Programme Manager (HE Sector) Rate - 550 (A day) Location - Yorkshire (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The Programme Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of multiple strategic and operational projects across the Higher Education (HE) environment. They will ensure programmes are aligned with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks, and academic governance standards. The role requires expert stakeholder management, experience working within complex university structures, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Programme & Project Leadership Lead end-to-end management of multiple concurrent projects within the HE sector, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and timeline. Develop and maintain programme plans, risk logs, and governance structures in line with university regulations. Drive continuous improvement across academic, professional services, and student experience initiatives. Design and implement high-quality monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks for programme performance. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong relationships with senior academics, faculty leadership, professional services, and external partners. Lead programme boards, steering groups, and working groups, ensuring effective communication and decision-making. Support academic leads in the delivery of strategic educational initiatives, accreditation requirements, and curriculum development. Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with sector regulatory bodies (e.g., OfS, QAA, PSRBs) and contribute to audit and review processes. Champion effective project governance, documentation, and quality assurance processes across the institution. Oversee resource allocation, procurement, and contract management for programme-related activity. Team Leadership Line manage project officers/coordinators, providing coaching, professional development, and workload oversight. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across programme teams. Essential Experience & Skills Extensive experience delivering complex programmes within the Higher Education sector (university, HE institution, or research environment). Demonstrable success managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of academic governance, HE regulatory frameworks, and internal institutional processes. Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and academic staff. Proficient in programme management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Advanced skills in data analysis, reporting, and the use of project management systems (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, JIRA). Experience leading teams and driving performance in a matrixed HE environment. Desirable Experience delivering digital transformation or student journey improvement projects. Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, APM PMQ). Experience working with external agencies, funding bodies, or accrediting organisations.
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Programme Manager (HE Sector) Rate - 550 (A day) Location - Yorkshire (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The Programme Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of multiple strategic and operational projects across the Higher Education (HE) environment. They will ensure programmes are aligned with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks, and academic governance standards. The role requires expert stakeholder management, experience working within complex university structures, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Programme & Project Leadership Lead end-to-end management of multiple concurrent projects within the HE sector, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and timeline. Develop and maintain programme plans, risk logs, and governance structures in line with university regulations. Drive continuous improvement across academic, professional services, and student experience initiatives. Design and implement high-quality monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks for programme performance. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong relationships with senior academics, faculty leadership, professional services, and external partners. Lead programme boards, steering groups, and working groups, ensuring effective communication and decision-making. Support academic leads in the delivery of strategic educational initiatives, accreditation requirements, and curriculum development. Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with sector regulatory bodies (e.g., OfS, QAA, PSRBs) and contribute to audit and review processes. Champion effective project governance, documentation, and quality assurance processes across the institution. Oversee resource allocation, procurement, and contract management for programme-related activity. Team Leadership Line manage project officers/coordinators, providing coaching, professional development, and workload oversight. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across programme teams. Essential Experience & Skills Extensive experience delivering complex programmes within the Higher Education sector (university, HE institution, or research environment). Demonstrable success managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of academic governance, HE regulatory frameworks, and internal institutional processes. Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and academic staff. Proficient in programme management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Advanced skills in data analysis, reporting, and the use of project management systems (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, JIRA). Experience leading teams and driving performance in a matrixed HE environment. Desirable Experience delivering digital transformation or student journey improvement projects. Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, APM PMQ). Experience working with external agencies, funding bodies, or accrediting organisations.
Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance At Merida Biosciences, we are pioneering true precision medicines for antibody driven diseases. We specifically target pathogenic antibodies and their cellular sources with bespoke Fc biotherapeutics engineered to selectively and completely eliminate the root causes of autoimmune and allergic diseases, and to achieve deep, durable responses while preserving essential immunity. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission to transform treatment paradigms across the spectrum of antibody driven diseases. Reporting directly to the CMO of Merida, the Director, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance is a leadership role responsible for managing the safety surveillance, reporting, and risk management strategies for our clinical stage development assets. This individual will serve as a scientific safety expert, while also providing strategic oversight of outsourced pharmacovigilance operations and reporting activities conducted by CRO vendor(s). This role requires a deep understanding of safety science combined with proven experience in vendor management and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Lead ongoing safety review and signal detection, evaluation, and management activities for development assets Supports build out of safety analytics and reporting infrastructure, such as developing standard procedures and templates Author, review, and approve aggregate safety reports, including DSURs, PBRERs/PSURs, and ad hoc safety assessments. Serve as the lead/coordinator and key contributor for internal Safety Review Committees or other safety governance bodies at the trial and asset level. Provide expert safety science input for key regulatory and clinical documents, such as protocols, informed consents, Investigator's Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and integrated summaries of safety Strategizing and drafting of responses to regulatory inquiries on safety issues inclusive of defining MedDRA search strategy Supports activities related to new drug applications and other regulatory filings Represent drug safety at regulatory inspections i.e. MHRA, FDA, EMA, etc Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for outsourced PV CRO vendor(s), ensuring a collaborative and effective partnership. Oversee CRO vendor budget, review invoices, and participate in contract renewals and negotiations. Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to ensure the CRO's adherence to timelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Provide oversight of the CRO's case processing (ICSR) and regulatory reporting activities, ensuring all safety data is handled with the highest level of accuracy and compliance. Supports safety database and clinical database adjudication May lead gap analysis to ensure alignment with changes in global regulations Requirements: Advanced degree in a biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field required (PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, Ph.D.) At least 8 + years' experience in drug safety and risk management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry. Experience working in a start up environment is desirable. Deep knowledge and understanding of US and EU safety regulations pre and post marketing Demonstrated expertise in signal detection, risk management, and authoring aggregate safety reports for both investigational and marketed products Strong experience with clinical development including risk/benefit analysis and safety assessment Experience directly managing CROs, PV service providers, or other outsourced vendors Experience successfully leading or playing a key role in regulatory authority interactions and inspections. Strong analytical, problem solving and scientific writing and communication skills Ability to interact effectively with people of multiple disciplines and cultures both within and outside the company on a global basis Compensation: We understand that compensation is an important part of considering a new opportunity. Our goal is to be transparent so there are no surprises at the end of the process, and you can feel confident that your offer is both fair and equitable. To support that, we're sharing our hiring range for this role upfront: typically for the Director level we target between $210,000-$243,000. The final offer will take into account a number of factors, including your skills, experience, location, market data, and internal equity. Along with a competitive salary, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Merida Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance At Merida Biosciences, we are pioneering true precision medicines for antibody driven diseases. We specifically target pathogenic antibodies and their cellular sources with bespoke Fc biotherapeutics engineered to selectively and completely eliminate the root causes of autoimmune and allergic diseases, and to achieve deep, durable responses while preserving essential immunity. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission to transform treatment paradigms across the spectrum of antibody driven diseases. Reporting directly to the CMO of Merida, the Director, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance is a leadership role responsible for managing the safety surveillance, reporting, and risk management strategies for our clinical stage development assets. This individual will serve as a scientific safety expert, while also providing strategic oversight of outsourced pharmacovigilance operations and reporting activities conducted by CRO vendor(s). This role requires a deep understanding of safety science combined with proven experience in vendor management and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Lead ongoing safety review and signal detection, evaluation, and management activities for development assets Supports build out of safety analytics and reporting infrastructure, such as developing standard procedures and templates Author, review, and approve aggregate safety reports, including DSURs, PBRERs/PSURs, and ad hoc safety assessments. Serve as the lead/coordinator and key contributor for internal Safety Review Committees or other safety governance bodies at the trial and asset level. Provide expert safety science input for key regulatory and clinical documents, such as protocols, informed consents, Investigator's Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and integrated summaries of safety Strategizing and drafting of responses to regulatory inquiries on safety issues inclusive of defining MedDRA search strategy Supports activities related to new drug applications and other regulatory filings Represent drug safety at regulatory inspections i.e. MHRA, FDA, EMA, etc Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for outsourced PV CRO vendor(s), ensuring a collaborative and effective partnership. Oversee CRO vendor budget, review invoices, and participate in contract renewals and negotiations. Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to ensure the CRO's adherence to timelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Provide oversight of the CRO's case processing (ICSR) and regulatory reporting activities, ensuring all safety data is handled with the highest level of accuracy and compliance. Supports safety database and clinical database adjudication May lead gap analysis to ensure alignment with changes in global regulations Requirements: Advanced degree in a biologic/medical/clinical/nursing field required (PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, Ph.D.) At least 8 + years' experience in drug safety and risk management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry. Experience working in a start up environment is desirable. Deep knowledge and understanding of US and EU safety regulations pre and post marketing Demonstrated expertise in signal detection, risk management, and authoring aggregate safety reports for both investigational and marketed products Strong experience with clinical development including risk/benefit analysis and safety assessment Experience directly managing CROs, PV service providers, or other outsourced vendors Experience successfully leading or playing a key role in regulatory authority interactions and inspections. Strong analytical, problem solving and scientific writing and communication skills Ability to interact effectively with people of multiple disciplines and cultures both within and outside the company on a global basis Compensation: We understand that compensation is an important part of considering a new opportunity. Our goal is to be transparent so there are no surprises at the end of the process, and you can feel confident that your offer is both fair and equitable. To support that, we're sharing our hiring range for this role upfront: typically for the Director level we target between $210,000-$243,000. The final offer will take into account a number of factors, including your skills, experience, location, market data, and internal equity. Along with a competitive salary, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Merida Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.
Job Title: Technical Operation Manager Location: South london Contract: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Overview A leading social housing provider in South London is seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to oversee property services, including damp & mould, disrepair, fire safety, compliance, and contractor management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving service improvements. Key Responsibilities The Technical Operations Manager will lead a team of Surveyors, Property Services Officers, and Damp & Mould Coordinators. The role includes ensuring Awaab's Law compliance, managing investigations, triage, and repairs, and overseeing the Disrepair service, ensuring full legal and statutory adherence. This position will oversee fire safety compliance, including Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), EICR, and LGSR services, coordinating with M&E teams for statutory testing and remedial works. The role also involves contractor management, overseeing procurement, tendering, onboarding, and performance management. You will be responsible for driving quality, cost control, and ensuring timely delivery of services. Maintaining accurate asset data and performance reporting, ensuring operational processes align with corporate and regulatory requirements. A key part of the role will be fostering a high-performance, resident-focused culture, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications & Skills Strong experience in contract management, damp & mould, disrepair, and building safety. Knowledge of statutory compliance (Awaab's Law, FRAs, EICRs, LGSRs). Proficient in SORs and budget management. If you are an experienced Technical Operations Manager with a focus on compliance and high-quality service delivery, within the social housing sector, apply today! Tags: Techincal Operation Manager, Social Housing, Local Authority, Disrepair, Damp & Mould, FRA, M&E, Ops Manager
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Technical Operation Manager Location: South london Contract: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Overview A leading social housing provider in South London is seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to oversee property services, including damp & mould, disrepair, fire safety, compliance, and contractor management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving service improvements. Key Responsibilities The Technical Operations Manager will lead a team of Surveyors, Property Services Officers, and Damp & Mould Coordinators. The role includes ensuring Awaab's Law compliance, managing investigations, triage, and repairs, and overseeing the Disrepair service, ensuring full legal and statutory adherence. This position will oversee fire safety compliance, including Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), EICR, and LGSR services, coordinating with M&E teams for statutory testing and remedial works. The role also involves contractor management, overseeing procurement, tendering, onboarding, and performance management. You will be responsible for driving quality, cost control, and ensuring timely delivery of services. Maintaining accurate asset data and performance reporting, ensuring operational processes align with corporate and regulatory requirements. A key part of the role will be fostering a high-performance, resident-focused culture, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications & Skills Strong experience in contract management, damp & mould, disrepair, and building safety. Knowledge of statutory compliance (Awaab's Law, FRAs, EICRs, LGSRs). Proficient in SORs and budget management. If you are an experienced Technical Operations Manager with a focus on compliance and high-quality service delivery, within the social housing sector, apply today! Tags: Techincal Operation Manager, Social Housing, Local Authority, Disrepair, Damp & Mould, FRA, M&E, Ops Manager
Job Title: Technical Manager Location: Cambridge or Liverpool Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent About the Company: S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of products. We are an Investors in People accredited Company. We are building on our Team of great people by employing individuals aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (Resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative) The role with be to cover S&B Herba 2 Manufacturing sites and the trading activity. The Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating all elements relating to Quality, Safety, Legality and Integrity for the business. You will report directly into the Managing Director and support the Senior Management Team on all Technical matters. Responsibilities: To promote and embrace company culture and values, rules and processes across the team at all times. To develop and lead the company food safety, quality and compliance standards. To support the Senior Management Team on main technical pillars covering COMPLIANCE, QUALITY and ETHICAL & SUSTAINABILITY. To establish the strategy for all areas covered by the Technical Department including Sustainability and to offer support to the technical team to achieve KPIs and improve systems. To lead the technical department. To establish food safety and technical policies and procedures, ensuring fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with regulatory and industry best practice. To promote and improve a Quality Management System with continuous improvement at heart of the company culture and help establishing a proactive approach versus a reactive one by aiming to establish Total Quality Management with emphasis on reducing no-quality costs. Promote a positive Food Safety and Quality Culture and ensure the activities of direct reports in relation to food safety, authenticity, quality and legality are carried out according to procedures in place. Supporting both internal and external stakeholders within the business on all technical aspects within S&B Herba. Liaising with wider team to drive change and improve ways of working. Support and collaborate with Operation teams so that standards are met and there is proper understanding of Food Safety Culture on site. To communicate and liaise with wider European sister companies within Ebro and participate in any working team at group level. Promote the awareness of customers' requirements throughout the organisation. Main point of contact for customers' technical support and advice and complaint resolution. Good understanding on retailers' COP. To prepare and meet annual budget and achieve KPIs set as part of S&B Herba Foods strategy. Implementing and maintaining S&B Herba specifications and making sure specifications of non-food products are met upon delivery as per requirement, in collaboration with the wider technical team. Essential Requirements: Work Experience: At least 5-years experience on senior Food Safety Quality Managerial position for food manufacturing, ideally as Technical Manager. Proved experience Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU. Experience on risk assessments. Auditing experience on suppliers. Good commercial awareness. CSR reports including carbon footprint reporting. Education: Relevant degree in food science. HACCP level 4 minimum Strong background and expertise in HACCP, QMS, GFSI, allergens, food compliance, supplier management, sustainability, TACCP, VACCP Practical knowledge of industry audit standards (e.g. BRC, AIB etc.) Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU including food labelling Technical Skills: Meticulous attention to detail Organisation/prioritisation skills Report generation and data interpretation Proficient literacy and verbal communication skills. Strong management of people and the team's development skills. PC literate Full driving license Professional Attitude: Meeting company values on a daily basis Successful team player Professional and Personal Development Working on own initiative Methodical and organised Flexibility: To attend technical visits to customers or suppliers To meet audit schedules and agendas To attend possible issues at production sites Benefits: Car Allowance 25 days holiday Pension Private medical Life assurance Income protection Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience of: QHSE Manager, Food Safety Inspector, Food Safety Auditor, SHEQ Coordinator, Health and Safety Auditor, Food Safety Supervisor, Quality Auditor, Technical Manager, Manufacturing Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Technical Manager Location: Cambridge or Liverpool Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent About the Company: S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of products. We are an Investors in People accredited Company. We are building on our Team of great people by employing individuals aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (Resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative) The role with be to cover S&B Herba 2 Manufacturing sites and the trading activity. The Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating all elements relating to Quality, Safety, Legality and Integrity for the business. You will report directly into the Managing Director and support the Senior Management Team on all Technical matters. Responsibilities: To promote and embrace company culture and values, rules and processes across the team at all times. To develop and lead the company food safety, quality and compliance standards. To support the Senior Management Team on main technical pillars covering COMPLIANCE, QUALITY and ETHICAL & SUSTAINABILITY. To establish the strategy for all areas covered by the Technical Department including Sustainability and to offer support to the technical team to achieve KPIs and improve systems. To lead the technical department. To establish food safety and technical policies and procedures, ensuring fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with regulatory and industry best practice. To promote and improve a Quality Management System with continuous improvement at heart of the company culture and help establishing a proactive approach versus a reactive one by aiming to establish Total Quality Management with emphasis on reducing no-quality costs. Promote a positive Food Safety and Quality Culture and ensure the activities of direct reports in relation to food safety, authenticity, quality and legality are carried out according to procedures in place. Supporting both internal and external stakeholders within the business on all technical aspects within S&B Herba. Liaising with wider team to drive change and improve ways of working. Support and collaborate with Operation teams so that standards are met and there is proper understanding of Food Safety Culture on site. To communicate and liaise with wider European sister companies within Ebro and participate in any working team at group level. Promote the awareness of customers' requirements throughout the organisation. Main point of contact for customers' technical support and advice and complaint resolution. Good understanding on retailers' COP. To prepare and meet annual budget and achieve KPIs set as part of S&B Herba Foods strategy. Implementing and maintaining S&B Herba specifications and making sure specifications of non-food products are met upon delivery as per requirement, in collaboration with the wider technical team. Essential Requirements: Work Experience: At least 5-years experience on senior Food Safety Quality Managerial position for food manufacturing, ideally as Technical Manager. Proved experience Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU. Experience on risk assessments. Auditing experience on suppliers. Good commercial awareness. CSR reports including carbon footprint reporting. Education: Relevant degree in food science. HACCP level 4 minimum Strong background and expertise in HACCP, QMS, GFSI, allergens, food compliance, supplier management, sustainability, TACCP, VACCP Practical knowledge of industry audit standards (e.g. BRC, AIB etc.) Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU including food labelling Technical Skills: Meticulous attention to detail Organisation/prioritisation skills Report generation and data interpretation Proficient literacy and verbal communication skills. Strong management of people and the team's development skills. PC literate Full driving license Professional Attitude: Meeting company values on a daily basis Successful team player Professional and Personal Development Working on own initiative Methodical and organised Flexibility: To attend technical visits to customers or suppliers To meet audit schedules and agendas To attend possible issues at production sites Benefits: Car Allowance 25 days holiday Pension Private medical Life assurance Income protection Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience of: QHSE Manager, Food Safety Inspector, Food Safety Auditor, SHEQ Coordinator, Health and Safety Auditor, Food Safety Supervisor, Quality Auditor, Technical Manager, Manufacturing Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.
