Inventum Group (Formally Wells Tobias)
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Human Resources Consultant Inventum Group City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Remote) Save Apply HR Consultant x Job Evaluation and Organisation Design Local Authority Predominantly Remote Bristol Occasional Travel Are you an experienced HR Consultant with a strong background in and Job Evaluation Organisational Design within a local authority environment? We're supporting a major public sector organisation seeking an HR Consultant to lead on complex employee relations casework while driving EDI initiatives that create more inclusive workplaces. Key responsibilities: Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE and investigations. Lead and influence EDI strategies, programmes and policies across the organisation. Coach and support managers to build inclusive leadership capability. Analyse workforce data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Work closely with senior stakeholders and trade unions to drive positive organisational change. Ensure HR policies and practices align with equality legislation and best practice. What we're looking for: Essential is significant HR experience gained within a Local Authority. Proven experience handling complex ER casework. Essential is experience with National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book Local Pay (GLP) CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent experience). Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience building inclusive cultures and embedding EDI into HR practice. Predominantly remote role with travel to Bristol approximately once per week and occasional attendance at wider team meetings throughout the year. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Human Resources Consultant Inventum Group City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Remote) Save Apply HR Consultant x Job Evaluation and Organisation Design Local Authority Predominantly Remote Bristol Occasional Travel Are you an experienced HR Consultant with a strong background in and Job Evaluation Organisational Design within a local authority environment? We're supporting a major public sector organisation seeking an HR Consultant to lead on complex employee relations casework while driving EDI initiatives that create more inclusive workplaces. Key responsibilities: Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE and investigations. Lead and influence EDI strategies, programmes and policies across the organisation. Coach and support managers to build inclusive leadership capability. Analyse workforce data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Work closely with senior stakeholders and trade unions to drive positive organisational change. Ensure HR policies and practices align with equality legislation and best practice. What we're looking for: Essential is significant HR experience gained within a Local Authority. Proven experience handling complex ER casework. Essential is experience with National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book Local Pay (GLP) CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent experience). Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience building inclusive cultures and embedding EDI into HR practice. Predominantly remote role with travel to Bristol approximately once per week and occasional attendance at wider team meetings throughout the year. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver community-focused projects that create positive, lasting change across Devon. Salary: £32,453 per annum Location: Exeter, Devon, with hybrid working Hours: 36.25 hours per week, full time Contract: Permanent Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21 September Interviews: Thursday 1 October Benefits include a generous pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hybrid working. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects supporting rural, coastal and market town communities across Devon. Working with communities, partners, funders and stakeholders, you will take projects from development and planning through to successful delivery, ensuring they are delivered on brief, on budget and on time. Key responsibilities will include: Managing community development and regeneration projects, including budgets, resources, monitoring and reporting. Engaging with communities to identify local needs and develop community-led solutions. Supporting community groups, charities, social enterprises and small businesses through information, advice and training. Developing and delivering consultancy projects and contracts. Building effective relationships with funders, statutory bodies, voluntary sector organisations and other partners. Delivering presentations, training and community engagement activities. Supporting monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting. Representing the organisation at meetings, networks and external events. About you You will be an organised, proactive and collaborative project professional who is comfortable managing a complex workload and working with a wide range of people. You will need: Extensive project management experience, including budget management and reporting. Proven experience of engaging effectively with local communities. Experience of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience of using CRM systems such as Dynamics. Confidence using digital tools to support reporting, research and stakeholder engagement. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Degree-level education or evidence of working at an equivalent level. You will also need to be able to travel across Devon for meetings and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. About the organisation You will be joining a charity working to ensure rural, coastal and market town communities are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. The organisation works alongside communities to build capacity, address local needs and create stronger, more connected and resilient communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Project Manager, Programme Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Project Officer, Community Development Officer, Rural Development Officer, Programme Officer or Community Partnerships Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Project Manager We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver community-focused projects that create positive, lasting change across Devon. Salary: £32,453 per annum Location: Exeter, Devon, with hybrid working Hours: 36.25 hours per week, full time Contract: Permanent Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21 September Interviews: Thursday 1 October Benefits include a generous pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hybrid working. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects supporting rural, coastal and market town communities across Devon. Working with communities, partners, funders and stakeholders, you will take projects from development and planning through to successful delivery, ensuring they are delivered on brief, on budget and on time. Key responsibilities will include: Managing community development and regeneration projects, including budgets, resources, monitoring and reporting. Engaging with communities to identify local needs and develop community-led solutions. Supporting community groups, charities, social enterprises and small businesses through information, advice and training. Developing and delivering consultancy projects and contracts. Building effective relationships with funders, statutory bodies, voluntary sector organisations and other partners. Delivering presentations, training and community engagement activities. Supporting monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting. Representing the organisation at meetings, networks and external events. About you You will be an organised, proactive and collaborative project professional who is comfortable managing a complex workload and working with a wide range of people. You will need: Extensive project management experience, including budget management and reporting. Proven experience of engaging effectively with local communities. Experience of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience of using CRM systems such as Dynamics. Confidence using digital tools to support reporting, research and stakeholder engagement. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Degree-level education or evidence of working at an equivalent level. You will also need to be able to travel across Devon for meetings and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. About the organisation You will be joining a charity working to ensure rural, coastal and market town communities are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. The organisation works alongside communities to build capacity, address local needs and create stronger, more connected and resilient communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Project Manager, Programme Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Project Officer, Community Development Officer, Rural Development Officer, Programme Officer or Community Partnerships Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Senior Product Designer Retail Designer Product Design Engineer CAD Designer Design Engineer Swindon, Wiltshire 38,000- 40,000 per annum + Bonus Permanent Monday-Friday Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) International Travel Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Senior Product Designer / Retail Designer to join a growing design team based near Swindon, Wiltshire . You'll be responsible for developing practical, cost-effective product designs from initial briefs through to detailed manufacturing drawings and prototypes, working closely with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal project teams. International travel is required , so applicants must hold a valid passport and full UK driving licence. What We Offer 38,000- 40,000 per annum , depending on experience. Annual bonus. Permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days remote . Office based near Swindon, Wiltshire . Opportunity to work with high-profile international retail brands. Collaborative and supportive design team. International travel opportunities. Ongoing professional development and career progression. Key Duties Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings in line with project requirements. Create detailed manufacturing drawings suitable for contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. Develop practical and cost-effective product designs from initial client briefs. Produce complete technical drawing packages covering all relevant design requirements. Use Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to develop detailed product designs. Manage prototypes from initial concept through to production. Liaise with buying and project management teams throughout the design process. Develop client briefs, confirm requirements and communicate design proposals effectively. Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Maintain drawing registers, issue sheets, CAD files and associated documentation. Ensure CAD files and design documentation are accurately maintained and organised. Ensure equipment and product designs comply with relevant Health & Safety requirements, CDM regulations and British Standards . Report regularly to the Design Studio Manager regarding workload, priorities and project progress. Support other designers and internal teams with design, printing and file management requirements. Requirements Product Design qualification or equivalent experience. Previous experience within product design, retail design or a similar technical design environment . Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor . Experience using AutoCAD 2D/3D and/or SolidWorks . Ability to produce and interpret detailed technical manufacturing drawings . Good understanding of manufacturing techniques, materials and production processes. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet agreed deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with clients, suppliers or manufacturers is advantageous. Full UK driving licence and valid passport essential due to international travel requirements. Interested? If you're a Senior Product Designer, Retail Designer, Product Design Engineer, CAD Designer or Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Swindon , apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie for more information. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Product Designer Retail Designer Product Design Engineer CAD Designer Design Engineer Swindon, Wiltshire 38,000- 40,000 per annum + Bonus Permanent Monday-Friday Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) International Travel Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Senior Product Designer / Retail Designer to join a growing design team based near Swindon, Wiltshire . You'll be responsible for developing practical, cost-effective product designs from initial briefs through to detailed manufacturing drawings and prototypes, working closely with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal project teams. International travel is required , so applicants must hold a valid passport and full UK driving licence. What We Offer 38,000- 40,000 per annum , depending on experience. Annual bonus. Permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days remote . Office based near Swindon, Wiltshire . Opportunity to work with high-profile international retail brands. Collaborative and supportive design team. International travel opportunities. Ongoing professional development and career progression. Key Duties Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings in line with project requirements. Create detailed manufacturing drawings suitable for contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. Develop practical and cost-effective product designs from initial client briefs. Produce complete technical drawing packages covering all relevant design requirements. Use Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to develop detailed product designs. Manage prototypes from initial concept through to production. Liaise with buying and project management teams throughout the design process. Develop client briefs, confirm requirements and communicate design proposals effectively. Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Maintain drawing registers, issue sheets, CAD files and associated documentation. Ensure CAD files and design documentation are accurately maintained and organised. Ensure equipment and product designs comply with relevant Health & Safety requirements, CDM regulations and British Standards . Report regularly to the Design Studio Manager regarding workload, priorities and project progress. Support other designers and internal teams with design, printing and file management requirements. Requirements Product Design qualification or equivalent experience. Previous experience within product design, retail design or a similar technical design environment . Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor . Experience using AutoCAD 2D/3D and/or SolidWorks . Ability to produce and interpret detailed technical manufacturing drawings . Good understanding of manufacturing techniques, materials and production processes. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet agreed deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with clients, suppliers or manufacturers is advantageous. Full UK driving licence and valid passport essential due to international travel requirements. Interested? If you're a Senior Product Designer, Retail Designer, Product Design Engineer, CAD Designer or Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Swindon , apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie for more information. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Hays Construction and Property
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
You can apply for this role if you are an Architect, Architectural Technician, Interior Designer or Project Manager You will be joining an award-winning, RIBA chartered practice that has operated across 5 offices for over 100 years. During their tenure, they have built up an outstanding reputation for creative design and high quality implementation of master plans, individual buildings and interiors. Due to an increase in work load, they are looking for a senior member of staff to join their retail fit-out team.In your new role, you will be required to: Attend meetings with clients. Advise on building regulations. Attend site visits, across the country. Create drawing packages. Create scopes of work documents. Manage subcontractors. More details are available upon application To succeed in this role, you will need: Proficiency with AutoCAD. A UK driving licence, as countrywide travel is required. Experience in the retail fit-out sector (Preferred). In return, you will receive: A competitive salary. A fantastic holiday package (29 days+bank holidays!) Your own phone and laptop. Enrolment onto company pension. Paid for accreditations (RIBA etc.) Up to 2 days WFH (Upon agreement.) Flexible working hours (Upon agreement.) Private healthcare (Associate level.) 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 on 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)
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
You can apply for this role if you are an Architect, Architectural Technician, Interior Designer or Project Manager You will be joining an award-winning, RIBA chartered practice that has operated across 5 offices for over 100 years. During their tenure, they have built up an outstanding reputation for creative design and high quality implementation of master plans, individual buildings and interiors. Due to an increase in work load, they are looking for a senior member of staff to join their retail fit-out team.In your new role, you will be required to: Attend meetings with clients. Advise on building regulations. Attend site visits, across the country. Create drawing packages. Create scopes of work documents. Manage subcontractors. More details are available upon application To succeed in this role, you will need: Proficiency with AutoCAD. A UK driving licence, as countrywide travel is required. Experience in the retail fit-out sector (Preferred). In return, you will receive: A competitive salary. A fantastic holiday package (29 days+bank holidays!) Your own phone and laptop. Enrolment onto company pension. Paid for accreditations (RIBA etc.) Up to 2 days WFH (Upon agreement.) Flexible working hours (Upon agreement.) Private healthcare (Associate level.) 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 on 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)
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire Reporting to: UK Financial Director About OSI Electronics UK OSI Electronics UK is a trusted electronics manufacturing partner, delivering high-quality solutions from design and prototyping through to PCB assembly and full box-build production. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, we support customers across the UK and international markets with industry-leading exper click apply for full job details
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire Reporting to: UK Financial Director About OSI Electronics UK OSI Electronics UK is a trusted electronics manufacturing partner, delivering high-quality solutions from design and prototyping through to PCB assembly and full box-build production. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, we support customers across the UK and international markets with industry-leading exper click apply for full job details
The Opportunity This is a senior HR leadership role within a growing, multi-site, distribution business. You will take ownership of the HR agenda (both operational and strategic) working closely with senior leadership to help integrate the business and build a professionalised HR function in a standalone capacity. You'll be equally comfortable operating at all levels: setting strategy while remaining hands-on across all aspects of HR, including recruitment. The organisation has strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and further M&A activity anticipated. This is a unique opportunity to join at the outset of that journey - playing a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and building a unified, high-performing organisation. Key Responsibilities - Establish and embed a fit-for-purpose HR function, frameworks, and policies across the newly merged business - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on all people-related matters - Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy and delivery, supporting ongoing growth - Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance - Support post-merger integration activity, including input on the TUPE processes - Drive initiatives around culture, engagement, and organisational design to unify the business - Ensure HR practices are aligned with commercial objectives and scalable for future growth The Ideal Candidate - Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR / HR Lead / Senior HR Manager) - Strong generalist background (inc. recruitment) with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally - Experience within multi-site, operational, or product focused businesses is highly advantageous - Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including TUPE and integration - Comfortable building processes and structure in a fast-paced, evolving, post-merger environment - A proactive, resilient approach with the confidence to operate independently Why Apply? - Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up within a newly formed business entity - Play a key role in integrating multiple organisations into one cohesive entity - High level of autonomy and visibility within the business - Exposure to ongoing M&A activity and organisational transformation - A dynamic, growth-oriented environment where HR will be central to long-term success
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity This is a senior HR leadership role within a growing, multi-site, distribution business. You will take ownership of the HR agenda (both operational and strategic) working closely with senior leadership to help integrate the business and build a professionalised HR function in a standalone capacity. You'll be equally comfortable operating at all levels: setting strategy while remaining hands-on across all aspects of HR, including recruitment. The organisation has strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and further M&A activity anticipated. This is a unique opportunity to join at the outset of that journey - playing a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and building a unified, high-performing organisation. Key Responsibilities - Establish and embed a fit-for-purpose HR function, frameworks, and policies across the newly merged business - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on all people-related matters - Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy and delivery, supporting ongoing growth - Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance - Support post-merger integration activity, including input on the TUPE processes - Drive initiatives around culture, engagement, and organisational design to unify the business - Ensure HR practices are aligned with commercial objectives and scalable for future growth The Ideal Candidate - Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR / HR Lead / Senior HR Manager) - Strong generalist background (inc. recruitment) with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally - Experience within multi-site, operational, or product focused businesses is highly advantageous - Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including TUPE and integration - Comfortable building processes and structure in a fast-paced, evolving, post-merger environment - A proactive, resilient approach with the confidence to operate independently Why Apply? - Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up within a newly formed business entity - Play a key role in integrating multiple organisations into one cohesive entity - High level of autonomy and visibility within the business - Exposure to ongoing M&A activity and organisational transformation - A dynamic, growth-oriented environment where HR will be central to long-term success
Lead Safety & Security Engineer About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to take technical ownership of complex integrated security projects while providing leadership and support to engineers in the field. You'll play a key role in delivering enterprise-level solutions across CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security platforms, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery, commissioning and handover of integrated security and safety systems. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to engineers, apprentices and subcontractors. Support Project Managers with planning, resource allocation, risk management and project execution. Conduct site surveys, design reviews, technical audits and quality inspections. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across security systems and networked environments. Ensure all documentation, commissioning records and handover packs are completed accurately. Support pre-sales activities, solution design, system improvements and upgrade opportunities. Champion high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance across all activities. Must be willing to cover out of hours rota is delivered in line with the customer's expectations. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading the installation, commissioning and support of enterprise-scale security systems. Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security technologies. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Gallagher, Genetec Security Centre, HikCentral and Hanwha Vision . Strong understanding of IP networking, switching, routing, VLANs, fibre infrastructure and cybersecurity principles. Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, network diagrams and construction documentation. Experience integrating security solutions with third-party systems and BMS platforms. Knowledge of British Standards including BS EN 62676, BS EN 60839, BS5839 and BS7671. Proven leadership experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple concurrent projects. Strong customer-facing, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications Gallagher Certified Engineer Genetec Certified Technical Specialist (or equivalent) HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering SMSTS or SSSTS ECS Gold Card Manufacturer accreditations across leading security platforms Full UK Driving Licence What We're Looking For You'll be a proactive technical leader who leads by example, takes ownership, supports the development of others and is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate's skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes if you are interested please contact Reiss Gordon on or
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Lead Safety & Security Engineer About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to take technical ownership of complex integrated security projects while providing leadership and support to engineers in the field. You'll play a key role in delivering enterprise-level solutions across CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security platforms, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery, commissioning and handover of integrated security and safety systems. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to engineers, apprentices and subcontractors. Support Project Managers with planning, resource allocation, risk management and project execution. Conduct site surveys, design reviews, technical audits and quality inspections. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across security systems and networked environments. Ensure all documentation, commissioning records and handover packs are completed accurately. Support pre-sales activities, solution design, system improvements and upgrade opportunities. Champion high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance across all activities. Must be willing to cover out of hours rota is delivered in line with the customer's expectations. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading the installation, commissioning and support of enterprise-scale security systems. Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security technologies. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Gallagher, Genetec Security Centre, HikCentral and Hanwha Vision . Strong understanding of IP networking, switching, routing, VLANs, fibre infrastructure and cybersecurity principles. Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, network diagrams and construction documentation. Experience integrating security solutions with third-party systems and BMS platforms. Knowledge of British Standards including BS EN 62676, BS EN 60839, BS5839 and BS7671. Proven leadership experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple concurrent projects. Strong customer-facing, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications Gallagher Certified Engineer Genetec Certified Technical Specialist (or equivalent) HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering SMSTS or SSSTS ECS Gold Card Manufacturer accreditations across leading security platforms Full UK Driving Licence What We're Looking For You'll be a proactive technical leader who leads by example, takes ownership, supports the development of others and is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate's skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes if you are interested please contact Reiss Gordon on or
Job description: We currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior French Speaking Marketing Executive in London. Are you fluent in French and English? Do you have at least 2 years marketing experience in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested to work in events & exhibition industry? If yes, read on! Our is looking for a French-speaking Senior Marketing Executive to join their marketing team in West London. The purpose of this role is to help develop and deliver the marketing strategy that promotes our client events to delegates and exhibitors. You will be a creative, self-motivated individual who loves working alongside a great team and across the full marketing mix of channels. The salary for this position is 32,000-35,000 plus 5,000 performance related bonus and the client offers hybrid model of work. THE ROLE: Work with the Group Marketing Manager, Marketing Manager and Event Director, plus the wider team, to develop and implement marketing strategy, positioning, key messages and product strategy Execute the marketing campaign(s) and report on effectiveness and results, ensuring all elements achieve required performance criteria Driving the creative/design process for marketing materials. This includes the update and development of existing materials plus the creation of new materials in line with the marketing strategy. Work with the sales team to create sales campaigns focused on both new client growth and increased client retention. This includes messaging to drive revenue across all products, such as digital, sponsorships, and future revenue opportunities. Develop strategic audience development plans and ensure marketing communications accurately reflect event positioning and key messaging. Be the lead in messaging and writing regarding our outbound reach to our customers. Collaborate with partners and sponsors to develop integrated marketing campaigns, lead generation strategies and compelling materials for all revenue streams across live and digital products. Collaborate with the Content Team to integrate the conference programme into marketing plans to maximise visitor acquisition. Oversee and execute community-building and social media strategies that drive engagement, interaction, and brand affinity and could improve the audience experience. Manage all planning and execution of the registration process for visitors. Database management, list management, and development with the support of business intelligence and data teams. Qualifications: Fluency in French and English. Ability to understand and execute marketing plans, bringing creative input and ensuring alignment with the overall strategy. Dynamic, proactive and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where things move fast. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver them on time and on budget. Strong skills across key systems and tools - including CRM and CMS platforms, social media tools, email marketing and marketing automation software like HubSpot. Experience working with the fundamentals of digital marketing and being able to apply digital principles to campaigns effectively. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Our client embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. They are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status. They are excellent opportunities for career progression. Please only apply if you have the required skills and absolute fluency in the required languages. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 32000 Salary Max : £ 35000 Currency Type : GBP
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Job description: We currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior French Speaking Marketing Executive in London. Are you fluent in French and English? Do you have at least 2 years marketing experience in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested to work in events & exhibition industry? If yes, read on! Our is looking for a French-speaking Senior Marketing Executive to join their marketing team in West London. The purpose of this role is to help develop and deliver the marketing strategy that promotes our client events to delegates and exhibitors. You will be a creative, self-motivated individual who loves working alongside a great team and across the full marketing mix of channels. The salary for this position is 32,000-35,000 plus 5,000 performance related bonus and the client offers hybrid model of work. THE ROLE: Work with the Group Marketing Manager, Marketing Manager and Event Director, plus the wider team, to develop and implement marketing strategy, positioning, key messages and product strategy Execute the marketing campaign(s) and report on effectiveness and results, ensuring all elements achieve required performance criteria Driving the creative/design process for marketing materials. This includes the update and development of existing materials plus the creation of new materials in line with the marketing strategy. Work with the sales team to create sales campaigns focused on both new client growth and increased client retention. This includes messaging to drive revenue across all products, such as digital, sponsorships, and future revenue opportunities. Develop strategic audience development plans and ensure marketing communications accurately reflect event positioning and key messaging. Be the lead in messaging and writing regarding our outbound reach to our customers. Collaborate with partners and sponsors to develop integrated marketing campaigns, lead generation strategies and compelling materials for all revenue streams across live and digital products. Collaborate with the Content Team to integrate the conference programme into marketing plans to maximise visitor acquisition. Oversee and execute community-building and social media strategies that drive engagement, interaction, and brand affinity and could improve the audience experience. Manage all planning and execution of the registration process for visitors. Database management, list management, and development with the support of business intelligence and data teams. Qualifications: Fluency in French and English. Ability to understand and execute marketing plans, bringing creative input and ensuring alignment with the overall strategy. Dynamic, proactive and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where things move fast. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver them on time and on budget. Strong skills across key systems and tools - including CRM and CMS platforms, social media tools, email marketing and marketing automation software like HubSpot. Experience working with the fundamentals of digital marketing and being able to apply digital principles to campaigns effectively. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Our client embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. They are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status. They are excellent opportunities for career progression. Please only apply if you have the required skills and absolute fluency in the required languages. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : £ 32000 Salary Max : £ 35000 Currency Type : GBP
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes. Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility. This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed - and certified where required - both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times. Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation. External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments. Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives. Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage. Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes. Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees. Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity. Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results. Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice. Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership. Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business. Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems. Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships. Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy. What is a Must Have? University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field). ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Business Administration Assistant Job Summary: We are recruiting an Administration Assistant who can help with the smooth running of our social enterprise. The position has a blend of responsibilities which support the smooth running of Leeds Wood Recycling, with a particular focus to waste wood collections and sales i.e making bookings, basic finance admin, waste transfer notes, estimates and enquiries. The role also includes supporting LWR with sales and HR administration, and will involve some social media and marketing support. Location: Leeds Wood Recycling, Unit 6, 24 Croydon Street, LS11 9RT Hours: 15 hours per week: Monday - Wednesday (9.30am - 2.30pm with option to work to 3pm with a 30 min unpaid break) Salary: £13.50 per hour. Annual Leave: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to increase holiday entitlement with long service. Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 Role Summary & Duties Purpose of the role and how it fits within the business As a Community Interest Company our social enterprise must run financially independently. The business admin assistant's focus is to offer administrative support to ensure we offer a professional wood collection service which is competitive with traditional skip hire, offering a value for money streamlined service. The role also supports the Management with administration across all departments, such as retail, marketing and HR support. Overview of Business Admin Assistant Role We are looking for someone who would thrive in a busy environment, enjoys variety and is confident in managing a range of administrative and logistical tasks. This role would suit a practical problem-solver with strong computer skills, good attention to detail, and confidence using technology. One focus of the role is booking waste wood collections using existing systems, including Trello and Google Workspace. The successful candidate will help coordinate collection schedules, resolve logistical issues, and ensure information is accurate and up to date. The role also includes supporting related administrative tasks, such as scanning and creating waste transfer notes, answering and making telephone calls, and using accounting software to schedule and receive payments. This position has been designed to be accessible, with shorter working hours that may be suitable for parents, carers, or others seeking a flexible part-time role. Responsibilities: Managing new collections enquires and booking in collections for existing local and national customers Communicating with customers (businesses, building sites, general enquiries) via email and phone Administration of the paperwork for the collection service (purchase orders, invoicing, Waste Transfer Notes) Working alongside the Collections Coordinator, Finance Manager and Manager to ensure high levels of organisation and systems are followed. Supporting with marketing and sales administration to find new customers and grow the business Supporting the team with customer enquiries both online and on the phone Assisting with the smooth running of the enterprise by supporting with administration tasks across the business Working at Leeds Wood Recycling These tasks provide a framework of duties and responsibilities but should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties will be required consistent with the salary level and role. We expect the hours to be worked over a three day period during the hours of 8.30 - 4.30 (for example 9.30 - 2.30) but are flexible to lengthen the day to allow for a 30 minute lunch break (finishing at 3pm) and are open to discussing work patterns with the successful candidate. The role will be based at our premises at Unit 6, 24 Croydon Street, Leeds, LS11 9RT. We are a small friendly team based in a busy multi-functional warehouse unit with a shared office. Having a positive outlook with a sense of humour is very welcome. This is a new role and we anticipate that the focus of responsibilities will evolve over time; for the first 6-12 months we expect a lot of focus will be in learning existing systems focusing on the day-to-day operations which may develop into creating streamlined processes in the future to support the core functions of how we run. Company Overview Leeds Wood Recycling is a social enterprise, committed to Doing Social Good, using waste wood We have been running since 2018. We work by collecting waste timber from local businesses, homes and building sites, bringing it back to our warehouse to repurpose and reuse while offering free training and volunteer opportunities to people who face barriers to employment. Operating a retail shop open to the public. Our social value Impact has recently been valued at £(phone number removed) and we would love a new team member to help promote our good work. Vision: Leeds Wood Recycling inspires reuse and recycling across Yorkshire, creating social and economic opportunities through meaningful volunteering and learning. Mission: Our mission is to create environmental and social impact to our community, reducing waste, giving access to affordable timber for DIY, while supporting marginalised people to develop skills, build confidence and contribute to a more sustainable, connected community. Purpose: We save resources, support people, and build a reuse community-while developing skills and creating opportunities along the way. How to apply: Full details of how to apply, including application form can be found at website. Submissions must be sent directly to LWR. The email address is on the application form. CV s and applications made via indeed will not be accepted Deadline for Applications: Sunday 20th September 2026 Shortlisting process and interviews: Shortlisting: W/C Monday 21st September 2026 First stage phone interviews: w/c 28th September 2026 Second stage Interviews - Monday 5th October 2026 Personal Specification Experience Essential Experience of using booking systems Experience of answering customer enquiries and producing estimates Experience of answering customer enquiries and producing estimates Experience of Marketing such as Social media or Mailing lists Experience of working in either the waste management or construction industry A local knowledge of Leeds and West Yorkshire Experience of accounting software e.g. Quickbooks with knowledge of basic finance administration and credit control Personal Qualities Essential Experience of office management, support with the administration around consumables, utilities and stock A sense of humour and ability to work in an unconventional office space Helping us grow: Essential Enthusiastic to help us grow and develop new customers/ services/ income streams to help support our social enterprise. Inspiring and promoting our values: Additional Information Successful Candidates will be required to: Supply proof of identity - full list of documents accepted. Evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. Complete satisfactory DBS criminal records check/s at the appropriate level, upon successful application of the position. Nominate at least two referees, one of which should be their current or latest employer or their place of education if it is their first position. Verify their qualifications where required. Prove their professional status/registration where required. Successfully complete a statutory induction/probationary period where appropriate. Please note any offer is conditional on all of the above being completed in a timely manner. Please note we are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Business Administration Assistant Job Summary: We are recruiting an Administration Assistant who can help with the smooth running of our social enterprise. The position has a blend of responsibilities which support the smooth running of Leeds Wood Recycling, with a particular focus to waste wood collections and sales i.e making bookings, basic finance admin, waste transfer notes, estimates and enquiries. The role also includes supporting LWR with sales and HR administration, and will involve some social media and marketing support. Location: Leeds Wood Recycling, Unit 6, 24 Croydon Street, LS11 9RT Hours: 15 hours per week: Monday - Wednesday (9.30am - 2.30pm with option to work to 3pm with a 30 min unpaid break) Salary: £13.50 per hour. Annual Leave: 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to increase holiday entitlement with long service. Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 Role Summary & Duties Purpose of the role and how it fits within the business As a Community Interest Company our social enterprise must run financially independently. The business admin assistant's focus is to offer administrative support to ensure we offer a professional wood collection service which is competitive with traditional skip hire, offering a value for money streamlined service. The role also supports the Management with administration across all departments, such as retail, marketing and HR support. Overview of Business Admin Assistant Role We are looking for someone who would thrive in a busy environment, enjoys variety and is confident in managing a range of administrative and logistical tasks. This role would suit a practical problem-solver with strong computer skills, good attention to detail, and confidence using technology. One focus of the role is booking waste wood collections using existing systems, including Trello and Google Workspace. The successful candidate will help coordinate collection schedules, resolve logistical issues, and ensure information is accurate and up to date. The role also includes supporting related administrative tasks, such as scanning and creating waste transfer notes, answering and making telephone calls, and using accounting software to schedule and receive payments. This position has been designed to be accessible, with shorter working hours that may be suitable for parents, carers, or others seeking a flexible part-time role. Responsibilities: Managing new collections enquires and booking in collections for existing local and national customers Communicating with customers (businesses, building sites, general enquiries) via email and phone Administration of the paperwork for the collection service (purchase orders, invoicing, Waste Transfer Notes) Working alongside the Collections Coordinator, Finance Manager and Manager to ensure high levels of organisation and systems are followed. Supporting with marketing and sales administration to find new customers and grow the business Supporting the team with customer enquiries both online and on the phone Assisting with the smooth running of the enterprise by supporting with administration tasks across the business Working at Leeds Wood Recycling These tasks provide a framework of duties and responsibilities but should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties will be required consistent with the salary level and role. We expect the hours to be worked over a three day period during the hours of 8.30 - 4.30 (for example 9.30 - 2.30) but are flexible to lengthen the day to allow for a 30 minute lunch break (finishing at 3pm) and are open to discussing work patterns with the successful candidate. The role will be based at our premises at Unit 6, 24 Croydon Street, Leeds, LS11 9RT. We are a small friendly team based in a busy multi-functional warehouse unit with a shared office. Having a positive outlook with a sense of humour is very welcome. This is a new role and we anticipate that the focus of responsibilities will evolve over time; for the first 6-12 months we expect a lot of focus will be in learning existing systems focusing on the day-to-day operations which may develop into creating streamlined processes in the future to support the core functions of how we run. Company Overview Leeds Wood Recycling is a social enterprise, committed to Doing Social Good, using waste wood We have been running since 2018. We work by collecting waste timber from local businesses, homes and building sites, bringing it back to our warehouse to repurpose and reuse while offering free training and volunteer opportunities to people who face barriers to employment. Operating a retail shop open to the public. Our social value Impact has recently been valued at £(phone number removed) and we would love a new team member to help promote our good work. Vision: Leeds Wood Recycling inspires reuse and recycling across Yorkshire, creating social and economic opportunities through meaningful volunteering and learning. Mission: Our mission is to create environmental and social impact to our community, reducing waste, giving access to affordable timber for DIY, while supporting marginalised people to develop skills, build confidence and contribute to a more sustainable, connected community. Purpose: We save resources, support people, and build a reuse community-while developing skills and creating opportunities along the way. How to apply: Full details of how to apply, including application form can be found at website. Submissions must be sent directly to LWR. The email address is on the application form. CV s and applications made via indeed will not be accepted Deadline for Applications: Sunday 20th September 2026 Shortlisting process and interviews: Shortlisting: W/C Monday 21st September 2026 First stage phone interviews: w/c 28th September 2026 Second stage Interviews - Monday 5th October 2026 Personal Specification Experience Essential Experience of using booking systems Experience of answering customer enquiries and producing estimates Experience of answering customer enquiries and producing estimates Experience of Marketing such as Social media or Mailing lists Experience of working in either the waste management or construction industry A local knowledge of Leeds and West Yorkshire Experience of accounting software e.g. Quickbooks with knowledge of basic finance administration and credit control Personal Qualities Essential Experience of office management, support with the administration around consumables, utilities and stock A sense of humour and ability to work in an unconventional office space Helping us grow: Essential Enthusiastic to help us grow and develop new customers/ services/ income streams to help support our social enterprise. Inspiring and promoting our values: Additional Information Successful Candidates will be required to: Supply proof of identity - full list of documents accepted. Evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. Complete satisfactory DBS criminal records check/s at the appropriate level, upon successful application of the position. Nominate at least two referees, one of which should be their current or latest employer or their place of education if it is their first position. Verify their qualifications where required. Prove their professional status/registration where required. Successfully complete a statutory induction/probationary period where appropriate. Please note any offer is conditional on all of the above being completed in a timely manner. Please note we are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
Summary £15.45 - £15.95 per hour 35 hour contract 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Enhanced family leave Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're reliable, organised and ready to go far. Just like you. As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you'll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you'll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You'll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success. In return, we'll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. What you'll do Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly Give our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store What you'll need Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation Passion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations What you'll receive 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Enhanced family leave Pension scheme Long service awards Plus, more of the perks you deserve Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GTP, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Summary £15.45 - £15.95 per hour 35 hour contract 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Enhanced family leave Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're reliable, organised and ready to go far. Just like you. As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you'll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you'll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You'll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success. In return, we'll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. What you'll do Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly Give our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store What you'll need Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation Passion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations What you'll receive 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Enhanced family leave Pension scheme Long service awards Plus, more of the perks you deserve Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GTP, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Your new firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm known for its progressive outlook, collaborative culture, and clear growth ambitions. It has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of sectors, combining technical expertise with a genuinely supportive and people-focused environment. The firm acts for a broad and high-calibre client base, including investors, developers, corporate occupiers, and asset managers. It is also recognised for providing excellent career development opportunities within a culture that promotes flexibility, innovation, and long-term progression. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property Associate to join a well-established and growing team in Southampton, with hybrid working available. You will work on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, asset management and landlord and tenant work. The role offers strong exposure to high-quality work, as well as the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and play a key role in client relationships. Alongside your own caseload, you will support on more complex strategic projects and collaborate closely with colleagues across other practice areas to provide joined-up, commercial advice. This is a visible role within the team, offering the chance to build your profile, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with experience in commercial property, likely at least 2 years' PQE level. You should have a solid grounding in commercial property transactions and asset management work, and be confident managing your own matters with appropriate supervision. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive, commercially focused approach will be key. A genuine interest in developing your career within a supportive and ambitious team is also important. What you'll get in return You will be joining a firm that places real emphasis on career progression, professional development and employee wellbeing. The firm offers high-quality work comparable to leading city practices, combined with a more balanced and inclusive working environment. You can expect a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, hybrid working options, and access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a firm that is genuinely invested in its people. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role isn't quite the right fit but you are considering new opportunities within commercial property, I would still be very happy to speak. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have developed the appropriate level of experience; however, applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience are equally encouraged. 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)
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Your new firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm known for its progressive outlook, collaborative culture, and clear growth ambitions. It has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of sectors, combining technical expertise with a genuinely supportive and people-focused environment. The firm acts for a broad and high-calibre client base, including investors, developers, corporate occupiers, and asset managers. It is also recognised for providing excellent career development opportunities within a culture that promotes flexibility, innovation, and long-term progression. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property Associate to join a well-established and growing team in Southampton, with hybrid working available. You will work on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, asset management and landlord and tenant work. The role offers strong exposure to high-quality work, as well as the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and play a key role in client relationships. Alongside your own caseload, you will support on more complex strategic projects and collaborate closely with colleagues across other practice areas to provide joined-up, commercial advice. This is a visible role within the team, offering the chance to build your profile, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with experience in commercial property, likely at least 2 years' PQE level. You should have a solid grounding in commercial property transactions and asset management work, and be confident managing your own matters with appropriate supervision. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive, commercially focused approach will be key. A genuine interest in developing your career within a supportive and ambitious team is also important. What you'll get in return You will be joining a firm that places real emphasis on career progression, professional development and employee wellbeing. The firm offers high-quality work comparable to leading city practices, combined with a more balanced and inclusive working environment. You can expect a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, hybrid working options, and access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a firm that is genuinely invested in its people. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role isn't quite the right fit but you are considering new opportunities within commercial property, I would still be very happy to speak. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have developed the appropriate level of experience; however, applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience are equally encouraged. 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)
Bid Lead - Cut & Carve Infrastructure Reinforced Concrete - HYBRID London £100k to £120k+ Package (3 days office/2 days WFH) Want to work on projects that are genuinely challenging? We're working with a highly respected specialist contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Lead to join their growing pre-construction team. You'll be leading major, technically complex tenders, working alongside some of the best people in the industry and helping shape projects before they ever reach site. If your background is in cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural works, infrastructure or complex civil engineering, whether in bids or Project Management, I'd be keen to hear from you. As Bid Lead, you'll take ownership of major tenders from opportunity through to submission and handover. You'll be responsible for: Leading the overall bid strategy and developing compelling win themes. Bringing together estimating, commercial, planning, engineering, design and operations teams. Developing credible construction methodologies for complex projects. Challenging the team to identify innovation, value engineering and programme opportunities. Managing the full bid programme and ensuring submissions are delivered to an exceptional standard. Working closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Leading tender reviews, adjudications, presentations and interviews. Ensuring the bid tells a clear and compelling story - technically, commercially and operationally. You'll be involved in bids for projects where technical understanding really matters: Cut & Carve Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure Basements Structural Works Complex Urban Construction Heavy Civils Think challenging sites, complex interfaces, significant temporary works, difficult logistics and projects where getting the methodology right can make the difference between winning and losing. We're interested in speaking with experienced Bid Leads / Pre-Construction professionals or Project Managers(who fancy a switch to preconstruction). The key is to have astrong understanding of how complex construction projects are actually delivered. You'll ideally bring: A proven track record of leading successful construction or infrastructure bids or delivering schemes as PM Experience with cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural or civil engineering projects. Strong technical and construction methodology knowledge. Commercial awareness and the ability to work closely with estimators and commercial teams. Excellent writing and presentation skills. The confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and challenge senior stakeholders. Experience presenting bids and leading client interviews. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can confidently lead bids-not simply how to administer a tender. This is a genuine opportunity to join a business with an amazingproject pipeline, with major clients,where you'll have real influence over the work they win and how it's ultimately delivered. You'll be working on high-value, technically demanding projects, with a strong team around you and genuine scope to progress your career. Job Features Job Category Bid Lead,Bid Leader
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Bid Lead - Cut & Carve Infrastructure Reinforced Concrete - HYBRID London £100k to £120k+ Package (3 days office/2 days WFH) Want to work on projects that are genuinely challenging? We're working with a highly respected specialist contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Lead to join their growing pre-construction team. You'll be leading major, technically complex tenders, working alongside some of the best people in the industry and helping shape projects before they ever reach site. If your background is in cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural works, infrastructure or complex civil engineering, whether in bids or Project Management, I'd be keen to hear from you. As Bid Lead, you'll take ownership of major tenders from opportunity through to submission and handover. You'll be responsible for: Leading the overall bid strategy and developing compelling win themes. Bringing together estimating, commercial, planning, engineering, design and operations teams. Developing credible construction methodologies for complex projects. Challenging the team to identify innovation, value engineering and programme opportunities. Managing the full bid programme and ensuring submissions are delivered to an exceptional standard. Working closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Leading tender reviews, adjudications, presentations and interviews. Ensuring the bid tells a clear and compelling story - technically, commercially and operationally. You'll be involved in bids for projects where technical understanding really matters: Cut & Carve Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure Basements Structural Works Complex Urban Construction Heavy Civils Think challenging sites, complex interfaces, significant temporary works, difficult logistics and projects where getting the methodology right can make the difference between winning and losing. We're interested in speaking with experienced Bid Leads / Pre-Construction professionals or Project Managers(who fancy a switch to preconstruction). The key is to have astrong understanding of how complex construction projects are actually delivered. You'll ideally bring: A proven track record of leading successful construction or infrastructure bids or delivering schemes as PM Experience with cut & carve, reinforced concrete, structural or civil engineering projects. Strong technical and construction methodology knowledge. Commercial awareness and the ability to work closely with estimators and commercial teams. Excellent writing and presentation skills. The confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and challenge senior stakeholders. Experience presenting bids and leading client interviews. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can confidently lead bids-not simply how to administer a tender. This is a genuine opportunity to join a business with an amazingproject pipeline, with major clients,where you'll have real influence over the work they win and how it's ultimately delivered. You'll be working on high-value, technically demanding projects, with a strong team around you and genuine scope to progress your career. Job Features Job Category Bid Lead,Bid Leader
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual seeking the stability of a long-term contract? We are currently recruiting for dedicated general labourers to support a major infrastructure project at Catterick Garrison. The Role and Responsibilities: Site Maintenance: Ensuring the site remains clean, tidy, and compliant with strict military safety standards. Trade Assistance: Supporting various skilled trades with material handling and preparation. Logistics: Safely unloading deliveries and distributing materials to designated areas across the project. Manual Handling: Undertaking heavy lifting and various physical tasks as required by the Site Manager. Security Compliance: Adhering strictly to base security protocols and site-specific safety regulations. Essential Requirements: BPSS Clearance: The successful candidate must undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. You must have a clean criminal record and a valid right-to-work status. CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card is mandatory for site entry. Experience: Previous experience on a construction site is required; experience on MoD or high-security sites is a distinct advantage. Attitude: A professional, punctual, and reliable work ethic is essential. PPE: Must have your own full personal protective equipment (Hard hat, hi-vis, steel toe boots). How to Apply: If you are a hardworking labourer capable of passing a security clearance check and are ready for long-term work in Catterick, please send through your CV or a summary of your experience! Apply today to start the clearance process and secure your future on this project! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 25, 2026
Contractor
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual seeking the stability of a long-term contract? We are currently recruiting for dedicated general labourers to support a major infrastructure project at Catterick Garrison. The Role and Responsibilities: Site Maintenance: Ensuring the site remains clean, tidy, and compliant with strict military safety standards. Trade Assistance: Supporting various skilled trades with material handling and preparation. Logistics: Safely unloading deliveries and distributing materials to designated areas across the project. Manual Handling: Undertaking heavy lifting and various physical tasks as required by the Site Manager. Security Compliance: Adhering strictly to base security protocols and site-specific safety regulations. Essential Requirements: BPSS Clearance: The successful candidate must undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. You must have a clean criminal record and a valid right-to-work status. CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card is mandatory for site entry. Experience: Previous experience on a construction site is required; experience on MoD or high-security sites is a distinct advantage. Attitude: A professional, punctual, and reliable work ethic is essential. PPE: Must have your own full personal protective equipment (Hard hat, hi-vis, steel toe boots). How to Apply: If you are a hardworking labourer capable of passing a security clearance check and are ready for long-term work in Catterick, please send through your CV or a summary of your experience! Apply today to start the clearance process and secure your future on this project! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Lead PMO Planner We have a great opportunity for a Portfolio/Programme Planner to join Capita Public Services - Central Government as part of our team of PMO professionals. Working within the Portfolio Office planning team, you will work closely with Senior Portfolio and Programme stakeholders to develop, maintain and assure integrated plans across complex programmes. The role will help ensure planning coherence, support effective governance, and enable robust monitoring and control of delivery across the portfolio. You will help champion planning and scheduling best practice, providing assurance over plans and guidance to team members on the application of planning standards across Portfolio and Programme environments. Reporting into the Head of Portfolio Office, this role will work as part of a team of Lead Planners supporting the definition and delivery of a planning function that enables the successful delivery of large, complex transformation programmes. Responsibilities Develop, Maintain and assure integrated plans across complex programmes Supporting complex programmes and portfolios in managing various levels of plans and schedules Collating, analysing and challenging schedules at varying levels to create a 'helicopter' view for internal and external consumption Quality assuring schedules, coaching colleagues in best practice, and maintaining portfolio and programme level schedules to reflect delivery progress Providing planning and schedule insight for executive-level reporting, including measurement of progress against schedule and highlighting key delivery risks, dependencies and milestones Identifying, capturing and tracking dependencies, milestones, critical paths, resource constraints and risk impacts within plans, schedules and reporting Facilitation of planning workshops with senior internal and external stakeholders Contributing to PMO maturity and continuous improvement by supporting the definition and adoption of consistent planning and scheduling frameworks at divisional level as part of the P3O Profession Essential skills, experience and behaviours Expert level experience of planning and scheduling within complex delivery environments Expert-level proficiency in MS Project - you will be a flagbearer for the tool, ensuring the appropriate use and coaching those around you to get the most out of it. Experience in managing complex schedules (>£5m projects) and cross-functional dependencies. Excellent stakeholder management skills - you will be able to pro-actively manage the conversation with a varying range and seniority of stakeholder, tailoring your outputs and requests to meet their requirements. Experienced in defining planning & scheduling best practice - you will support improvement and clarification of the wider Capita standards, working with planning peers to continually improve the planning service provided by the PMO profession. Knowledge of planning maturity, planning governance and schedule quality standards. Experience using planning approaches such as critical path analysis, dependency mapping and milestone management. Ability to coach or support colleagues in applying consistent planning disciplines. Experience working in a portfolio, programme or enterprise PMO environment. This is a home-based role but you will need to have flexibility to travel on an ad hoc basis. About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. What's in it for you? A competitive basic salary Work from home 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Unlock Your Potential with Capita At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - . AI & Fair Recruitment at Capita At Capita, we use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help us manage applications consistently and fairly. These tools support our recruitment teams, they do not make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by a trained member of our Talent Acquisition team, and all decisions are made by people. If you need any adjustments during the process, we're here to support you. To help us deliver a fair, consistent and efficient recruitment experience, Capita uses AI-assisted technology at some stages of the process. These tools simply help us organise and assess information, they do not replace human judgement. All decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. If you have any questions or need adjustments, let us know and we'll be happy to support you. Location: Home-Based - GBR , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is an AI-enabled business services partner. We work with organisations across the public and private sectors, helping them deliver better, more efficient services. Every day, millions of people rely on services we support across central and local government and regulated industries. We combine technology, data and AI with the expertise and judgement of our people to help clients solve complex challenges and deliver better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Lead PMO Planner We have a great opportunity for a Portfolio/Programme Planner to join Capita Public Services - Central Government as part of our team of PMO professionals. Working within the Portfolio Office planning team, you will work closely with Senior Portfolio and Programme stakeholders to develop, maintain and assure integrated plans across complex programmes. The role will help ensure planning coherence, support effective governance, and enable robust monitoring and control of delivery across the portfolio. You will help champion planning and scheduling best practice, providing assurance over plans and guidance to team members on the application of planning standards across Portfolio and Programme environments. Reporting into the Head of Portfolio Office, this role will work as part of a team of Lead Planners supporting the definition and delivery of a planning function that enables the successful delivery of large, complex transformation programmes. Responsibilities Develop, Maintain and assure integrated plans across complex programmes Supporting complex programmes and portfolios in managing various levels of plans and schedules Collating, analysing and challenging schedules at varying levels to create a 'helicopter' view for internal and external consumption Quality assuring schedules, coaching colleagues in best practice, and maintaining portfolio and programme level schedules to reflect delivery progress Providing planning and schedule insight for executive-level reporting, including measurement of progress against schedule and highlighting key delivery risks, dependencies and milestones Identifying, capturing and tracking dependencies, milestones, critical paths, resource constraints and risk impacts within plans, schedules and reporting Facilitation of planning workshops with senior internal and external stakeholders Contributing to PMO maturity and continuous improvement by supporting the definition and adoption of consistent planning and scheduling frameworks at divisional level as part of the P3O Profession Essential skills, experience and behaviours Expert level experience of planning and scheduling within complex delivery environments Expert-level proficiency in MS Project - you will be a flagbearer for the tool, ensuring the appropriate use and coaching those around you to get the most out of it. Experience in managing complex schedules (>£5m projects) and cross-functional dependencies. Excellent stakeholder management skills - you will be able to pro-actively manage the conversation with a varying range and seniority of stakeholder, tailoring your outputs and requests to meet their requirements. Experienced in defining planning & scheduling best practice - you will support improvement and clarification of the wider Capita standards, working with planning peers to continually improve the planning service provided by the PMO profession. Knowledge of planning maturity, planning governance and schedule quality standards. Experience using planning approaches such as critical path analysis, dependency mapping and milestone management. Ability to coach or support colleagues in applying consistent planning disciplines. Experience working in a portfolio, programme or enterprise PMO environment. This is a home-based role but you will need to have flexibility to travel on an ad hoc basis. About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. What's in it for you? A competitive basic salary Work from home 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Unlock Your Potential with Capita At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - . AI & Fair Recruitment at Capita At Capita, we use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help us manage applications consistently and fairly. These tools support our recruitment teams, they do not make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by a trained member of our Talent Acquisition team, and all decisions are made by people. If you need any adjustments during the process, we're here to support you. To help us deliver a fair, consistent and efficient recruitment experience, Capita uses AI-assisted technology at some stages of the process. These tools simply help us organise and assess information, they do not replace human judgement. All decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. If you have any questions or need adjustments, let us know and we'll be happy to support you. Location: Home-Based - GBR , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is an AI-enabled business services partner. We work with organisations across the public and private sectors, helping them deliver better, more efficient services. Every day, millions of people rely on services we support across central and local government and regulated industries. We combine technology, data and AI with the expertise and judgement of our people to help clients solve complex challenges and deliver better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.
Oakleaf is partnering with a leading global investment bank, to recruit an HR Risk Manager to lead the design and delivery of HR risk frameworks across EMEA. This would be a contract position running until the end of financial year. Working closely cross functionally with HR, Risk, Legal and Compliance stakeholders, you will drive key initiatives to ensure business readiness and compliance click apply for full job details
Aug 25, 2026
Contractor
Oakleaf is partnering with a leading global investment bank, to recruit an HR Risk Manager to lead the design and delivery of HR risk frameworks across EMEA. This would be a contract position running until the end of financial year. Working closely cross functionally with HR, Risk, Legal and Compliance stakeholders, you will drive key initiatives to ensure business readiness and compliance click apply for full job details
Zendbox is a fast-growing, tech-led eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business in Kent. We help ambitious brands scale by delivering smart, reliable warehousing and logistics solutions - and we're now looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to support our next stage of growth. About the Role We're looking for a confident, hands-on HR Operations Manager to lead and develop our people strategy at our Kent HQ. This is a true blend of strategic and operational HR in a fast-paced distribution environment, overseeing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, wellbeing, absence management and retention. You'll need to hit the ground running: setting direction quickly, making clear decisions, taking ownership of absence management (including use of the Bradford Factor) and giving managers the support and challenge they need to deliver. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure our people practices directly support business objectives, while creating a culture that enables our teams to thrive. Key Responsibilities HR Leadership (Operational Focus) Oversee day to day HR activities to ensure effective people processes across the business Support managers with organisational changes, staffing needs and people related decisions Contribute to initiatives that improve culture, engagement and team performance Employee Relations (ER) & Absence Management Lead on all ER matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and policy updates Design and own a robust absence management framework across the business Use tools such as the Bradford Factor to monitor sickness and identify trends Support and coach line managers to confidently manage attendance, conduct return-to-work meetings and follow through on formal processes where needed Act as a trusted advisor to managers on complex people issues Board Reporting & Metrics Provide regular reports on key HR metrics including turnover, absence, engagement, ER activity, recruitment and DEI Use data to demonstrate impact, support planning and drive accountability across the business Recruitment & Onboarding Oversee end-to-end recruitment and employer branding strategy Work at pace to attract and secure the right talent for a fast-moving distribution environment Streamline and enhance onboarding processes for a seamless employee experience Compliance Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are legally compliant and up to date Keep the business informed and prepared for changes in employment law and HR best practice Oversee right-to-work checks, data protection compliance (GDPR), and all statutory reporting Manager Development & Training Develop and deliver training and support to build confident, capable line managers Equip managers to handle ER, performance and absence matters consistently and effectively Promote values-based leadership across the business Performance & Development Design and manage effective performance management frameworks Foster a culture of regular feedback, growth and accountability Wellbeing & Benefits Lead wellbeing and mental health initiatives Manage and optimise employee benefits to support attraction and retention Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in an SME environment (essential) Strong generalist background with hands on expertise across ER, absence management, recruitment, L&D and engagement Confident and decisive, with the ability to hit the ground running and make clear, pragmatic decisions Commercially minded, with the ability to align people strategy with business needs Skilled in coaching, influencing and supporting leaders at all levels A practical, solutions-focused approach and ability to work autonomously Familiarity with distribution, logistics, warehousing or other fast paced operational environments (experience with eCommerce fulfilment businesses like Zendbox is highly beneficial) Comfortable using HR data and metrics (including Bradford Factor or similar tools) to drive action Competitive salary Private healthcare and company pension Employee benefits platform 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Career development and the opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling business Supportive, ambitious culture where you can influence how we do things
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Zendbox is a fast-growing, tech-led eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business in Kent. We help ambitious brands scale by delivering smart, reliable warehousing and logistics solutions - and we're now looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to support our next stage of growth. About the Role We're looking for a confident, hands-on HR Operations Manager to lead and develop our people strategy at our Kent HQ. This is a true blend of strategic and operational HR in a fast-paced distribution environment, overseeing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, wellbeing, absence management and retention. You'll need to hit the ground running: setting direction quickly, making clear decisions, taking ownership of absence management (including use of the Bradford Factor) and giving managers the support and challenge they need to deliver. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure our people practices directly support business objectives, while creating a culture that enables our teams to thrive. Key Responsibilities HR Leadership (Operational Focus) Oversee day to day HR activities to ensure effective people processes across the business Support managers with organisational changes, staffing needs and people related decisions Contribute to initiatives that improve culture, engagement and team performance Employee Relations (ER) & Absence Management Lead on all ER matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and policy updates Design and own a robust absence management framework across the business Use tools such as the Bradford Factor to monitor sickness and identify trends Support and coach line managers to confidently manage attendance, conduct return-to-work meetings and follow through on formal processes where needed Act as a trusted advisor to managers on complex people issues Board Reporting & Metrics Provide regular reports on key HR metrics including turnover, absence, engagement, ER activity, recruitment and DEI Use data to demonstrate impact, support planning and drive accountability across the business Recruitment & Onboarding Oversee end-to-end recruitment and employer branding strategy Work at pace to attract and secure the right talent for a fast-moving distribution environment Streamline and enhance onboarding processes for a seamless employee experience Compliance Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are legally compliant and up to date Keep the business informed and prepared for changes in employment law and HR best practice Oversee right-to-work checks, data protection compliance (GDPR), and all statutory reporting Manager Development & Training Develop and deliver training and support to build confident, capable line managers Equip managers to handle ER, performance and absence matters consistently and effectively Promote values-based leadership across the business Performance & Development Design and manage effective performance management frameworks Foster a culture of regular feedback, growth and accountability Wellbeing & Benefits Lead wellbeing and mental health initiatives Manage and optimise employee benefits to support attraction and retention Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in an SME environment (essential) Strong generalist background with hands on expertise across ER, absence management, recruitment, L&D and engagement Confident and decisive, with the ability to hit the ground running and make clear, pragmatic decisions Commercially minded, with the ability to align people strategy with business needs Skilled in coaching, influencing and supporting leaders at all levels A practical, solutions-focused approach and ability to work autonomously Familiarity with distribution, logistics, warehousing or other fast paced operational environments (experience with eCommerce fulfilment businesses like Zendbox is highly beneficial) Comfortable using HR data and metrics (including Bradford Factor or similar tools) to drive action Competitive salary Private healthcare and company pension Employee benefits platform 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Career development and the opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling business Supportive, ambitious culture where you can influence how we do things
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Sunbury-on-thames, Middlesex
What Will You Do? As we transition from being part of a larger parent organisation to becoming an independent UK business, our people strategy will be fundamental to our future success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of our People and HR strategy during a period of significant transformation, growth, and organisational change. You will play a critical role in establishing the foundations of our standalone business, ensuring the successful transition of HR policies, processes, systems, benefits, and employee programmes, while creating a people agenda that supports our long-term commercial objectives. Working closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Support Services, you will act as a trusted partner and advisor on all people-related matters. You will help shape an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive culture, ensuring the business remains compliant, commercially focused, and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the future employee experience, strengthen leadership capability, drive organisational effectiveness, and leave a lasting impact on a newly independent business. How Will You Do It? People Strategy & Business Partnership Develop and deliver a People and HR strategy aligned with the organisation's standalone operating model and future growth plans. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Provide expert coaching and guidance to senior leaders on people, leadership, and organisational challenges. Support leaders in creating a culture of accountability, engagement, high performance, and continuous development. Business Separation & Transformation Lead all people-related activities associated with the business separation and transition to a standalone organisation. Oversee the implementation and integration of HR policies, systems, processes, benefits, and people frameworks. Ensure a positive and seamless employee transition experience while maintaining engagement, communication, and operational continuity. Drive organisational change initiatives and support leaders through periods of transformation and growth. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, absence management, and organisational change consultations. Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR best practice. Develop and maintain HR policies, governance frameworks, and procedures appropriate for an independent business. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate people-related risks across the organisation. Talent, Culture & Engagement Design and implement talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Lead employee engagement programmes that strengthen culture, retention, wellbeing, and performance. Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent across the organisation. Champion a positive, inclusive, and values-driven culture that supports both employee and business success. Reward, Performance & HR Operations Oversee performance management frameworks that encourage accountability, growth, and development. Provide strategic guidance on compensation, benefits, recognition, and reward programmes. Ensure efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, retention, and offboarding. Develop meaningful people metrics, workforce insights, and reporting to support informed business decision-making. What We're Looking For Experience Significant experience in a senior HR leadership, Head of HR, HR Director, or Senior HR Business Partner capacity within a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Proven success in partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic business decisions. Strong employee relations expertise with a comprehensive understanding of UK employment law. Experience leading organisational change, transformation, business separations, acquisitions, integrations, or restructuring programmes. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing people strategies that drive organisational performance and growth. Experience supporting multiple business functions and diverse employee populations. Skills & Capabilities Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how people strategies enable business performance. Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship building skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on operational delivery. Deep knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practice. Excellent coaching, communication, and leadership capabilities. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. Ability to lead through ambiguity, complexity, and change. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Personal Attributes Passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and building positive workplace cultures. Collaborative, approachable, and credible with stakeholders at all levels. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions focused. Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing senior leaders. Self motivated with a strong drive to build, improve, and deliver results. Positive, energetic, and committed to supporting both people and business success. Qualifications CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified, or equivalent professional experience. Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline desirable but not essential. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape the procurement function of an independent business at a pivotal moment in its journey. As a direct report to the Managing Director and a key member of the leadership team, you will have significant influence over both business and people strategy. You will play a central role in building the culture, leadership capability, organisational structure, and employee experience that will define the next chapter of our success. This role offers the opportunity to create a lasting legacy, drive meaningful change, and help build a thriving standalone organisation from the ground up. What Will You Do? As we transition from being part of a larger parent organisation to becoming an independent UK business, our people strategy will be fundamental to our future success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of our People and HR strategy during a period of significant transformation, growth, and organisational change. You will play a critical role in establishing the foundations of our standalone business, ensuring the successful transition of HR policies, processes, systems, benefits, and employee programmes, while creating a people agenda that supports our long-term commercial objectives. Working closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Support Services, you will act as a trusted partner and advisor on all people-related matters. You will help shape an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive culture, ensuring the business remains compliant, commercially focused, and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the future employee experience, strengthen leadership capability, drive organisational effectiveness, and leave a lasting impact on a newly independent business. How Will You Do It? People Strategy & Business Partnership Develop and deliver a People and HR strategy aligned with the organisation's standalone operating model and future growth plans. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Provide expert coaching and guidance to senior leaders on people, leadership, and organisational challenges. Support leaders in creating a culture of accountability, engagement, high performance, and continuous development. Business Separation & Transformation Lead all people-related activities associated with the business separation and transition to a standalone organisation. Oversee the implementation and integration of HR policies, systems, processes, benefits, and people frameworks. Ensure a positive and seamless employee transition experience while maintaining engagement, communication, and operational continuity. Drive organisational change initiatives and support leaders through periods of transformation and growth. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, absence management, and organisational change consultations. Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR best practice. Develop and maintain HR policies, governance frameworks . click apply for full job details
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
What Will You Do? As we transition from being part of a larger parent organisation to becoming an independent UK business, our people strategy will be fundamental to our future success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of our People and HR strategy during a period of significant transformation, growth, and organisational change. You will play a critical role in establishing the foundations of our standalone business, ensuring the successful transition of HR policies, processes, systems, benefits, and employee programmes, while creating a people agenda that supports our long-term commercial objectives. Working closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Support Services, you will act as a trusted partner and advisor on all people-related matters. You will help shape an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive culture, ensuring the business remains compliant, commercially focused, and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the future employee experience, strengthen leadership capability, drive organisational effectiveness, and leave a lasting impact on a newly independent business. How Will You Do It? People Strategy & Business Partnership Develop and deliver a People and HR strategy aligned with the organisation's standalone operating model and future growth plans. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Provide expert coaching and guidance to senior leaders on people, leadership, and organisational challenges. Support leaders in creating a culture of accountability, engagement, high performance, and continuous development. Business Separation & Transformation Lead all people-related activities associated with the business separation and transition to a standalone organisation. Oversee the implementation and integration of HR policies, systems, processes, benefits, and people frameworks. Ensure a positive and seamless employee transition experience while maintaining engagement, communication, and operational continuity. Drive organisational change initiatives and support leaders through periods of transformation and growth. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, absence management, and organisational change consultations. Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR best practice. Develop and maintain HR policies, governance frameworks, and procedures appropriate for an independent business. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate people-related risks across the organisation. Talent, Culture & Engagement Design and implement talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Lead employee engagement programmes that strengthen culture, retention, wellbeing, and performance. Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent across the organisation. Champion a positive, inclusive, and values-driven culture that supports both employee and business success. Reward, Performance & HR Operations Oversee performance management frameworks that encourage accountability, growth, and development. Provide strategic guidance on compensation, benefits, recognition, and reward programmes. Ensure efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, retention, and offboarding. Develop meaningful people metrics, workforce insights, and reporting to support informed business decision-making. What We're Looking For Experience Significant experience in a senior HR leadership, Head of HR, HR Director, or Senior HR Business Partner capacity within a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Proven success in partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic business decisions. Strong employee relations expertise with a comprehensive understanding of UK employment law. Experience leading organisational change, transformation, business separations, acquisitions, integrations, or restructuring programmes. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing people strategies that drive organisational performance and growth. Experience supporting multiple business functions and diverse employee populations. Skills & Capabilities Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how people strategies enable business performance. Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship building skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on operational delivery. Deep knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practice. Excellent coaching, communication, and leadership capabilities. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. Ability to lead through ambiguity, complexity, and change. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Personal Attributes Passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and building positive workplace cultures. Collaborative, approachable, and credible with stakeholders at all levels. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions focused. Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing senior leaders. Self motivated with a strong drive to build, improve, and deliver results. Positive, energetic, and committed to supporting both people and business success. Qualifications CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified, or equivalent professional experience. Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline desirable but not essential. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape the procurement function of an independent business at a pivotal moment in its journey. As a direct report to the Managing Director and a key member of the leadership team, you will have significant influence over both business and people strategy. You will play a central role in building the culture, leadership capability, organisational structure, and employee experience that will define the next chapter of our success. This role offers the opportunity to create a lasting legacy, drive meaningful change, and help build a thriving standalone organisation from the ground up. What Will You Do? As we transition from being part of a larger parent organisation to becoming an independent UK business, our people strategy will be fundamental to our future success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of our People and HR strategy during a period of significant transformation, growth, and organisational change. You will play a critical role in establishing the foundations of our standalone business, ensuring the successful transition of HR policies, processes, systems, benefits, and employee programmes, while creating a people agenda that supports our long-term commercial objectives. Working closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Support Services, you will act as a trusted partner and advisor on all people-related matters. You will help shape an engaged, high-performing, and inclusive culture, ensuring the business remains compliant, commercially focused, and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the future employee experience, strengthen leadership capability, drive organisational effectiveness, and leave a lasting impact on a newly independent business. How Will You Do It? People Strategy & Business Partnership Develop and deliver a People and HR strategy aligned with the organisation's standalone operating model and future growth plans. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Provide expert coaching and guidance to senior leaders on people, leadership, and organisational challenges. Support leaders in creating a culture of accountability, engagement, high performance, and continuous development. Business Separation & Transformation Lead all people-related activities associated with the business separation and transition to a standalone organisation. Oversee the implementation and integration of HR policies, systems, processes, benefits, and people frameworks. Ensure a positive and seamless employee transition experience while maintaining engagement, communication, and operational continuity. Drive organisational change initiatives and support leaders through periods of transformation and growth. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, absence management, and organisational change consultations. Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR best practice. Develop and maintain HR policies, governance frameworks . click apply for full job details
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: York Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time Senior Process Owner - Project Accounting £67,730 to £81,535 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time G7 Project Delivery Roles £56,375 to £69,105 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time Browse more jobs
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: York Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time Senior Process Owner - Project Accounting £67,730 to £81,535 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time G7 Project Delivery Roles £56,375 to £69,105 per year Government Recruitment Service York Permanent Full time Browse more jobs
Our client is a well-established and fast-growing textile company specialising in high-quality products for businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join their in-house studio. Creating high-quality artwork youll work closely with clients, account managers, and the production team to ensure all designs are accurate, print-ready, and alig click apply for full job details
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Our client is a well-established and fast-growing textile company specialising in high-quality products for businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join their in-house studio. Creating high-quality artwork youll work closely with clients, account managers, and the production team to ensure all designs are accurate, print-ready, and alig click apply for full job details