Apply now Job no: 561464 Work type: Full time Categories: Central Support Location: North Lincolnshire, Greater Manchester, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside, City of Leeds, East Yorkshire, Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Worcestershire Salary: Up to £34,000 Business Area: Halfords Support Centre About us At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience-from e-bike and electric vehicle servicing to on-demand solutions. Our commitment is to foster customer loyalty by offering compelling reasons to keep coming back to our stores, ensuring a lifetime of motoring and cycling enjoyment. The teams at our Redditch Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth. Everyone brings their individual knowledge and experience to work every day, working as one team to keep things moving smoothly. If you're willing to get stuck in, you'll love it here too. So put yourself at the heart of a dynamic, fast-paced working environment where expertise and focus take people far. About the role We are looking for a Health and Safety Business Partner in the North of England to support a robust and sustainable health and safety culture across Halfords Garages, Halfords Retail and Halfords Mobile Experts. Overcoming cultural and behavioural challenges to monitor and steer progress whilst identifying the impact of safety processes and practices, ensuring these are implemented to the highest possible standards. This role will build rapport and strengthen relationships across the Halfords Group to both empower & promote colleagues to take ownership of health & safety. Key responsibilities To undertake audits and workplace/area inspections to proactively identify where health & safety management practices and overall standards can be improved. Provide written reports by the way of inspection, visible safety leadership (VSL), and monthly summaries where necessary to assist Halfords in implementing solutions to improve its overall health & safety performance. To undertake investigations for all accidents, incidents, significant events, and safety concerns as required to identify both root cause and preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence. Provide both competent and expert advice on all health & safety matters that arise when called upon. Prioritise and respond to safety concerns identified from colleagues, contractors, and visitors who enter any Halfords Group operation. Liaise with enforcement agencies in conjunction with both the Senior Health & Safety Business Partner and Group Head of Health & Safety. To contribute to the design, development, production, and delivery of training materials including (but not limited to) risk assessments, safe working procedures, manual handling, traffic management, wellbeing & welfare, vehicle operations, housekeeping standards, PUWER, LOLER ensuring that appropriate records are kept, and quality of content meets the specific requirements of the Group. Assist the Group Head of Health & Safety and Senior Health & Safety Business Partner in maintaining effective working relationships with Halfords Directors, Managers, Colleagues, Trade Unions, Partners, Contractors, and all other relevant stakeholders. Identify, promote, and raise awareness of 'Good Practice' throughout the Halfords Group. To liaise and support the Halfords Group on all matters concerned or connected with Employee and Public Liability whilst always maintaining the strictest confidentiality. Assist management and departmental heads with site improvement plans to aid continuous improvement in all matters related to health & safety. About you Established experience within a health & safety Experience within a multi-site locations is desirable Proven record of promoting a positive health & safety performance culture. Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with both internal & external stakeholders at a management level. Good understanding of PUWER and LOLER Flexible and able to work independently. Strong organisational & planning skills and good attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills. Good navigation for the use of Microsoft Office applications such as word, excel, power-point, and outlook. Full UK driving licence A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. This is a field-based role visiting sites across the North of England and Ireland therefore requires a full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites. Update your details, view your application and progress.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Apply now Job no: 561464 Work type: Full time Categories: Central Support Location: North Lincolnshire, Greater Manchester, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside, City of Leeds, East Yorkshire, Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Worcestershire Salary: Up to £34,000 Business Area: Halfords Support Centre About us At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience-from e-bike and electric vehicle servicing to on-demand solutions. Our commitment is to foster customer loyalty by offering compelling reasons to keep coming back to our stores, ensuring a lifetime of motoring and cycling enjoyment. The teams at our Redditch Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth. Everyone brings their individual knowledge and experience to work every day, working as one team to keep things moving smoothly. If you're willing to get stuck in, you'll love it here too. So put yourself at the heart of a dynamic, fast-paced working environment where expertise and focus take people far. About the role We are looking for a Health and Safety Business Partner in the North of England to support a robust and sustainable health and safety culture across Halfords Garages, Halfords Retail and Halfords Mobile Experts. Overcoming cultural and behavioural challenges to monitor and steer progress whilst identifying the impact of safety processes and practices, ensuring these are implemented to the highest possible standards. This role will build rapport and strengthen relationships across the Halfords Group to both empower & promote colleagues to take ownership of health & safety. Key responsibilities To undertake audits and workplace/area inspections to proactively identify where health & safety management practices and overall standards can be improved. Provide written reports by the way of inspection, visible safety leadership (VSL), and monthly summaries where necessary to assist Halfords in implementing solutions to improve its overall health & safety performance. To undertake investigations for all accidents, incidents, significant events, and safety concerns as required to identify both root cause and preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence. Provide both competent and expert advice on all health & safety matters that arise when called upon. Prioritise and respond to safety concerns identified from colleagues, contractors, and visitors who enter any Halfords Group operation. Liaise with enforcement agencies in conjunction with both the Senior Health & Safety Business Partner and Group Head of Health & Safety. To contribute to the design, development, production, and delivery of training materials including (but not limited to) risk assessments, safe working procedures, manual handling, traffic management, wellbeing & welfare, vehicle operations, housekeeping standards, PUWER, LOLER ensuring that appropriate records are kept, and quality of content meets the specific requirements of the Group. Assist the Group Head of Health & Safety and Senior Health & Safety Business Partner in maintaining effective working relationships with Halfords Directors, Managers, Colleagues, Trade Unions, Partners, Contractors, and all other relevant stakeholders. Identify, promote, and raise awareness of 'Good Practice' throughout the Halfords Group. To liaise and support the Halfords Group on all matters concerned or connected with Employee and Public Liability whilst always maintaining the strictest confidentiality. Assist management and departmental heads with site improvement plans to aid continuous improvement in all matters related to health & safety. About you Established experience within a health & safety Experience within a multi-site locations is desirable Proven record of promoting a positive health & safety performance culture. Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with both internal & external stakeholders at a management level. Good understanding of PUWER and LOLER Flexible and able to work independently. Strong organisational & planning skills and good attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills. Good navigation for the use of Microsoft Office applications such as word, excel, power-point, and outlook. Full UK driving licence A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. This is a field-based role visiting sites across the North of England and Ireland therefore requires a full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites. Update your details, view your application and progress.
Your New Organisation Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service. You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions. This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential. The post includes a combination of routine administrative tasks, as well as the provision of clear written and verbal legal advice representing the Council in County and Magistrates court when required. You will also support colleagues and clients with practical, policy work, and legal guidance, including interpretation of relevant bylaws and statutory frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Southend residents while contributing to the Council's commitment to quality housing standards. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week and be available to attend Court when required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in the position, it is essential that you are a fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. It is essential that you have knowledge and proven experience of local authority housing disrepair and housing litigation. Have experience and knowledge of undertaking advocacy at County Court and Magistrates Court. You are required to be able to keep pace with developments in the law, have good research skills, provide clear and concise legal advice and be familiar with equal opportunities, have good practice and with the council's requirements for diversity and to implement this in all aspects of working. You must be able to develop processes and pick up cases with ease. What you'll get in return 25 days annual leave flexible working excellent training and development opportunities They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Your New Organisation Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service. You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions. This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential. The post includes a combination of routine administrative tasks, as well as the provision of clear written and verbal legal advice representing the Council in County and Magistrates court when required. You will also support colleagues and clients with practical, policy work, and legal guidance, including interpretation of relevant bylaws and statutory frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Southend residents while contributing to the Council's commitment to quality housing standards. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week and be available to attend Court when required. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in the position, it is essential that you are a fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. It is essential that you have knowledge and proven experience of local authority housing disrepair and housing litigation. Have experience and knowledge of undertaking advocacy at County Court and Magistrates Court. You are required to be able to keep pace with developments in the law, have good research skills, provide clear and concise legal advice and be familiar with equal opportunities, have good practice and with the council's requirements for diversity and to implement this in all aspects of working. You must be able to develop processes and pick up cases with ease. What you'll get in return 25 days annual leave flexible working excellent training and development opportunities They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
Role Title: Deputy Director of Research (Energy and Environment) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain and other emerging technologies in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER (or what we call a 'pro bono officer') who will serve as the Deputy Director of Research (Energy & Environment), managing the focused research function of the organization, and further developing the division with key objectives of operationalizing growth strategy and strengthening BCI positioning as the preferred thought leader of digital technology development trend and research into its influence or potential value in global climate policy actions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will be a competent leader or senior executive with rich experience in working with globally distributed teams, managing ecosystem partners, and executing capability development projects from inception to completion. Working with initiative and having the desire to find solutions to climate-related actions should be second nature. Experience as a researcher or most senior thought leader in an academic organization will be highly beneficial, as will research experience in a non-profit environment. We are currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and innovative leader to join our growing organization. Reporting to the Director-General (DG), you will be responsible for leading applied research on a wide range of environmental and energy policy innovation and driving the enhancement of existing capabilities, socializing it for stakeholders across the various climate-related actors. Research and evidence underpin all projects designed and implemented by the BCI on various climate change policy areas, including green finance, renewable energy, carbon emissions trading, biodiversity conservation, environmental law enforcement, etc. You will drive BCI's growth by forging new working relationships and synergies across the contextual organizational knowledge and establishing BCI as a leading player across the climate ecosystem of stakeholders. The key responsibility for this role is to ensure that BCI leadership has the evidence, insight, and understanding of industry issues and trends that allow them to provide the most appropriate support to governments and international organizations in terms of applied digital technology use cases and research-based policy innovation. You must be a natural communicator who can gain consensus, be accurate, and understandable, and provide actionable plans to guide BCI's research activities to be more functional, more agile, adding to BCI's core growth aspirations. Responsibilities Strategic planning Working closely with the Director-General for further developing Research Division II with the primary focus on climate adaptation, energy, and environmental policy; The identification, investigation, and reporting of the latest research on energy, digital technology, and climate policy development worldwide; Monitoring and evaluation of how existing climate policies and regulations impact digital innovations in particular jurisdictions; Liaising with other divisions across BCI to conceptualise and develop proposals/project ideas; Contributing research expertise to projects, external speaking engagements, and networking opportunities as appropriate; Active participation in webinars, climate forums, and sectorial engagement activities to effectively communicate the BCI research agenda; Developing or strengthening existing research (including technical knowledge and skills) of relevant institutions with roles to play in climate policy, through regular webinars or other engagement channels; Understanding situational interpretations and analyzing data to identify and understand challenges, present and explain findings to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board. Research leadership Development of surveys, analysis of data, production of statistics, and review of existing research evidence in collaboration with other Research Division II members in the BCI to provide timely, relevant, and robust research findings or briefings for BCI leadership and partner governments; Taking ownership of operationalizing the strategic priorities of Research Division II; Coordinating the research conducted within RD II; Team supervision Supervising RDII's team of Research Officers including task allocation, biweekly meetings and project execution tracking; Providing feedback, guidance and comment on Research Officers' work; Reviewing and approving all documents (e.g. concept notes, briefing notes, research reports) before forwarding to DG's Office; Leading the recruitment activities for Research Division II; Holding onboarding sessions with newly joined Research Officers; Utilising both traditional and modern technology assessment tools, such as interviews, surveys, and evaluations, strategic frameworks for effective market engagement; Providing digitized tools for advisory services to BCI strategic projects targeted to climate policymakers or negotiators; Executing subject research requirements for climate-related actions, energy sector, and emerging technology patterns, particularly Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain; Education & training A postgraduate degree in environmental policy, environmental technology, or a relevant discipline (Digital Transformation, Sustainability) is required; Additional professional qualifications or certifications a plus; Relevant experience 10+ years' experience working in a similar role is essential, ideally acquired in a consulting practice, start-up, public sector, and non-profit environment; Experience in building long-term relationships with stakeholders; Significant research experience in an academic/industry/ private sector environment; General knowledge of environmental and energy-related policies, initiatives, and issues (more in-depth knowledge of one or more areas is desirable, e.g. renewable energy, adaptation, biodiversity & conservation); Experience in stakeholder engagement, public speaking, communicating research ideas to non-specialist audiences; Experience writing a variety of research outputs ranging from summaries for policymakers to in-depth technical/scientific documents; Demonstrable experience in executive education focusing on blockchain, Artificial Intelligence or other emerging digital technologies; Working experience in using tool capabilities for research, advisory services, and talent development; Proven experience in the execution of tailored and specialised research projects; Skills & abilities Strong working knowledge of talent development best practices; High-level awareness about climate frameworks, the energy industry, and Blockchain technology; Familiarity with common business software, project management programs, and IT systems; Able to develop and present detailed, actionable research-based project proposals and plans; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to quickly and effectively build rapport; Excellent written English skills; A second language is advantageous; Aptitude for innovative and big-picture thinking; A natural leader with a growth mindset and driving the innovation-led research agenda. Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize actions; Excellent problem-solving and data management skills; Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude. General & Specialist Knowledge: Strong innovation skills or specialized research expertise is essential for this role; Executive-level awareness of Blockchain Strategy and environment, sustainability & governance actions; Innovative and creative leader to drive conceptualization of contextual and deep research topics (Sector-specific product/capability development and deployment experience is preferred) ; Experience in publishing research-based articles in the areas of climate actions, sustainability, and technology use cases; Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role; Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, adaptation finance, energy sector, and blockchain technology preferred. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. . click apply for full job details
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Role Title: Deputy Director of Research (Energy and Environment) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain and other emerging technologies in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER (or what we call a 'pro bono officer') who will serve as the Deputy Director of Research (Energy & Environment), managing the focused research function of the organization, and further developing the division with key objectives of operationalizing growth strategy and strengthening BCI positioning as the preferred thought leader of digital technology development trend and research into its influence or potential value in global climate policy actions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will be a competent leader or senior executive with rich experience in working with globally distributed teams, managing ecosystem partners, and executing capability development projects from inception to completion. Working with initiative and having the desire to find solutions to climate-related actions should be second nature. Experience as a researcher or most senior thought leader in an academic organization will be highly beneficial, as will research experience in a non-profit environment. We are currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and innovative leader to join our growing organization. Reporting to the Director-General (DG), you will be responsible for leading applied research on a wide range of environmental and energy policy innovation and driving the enhancement of existing capabilities, socializing it for stakeholders across the various climate-related actors. Research and evidence underpin all projects designed and implemented by the BCI on various climate change policy areas, including green finance, renewable energy, carbon emissions trading, biodiversity conservation, environmental law enforcement, etc. You will drive BCI's growth by forging new working relationships and synergies across the contextual organizational knowledge and establishing BCI as a leading player across the climate ecosystem of stakeholders. The key responsibility for this role is to ensure that BCI leadership has the evidence, insight, and understanding of industry issues and trends that allow them to provide the most appropriate support to governments and international organizations in terms of applied digital technology use cases and research-based policy innovation. You must be a natural communicator who can gain consensus, be accurate, and understandable, and provide actionable plans to guide BCI's research activities to be more functional, more agile, adding to BCI's core growth aspirations. Responsibilities Strategic planning Working closely with the Director-General for further developing Research Division II with the primary focus on climate adaptation, energy, and environmental policy; The identification, investigation, and reporting of the latest research on energy, digital technology, and climate policy development worldwide; Monitoring and evaluation of how existing climate policies and regulations impact digital innovations in particular jurisdictions; Liaising with other divisions across BCI to conceptualise and develop proposals/project ideas; Contributing research expertise to projects, external speaking engagements, and networking opportunities as appropriate; Active participation in webinars, climate forums, and sectorial engagement activities to effectively communicate the BCI research agenda; Developing or strengthening existing research (including technical knowledge and skills) of relevant institutions with roles to play in climate policy, through regular webinars or other engagement channels; Understanding situational interpretations and analyzing data to identify and understand challenges, present and explain findings to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board. Research leadership Development of surveys, analysis of data, production of statistics, and review of existing research evidence in collaboration with other Research Division II members in the BCI to provide timely, relevant, and robust research findings or briefings for BCI leadership and partner governments; Taking ownership of operationalizing the strategic priorities of Research Division II; Coordinating the research conducted within RD II; Team supervision Supervising RDII's team of Research Officers including task allocation, biweekly meetings and project execution tracking; Providing feedback, guidance and comment on Research Officers' work; Reviewing and approving all documents (e.g. concept notes, briefing notes, research reports) before forwarding to DG's Office; Leading the recruitment activities for Research Division II; Holding onboarding sessions with newly joined Research Officers; Utilising both traditional and modern technology assessment tools, such as interviews, surveys, and evaluations, strategic frameworks for effective market engagement; Providing digitized tools for advisory services to BCI strategic projects targeted to climate policymakers or negotiators; Executing subject research requirements for climate-related actions, energy sector, and emerging technology patterns, particularly Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain; Education & training A postgraduate degree in environmental policy, environmental technology, or a relevant discipline (Digital Transformation, Sustainability) is required; Additional professional qualifications or certifications a plus; Relevant experience 10+ years' experience working in a similar role is essential, ideally acquired in a consulting practice, start-up, public sector, and non-profit environment; Experience in building long-term relationships with stakeholders; Significant research experience in an academic/industry/ private sector environment; General knowledge of environmental and energy-related policies, initiatives, and issues (more in-depth knowledge of one or more areas is desirable, e.g. renewable energy, adaptation, biodiversity & conservation); Experience in stakeholder engagement, public speaking, communicating research ideas to non-specialist audiences; Experience writing a variety of research outputs ranging from summaries for policymakers to in-depth technical/scientific documents; Demonstrable experience in executive education focusing on blockchain, Artificial Intelligence or other emerging digital technologies; Working experience in using tool capabilities for research, advisory services, and talent development; Proven experience in the execution of tailored and specialised research projects; Skills & abilities Strong working knowledge of talent development best practices; High-level awareness about climate frameworks, the energy industry, and Blockchain technology; Familiarity with common business software, project management programs, and IT systems; Able to develop and present detailed, actionable research-based project proposals and plans; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to quickly and effectively build rapport; Excellent written English skills; A second language is advantageous; Aptitude for innovative and big-picture thinking; A natural leader with a growth mindset and driving the innovation-led research agenda. Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize actions; Excellent problem-solving and data management skills; Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude. General & Specialist Knowledge: Strong innovation skills or specialized research expertise is essential for this role; Executive-level awareness of Blockchain Strategy and environment, sustainability & governance actions; Innovative and creative leader to drive conceptualization of contextual and deep research topics (Sector-specific product/capability development and deployment experience is preferred) ; Experience in publishing research-based articles in the areas of climate actions, sustainability, and technology use cases; Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role; Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, adaptation finance, energy sector, and blockchain technology preferred. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. . click apply for full job details
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the search for a Validations Officer to join their town planning department team on a 3-month rolling contract. Key Responsibilities include: Ensure the effective validation assessment and processing of a range of applications including Householders, Trees, Minors, Change of Use, as well as Full apps and Majors. To be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the Statutory Register and similar records relating to Planning, Building and Enforcement in accordance with the relevant legislation. The provision and maintenance of an effective service to customers either in person, in writing or by telephone, fax, e-mail; providing information and/or answering queries in accordance with the Service, department, and Council requirements on customer care and ensuring accuracy so as to avoid litigation and/or costs. Including the provision of a duty service as required. To be responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of all new legislation relating to development. To interpret that legislation, ensure its dissemination to all relevant staff, training where necessary and instigate changes to processes and procedures when required. To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have worked as a Validations Officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £35per/hour Job Ref - 62943 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Dec 12, 2025
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the search for a Validations Officer to join their town planning department team on a 3-month rolling contract. Key Responsibilities include: Ensure the effective validation assessment and processing of a range of applications including Householders, Trees, Minors, Change of Use, as well as Full apps and Majors. To be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the Statutory Register and similar records relating to Planning, Building and Enforcement in accordance with the relevant legislation. The provision and maintenance of an effective service to customers either in person, in writing or by telephone, fax, e-mail; providing information and/or answering queries in accordance with the Service, department, and Council requirements on customer care and ensuring accuracy so as to avoid litigation and/or costs. Including the provision of a duty service as required. To be responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of all new legislation relating to development. To interpret that legislation, ensure its dissemination to all relevant staff, training where necessary and instigate changes to processes and procedures when required. To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have worked as a Validations Officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £35per/hour Job Ref - 62943 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Development Management Manager to join their Town Planning department on an initial 3-6 month contract. The successful candidate will manage the following services, Development Management, Enforcement and Planning Administration. We are seeking an experienced manager to supervise the workload of planning applications across the team and determine cases under delegated powers as well as presenting cases at planning committee. You will also support the improvement of the development management service and support functions. We are looking for a dynamic and organised planning professional with recent local authority experience of managing a planning team dealing with a wide range of applications as well as complex development proposals Key responsibilities: To be responsible for the management, supervision, direction and co-ordination of the development management employees under the direction of the Director of Planning and Garden Town Ensure that the statutory planning development management services are high performing Represent and promote the Council on assigned internal, external bodies, partnerships and agencies To deputise for the Director of Planning and Garden Town To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have recent experience of managing staff in development management, allocating cases, establishing and monitoring work programmes for the team. Experience of working in a Local Authority and comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management procedures, dealing with a full range of complex development management issues. In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to have a relevant degree level qualification in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £65per/hour (Depending on experience) Job Ref - 63026 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Dec 11, 2025
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Development Management Manager to join their Town Planning department on an initial 3-6 month contract. The successful candidate will manage the following services, Development Management, Enforcement and Planning Administration. We are seeking an experienced manager to supervise the workload of planning applications across the team and determine cases under delegated powers as well as presenting cases at planning committee. You will also support the improvement of the development management service and support functions. We are looking for a dynamic and organised planning professional with recent local authority experience of managing a planning team dealing with a wide range of applications as well as complex development proposals Key responsibilities: To be responsible for the management, supervision, direction and co-ordination of the development management employees under the direction of the Director of Planning and Garden Town Ensure that the statutory planning development management services are high performing Represent and promote the Council on assigned internal, external bodies, partnerships and agencies To deputise for the Director of Planning and Garden Town To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have recent experience of managing staff in development management, allocating cases, establishing and monitoring work programmes for the team. Experience of working in a Local Authority and comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management procedures, dealing with a full range of complex development management issues. In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to have a relevant degree level qualification in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £65per/hour (Depending on experience) Job Ref - 63026 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially driven Head of Procurement to shape the future of our supply chain and lead strategic purchasing across the business. This is a high impact role for an experienced procurement leader who can balance long term strategy with day to day delivery, ensuring we partner with the very best suppliers to drive growth, resilience and innovation. You'll head up our procurement and materials functions, develop best in class sourcing strategies, and own supplier relationships at senior level - ensuring quality, compliance and continuity of supply for our mission critical technology. Who We Are OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products provide ultra high performance, real time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations. We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world. The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team. Why You'll Love Working With Us Join a high energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. Here's what our benefits have to offer Competitive remuneration package, salary from £70,000 with performance related bonuses and clear progression opportunities. 25 days' holiday + public holidays, with long service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team. Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best. Life assurance for peace of mind. Salary sacrifice schemes - including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel. Paid team socials - from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together. Pension plan with employer matched contributions to help you plan for the future. A culture that empowers - we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Leadership Lead procurement strategy and drive long term value. Develop and implement a company wide procurement strategy aligned with business goals Establish procurement policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance Champion continuous improvement and supplier innovation Supplier Management Build strong, collaborative supplier partnerships. Lead strategic supplier selection, negotiation and performance management Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, lead times, and reliability Risk, Quality & Compliance Safeguard the business and supply chain. Identify and mitigate operational, commercial and regulatory risks Oversee supplier audits and ensure procurement meets ethical standards Team Leadership Develop and empower a high performing team. Manage and mentor purchasing, materials planning and supplier quality Collaborate cross functionally with production, engineering, finance and contracts teams Continuous Improvement & Value Delivery Deliver cost savings and process efficiency. Lead total cost of ownership and lifecycle value initiatives Support lean, digital and procurement process improvement projects What You'll Bring Proven Experience Strong strategic and operational procurement background. Strong, progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including leadership Track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development and contract management ERP proficiency with analytical and commercial insight Commercial & Analytical Skills Make smart, data driven decisions. Strong negotiation, communication and problem solving skills Ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions Leadership & Collaboration Inspire teams and build trusted relationships. People focused, collaborative and able to manage multiple stakeholders Calm under pressure and proactive when facing supply disruptions Qualifications MCIPS Level 6, experience with ISO 9001, supplier audits or lean improvement Industry Experience Experience in a technical sector within Engineering or Manufacturing. Defence sector experience is a plus. Vision Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies. Mission Be a world leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence. Values Be a Good Egg Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest. Do cool stuff We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done. Be empowered We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility. We are one team Look out for each other and the team. Things go wrong Fail fast, learn and move on. Have fun We're doing amazing things with passionate people.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially driven Head of Procurement to shape the future of our supply chain and lead strategic purchasing across the business. This is a high impact role for an experienced procurement leader who can balance long term strategy with day to day delivery, ensuring we partner with the very best suppliers to drive growth, resilience and innovation. You'll head up our procurement and materials functions, develop best in class sourcing strategies, and own supplier relationships at senior level - ensuring quality, compliance and continuity of supply for our mission critical technology. Who We Are OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products provide ultra high performance, real time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations. We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world. The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team. Why You'll Love Working With Us Join a high energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. Here's what our benefits have to offer Competitive remuneration package, salary from £70,000 with performance related bonuses and clear progression opportunities. 25 days' holiday + public holidays, with long service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team. Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best. Life assurance for peace of mind. Salary sacrifice schemes - including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel. Paid team socials - from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together. Pension plan with employer matched contributions to help you plan for the future. A culture that empowers - we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Leadership Lead procurement strategy and drive long term value. Develop and implement a company wide procurement strategy aligned with business goals Establish procurement policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance Champion continuous improvement and supplier innovation Supplier Management Build strong, collaborative supplier partnerships. Lead strategic supplier selection, negotiation and performance management Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, lead times, and reliability Risk, Quality & Compliance Safeguard the business and supply chain. Identify and mitigate operational, commercial and regulatory risks Oversee supplier audits and ensure procurement meets ethical standards Team Leadership Develop and empower a high performing team. Manage and mentor purchasing, materials planning and supplier quality Collaborate cross functionally with production, engineering, finance and contracts teams Continuous Improvement & Value Delivery Deliver cost savings and process efficiency. Lead total cost of ownership and lifecycle value initiatives Support lean, digital and procurement process improvement projects What You'll Bring Proven Experience Strong strategic and operational procurement background. Strong, progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including leadership Track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development and contract management ERP proficiency with analytical and commercial insight Commercial & Analytical Skills Make smart, data driven decisions. Strong negotiation, communication and problem solving skills Ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions Leadership & Collaboration Inspire teams and build trusted relationships. People focused, collaborative and able to manage multiple stakeholders Calm under pressure and proactive when facing supply disruptions Qualifications MCIPS Level 6, experience with ISO 9001, supplier audits or lean improvement Industry Experience Experience in a technical sector within Engineering or Manufacturing. Defence sector experience is a plus. Vision Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies. Mission Be a world leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence. Values Be a Good Egg Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest. Do cool stuff We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done. Be empowered We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility. We are one team Look out for each other and the team. Things go wrong Fail fast, learn and move on. Have fun We're doing amazing things with passionate people.
About Faculty At Faculty, we transform organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-centric AI. With more than a decade of experience, we provide over 350 global customers with software, bespoke AI consultancy, and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme. Our expert team brings together leaders from across government, academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI. Should you join us, you'll have the chance to work with, and learn from, some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world. Why now? We're experiencing rapid growth and are looking for a Senior Product Manager to provide leadership and delivery excellence to our growing product team. And be at the forefront of high impact and mission critical AI transformation programmes that aim to improve society and public services in the UK. The role: As a Senior Product Manager in the Government & Public Services team at Faculty, you will be focused on serving the needs of our customers across a range of complex problems in National Security, Education, Law enforcement, Public services and AI Safety. This is an intellectually demanding role that requires strong analytical skills, exceptional judgement, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. You'll be solving complex and sensitive problems, often for the first time and in fast-changing environments, and you'll need to do so with discretion and integrity. Leveraging your experience of AI software product delivery methodologies, you'll play a leading role in influencing the product development approach and mindset within the business unit. You can expect high levels of delivery responsibility, customer exposure, and business development involvement from day one, as well as the opportunity to contribute directly to our growth plans. What you'll be doing: Leading multidisciplinary teams to develop products from discovery through to live deployment. You will be the driving force and core of the team, leading agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement. Accountable for the delivery of multiple products, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Working side-by-side with stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and needs, shaping and scoping work to design phased approaches that deliver meaningful, value-adding products. Building trusted and enduring relationships. You'll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, building trust through delivery excellence and an increasing mastery of how AI can be put to work to solve our customers' hardest problems. Playing a key role in growing and shaping the product community at Faculty. You'll be responsible for setting delivery standards, defining best practices, and fostering a culture of product excellence. Supporting the development of individuals in Faculty's delivery teams, providing coaching on areas for improvement and opportunities to develop as to maximise their potential. What we're looking for: A successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of AI and/or software product management, with strong preference to candidates that hold domain experience and knowledge in the Government & Public Services arena. To succeed in this role, you'll need demonstrable experience in some of the following: 8+ years of Product Management experience, with demonstrated experience and owning and delivering digital products across all aspects of the product lifecycle in an agile approach. Experience within a consultancy is preferred, but we also welcome applicants from product-led organisations or government departments. Strong track record of product development from the ground up. Skilled at bringing clarity and structure to ill-defined problems - breaking down complex scopes into phased approaches that explore the problem space, define strategy, and deliver early proofs of concept toward long-term solutions. Experience delivering AI/ML products, with a solid understanding of the challenges involved in AI delivery. While not an AI/ML specialist, you have a solid command of data science techniques and engineering principles, able to spot technical dependencies and contribute to technical solution design. Exceptionally strong stakeholder management and ability to influence decision makers through data driven insights, with demonstrated experience of managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. Experience of delivering to the Government Service Standard, employing Design Thinking principles and employing agile delivery approaches is highly desirable. Strong experience of feature trade off, driven by robust prioritisation approaches. Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams. Accountable for defining the product vision and goals, aligning teams around a shared direction, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and creative working environment. A natural curiosity and drive, with a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to always doing your best work. Experience mentoring and developing junior team members. Helping them grow their skills and progress in their careers. What we can offer you: The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
About Faculty At Faculty, we transform organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-centric AI. With more than a decade of experience, we provide over 350 global customers with software, bespoke AI consultancy, and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme. Our expert team brings together leaders from across government, academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI. Should you join us, you'll have the chance to work with, and learn from, some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world. Why now? We're experiencing rapid growth and are looking for a Senior Product Manager to provide leadership and delivery excellence to our growing product team. And be at the forefront of high impact and mission critical AI transformation programmes that aim to improve society and public services in the UK. The role: As a Senior Product Manager in the Government & Public Services team at Faculty, you will be focused on serving the needs of our customers across a range of complex problems in National Security, Education, Law enforcement, Public services and AI Safety. This is an intellectually demanding role that requires strong analytical skills, exceptional judgement, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. You'll be solving complex and sensitive problems, often for the first time and in fast-changing environments, and you'll need to do so with discretion and integrity. Leveraging your experience of AI software product delivery methodologies, you'll play a leading role in influencing the product development approach and mindset within the business unit. You can expect high levels of delivery responsibility, customer exposure, and business development involvement from day one, as well as the opportunity to contribute directly to our growth plans. What you'll be doing: Leading multidisciplinary teams to develop products from discovery through to live deployment. You will be the driving force and core of the team, leading agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement. Accountable for the delivery of multiple products, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Working side-by-side with stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and needs, shaping and scoping work to design phased approaches that deliver meaningful, value-adding products. Building trusted and enduring relationships. You'll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, building trust through delivery excellence and an increasing mastery of how AI can be put to work to solve our customers' hardest problems. Playing a key role in growing and shaping the product community at Faculty. You'll be responsible for setting delivery standards, defining best practices, and fostering a culture of product excellence. Supporting the development of individuals in Faculty's delivery teams, providing coaching on areas for improvement and opportunities to develop as to maximise their potential. What we're looking for: A successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of AI and/or software product management, with strong preference to candidates that hold domain experience and knowledge in the Government & Public Services arena. To succeed in this role, you'll need demonstrable experience in some of the following: 8+ years of Product Management experience, with demonstrated experience and owning and delivering digital products across all aspects of the product lifecycle in an agile approach. Experience within a consultancy is preferred, but we also welcome applicants from product-led organisations or government departments. Strong track record of product development from the ground up. Skilled at bringing clarity and structure to ill-defined problems - breaking down complex scopes into phased approaches that explore the problem space, define strategy, and deliver early proofs of concept toward long-term solutions. Experience delivering AI/ML products, with a solid understanding of the challenges involved in AI delivery. While not an AI/ML specialist, you have a solid command of data science techniques and engineering principles, able to spot technical dependencies and contribute to technical solution design. Exceptionally strong stakeholder management and ability to influence decision makers through data driven insights, with demonstrated experience of managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. Experience of delivering to the Government Service Standard, employing Design Thinking principles and employing agile delivery approaches is highly desirable. Strong experience of feature trade off, driven by robust prioritisation approaches. Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams. Accountable for defining the product vision and goals, aligning teams around a shared direction, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and creative working environment. A natural curiosity and drive, with a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to always doing your best work. Experience mentoring and developing junior team members. Helping them grow their skills and progress in their careers. What we can offer you: The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet.
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or (phone number removed) or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to 500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
Dec 10, 2025
Contractor
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or (phone number removed) or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to 500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
Gainsborough / Lincoln - up to £42,000 per annum Monday to Friday Are you a seasoned Production Manager with a passion for operational excellence, innovation, and team leadership? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge manufacturing facility and play a pivotal role in our ambitious growth plans. As the UK's leading full-service manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, we supply market leading tablets, capsules, gummies, and powder blends to over 50 countries. With continued investment in innovation and facilities, we're expanding our production team and looking for a new Production Manager to help us scale sustainably and successfully. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Execution As a Production Manager, you'll collaborate with planning, supply chain, and senior stakeholders to design and deliver robust production schedules. You'll ensure manufacturing deadlines are consistently met and that any disruptions are swiftly resolved to maintain On Time In Full (OTIF) targets. 2. Quality Assurance & Compliance You'll oversee the enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure all products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. This includes monitoring quality control checkpoints and taking corrective action to ensure product consistency, safety, and compliance. 3. Team Leadership & Development You will lead, support, and mentor Team Leaders, Production Operatives, and other direct reports, ensuring performance objectives are met through regular coaching, training, and reviews. As a key figure in the production team, your leadership will directly impact morale, productivity, and workplace culture. 4. Resource & Equipment Management You'll be responsible for optimising the use of people, materials, and machinery. This includes managing staffing levels, reducing downtime, eliminating waste, and ensuring maximum efficiency across production lines. 5. Health, Safety & Environmental Standards Maintaining a safe working environment is a critical part of your role. You'll ensure that all production activities follow health, safety, environmental, and food safety regulations, and that company policies are consistently upheld. 6. Process Improvement & Performance Optimisation You'll identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles. By implementing and tracking KPIs, you'll drive enhanced process yields, cost control, and lead time reductions. 7. Product Launch & Manufacturing Scale Up Working closely with R&D and Engineering, you'll ensure the seamless transition of new products from development into full scale production. This includes understanding formulation, process needs, and validation requirements. 8. Cross Functional Collaboration As a Production Manager, you'll work hand in hand with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure smooth coordination of materials, schedules, and release processes. 9. Data, Documentation & Reporting You will maintain accurate production records, analyse performance metrics, and produce regular reports for senior management, helping inform strategic planning and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role in food, supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO, and other regulatory frameworks. Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated success in process improvement and lean manufacturing. Competency in ERP systems (experience with TROPOS is ideal). Excellent problem solving, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to adapt and lead in a fast paced, high growth environment. Qualifications (Preferred but not essential): Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or Quality Management. HACCP and FSMS certifications. Internal auditing or Agile/Project Management certifications. What You'll Receive Join a market leading, innovation driven business in the nutraceuticals industry. Competitive salary with performance related bonus potential. Company pension and benefit schemes. Generous holiday package with loyalty increases. Career progression opportunities and structured development plans. Free secure parking and employee refreshments. Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted products. Flexible working arrangements (where possible). Regular employee social events.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Gainsborough / Lincoln - up to £42,000 per annum Monday to Friday Are you a seasoned Production Manager with a passion for operational excellence, innovation, and team leadership? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge manufacturing facility and play a pivotal role in our ambitious growth plans. As the UK's leading full-service manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, we supply market leading tablets, capsules, gummies, and powder blends to over 50 countries. With continued investment in innovation and facilities, we're expanding our production team and looking for a new Production Manager to help us scale sustainably and successfully. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Execution As a Production Manager, you'll collaborate with planning, supply chain, and senior stakeholders to design and deliver robust production schedules. You'll ensure manufacturing deadlines are consistently met and that any disruptions are swiftly resolved to maintain On Time In Full (OTIF) targets. 2. Quality Assurance & Compliance You'll oversee the enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure all products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. This includes monitoring quality control checkpoints and taking corrective action to ensure product consistency, safety, and compliance. 3. Team Leadership & Development You will lead, support, and mentor Team Leaders, Production Operatives, and other direct reports, ensuring performance objectives are met through regular coaching, training, and reviews. As a key figure in the production team, your leadership will directly impact morale, productivity, and workplace culture. 4. Resource & Equipment Management You'll be responsible for optimising the use of people, materials, and machinery. This includes managing staffing levels, reducing downtime, eliminating waste, and ensuring maximum efficiency across production lines. 5. Health, Safety & Environmental Standards Maintaining a safe working environment is a critical part of your role. You'll ensure that all production activities follow health, safety, environmental, and food safety regulations, and that company policies are consistently upheld. 6. Process Improvement & Performance Optimisation You'll identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles. By implementing and tracking KPIs, you'll drive enhanced process yields, cost control, and lead time reductions. 7. Product Launch & Manufacturing Scale Up Working closely with R&D and Engineering, you'll ensure the seamless transition of new products from development into full scale production. This includes understanding formulation, process needs, and validation requirements. 8. Cross Functional Collaboration As a Production Manager, you'll work hand in hand with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure smooth coordination of materials, schedules, and release processes. 9. Data, Documentation & Reporting You will maintain accurate production records, analyse performance metrics, and produce regular reports for senior management, helping inform strategic planning and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role in food, supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO, and other regulatory frameworks. Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated success in process improvement and lean manufacturing. Competency in ERP systems (experience with TROPOS is ideal). Excellent problem solving, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to adapt and lead in a fast paced, high growth environment. Qualifications (Preferred but not essential): Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or Quality Management. HACCP and FSMS certifications. Internal auditing or Agile/Project Management certifications. What You'll Receive Join a market leading, innovation driven business in the nutraceuticals industry. Competitive salary with performance related bonus potential. Company pension and benefit schemes. Generous holiday package with loyalty increases. Career progression opportunities and structured development plans. Free secure parking and employee refreshments. Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted products. Flexible working arrangements (where possible). Regular employee social events.
PFI and Leases Manager Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Band 8a, £55,690 - £62,682 per annum. Closing date: 14 December 2025 The PFI and Leases Manager has lead responsibility for providing a professional property management service for the Trust, including specialist advice on leases, service charges, dilapidation settlements, Local Planning and Building regulations, acquisition and dispersal of properties, building condition surveys and construction projects. You will have lead responsibility for managing the Harplands PFI contract, including Hard FM, contractual KPI's, enforcement of contractual standards of performance and payment mechanisms. You will take the lead in preparing for the adoption of the PFI buildings from the provider in 2030. The PFI and Leases Manager works in collaboration with key clinical staff, Operational Directors/Managers and external partners to ensure the property portfolio supports delivery of the Trust's aim to be outstanding in all it does. Main duties of the job Assist the Associate Director of Estates and Capital with the development of the Estates Strategic Plan and its associated documents to ensure that the property portfolio is patient focussed and makes the most effective contribution to the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives. Through effective planning, ensure the property portfolio adapts to the Trust's changing strategic requirements including identification and implementation of new property initiatives. Take the lead in planning for the adoption of the Harplands premises from the PFI Provider in 2030, including working with other Estates Managers to determine how its requirements will be integrated into the Trust's Estates function. For further duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification. About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045. As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme. The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. Job responsibilities Systems and Equipment Lead manager for upkeep and interrogation of property systems containing complex information including occupation, lease details, service level agreements, six facet survey data, asbestos registers ensuring. Identifies requirements for new and improved systems and equipment and prepares business cases. Undertakes complex surveys and trials/testing of new systems of equipment to develop and improve the delivery of the Estates function. Utilises corporate Communications and IT systems effectively. Judgements Makes judgements on a range of highly complex facts and situations in response to changing priorities and competing demands including: PFI contract Leases Other complex contracts Works options, changes and costing Resources Building and health and safety regulations Time constraints to minimise loss of clinical function Procurement options for each major work Risk management Asset management Evaluation of performance against contract Analysis of specialist technical information Interpretation of legislation, technical guidance, best practice codes Works autonomously in ensuring services are delivered and targets are met, interpreting and acting upon complex surveying and property. Makes critical decisions in the face of conflicting priorities taking account of strategic and operational plans, risk and resources. Makes complex judgements consistently within the context of the CARE values and the Trust's commitment to be outstanding in all it does. Communication Takes the lead on communication about complex PFI lease and other property matters with senior managers, external professionals and other stakeholders. Provides, receives and analyses complex information and uses data to produce reports and communicate property, technical project-related information with specialists, and non technical individuals including clinicians, Directors, Board members and stakeholders. Develops and implements effective channels of communication to ensure information is disseminated in a timely and appropriate manner. Person Specification Chartered qualifications Degree level in Building Surveying or equivalent Professional registration with a relevant institution i.e. RICS, CIOB, etc Evidence of continued personal and professional development Extensive experience in a property management role Experience of managing PFI frameworks Experience of property management including leases, acquisitions and disposals IOSH/NEBOSH (Health & Safety Certificate) PRINCE 2 or similar project management certification Project Management NHS experience Experience of designing KPI frameworks and utilising them to drive service improvement Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
PFI and Leases Manager Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Band 8a, £55,690 - £62,682 per annum. Closing date: 14 December 2025 The PFI and Leases Manager has lead responsibility for providing a professional property management service for the Trust, including specialist advice on leases, service charges, dilapidation settlements, Local Planning and Building regulations, acquisition and dispersal of properties, building condition surveys and construction projects. You will have lead responsibility for managing the Harplands PFI contract, including Hard FM, contractual KPI's, enforcement of contractual standards of performance and payment mechanisms. You will take the lead in preparing for the adoption of the PFI buildings from the provider in 2030. The PFI and Leases Manager works in collaboration with key clinical staff, Operational Directors/Managers and external partners to ensure the property portfolio supports delivery of the Trust's aim to be outstanding in all it does. Main duties of the job Assist the Associate Director of Estates and Capital with the development of the Estates Strategic Plan and its associated documents to ensure that the property portfolio is patient focussed and makes the most effective contribution to the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives. Through effective planning, ensure the property portfolio adapts to the Trust's changing strategic requirements including identification and implementation of new property initiatives. Take the lead in planning for the adoption of the Harplands premises from the PFI Provider in 2030, including working with other Estates Managers to determine how its requirements will be integrated into the Trust's Estates function. For further duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification. About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045. As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme. The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. Job responsibilities Systems and Equipment Lead manager for upkeep and interrogation of property systems containing complex information including occupation, lease details, service level agreements, six facet survey data, asbestos registers ensuring. Identifies requirements for new and improved systems and equipment and prepares business cases. Undertakes complex surveys and trials/testing of new systems of equipment to develop and improve the delivery of the Estates function. Utilises corporate Communications and IT systems effectively. Judgements Makes judgements on a range of highly complex facts and situations in response to changing priorities and competing demands including: PFI contract Leases Other complex contracts Works options, changes and costing Resources Building and health and safety regulations Time constraints to minimise loss of clinical function Procurement options for each major work Risk management Asset management Evaluation of performance against contract Analysis of specialist technical information Interpretation of legislation, technical guidance, best practice codes Works autonomously in ensuring services are delivered and targets are met, interpreting and acting upon complex surveying and property. Makes critical decisions in the face of conflicting priorities taking account of strategic and operational plans, risk and resources. Makes complex judgements consistently within the context of the CARE values and the Trust's commitment to be outstanding in all it does. Communication Takes the lead on communication about complex PFI lease and other property matters with senior managers, external professionals and other stakeholders. Provides, receives and analyses complex information and uses data to produce reports and communicate property, technical project-related information with specialists, and non technical individuals including clinicians, Directors, Board members and stakeholders. Develops and implements effective channels of communication to ensure information is disseminated in a timely and appropriate manner. Person Specification Chartered qualifications Degree level in Building Surveying or equivalent Professional registration with a relevant institution i.e. RICS, CIOB, etc Evidence of continued personal and professional development Extensive experience in a property management role Experience of managing PFI frameworks Experience of property management including leases, acquisitions and disposals IOSH/NEBOSH (Health & Safety Certificate) PRINCE 2 or similar project management certification Project Management NHS experience Experience of designing KPI frameworks and utilising them to drive service improvement Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Join Ofwat's Casework Enforcement and Customers Directorate as a Senior Researcher Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role This job will sit in the Customer Policy & Insights team, which is part of the Casework, Enforcement and Customer Directorate. The team brings together customer research and policy. Colleagues work together to understand the views and experiences of household customers and consider research requirements and policy In this role, your time will be split around 50:50 between research and policy. You will report directly to Ofwat's Head of Customer Insight, while working closely with an equivalent policy Principal. This role will work on projects and issues across the customer team. It is a great opportunity to use and develop a range of different skills and knowledge - including qualitative and quantitative research methods, report writing, policy consultations, licence condition reviews and reviewing company strategies. The issues we work on include affordability, vulnerability, customer experience, and customer views and preferences. The team is responsible for reviews under Licence Condition G - a new licence condition that was introduced in 2024 to set customer focused standards for water companies. This role will provide support for Ofwat's monitoring of the new licence condition. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead Criterion: Proven experience in developing and delivering social research projects from start to finish, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Understanding of policy issues in relation to customers, including issues such as customer support, vulnerability, affordability. Strong understanding of research methodologies and their application. Strong analytical skills and ability to the draw out key insights from research findings or policy consultations and make them relevant and engaging for others. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and contractors and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively. Excellent planning, time management and project management skills Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Good employer pension contributions. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 14 December 2025
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Join Ofwat's Casework Enforcement and Customers Directorate as a Senior Researcher Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role This job will sit in the Customer Policy & Insights team, which is part of the Casework, Enforcement and Customer Directorate. The team brings together customer research and policy. Colleagues work together to understand the views and experiences of household customers and consider research requirements and policy In this role, your time will be split around 50:50 between research and policy. You will report directly to Ofwat's Head of Customer Insight, while working closely with an equivalent policy Principal. This role will work on projects and issues across the customer team. It is a great opportunity to use and develop a range of different skills and knowledge - including qualitative and quantitative research methods, report writing, policy consultations, licence condition reviews and reviewing company strategies. The issues we work on include affordability, vulnerability, customer experience, and customer views and preferences. The team is responsible for reviews under Licence Condition G - a new licence condition that was introduced in 2024 to set customer focused standards for water companies. This role will provide support for Ofwat's monitoring of the new licence condition. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead Criterion: Proven experience in developing and delivering social research projects from start to finish, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Understanding of policy issues in relation to customers, including issues such as customer support, vulnerability, affordability. Strong understanding of research methodologies and their application. Strong analytical skills and ability to the draw out key insights from research findings or policy consultations and make them relevant and engaging for others. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and contractors and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively. Excellent planning, time management and project management skills Why You Should Join Us People Centric : Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment : We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities : Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham and London offices. Good employer pension contributions. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to apply for full details about the role. Please ensure you have submitted your application in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 14 December 2025
About the role You will bepassionate about design, dealing with complex applications, using your skills tohelp shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area. Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets. With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career. The main purpose of the role: To assist in the management of an area team within Development Management and to carry out all aspects of a Senior Development Management Planning Officers work, including evaluation of and reporting on planning applications, enforcement matters and planning appeals. Specific duties and responsibilities To advise interested parties, applicants, developers, architects etc. in relation to tentative or proposed developments and on all aspects of Development Management, including the Councils own development. To assist in the examination of applications submitted prior to registration to ensure their validity and that appropriate publicity and consultations have been identified. To process applications, including major or controversial proposals, check technical aspects, advise applicants and make recommendations to Sub-Committee or for delegated decisions. To process appeals and prepare and present the Councils case particularly at hearings and inquiries. To assist in the investigation of allegations of unauthorised activities as required. To attend Sub-Committee meetings as necessary to assist in the reporting and consideration of applications, and to advise the Committee and present reports on planning applications and other planning matters. To assist the Team Leader in supervising the Planning Officers within an area team, including advising on reports and pre-application responses, managing performance, monitoring workloads and reviewing complaints. To deliver excellent customer care. To carry out other tasks as required commensurate with the level of this post. In addition, those on Principal Scale Points willagree and sign on behalf of the Strategic Director, delegated planning decisions for householder applications, Prior Approval Householder Extensions, discharge conditions, Lawful Development Certificate and Non Material Amendments. A degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent qualification and eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Significant experience in Development Management, with good experience of major applications Experience in representing the Council at Informal Hearings or Inquiries. Previous experience of staff supervision. Track record of good organisational skills. Full understanding and experience of general Local Government procedures. Previous use and exploitation of new information technology systems. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
About the role You will bepassionate about design, dealing with complex applications, using your skills tohelp shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area. Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets. With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career. The main purpose of the role: To assist in the management of an area team within Development Management and to carry out all aspects of a Senior Development Management Planning Officers work, including evaluation of and reporting on planning applications, enforcement matters and planning appeals. Specific duties and responsibilities To advise interested parties, applicants, developers, architects etc. in relation to tentative or proposed developments and on all aspects of Development Management, including the Councils own development. To assist in the examination of applications submitted prior to registration to ensure their validity and that appropriate publicity and consultations have been identified. To process applications, including major or controversial proposals, check technical aspects, advise applicants and make recommendations to Sub-Committee or for delegated decisions. To process appeals and prepare and present the Councils case particularly at hearings and inquiries. To assist in the investigation of allegations of unauthorised activities as required. To attend Sub-Committee meetings as necessary to assist in the reporting and consideration of applications, and to advise the Committee and present reports on planning applications and other planning matters. To assist the Team Leader in supervising the Planning Officers within an area team, including advising on reports and pre-application responses, managing performance, monitoring workloads and reviewing complaints. To deliver excellent customer care. To carry out other tasks as required commensurate with the level of this post. In addition, those on Principal Scale Points willagree and sign on behalf of the Strategic Director, delegated planning decisions for householder applications, Prior Approval Householder Extensions, discharge conditions, Lawful Development Certificate and Non Material Amendments. A degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent qualification and eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Significant experience in Development Management, with good experience of major applications Experience in representing the Council at Informal Hearings or Inquiries. Previous experience of staff supervision. Track record of good organisational skills. Full understanding and experience of general Local Government procedures. Previous use and exploitation of new information technology systems. JBRP1_UKTJ
