either London, Manchester or Corby. Some travel will be required as necessary to support projects across the group. The role: Supply Chain has an ambitious 5-year strategy to transform our operations and enhance the service we deliver for our customers and suppliers. This strategy is aligned to the wider group strategy and is under-pinned by a large, complex road map of initiatives: The Supply Chain & ERP Programme. Reporting to the Head of Delivery - Supply Chain, you will be responsible for the delivery of project(s) supporting the Supply Chain strategy and the Group's change agenda through managing end-to-end, global, multi-functional initiatives from within the Supply Chain Programme. Responsibility for delivering change and related Business outcomes across multiple Business functions and geographies. There is no direct line management; but you will be expected to 'matrix manage' large numbers of individuals, across different functions and geographies to successfully deliver the changes required to realise benefits. This role includes responsibility for the project budget. What you'll be doing: Responsible for the end-to-end management (planning, delivery, monitoring, control and closure) of projects with focus on business change - ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost, quality and benefits. Provide leadership to, and facilitate the work of, cross-functional project teams. Ensure team members remain motivated and committed to the project objectives whilst balancing the demands of any Business As Usual (BAU) commitments. Translate the approved Project Definition into a workable plan with an agreed budget. Accountable for managing the project budget throughout the project lifecycle. Agree the appropriate governance approach and ensure it is applied to the project. Plan and schedule quality reviews, ensuring the relevant people attend, project deliverables are produced on time to the required standard, and any corrective actions addressed. Produce a Resource Plan and work with the appropriate Resource Managers to implement. Develop detailed costs/benefits, benefits realisation plans and Investment Proposals. Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into project management software. Where required, facilitate making trade off decisions within the project between quality, costs, scope and time. Ensure any significant changes are subject to the change management process. Engage fully across the Portfolio to ensure its overall success and the commercial goals are being achieved - provide regular project updates, escalate issues and concerns. Identify and manage inter-project dependencies, ensuring visibility, with plans to resolve, and managed through with all relevant stakeholders. Ensure all risks and issues are collected, analysed, and where necessary mitigated or escalated. Engage fully with the relevant project Sponsor and Business Owner. Influence and manage stakeholder expectations by monitoring progress against the plan and issuing regular communications, escalating problems and issues that impact scope, time, cost, quality and benefits in a timely manner. Manage external delivery partners and contractors when required. Agree and implement vendor engagement plans with the Indirect Procurement team, ensuring compliance with Group purchasing policies. About you: Proven Project Management experience leading a number of projects and stakeholders with a track record of delivering business change to achieve outcomes and benefits. Experience of working in the relevant business environment (Digital, Supply Chain, Distribution, Finance, Infrastructure). Experience of working with a variety of delivery methodologies including waterfall/Agile/hybrid. Strong focus on effective and engaging change management, and exposure to formalised change methodologies. Strong team facilitation skills - able to manage and motivate people at all levels in the organisation. Experience working in a software delivery environment. Ability to challenge constructively, build credibility and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation Certified Project Management qualifications e.g. APM, Prince 2, MSP, Agile. Significant experience in leading complex Change/Transformation projects around global ERP processes or similar. Have an appreciation for a GPO structure, and the broad range of stakeholder engagement required. Have an understanding of global shared service processes and controls, O2C desirable Have experience working with different project methodologies. Ability to bring others on the change journey, through excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable experience we will be looking for: Experience of working in a complex, international project environment. Experience of working within Transport/Logistics. Certified Change Management qualifications e.g. PROSCI. Experience of negotiating with and managing 3rd parties. We are RS Group. At RS we've been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the 'what ifs' into the 'why nots', the impossible into the possible. Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers. We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that's exactly how we partner with people - our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities - to solve problems. We'll also invest in your development and wellbeing - because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide - and we'll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too. Rewards At RS, as well as the usual employee benefits you'd expect from a FTSE listed company (Annual Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Generous Pension) we've just introduced several new Family Friendly Policies including: Help for people to take control of ongoing Health conditions such as diabetes or asthma. Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families with neurodiverse members. Support for Women at different life stages from streamlined fertility support through to diagnosis and monitoring of both endometriosis and menopause. Helping our LGBTQ+ community through enhanced coverage for trans colleagues.
Your new company Working with a global leader in audit, tax, and consulting.Are you a Tax Technology professional itching to do more than just maintain the status quo? Tired of bureaucracy and dreaming of somewhere your voice can actually shape the future? This is your opportunity to break from the crowd and make a real impact.Join a forward-thinking firm that's rewriting what it means to be a premium adviser in the middle market. They're scaling fast, and they are looking for passionate, technically gifted professionals who want to grow with them. Your new role Are you passionate about driving innovation with cutting-edge AI and automation? Looking for a role where you can unleash your tech vision and redefine how work gets done? This is your opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale-from idea to impact.As the AI & Automation Architect (Manager level), you'll be at the forefront of redefining tax operations across the UK and beyond. You'll architect solutions, champion intelligent automation, and steer ambitious initiatives that make complex systems smarter, faster, and more human-centric.You will: Design and lead advanced AI and automation frameworks that tackle real-world business challenges Pave the way for Agentic Process Automation and AI-driven service excellence Collaborate across agile, cross-functional teams-bringing your ideas to life from concept to enterprise rollout Expand and evolve a portfolio of automation and AI products with global reach Stay on the pulse of emerging technologies and drive their strategic application What you'll need to succeed Solid track record in AI/automation architecture and delivery Fluent in Python, Java, and R; comfortable across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Deep understanding of Automation Anywhere, Azure AI, and agent-based automation tools Strategic thinker and tech problem-solver with a flair for stakeholder engagement A natural leader-ready to mentor and inspire a future-facing team Desirable but not essential: Experience in professional services, particularly in tax compliance or advisory Awareness of data privacy, ethics, and AI governance best practices What you'll get in return 27 Days Holiday (+ option to buy more) Personalised Wellbeing Toolkit including virtual GP and lifestyle benefits Private Healthcare Access to 300+ upskilling courses via in-house learning platform Flexible work culture designed to help you thrive in and out of work What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Your new company Working with a global leader in audit, tax, and consulting.Are you a Tax Technology professional itching to do more than just maintain the status quo? Tired of bureaucracy and dreaming of somewhere your voice can actually shape the future? This is your opportunity to break from the crowd and make a real impact.Join a forward-thinking firm that's rewriting what it means to be a premium adviser in the middle market. They're scaling fast, and they are looking for passionate, technically gifted professionals who want to grow with them. Your new role Are you passionate about driving innovation with cutting-edge AI and automation? Looking for a role where you can unleash your tech vision and redefine how work gets done? This is your opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale-from idea to impact.As the AI & Automation Architect (Manager level), you'll be at the forefront of redefining tax operations across the UK and beyond. You'll architect solutions, champion intelligent automation, and steer ambitious initiatives that make complex systems smarter, faster, and more human-centric.You will: Design and lead advanced AI and automation frameworks that tackle real-world business challenges Pave the way for Agentic Process Automation and AI-driven service excellence Collaborate across agile, cross-functional teams-bringing your ideas to life from concept to enterprise rollout Expand and evolve a portfolio of automation and AI products with global reach Stay on the pulse of emerging technologies and drive their strategic application What you'll need to succeed Solid track record in AI/automation architecture and delivery Fluent in Python, Java, and R; comfortable across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Deep understanding of Automation Anywhere, Azure AI, and agent-based automation tools Strategic thinker and tech problem-solver with a flair for stakeholder engagement A natural leader-ready to mentor and inspire a future-facing team Desirable but not essential: Experience in professional services, particularly in tax compliance or advisory Awareness of data privacy, ethics, and AI governance best practices What you'll get in return 27 Days Holiday (+ option to buy more) Personalised Wellbeing Toolkit including virtual GP and lifestyle benefits Private Healthcare Access to 300+ upskilling courses via in-house learning platform Flexible work culture designed to help you thrive in and out of work What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aon Credit Solutions Client Manager -London or Reading Aon Credit Solutions are currently looking for a Client Manager to join our Credit Solutions Global Clients team located in our London or Reading office. This is a hybrid role providing flexibility to work both virtually and from our London or Reading offices. About Credit Solutions Aon Credit Solutions offers a range of complementary solutions to protect businesses against trade credit risk, enhance business growth and facilitate access to trade finance. We are the leading trade credit broker globally, with c. 90 people in seven locations across the UK and Ireland, and 550 people in 57 countries around the world. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What a Day Will Look Like: You will work as part of a multi-skilled broking team, supporting Client Directors in managing strategic and global client relationships while maintaining responsibility for your own portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will engage with clients, insurers, and colleagues to manage day-to-day policy administration activities, including: Gather and analyse client requirements to prepare comprehensive market submissions, proactively follow up with insurers for coverage indications, present terms, and prepare detailed renewal reports. Identify and support new business opportunities, collaborating with the team to achieve individual and collective new business targets. Manage policy renewals within your own client portfolio and assist Client Directors in the renewal process for global and strategic clients. Coordinate with colleagues across the Aon global network to support global client programs. Prepare for and attend client and insurer meetings or conference calls, ensuring timely follow-up on meeting notes and action items. Oversee the credit limit process, including applications, follow-ups, and providing feedback to clients. Support clients with non-payment notifications and coordinate with insurers as needed. Assist with the claims submission and broking process to ensure efficient resolution. Negotiate policy wordings and ensure the timely delivery of accurate policy documentation. Manage and monitor activity logs to maintain up-to-date records of all client interactions and processes. Provide clients with training and guidance on policy terms and conditions to ensure clarity and compliance. Collect and analyse policy and market data, producing insightful reports and professional presentations. Skills and experience that will lead to success - Enjoy working within a team Keen to learn Enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to use own initiative Pro-active handling of workflow through efficient time management and organisation Competent in use of Microsoft Office and able to navigate IT systems/platforms Ability to explore creative solutions and solve new problems as they arise Acting with integrity and working in a way that positively impacts our Clients & Colleagues How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Aon Credit Solutions Client Manager -London or Reading Aon Credit Solutions are currently looking for a Client Manager to join our Credit Solutions Global Clients team located in our London or Reading office. This is a hybrid role providing flexibility to work both virtually and from our London or Reading offices. About Credit Solutions Aon Credit Solutions offers a range of complementary solutions to protect businesses against trade credit risk, enhance business growth and facilitate access to trade finance. We are the leading trade credit broker globally, with c. 90 people in seven locations across the UK and Ireland, and 550 people in 57 countries around the world. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What a Day Will Look Like: You will work as part of a multi-skilled broking team, supporting Client Directors in managing strategic and global client relationships while maintaining responsibility for your own portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will engage with clients, insurers, and colleagues to manage day-to-day policy administration activities, including: Gather and analyse client requirements to prepare comprehensive market submissions, proactively follow up with insurers for coverage indications, present terms, and prepare detailed renewal reports. Identify and support new business opportunities, collaborating with the team to achieve individual and collective new business targets. Manage policy renewals within your own client portfolio and assist Client Directors in the renewal process for global and strategic clients. Coordinate with colleagues across the Aon global network to support global client programs. Prepare for and attend client and insurer meetings or conference calls, ensuring timely follow-up on meeting notes and action items. Oversee the credit limit process, including applications, follow-ups, and providing feedback to clients. Support clients with non-payment notifications and coordinate with insurers as needed. Assist with the claims submission and broking process to ensure efficient resolution. Negotiate policy wordings and ensure the timely delivery of accurate policy documentation. Manage and monitor activity logs to maintain up-to-date records of all client interactions and processes. Provide clients with training and guidance on policy terms and conditions to ensure clarity and compliance. Collect and analyse policy and market data, producing insightful reports and professional presentations. Skills and experience that will lead to success - Enjoy working within a team Keen to learn Enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to use own initiative Pro-active handling of workflow through efficient time management and organisation Competent in use of Microsoft Office and able to navigate IT systems/platforms Ability to explore creative solutions and solve new problems as they arise Acting with integrity and working in a way that positively impacts our Clients & Colleagues How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Requirements Engineer Initial 3 month contract up to 500pd, UMB, inside IR35 SC required 2 days onsite in Whiteley per week Job Overview To development requirements in support of delivery objectives in accordance with the Requirements Management (RM) methodology. Support the implementation and continuous improvement activities through training development and delivery in line with current best practice and through the collection of feedback and lessons learned from application. Other Duties Develop RM plans tailored to stakeholder needs ensuring a clear, consistent approach Support the adoption of RM approaches across NATS to ensure effective application Work in teams to develop solution-level requirements that are defined, aligned with business needs and clearly communicated to ensure outputs are completed to agreed standards so outcomes can be realised Autonomy The role will report to a line manager within the team but may be tasked by a programme/project manager when deployed. The role may have direct responsibility for independently managing work packages in projects to ensure contributions from others. The role is required to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders to support the identification, and resolution of complex issues and interdependencies across projects. The role is not operational; changes and issues will need to be managed in line with the overall goals and guidance/direction provided by the department lead and the relevant programme or project managers. Essential Skills and Experience The job holder will have a numerate background; typically, they will hold a good honours degree in Engineering, Science, Maths or equivalent experience (e.g., IIBA Diploma, or relevant apprenticeship) Experience in conducting or supporting requirements analysis and management activities for large and/or complex organisations and systems/service architectures Understanding of the role and application of requirements analysis, requirements management, and architecture in the systems engineering lifecycle Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to quickly discern the critical facts amidst the noise, and avoid unnecessary complexity Able to build relationships and develop credibility with stakeholders quickly, with a demonstrated capability to resolve conflict Collaborative and driven working style with a focus on delivering outcomes; able to work with limited supervision and in disparate multi-functional teams Knowledge and experience of applying service orientation, ideally in the context of the ITIL service lifecycle will be beneficial Good understanding of the air traffic domain and/or similar related domains and technologies will be beneficial Experience of using Requirements Management tools, such as DOORS desirable Good understanding of the NATS operating environment and strategic intent/objectives is highly desirable Additional Vacancy Information We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
Jul 30, 2025
Contractor
Requirements Engineer Initial 3 month contract up to 500pd, UMB, inside IR35 SC required 2 days onsite in Whiteley per week Job Overview To development requirements in support of delivery objectives in accordance with the Requirements Management (RM) methodology. Support the implementation and continuous improvement activities through training development and delivery in line with current best practice and through the collection of feedback and lessons learned from application. Other Duties Develop RM plans tailored to stakeholder needs ensuring a clear, consistent approach Support the adoption of RM approaches across NATS to ensure effective application Work in teams to develop solution-level requirements that are defined, aligned with business needs and clearly communicated to ensure outputs are completed to agreed standards so outcomes can be realised Autonomy The role will report to a line manager within the team but may be tasked by a programme/project manager when deployed. The role may have direct responsibility for independently managing work packages in projects to ensure contributions from others. The role is required to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders to support the identification, and resolution of complex issues and interdependencies across projects. The role is not operational; changes and issues will need to be managed in line with the overall goals and guidance/direction provided by the department lead and the relevant programme or project managers. Essential Skills and Experience The job holder will have a numerate background; typically, they will hold a good honours degree in Engineering, Science, Maths or equivalent experience (e.g., IIBA Diploma, or relevant apprenticeship) Experience in conducting or supporting requirements analysis and management activities for large and/or complex organisations and systems/service architectures Understanding of the role and application of requirements analysis, requirements management, and architecture in the systems engineering lifecycle Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to quickly discern the critical facts amidst the noise, and avoid unnecessary complexity Able to build relationships and develop credibility with stakeholders quickly, with a demonstrated capability to resolve conflict Collaborative and driven working style with a focus on delivering outcomes; able to work with limited supervision and in disparate multi-functional teams Knowledge and experience of applying service orientation, ideally in the context of the ITIL service lifecycle will be beneficial Good understanding of the air traffic domain and/or similar related domains and technologies will be beneficial Experience of using Requirements Management tools, such as DOORS desirable Good understanding of the NATS operating environment and strategic intent/objectives is highly desirable Additional Vacancy Information We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
