Connect to your Industry Are you passionate about operational design and delivery, and thinking creatively to solve client issues? Do you want to help diverse range of organisations to undertake fundamental transformation to drive business value? Could you provide insights to help our clients make decisions, address challenges, and achieve their objectives? Have you delivered complex transformation programmes that translate strategy into execution? Can you think on your feet, adapt and pivot where necessary? If you say yes to any of these, please apply. We design, build, and optimise the operations of leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) businesses to bring their biggest ideas to life and help them to unlock the value of AI, digital and sustainability. Our Media practice is experiencing significant growth, and we are actively expanding our team to work with some of the most influential media players in the industry. Working with colleagues across Deloitte, we combine business design, process engineering and cost transformation in 1 hand with data and technology fluency to solve our clients' biggest challenges, bring the unpredictable and unknown into focus, and turn concepts into reality. To do this, we need ambitious, entrepreneurial and curious people that will drive innovation and welcome and thrive in disruption. While your primary focus will be on media, you will also have opportunities to gain experience across our broader TMT portfolio. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity In Operations & Industry Domain Solutions (OIDS) we have always led with our industry knowledge. Our clients value the insight and expertise we bring from the wide range of organisations we work for, and the experience that brings. In the TMT sector it is no different - we have spent many years working with the largest Telco, Media & Tech clients in the UK and Globally, supporting them with some of their greatest challenges that can range from fundamental re-imagination of the Operating Model for rolling out and selling fibre, to transforming the way Media companies handle their content supply chains end-to-end. Your role will include: Supporting the design and delivery of operating models and identifying areas of innovation/operational improvement within existing operating models Supporting the assessment of processes, identifying and quantifying inefficiencies and contributing ideas for improvement Supporting the development of business cases in collaboration with senior team members, and helping to analyse information and generate outputs Supporting research and helping to analyse large qualitative and quantitative data sets to shape insights and recommendations Supporting the use of emerging and innovative technologies or ways of thinking to shape strategy; design operating models, principles and roadmaps; and deliver transformation Managing relationships with pier-level stakeholder groups Supporting small project teams, workstreams and components of engagements Organising inputs to contribute to the logical flow of deliverables Connect to your skills and professional experience We are looking for people to join our team who embrace change and bring us ever greater breadth and depth of expertise. The quality of our technical skills is enhanced through our practical knowledge of implementation and our ability to learn from each other. To make an impact that matters with our Media clients, we are looking for experience of a junior/mid-level operational role in at least one Media organisation (as an employee or as a consultant/contractor) demonstrating knowledge of the overall operating model of that business, For example: Modernisation of Content Supply Chains Data-driven personalisation and audience engagement Subscription and advertising platform innovation New content formats and experiences (AR/VR/Metaverse) Intellectual Property and digital Rights management Royalty management Content and Intellectual Property distribution Broadcasting and streaming enablement Production and post-production enablement Although not essential, in addition to the core skills above, we would welcome any of the desirable experience below: Experience of use of AI/Automation to accelerate key operational processes and/or optimise ways of working in one of the above sectors Previous consulting experience, whether as an independent advisor or in-house Depth of knowledge of the operational dynamics and industry trends across media Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Technology & Transformation, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors." - Sophia, Technology & Transformation "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organizations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology & Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Connect to your Industry Are you passionate about operational design and delivery, and thinking creatively to solve client issues? Do you want to help diverse range of organisations to undertake fundamental transformation to drive business value? Could you provide insights to help our clients make decisions, address challenges, and achieve their objectives? Have you delivered complex transformation programmes that translate strategy into execution? Can you think on your feet, adapt and pivot where necessary? If you say yes to any of these, please apply. We design, build, and optimise the operations of leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) businesses to bring their biggest ideas to life and help them to unlock the value of AI, digital and sustainability. Our Media practice is experiencing significant growth, and we are actively expanding our team to work with some of the most influential media players in the industry. Working with colleagues across Deloitte, we combine business design, process engineering and cost transformation in 1 hand with data and technology fluency to solve our clients' biggest challenges, bring the unpredictable and unknown into focus, and turn concepts into reality. To do this, we need ambitious, entrepreneurial and curious people that will drive innovation and welcome and thrive in disruption. While your primary focus will be on media, you will also have opportunities to gain experience across our broader TMT portfolio. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity In Operations & Industry Domain Solutions (OIDS) we have always led with our industry knowledge. Our clients value the insight and expertise we bring from the wide range of organisations we work for, and the experience that brings. In the TMT sector it is no different - we have spent many years working with the largest Telco, Media & Tech clients in the UK and Globally, supporting them with some of their greatest challenges that can range from fundamental re-imagination of the Operating Model for rolling out and selling fibre, to transforming the way Media companies handle their content supply chains end-to-end. Your role will include: Supporting the design and delivery of operating models and identifying areas of innovation/operational improvement within existing operating models Supporting the assessment of processes, identifying and quantifying inefficiencies and contributing ideas for improvement Supporting the development of business cases in collaboration with senior team members, and helping to analyse information and generate outputs Supporting research and helping to analyse large qualitative and quantitative data sets to shape insights and recommendations Supporting the use of emerging and innovative technologies or ways of thinking to shape strategy; design operating models, principles and roadmaps; and deliver transformation Managing relationships with pier-level stakeholder groups Supporting small project teams, workstreams and components of engagements Organising inputs to contribute to the logical flow of deliverables Connect to your skills and professional experience We are looking for people to join our team who embrace change and bring us ever greater breadth and depth of expertise. The quality of our technical skills is enhanced through our practical knowledge of implementation and our ability to learn from each other. To make an impact that matters with our Media clients, we are looking for experience of a junior/mid-level operational role in at least one Media organisation (as an employee or as a consultant/contractor) demonstrating knowledge of the overall operating model of that business, For example: Modernisation of Content Supply Chains Data-driven personalisation and audience engagement Subscription and advertising platform innovation New content formats and experiences (AR/VR/Metaverse) Intellectual Property and digital Rights management Royalty management Content and Intellectual Property distribution Broadcasting and streaming enablement Production and post-production enablement Although not essential, in addition to the core skills above, we would welcome any of the desirable experience below: Experience of use of AI/Automation to accelerate key operational processes and/or optimise ways of working in one of the above sectors Previous consulting experience, whether as an independent advisor or in-house Depth of knowledge of the operational dynamics and industry trends across media Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Technology & Transformation, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors." - Sophia, Technology & Transformation "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organizations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology & Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.
About Us At Plentific, we're redefining property management in real time. Our mission is to lead real estate through the transformative journey into "The World of Now," enabling us to empower property professionals through our innovative, cloud-based platform. We harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to streamline operations for landlords, letting agents, and property managers-enabling them to optimize maintenance, manage repairs, and make informed decisions instantly. Our platform is designed to create seamless, real-time workflows that transform traditional property management into a dynamic, digital experience. Backed by a world-class group of investors-including Noa, Highland Europe, Brookfields, Mubadala, RXR Digital Ventures, and Target Global-Plentific is at the forefront of the proptech revolution. Headquartered in London with a global outlook, we're continually expanding our reach and impact. We're looking for forward-thinking, passionate professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and drive industry innovation. If you're excited about making an immediate impact and shaping the future of property management, explore career opportunities with us at Plentific. The Role As Go-to-Market Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross functional go to market initiatives from definition through execution. Sitting within the Strategy & Go to Market team, you will own the delivery of priority GTM projects such as new product launches, entry into new sectors, or rollout of new commercial motions. You will act as the central point of coordination across Sales, Marketing, Product, and RevOps, ensuring alignment, momentum, and high quality execution. While GTM strategy and direction are set at a leadership level, you are accountable for turning that strategy into executable plans and driving them to completion. This role requires strong project leadership, commercial judgement, and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority. It is well suited to someone with a structured background (consulting a plus) who thrives in fast paced, high growth environments. Responsibilities Lead end to end delivery of defined go to market initiatives, including new products, new sectors, or new commercial propositions Translate GTM strategy and objectives into clear execution plans, milestones, and success metrics Act as the single point of ownership across Sales, Marketing, Product, and RevOps for assigned GTM projects Drive cross functional alignment, managing dependencies, risks, and trade offs to keep initiatives on track Coordinate GTM execution activities, ensuring all teams are ready and aligned at each stage Track progress against agreed objectives and proactively address blockers or misalignment; ensure consistent communication to stakeholders on status, risks, and outcomes Lead post launch or post rollout reviews, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement Support senior commercial leadership with structured analysis, updates, and recommendations Skills Strong project and programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, cross functional initiatives Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence and align teams without direct authority Structured, analytical approach to problem solving and decision making Strong commercial acumen and understanding of B2B GTM motions Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel Comfortable operating in a fast moving, evolving environment Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a GTM, commercial strategy, programme management, or consulting role Demonstrated track record of owning and delivering cross functional initiatives end to end Experience working with Sales, Marketing, Product, and/or RevOps teams Background in management consulting or a highly structured operating environment is a strong plus Experience in B2B SaaS or other high growth technology environments preferred Comfortable operating with ambiguity and translating strategy into execution Benefits As you can see, we are quickly progressing with our ambitious plans and are eager to grow our team of doers to achieve our vision of managing over 2 million properties through our platform across various countries. You can help us shape the future of property management across the globe. Here's what we offer: A competitive compensation package 25 days annual holiday + 1 additional day for every year served up to 3 years. Flexible working environment including the option to work abroad Private health care for you and immediate family members with discounted gym membership, optical, dental and private GP Enhanced parental leave Life insurance (4x salary) Employee assistance program Company volunteering day and charity salary sacrifice scheme Learning management system powered by Udemy Referral bonus and charity donation if someone you introduce joins the company Season ticket loan, Cycle to work, Electric vehicle and Techscheme programs Pension scheme Work abroad scheme Company sponsored lunches, dinners and social gatherings Fully stocked kitchen with drinks, snacks, fruit, breakfast cereal etc.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
About Us At Plentific, we're redefining property management in real time. Our mission is to lead real estate through the transformative journey into "The World of Now," enabling us to empower property professionals through our innovative, cloud-based platform. We harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to streamline operations for landlords, letting agents, and property managers-enabling them to optimize maintenance, manage repairs, and make informed decisions instantly. Our platform is designed to create seamless, real-time workflows that transform traditional property management into a dynamic, digital experience. Backed by a world-class group of investors-including Noa, Highland Europe, Brookfields, Mubadala, RXR Digital Ventures, and Target Global-Plentific is at the forefront of the proptech revolution. Headquartered in London with a global outlook, we're continually expanding our reach and impact. We're looking for forward-thinking, passionate professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and drive industry innovation. If you're excited about making an immediate impact and shaping the future of property management, explore career opportunities with us at Plentific. The Role As Go-to-Market Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross functional go to market initiatives from definition through execution. Sitting within the Strategy & Go to Market team, you will own the delivery of priority GTM projects such as new product launches, entry into new sectors, or rollout of new commercial motions. You will act as the central point of coordination across Sales, Marketing, Product, and RevOps, ensuring alignment, momentum, and high quality execution. While GTM strategy and direction are set at a leadership level, you are accountable for turning that strategy into executable plans and driving them to completion. This role requires strong project leadership, commercial judgement, and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority. It is well suited to someone with a structured background (consulting a plus) who thrives in fast paced, high growth environments. Responsibilities Lead end to end delivery of defined go to market initiatives, including new products, new sectors, or new commercial propositions Translate GTM strategy and objectives into clear execution plans, milestones, and success metrics Act as the single point of ownership across Sales, Marketing, Product, and RevOps for assigned GTM projects Drive cross functional alignment, managing dependencies, risks, and trade offs to keep initiatives on track Coordinate GTM execution activities, ensuring all teams are ready and aligned at each stage Track progress against agreed objectives and proactively address blockers or misalignment; ensure consistent communication to stakeholders on status, risks, and outcomes Lead post launch or post rollout reviews, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement Support senior commercial leadership with structured analysis, updates, and recommendations Skills Strong project and programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, cross functional initiatives Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence and align teams without direct authority Structured, analytical approach to problem solving and decision making Strong commercial acumen and understanding of B2B GTM motions Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel Comfortable operating in a fast moving, evolving environment Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a GTM, commercial strategy, programme management, or consulting role Demonstrated track record of owning and delivering cross functional initiatives end to end Experience working with Sales, Marketing, Product, and/or RevOps teams Background in management consulting or a highly structured operating environment is a strong plus Experience in B2B SaaS or other high growth technology environments preferred Comfortable operating with ambiguity and translating strategy into execution Benefits As you can see, we are quickly progressing with our ambitious plans and are eager to grow our team of doers to achieve our vision of managing over 2 million properties through our platform across various countries. You can help us shape the future of property management across the globe. Here's what we offer: A competitive compensation package 25 days annual holiday + 1 additional day for every year served up to 3 years. Flexible working environment including the option to work abroad Private health care for you and immediate family members with discounted gym membership, optical, dental and private GP Enhanced parental leave Life insurance (4x salary) Employee assistance program Company volunteering day and charity salary sacrifice scheme Learning management system powered by Udemy Referral bonus and charity donation if someone you introduce joins the company Season ticket loan, Cycle to work, Electric vehicle and Techscheme programs Pension scheme Work abroad scheme Company sponsored lunches, dinners and social gatherings Fully stocked kitchen with drinks, snacks, fruit, breakfast cereal etc.
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Hereford office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships. Role Profile Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Operational Requirements: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Hereford office and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Strategic Requirements: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Hereford. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Hereford both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Person Specification: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Benefits The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an Agile Working Philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service There is potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 7th April 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Hereford office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships. Role Profile Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Operational Requirements: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Hereford office and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Strategic Requirements: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Hereford. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Hereford both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Person Specification: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead - Benefits The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an Agile Working Philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service There is potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 7th April 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
About the role Salary (external only): Base salary: £61,622pa to c.£77,028pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. As a Disputes Manager at HS2 you will have accountability for devising strategies for tribunal cases identifying those to settle and those we may wish to refer. The role will work with our Strategic Suppliers to undertake risk/cost assessments of their cases, identify those to be proactively managed and liaise with Legal to establish an agreed approach to each case. As required the role may also involve the active negotiation of complex, high risk and contentious property acquisitions either approaching, or already in active dispute resolution procedures. The role includes advice on setting strategy in new, novel and contentious areas of compulsory purchase. About the role Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, co-ordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, 'Compulsory Purchase Order' compensation and 'Material Detriment', plotting key dates, case officer, lawyers, experts and counsel together with an accountability 'RACI' matrix. Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to 'Sealed offers' and 'Material Detriment' approvals. Deliver 'Sealed Offers' and 'Calder Bank Offers' with Case officers where appropriate in live and potential cases. Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk / cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots which need to be managed proactively. Work with legal to establish home team of Counsel, including the identification and instruction of experts across various disciplines that can be procured easily and quickly and undertake 'lessons learned' in Tribunal cases. Leads on the design of 'strategy for individual tribunal' cases including identifying those cases to settle and those we may want to refer, acknowledging the repercussive nature of those strategies for both HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice. Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members. Seek to share expertise and knowledge on strategies and compulsory purchase practice with Case Managers, Acquisitions Leads and Senior Property Acquisition Managers Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and the Land and Property Director on a quarterly basis Adhere to HS2 Ltd's Health and Safety policies. About You Skills: Relationship management with the ability to adopt different styles with different stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating outcomes where necessary Communication skills - including the ability to draft concisely, clearly and persuasively and present strategies and solutions through papers, reports and presentations, understanding when politics are at play and work towards achieving the best outcome for Land and Property, the Claimant and Affected Parties, for HS2 Ltd and ultimately the tax-payer Ability to gather and synthesise information, identifying options and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. Advisory skills - including the ability to deliver independent expert evidence Knowledge: Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent) Understanding of the Land and Property Industry, policy and legislation Knowledge of how compulsory purchase works as well as other government compensation schemes across commercial, agricultural and residential markets. Knowledge of managing and delivering within the constraints under which public sector arm's length bodies operates and an understanding of the nature of central government relationships with HS2 Ltd. Type of experience: Experience working in the Land and Property sector in a similar complex infrastructure environment Experience of working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance to ensure delivery through the supply chain. Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees Experience in working as part of a Counsel team in securing powers for a large infrastructure project Experience working in a property environment (preferably in the land acquisition related to infrastructure projects), with substantial land assembly experience at a senior level. Experience in providing expert evidence in Tribunal and Select Committees or Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Order Inquiries The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. Job Info Job Identification 250616 Job Category Land and Property Posting Date 01/29/2026, 01:36 PM Apply Before 02/11/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 2 Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
About the role Salary (external only): Base salary: £61,622pa to c.£77,028pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. As a Disputes Manager at HS2 you will have accountability for devising strategies for tribunal cases identifying those to settle and those we may wish to refer. The role will work with our Strategic Suppliers to undertake risk/cost assessments of their cases, identify those to be proactively managed and liaise with Legal to establish an agreed approach to each case. As required the role may also involve the active negotiation of complex, high risk and contentious property acquisitions either approaching, or already in active dispute resolution procedures. The role includes advice on setting strategy in new, novel and contentious areas of compulsory purchase. About the role Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, co-ordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, 'Compulsory Purchase Order' compensation and 'Material Detriment', plotting key dates, case officer, lawyers, experts and counsel together with an accountability 'RACI' matrix. Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to 'Sealed offers' and 'Material Detriment' approvals. Deliver 'Sealed Offers' and 'Calder Bank Offers' with Case officers where appropriate in live and potential cases. Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk / cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots which need to be managed proactively. Work with legal to establish home team of Counsel, including the identification and instruction of experts across various disciplines that can be procured easily and quickly and undertake 'lessons learned' in Tribunal cases. Leads on the design of 'strategy for individual tribunal' cases including identifying those cases to settle and those we may want to refer, acknowledging the repercussive nature of those strategies for both HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice. Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members. Seek to share expertise and knowledge on strategies and compulsory purchase practice with Case Managers, Acquisitions Leads and Senior Property Acquisition Managers Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and the Land and Property Director on a quarterly basis Adhere to HS2 Ltd's Health and Safety policies. About You Skills: Relationship management with the ability to adopt different styles with different stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating outcomes where necessary Communication skills - including the ability to draft concisely, clearly and persuasively and present strategies and solutions through papers, reports and presentations, understanding when politics are at play and work towards achieving the best outcome for Land and Property, the Claimant and Affected Parties, for HS2 Ltd and ultimately the tax-payer Ability to gather and synthesise information, identifying options and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. Advisory skills - including the ability to deliver independent expert evidence Knowledge: Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent) Understanding of the Land and Property Industry, policy and legislation Knowledge of how compulsory purchase works as well as other government compensation schemes across commercial, agricultural and residential markets. Knowledge of managing and delivering within the constraints under which public sector arm's length bodies operates and an understanding of the nature of central government relationships with HS2 Ltd. Type of experience: Experience working in the Land and Property sector in a similar complex infrastructure environment Experience of working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance to ensure delivery through the supply chain. Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees Experience in working as part of a Counsel team in securing powers for a large infrastructure project Experience working in a property environment (preferably in the land acquisition related to infrastructure projects), with substantial land assembly experience at a senior level. Experience in providing expert evidence in Tribunal and Select Committees or Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Order Inquiries The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. Job Info Job Identification 250616 Job Category Land and Property Posting Date 01/29/2026, 01:36 PM Apply Before 02/11/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 2 Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart . About The Role Role Purpose The Project & Change Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping a more connected, inclusive and high performing colleague experience across the UK. Reporting to and working closely with the UK Head of Talent & Culture Strategy, the role blends project leadership, change expertise and people insight to turn strategic ambition into meaningful, lasting impact.As the engine behind Talent & Culture delivery, the Project & Change Manager provides end to end project management for T&C priorities, acts as the change management lead for people related initiatives, and serves as the key connection point between the Talent & Culture team and the Platform (Workday/HRIS) team.Success in this role hinges on deep understanding of our business, our people and our persona groups - ensuring change is designed in a way that reflects how colleagues work, what they need and what will help them thrive. Working collaboratively with Belonging & Inclusion, Employee Experience and other specialist teams, the role ensures that every change we deliver is accessible, inclusive and grounded in real colleague insight.Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Project & Change Manager brings order to complexity - translating ideas into clear, actionable plans; coordinating stakeholders; reducing ambiguity; and ensuring new processes, systems and ways of working are adopted smoothly and sustainably. This role requires exceptional organisation, strong judgement, confident stakeholder influence and the ability to anticipate needs, remove blockers and make informed recommendations. Key Responsibilities Change Management & Readiness Lead change planning and delivery for priority Talent & Culture initiatives, including readiness and change maturity assessments-maturity assessments. Conduct stakeholder mapping, persona based-based impact assessments and define behaviour shifts aligned to people and business priorities. Support the creation of Project Proposals, Business Cases and Board materials. Ensure all change plans reflect inclusion, accessibility and a seamless end to-to-end employee experience. Prepare executive sponsors with clear briefings, maintain alignment through governance rhythms and track progress against a defined change success -success framework.Project Management, Risk & Delivery Own and deliver robust project plans for the Talent & Culture team, clearly outlining scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, RAID and roles. Work independently to drive momentum, identify issues early and recommend solutions without the need for close oversight. Coordinate effectively with the wider People team, Internal Communications, Platform team and external partners as needed. Identify people related and adoption risks, run scenario planning and establish clear mitigations and escalation pathways. Develop reinforcement and sustainment plans (e.g., nudges, leader prompts, microlearning), completing 30/60/90 day reviews and transitioning effectively to BAU owners. Systems Change & Business Impact Act as the bridge between Talent & Culture and the Platform team across HRIS (Workday) releases, enhancements and configuration changes. Act as a people change advisor on technical or system changes, ensuring business and colleague impacts are understood and reflected in communications, learning and support led by the Platform and People Transformation teams. Support a coordinated approach to UAT and adoption, contributing a change and employee experience perspective across Workday processes and user journeys. Ensure Workday/HRIS changes align with wider employee experience, capability and readiness goals. Change Network, Communications & Engagement Manage and upskill the cross business Change Network, creating toolkits, briefing packs, FAQs and feedback loops. Co create change and communication plans with Internal Communications, sequenced and tailored to different personas using inclusive language. Produce clear, accessible and user friendly learning and support resources (e.g., guides, walkthroughs, microlearning). Continuously monitor, review and refine the Change Network to ensure it reflects evolving business needs - adjusting membership, engagement rhythms and capability levels so the right people are equipped to support change at the right time. Capability Building, Behavioural Change & Continuous Improvement Apply behavioural science techniques (e.g., nudges, social proof, friction reduction) to help new habits form and stick. Partner with Talent Management & Development to identify and implement learning interventions that support behaviour change. Capture lessons learned and continually improve change toolkits, processes and delivery rhythms.Skills & Experience Experience delivering change, transformation, and complex projects (ideally within HR, Talent, or People functions).o Strong technical change and project management capability, balanced with an employee experience (EX) and user centred (UX) lens. Practical proficiency with change methodologies (e.g., ADKAR/Prosci/Kotter) and readiness or impact assessment techniques. Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills - able to build trust quickly, challenge effectively and bring senior leaders and cross functional teams along through change. Ability to work autonomously and lead projects independently, anticipating needs, solving problems and progressing work without close supervision. Exceptional organisational skills - able to manage multiple initiatives, maintain pace and deliver high quality outputs consistently. Experience working with HRIS or technical teams (ideally Workday) and translating system changes into people impacts. Strong analytical and data literacy skills, with experience defining and tracking adoption, utilisation and proficiency measures. Robust project management and risk/RAID capability, including scenario planning and dependency mapping.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart . About The Role Role Purpose The Project & Change Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping a more connected, inclusive and high performing colleague experience across the UK. Reporting to and working closely with the UK Head of Talent & Culture Strategy, the role blends project leadership, change expertise and people insight to turn strategic ambition into meaningful, lasting impact.As the engine behind Talent & Culture delivery, the Project & Change Manager provides end to end project management for T&C priorities, acts as the change management lead for people related initiatives, and serves as the key connection point between the Talent & Culture team and the Platform (Workday/HRIS) team.Success in this role hinges on deep understanding of our business, our people and our persona groups - ensuring change is designed in a way that reflects how colleagues work, what they need and what will help them thrive. Working collaboratively with Belonging & Inclusion, Employee Experience and other specialist teams, the role ensures that every change we deliver is accessible, inclusive and grounded in real colleague insight.Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Project & Change Manager brings order to complexity - translating ideas into clear, actionable plans; coordinating stakeholders; reducing ambiguity; and ensuring new processes, systems and ways of working are adopted smoothly and sustainably. This role requires exceptional organisation, strong judgement, confident stakeholder influence and the ability to anticipate needs, remove blockers and make informed recommendations. Key Responsibilities Change Management & Readiness Lead change planning and delivery for priority Talent & Culture initiatives, including readiness and change maturity assessments-maturity assessments. Conduct stakeholder mapping, persona based-based impact assessments and define behaviour shifts aligned to people and business priorities. Support the creation of Project Proposals, Business Cases and Board materials. Ensure all change plans reflect inclusion, accessibility and a seamless end to-to-end employee experience. Prepare executive sponsors with clear briefings, maintain alignment through governance rhythms and track progress against a defined change success -success framework.Project Management, Risk & Delivery Own and deliver robust project plans for the Talent & Culture team, clearly outlining scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, RAID and roles. Work independently to drive momentum, identify issues early and recommend solutions without the need for close oversight. Coordinate effectively with the wider People team, Internal Communications, Platform team and external partners as needed. Identify people related and adoption risks, run scenario planning and establish clear mitigations and escalation pathways. Develop reinforcement and sustainment plans (e.g., nudges, leader prompts, microlearning), completing 30/60/90 day reviews and transitioning effectively to BAU owners. Systems Change & Business Impact Act as the bridge between Talent & Culture and the Platform team across HRIS (Workday) releases, enhancements and configuration changes. Act as a people change advisor on technical or system changes, ensuring business and colleague impacts are understood and reflected in communications, learning and support led by the Platform and People Transformation teams. Support a coordinated approach to UAT and adoption, contributing a change and employee experience perspective across Workday processes and user journeys. Ensure Workday/HRIS changes align with wider employee experience, capability and readiness goals. Change Network, Communications & Engagement Manage and upskill the cross business Change Network, creating toolkits, briefing packs, FAQs and feedback loops. Co create change and communication plans with Internal Communications, sequenced and tailored to different personas using inclusive language. Produce clear, accessible and user friendly learning and support resources (e.g., guides, walkthroughs, microlearning). Continuously monitor, review and refine the Change Network to ensure it reflects evolving business needs - adjusting membership, engagement rhythms and capability levels so the right people are equipped to support change at the right time. Capability Building, Behavioural Change & Continuous Improvement Apply behavioural science techniques (e.g., nudges, social proof, friction reduction) to help new habits form and stick. Partner with Talent Management & Development to identify and implement learning interventions that support behaviour change. Capture lessons learned and continually improve change toolkits, processes and delivery rhythms.Skills & Experience Experience delivering change, transformation, and complex projects (ideally within HR, Talent, or People functions).o Strong technical change and project management capability, balanced with an employee experience (EX) and user centred (UX) lens. Practical proficiency with change methodologies (e.g., ADKAR/Prosci/Kotter) and readiness or impact assessment techniques. Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills - able to build trust quickly, challenge effectively and bring senior leaders and cross functional teams along through change. Ability to work autonomously and lead projects independently, anticipating needs, solving problems and progressing work without close supervision. Exceptional organisational skills - able to manage multiple initiatives, maintain pace and deliver high quality outputs consistently. Experience working with HRIS or technical teams (ideally Workday) and translating system changes into people impacts. Strong analytical and data literacy skills, with experience defining and tracking adoption, utilisation and proficiency measures. Robust project management and risk/RAID capability, including scenario planning and dependency mapping.
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
£56,375 to £69,105 per year, National: £56,375 - £62,830 London: £62,000 - £69,105 For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading 'Salary'. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 07/03/2026 About this job Defra Group Property (DgP) is part of Defra Group Corporate Services and provides accommodation services to the Defra Group. It also leads significant workplace transformation programme across the corporate property portfolio focused on creating great places to work for Defra Group staff. Our ambition and goals for the Defra Group estate is to: Create sustainable property and workplaces that enhance wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Put people in the places they need to be to do their best work and among the communities they serve. Give choice over where and how people work so that they are empowered to work in the smartest ways. We'll do this by: Creating working environments and collaboration spaces that people want to use and that make them more productive. Keeping people safe and enhance their wellbeing. Connecting people from across the Defra group. Attracting a diverse and talented workforce. Achieving sustainable, aspiring to the highest environmental standards. Meeting the needs of the business and customers it serves now and in the future. To achieve this, we deliver a range of property services and projects on behalf of Defra Group and its partner organisations. These activities range in scale and complexity across circa 300 property holdings, from offices to laboratories, and projects encompass new builds, refurbishments, refits, life cycle replacement works and everything else in between. We have a strategic workplace and property plan with our key projects and works now agreed, so there's never been a more exciting time to join DgP . The Corporate Property Team provides property management services, transactional services and property advice to the Defra Group organisations Your role will be to support the efficient and effective management of property interests, and central to that will be the opportunity to use your skills and experience to protect the interests of the Defra group as an owner and occupier of property. The Corporate Property function is both a supervisory and transactional business which combines in-house knowledge and experience with out-sourced market expertise. You will be involved with and be expected to advise organisations within the Defra Group on the property matters impacting their business area, as well as supporting a Group wide estate transformation programme through the delivery of a property transactions and disposals. The primary purpose of a Principal Corporate Property Surveyor role is to provide technical leadership, provide clear consistent and reasoned advice on property matters to all parts of the Defra Group as required; commission, manage and assure professional services and facilitate and support the delivery of strategy designed to make workplaces more efficient and to minimise costs. A value-added service, the post holder will be a technical expert and possess the professional knowledge, skills and experience required to manage the property portfolio and deliver commercial transactions that provide value for money. The post holder may also provide advice to support the delivery of the Strategic Workplace and Property Plan, Capital Investment plan, disposals and acquisitions as well as advising on ownership issues connected with the delivery of FMR (forward maintenance for asset management). This role will work closely with each team within group property to provide specialist strategic asset management advice, give recommendations and inform decision making to ensure the operational estates is operationally effective, sustainable and efficient. The Principal Property Surveyors may also be required to mentor, coach and challenge colleagues in order to build wider capability over time. High quality, transparent outputs will be a key deliverable for the Principal Corporate Property Surveyor role. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert property advice across the diverse property portfolio to a broad spectrum of government bodies each with its own business objectives; matrix managing differing priorities to ensure outcomes consistent with Defra Group objectives: interest management (legal interest on freehold, leasehold, MOTOs (inter-government leases), disposals and acquisitions; advising on lease compliance; interpreting legal ownership information, titles and leases; and interpreting government policy and strategy in the context of Defra Group's aims and objectives. Through the commissioning, management and assurance of outsourced property service provider, or directly where appropriate, provide advice and guidance on such activities as rent reviews, lease renewal, landlord/tenant queries, recharging, property acquisition and disposal and land law; Provide environmental & sustainability advice relevant to commercial property and commercial property transactions (including policy development & consultation across departments, input into project specifications and compliance issues across the estate). For example the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards; Provide specialist advice/or produce papers for briefing submissions and official correspondence (complex Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information, National Audit Office (NAO), Internal Audit (IA), public enquiries); Contribute advice/ input into inform Defra Group Workplace Strategy to keep pace with Government Estates Strategy; Measure, performance against agreed KPIs (key performance indicators) for contracted property advice, taking immediate remedial action where there is failure to achieve agreed standards, widely applying lessons learnt where positive performance is achieved and undertaking 'deep dive' into KPI data to identify trends that can drive and enhance performance for customer benefit; Contribute to Defra Group workplace planning to define portfolio changes and to develop future strategy implementation, having regard to sustainability, safety and other professional property advice; Provide joined up management: Responsible for working within a team and across Defra Group Property to ensure join-up of activities, priorities and shaping strategic thinking Personally and through the team, develop and implement improvement and innovation to working practices, processes and systems across Defra Group, driving consistency and best practice, developing a model to do things once and right in a way that customers recognise and appreciate. Use management information to develop a strong understanding of delivery, portfolio and team across Network Estates using data to drive up performance. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
£56,375 to £69,105 per year, National: £56,375 - £62,830 London: £62,000 - £69,105 For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading 'Salary'. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 07/03/2026 About this job Defra Group Property (DgP) is part of Defra Group Corporate Services and provides accommodation services to the Defra Group. It also leads significant workplace transformation programme across the corporate property portfolio focused on creating great places to work for Defra Group staff. Our ambition and goals for the Defra Group estate is to: Create sustainable property and workplaces that enhance wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Put people in the places they need to be to do their best work and among the communities they serve. Give choice over where and how people work so that they are empowered to work in the smartest ways. We'll do this by: Creating working environments and collaboration spaces that people want to use and that make them more productive. Keeping people safe and enhance their wellbeing. Connecting people from across the Defra group. Attracting a diverse and talented workforce. Achieving sustainable, aspiring to the highest environmental standards. Meeting the needs of the business and customers it serves now and in the future. To achieve this, we deliver a range of property services and projects on behalf of Defra Group and its partner organisations. These activities range in scale and complexity across circa 300 property holdings, from offices to laboratories, and projects encompass new builds, refurbishments, refits, life cycle replacement works and everything else in between. We have a strategic workplace and property plan with our key projects and works now agreed, so there's never been a more exciting time to join DgP . The Corporate Property Team provides property management services, transactional services and property advice to the Defra Group organisations Your role will be to support the efficient and effective management of property interests, and central to that will be the opportunity to use your skills and experience to protect the interests of the Defra group as an owner and occupier of property. The Corporate Property function is both a supervisory and transactional business which combines in-house knowledge and experience with out-sourced market expertise. You will be involved with and be expected to advise organisations within the Defra Group on the property matters impacting their business area, as well as supporting a Group wide estate transformation programme through the delivery of a property transactions and disposals. The primary purpose of a Principal Corporate Property Surveyor role is to provide technical leadership, provide clear consistent and reasoned advice on property matters to all parts of the Defra Group as required; commission, manage and assure professional services and facilitate and support the delivery of strategy designed to make workplaces more efficient and to minimise costs. A value-added service, the post holder will be a technical expert and possess the professional knowledge, skills and experience required to manage the property portfolio and deliver commercial transactions that provide value for money. The post holder may also provide advice to support the delivery of the Strategic Workplace and Property Plan, Capital Investment plan, disposals and acquisitions as well as advising on ownership issues connected with the delivery of FMR (forward maintenance for asset management). This role will work closely with each team within group property to provide specialist strategic asset management advice, give recommendations and inform decision making to ensure the operational estates is operationally effective, sustainable and efficient. The Principal Property Surveyors may also be required to mentor, coach and challenge colleagues in order to build wider capability over time. High quality, transparent outputs will be a key deliverable for the Principal Corporate Property Surveyor role. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert property advice across the diverse property portfolio to a broad spectrum of government bodies each with its own business objectives; matrix managing differing priorities to ensure outcomes consistent with Defra Group objectives: interest management (legal interest on freehold, leasehold, MOTOs (inter-government leases), disposals and acquisitions; advising on lease compliance; interpreting legal ownership information, titles and leases; and interpreting government policy and strategy in the context of Defra Group's aims and objectives. Through the commissioning, management and assurance of outsourced property service provider, or directly where appropriate, provide advice and guidance on such activities as rent reviews, lease renewal, landlord/tenant queries, recharging, property acquisition and disposal and land law; Provide environmental & sustainability advice relevant to commercial property and commercial property transactions (including policy development & consultation across departments, input into project specifications and compliance issues across the estate). For example the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards; Provide specialist advice/or produce papers for briefing submissions and official correspondence (complex Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information, National Audit Office (NAO), Internal Audit (IA), public enquiries); Contribute advice/ input into inform Defra Group Workplace Strategy to keep pace with Government Estates Strategy; Measure, performance against agreed KPIs (key performance indicators) for contracted property advice, taking immediate remedial action where there is failure to achieve agreed standards, widely applying lessons learnt where positive performance is achieved and undertaking 'deep dive' into KPI data to identify trends that can drive and enhance performance for customer benefit; Contribute to Defra Group workplace planning to define portfolio changes and to develop future strategy implementation, having regard to sustainability, safety and other professional property advice; Provide joined up management: Responsible for working within a team and across Defra Group Property to ensure join-up of activities, priorities and shaping strategic thinking Personally and through the team, develop and implement improvement and innovation to working practices, processes and systems across Defra Group, driving consistency and best practice, developing a model to do things once and right in a way that customers recognise and appreciate. Use management information to develop a strong understanding of delivery, portfolio and team across Network Estates using data to drive up performance. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Project Manager, Platform Delivery page is loaded Project Manager, Platform Deliveryremote type: On-sitelocations: Bristol, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ483843 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Project Manager - Platform Delivery About the Role You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of our platform to customers, serving as the primary point of contact during onboarding and implementation. This customer-facing role requires you to guide clients through their journey while coordinating internal teams-customer success, engineering, data, and design-to ensure successful, timely delivery. Reporting to the Head of Product & Delivery, you'll balance customer needs with internal execution, turning complex implementations into smooth experiences. Key Responsibilities Own the customer onboarding experience, serving as the external face of delivery and building strong client relationships from kickoff through go-live Translate customer requirements into actionable plans for engineering and design teams Develop and manage project plans that align cross-functional efforts and keep implementations on track Identify risks early and drive solutions before they impact timelines or customer satisfaction Proactively unblock stalled initiatives by finding creative solutions, escalating when needed, and rallying the right people to keep momentum Coordinate technical delivery including customizations and data integrations Establish delivery KPIs and continuously improve processes Lead status meetings and report progress to senior leadership Requirements Based in Bristol, UK; flexibility for US hours when needed 5+ years project management experience, preferably in SaaS Strong customer-facing skills with proven ability to manage external stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly Track record managing complex, cross-functional projects Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, doesn't wait for issues to escalate, and finds creative ways around obstacles Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, adapting quickly to shifting resource constraints and team availability Understanding of software development lifecycles and data engineering Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira Ability to lead through influence across diverse teams Big Plus Experience in commercial real estate (CRE) or property management Background in accounting or financial systems Location: On-site -Bristol, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. 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Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Project Manager, Platform Delivery page is loaded Project Manager, Platform Deliveryremote type: On-sitelocations: Bristol, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ483843 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Project Manager - Platform Delivery About the Role You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of our platform to customers, serving as the primary point of contact during onboarding and implementation. This customer-facing role requires you to guide clients through their journey while coordinating internal teams-customer success, engineering, data, and design-to ensure successful, timely delivery. Reporting to the Head of Product & Delivery, you'll balance customer needs with internal execution, turning complex implementations into smooth experiences. Key Responsibilities Own the customer onboarding experience, serving as the external face of delivery and building strong client relationships from kickoff through go-live Translate customer requirements into actionable plans for engineering and design teams Develop and manage project plans that align cross-functional efforts and keep implementations on track Identify risks early and drive solutions before they impact timelines or customer satisfaction Proactively unblock stalled initiatives by finding creative solutions, escalating when needed, and rallying the right people to keep momentum Coordinate technical delivery including customizations and data integrations Establish delivery KPIs and continuously improve processes Lead status meetings and report progress to senior leadership Requirements Based in Bristol, UK; flexibility for US hours when needed 5+ years project management experience, preferably in SaaS Strong customer-facing skills with proven ability to manage external stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly Track record managing complex, cross-functional projects Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, doesn't wait for issues to escalate, and finds creative ways around obstacles Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, adapting quickly to shifting resource constraints and team availability Understanding of software development lifecycles and data engineering Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira Ability to lead through influence across diverse teams Big Plus Experience in commercial real estate (CRE) or property management Background in accounting or financial systems Location: On-site -Bristol, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. 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About The Role Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (Working 5 days out of 7, including weekends) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance and 6.7% Flexibility Payment Closing Date: 19 March 2026 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: Face to Face Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. This role is subject to 2 References where possible we require 3 years' history. Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. Manchester City Council is seeking a Head of Wholesale & Retail Markets to lead and develop its diverse market portfolio, which includes one of the UK's largest wholesale markets and vibrant retail markets serving local communities. The role includes strategic leadership and operational management to support over 500 businesses and create dynamic market environments. The role provides inspirational leadership for a customer focused, commercially aware service critical to Manchester's local economy. Reporting to the Strategic Lead Business Units, you will lead a varied and high profile portfolio, including: New Smithfield Wholesale Market Weekly Sunday Market & Car Boot at New Smithfield Retail markets at Longsight and Gorton Oversight of business support and property services for the market estate Management of Market Rights across the city Future development of market-related services, buildings and commercial opportunities You will play a central role in shaping the long term vision for the Markets Service-ensuring they remain safe, vibrant, customer focused environments that reflect the city's values and meet the needs of diverse communities and traders. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and leadership to continuously improve service quality and customer experience. Use insight, data and effective performance management to shape future service delivery. Build strong partnerships across the Council, external agencies, traders and community stakeholders. Champion Manchester's "Our Manchester" behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusion. Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and best practice. Deliver robust financial and resource management, ensuring best value. Drive commercial growth, business performance improvements and long term market development. Lead staff teams, setting clear expectations and supporting personal and professional development. About the Candidate Strong communication and relationship building skills. An analytical, solutions focused mindset. Proven decision making abilities, including in high pressure situations. Experience managing budgets, contracts and commercial performance. Excellent people management skills, motivating teams to deliver exceptional service. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership. Full UK driving licence. NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards / equivalent). Local government experience in a managerial role in an operational service. About Us We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: We take time to listen and understand. We work together and trust each other. We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly. We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things. We're proud and passionate about Manchester. Benefits we offer Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. Buzzing pension: You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave: Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks: Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow: We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member: We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave: Give back to the community with three days pro rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text to speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans. Current or former care leavers. Have a disability or long term condition. When You Join Us Workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability friendly. For more information about the role or any adjustments, email . What we will need from you if you're successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre employment checks required will depend on the role you've applied for, see the top of the advert for details. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best . click apply for full job details
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
About The Role Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (Working 5 days out of 7, including weekends) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance and 6.7% Flexibility Payment Closing Date: 19 March 2026 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: Face to Face Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. This role is subject to 2 References where possible we require 3 years' history. Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. Manchester City Council is seeking a Head of Wholesale & Retail Markets to lead and develop its diverse market portfolio, which includes one of the UK's largest wholesale markets and vibrant retail markets serving local communities. The role includes strategic leadership and operational management to support over 500 businesses and create dynamic market environments. The role provides inspirational leadership for a customer focused, commercially aware service critical to Manchester's local economy. Reporting to the Strategic Lead Business Units, you will lead a varied and high profile portfolio, including: New Smithfield Wholesale Market Weekly Sunday Market & Car Boot at New Smithfield Retail markets at Longsight and Gorton Oversight of business support and property services for the market estate Management of Market Rights across the city Future development of market-related services, buildings and commercial opportunities You will play a central role in shaping the long term vision for the Markets Service-ensuring they remain safe, vibrant, customer focused environments that reflect the city's values and meet the needs of diverse communities and traders. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and leadership to continuously improve service quality and customer experience. Use insight, data and effective performance management to shape future service delivery. Build strong partnerships across the Council, external agencies, traders and community stakeholders. Champion Manchester's "Our Manchester" behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusion. Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and best practice. Deliver robust financial and resource management, ensuring best value. Drive commercial growth, business performance improvements and long term market development. Lead staff teams, setting clear expectations and supporting personal and professional development. About the Candidate Strong communication and relationship building skills. An analytical, solutions focused mindset. Proven decision making abilities, including in high pressure situations. Experience managing budgets, contracts and commercial performance. Excellent people management skills, motivating teams to deliver exceptional service. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership. Full UK driving licence. NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards / equivalent). Local government experience in a managerial role in an operational service. About Us We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: We take time to listen and understand. We work together and trust each other. We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly. We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things. We're proud and passionate about Manchester. Benefits we offer Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. Buzzing pension: You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave: Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks: Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow: We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member: We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave: Give back to the community with three days pro rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text to speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans. Current or former care leavers. Have a disability or long term condition. When You Join Us Workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability friendly. For more information about the role or any adjustments, email . What we will need from you if you're successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre employment checks required will depend on the role you've applied for, see the top of the advert for details. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best . click apply for full job details
Are you the next Head of Systems Engineering to drive forward our next-generation laser processing platform? A spinout from the University of Oxford, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and experience in adaptive optics that enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across many scientific and industrial areas. Our technological capabilities and intellectual property in adaptive optics have been accelerated forward and are now engaged with world class companies with a view to deploying Opsydia's systems in their next generation products. With strong support from investors and the market, Opsydia has been pursuing new applications in areas ranging from co-packaged optical-semiconductor devices, datacoms, quantum to sensing devices. If you're seeking to join an industry leading innovator, we'd love to hear from you. THE ROLE As the Head of Systems Engineering, you will own the systems architecture and integration across hardware, optics, and controls specifically in ultra-fast laser photonics and control systems, while building a high performing team and establishing best practices in product development & manufacturability. Initial scope includes scaling and enhancing our system platform, developing new system variants for emerging applications, and working closely with global customers to understand their unique requirements and translate them into robust, high performing, market ready products. This role will suit an experienced leader who applies rigorous systems engineering practices, has successfully led high performing technical teams, and brings hands on expertise with ultrafast laser technologies. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast moving, and innovative environment and enjoys shaping architecture, guiding multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and delivering technically ambitious products with clarity, structure and purpose. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Build, lead, and develop a high performing Systems Engineering team. Establish operating rhythms: daily standups, technical/design reviews; foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. Manage capacity and prioritisation across programs; resource allocation between advanced NPD and sustaining engineering. Technical Ownership & Architecture Own end to end systems architecture with deep involvement in ultra-fast laser photonics (laser sources, beam delivery, optical subsystems) and control systems (precision motion, feedback control, embedded/real time). Translate customer/product requirements into system level specifications. Drive data driven design evaluations to ensure the product architecture achieves optimal performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. Product Development, NPI & Lifecycle Lead the evolution of early concepts into fully integrated, production ready systems, coordinating mechanical, optical, electrical and firmware teams. Establish a robust NPI pathway from research to production, enabling consistent builds, clear test protocols, and long-term serviceability. Oversee disciplined change control, ensuring product updates are properly assessed, documented, and implemented across engineering and manufacturing systems. Systematically improve product robustness and manufacturing efficiency by identifying quality gaps, reducing complexity, and implementing scalable, lean processes. Ultrafast Laser Expertise Lead application and optimisation of femtosecond laser systems for direct laser writing and photonic integrated circuits. Collaborate with laser suppliers to define specifications, validate performance, and optimise system integration, ensuring components meet application requirements. Guide process improvements in laser marking & control solutions, validating laser measurement and alignment methods. Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Compliance Define test strategies, acceptance criteria, reliability growth plans, and risk management. Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., laser safety, EMC, functional safety as applicable); partner with Quality/Regulatory for certifications and approvals. Appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and develop ownerships of internal laser safety policy, team training, and lab compliance. Cross Functional & External Collaboration Act as the systems lead across R&D, Optical Engineering, Software/Controls, Manufacturing, Quality/Regulatory, Field Service, and to inform Business Development. Liaise with academic founders, R&D, suppliers, and customers; lead proof of concept trials and demos to validate feasibility and accelerate adoption. Intellectual Property & Innovation Manage the patent portfolio and identify opportunities for new filings; draft inputs, liaise with IP counsel; report strategy/status to senior leadership and board. Drive innovation roadmaps across photonics, controls, and vision capability. ABOUT YOU You are a proven Systems Engineering leader with 10+ years' experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, supported by a deep technical background and ideally an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full ownership of complex system delivery, provide clear technical direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams with accountability, structure, and confidence. You will be able to demonstrate: Leadership experience developing and guiding high performing engineering teams. End to end ownership across system architecture, integration, and V&V for advanced optical, laser, and motion control systems. Technical depth in ultrafast lasers, precision optics, motion systems, and control architectures. A proactive, solutions driven mindset, anticipating issues and driving timely resolution. Strong organisational and communication skills, enabling alignment across cross functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Stakeholder agility, able to communicate complex technical risks and opportunities to founders, investors, commercial teams, and strategic partners. Resilience and adaptability, thriving in shifting priorities This role suits someone who combines technical excellence with leadership maturity, thrives in a fast moving, innovative environment, and consistently drives clarity, quality, and delivery. You might also have: Bias for experimentation and rapid validation Strategic technology sensing for existing and emerging markets If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £70,000-£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. . click apply for full job details
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Are you the next Head of Systems Engineering to drive forward our next-generation laser processing platform? A spinout from the University of Oxford, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and experience in adaptive optics that enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across many scientific and industrial areas. Our technological capabilities and intellectual property in adaptive optics have been accelerated forward and are now engaged with world class companies with a view to deploying Opsydia's systems in their next generation products. With strong support from investors and the market, Opsydia has been pursuing new applications in areas ranging from co-packaged optical-semiconductor devices, datacoms, quantum to sensing devices. If you're seeking to join an industry leading innovator, we'd love to hear from you. THE ROLE As the Head of Systems Engineering, you will own the systems architecture and integration across hardware, optics, and controls specifically in ultra-fast laser photonics and control systems, while building a high performing team and establishing best practices in product development & manufacturability. Initial scope includes scaling and enhancing our system platform, developing new system variants for emerging applications, and working closely with global customers to understand their unique requirements and translate them into robust, high performing, market ready products. This role will suit an experienced leader who applies rigorous systems engineering practices, has successfully led high performing technical teams, and brings hands on expertise with ultrafast laser technologies. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast moving, and innovative environment and enjoys shaping architecture, guiding multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and delivering technically ambitious products with clarity, structure and purpose. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Build, lead, and develop a high performing Systems Engineering team. Establish operating rhythms: daily standups, technical/design reviews; foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. Manage capacity and prioritisation across programs; resource allocation between advanced NPD and sustaining engineering. Technical Ownership & Architecture Own end to end systems architecture with deep involvement in ultra-fast laser photonics (laser sources, beam delivery, optical subsystems) and control systems (precision motion, feedback control, embedded/real time). Translate customer/product requirements into system level specifications. Drive data driven design evaluations to ensure the product architecture achieves optimal performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. Product Development, NPI & Lifecycle Lead the evolution of early concepts into fully integrated, production ready systems, coordinating mechanical, optical, electrical and firmware teams. Establish a robust NPI pathway from research to production, enabling consistent builds, clear test protocols, and long-term serviceability. Oversee disciplined change control, ensuring product updates are properly assessed, documented, and implemented across engineering and manufacturing systems. Systematically improve product robustness and manufacturing efficiency by identifying quality gaps, reducing complexity, and implementing scalable, lean processes. Ultrafast Laser Expertise Lead application and optimisation of femtosecond laser systems for direct laser writing and photonic integrated circuits. Collaborate with laser suppliers to define specifications, validate performance, and optimise system integration, ensuring components meet application requirements. Guide process improvements in laser marking & control solutions, validating laser measurement and alignment methods. Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Compliance Define test strategies, acceptance criteria, reliability growth plans, and risk management. Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., laser safety, EMC, functional safety as applicable); partner with Quality/Regulatory for certifications and approvals. Appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and develop ownerships of internal laser safety policy, team training, and lab compliance. Cross Functional & External Collaboration Act as the systems lead across R&D, Optical Engineering, Software/Controls, Manufacturing, Quality/Regulatory, Field Service, and to inform Business Development. Liaise with academic founders, R&D, suppliers, and customers; lead proof of concept trials and demos to validate feasibility and accelerate adoption. Intellectual Property & Innovation Manage the patent portfolio and identify opportunities for new filings; draft inputs, liaise with IP counsel; report strategy/status to senior leadership and board. Drive innovation roadmaps across photonics, controls, and vision capability. ABOUT YOU You are a proven Systems Engineering leader with 10+ years' experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, supported by a deep technical background and ideally an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full ownership of complex system delivery, provide clear technical direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams with accountability, structure, and confidence. You will be able to demonstrate: Leadership experience developing and guiding high performing engineering teams. End to end ownership across system architecture, integration, and V&V for advanced optical, laser, and motion control systems. Technical depth in ultrafast lasers, precision optics, motion systems, and control architectures. A proactive, solutions driven mindset, anticipating issues and driving timely resolution. Strong organisational and communication skills, enabling alignment across cross functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Stakeholder agility, able to communicate complex technical risks and opportunities to founders, investors, commercial teams, and strategic partners. Resilience and adaptability, thriving in shifting priorities This role suits someone who combines technical excellence with leadership maturity, thrives in a fast moving, innovative environment, and consistently drives clarity, quality, and delivery. You might also have: Bias for experimentation and rapid validation Strategic technology sensing for existing and emerging markets If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £70,000-£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. . click apply for full job details
London, UK or Paris, France AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At AXA XL, we are transforming Human Resources to help our business attract, engage, develop, and retain the best talent globally. As part of this transformation, Learning & Development plays a critical role in building future ready skills and capabilities across the organisation. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the clients we serve. We believe innovation thrives when colleagues bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We are now looking to appoint a Global Learning & Development Project Lead to drive the design and delivery of a portfolio of high impact, strategic learning initiatives that support AXA XL's business priorities. What you'll be doing As the Global Learning & Development Project Lead, you will sit within the Global Talent Management & Employee Experience team and work in close partnership with the Global Head of Learning & Development. Your role will focus on leading end to end delivery of global learning projects, partnering closely with senior business stakeholders across Claims, Legal, HR, Risk and other functions. What will your essential responsibilities include? Strategic Project Leadership Lead the end to end delivery of key global learning and development projects, from discovery and design through to implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Act as the primary learning project lead for strategic initiatives such as the Claims & Legal Academy, Risk Academy and HR Academy. Translate enterprise and functional strategies into clear learning project plans, milestones, success measures, and delivery roadmaps. Stakeholder Partnership Partner closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and HR Business Partners across Claims, Legal, Risk, and other functions to co design learning solutions that address priority capability gaps. Facilitate alignment between business needs and learning outcomes, ensuring projects deliver measurable value and business impact. Serve as a trusted adviser to stakeholders on learning design, delivery approaches, and capability development. Design & Delivery Excellence Oversee the design and development of engaging, blended learning experiences (e.g., academies, pathways, programmes, digital learning, on the job learning). Ensure learning solutions are scalable, globally relevant, and aligned with AXA XL learning standards and learner experience principles. Partner with global and regional learning teams to co create and localise solutions where required. Project & Change Management Apply project management discipline to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple concurrent initiatives. Support change management and adoption, working with communications and business stakeholders to drive engagement and uptake of learning solutions. Coordinate with the Demand & Delivery Manager on resourcing and budget management for assigned projects. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define success metrics and evaluation approaches for learning projects, including qualitative and quantitative measures of impact. Use data and feedback to continuously improve learning solutions and inform future project decisions. Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices across the Global Learning & Development community. Innovation & Future Skills Stay current on learning, capability development, and industry trends, particularly in areas such as digital learning, AI enabled learning, and on the job development. Contribute thought leadership and practical recommendations to enhance AXA XL's learning portfolio and project delivery approach. You will report to the Global Head of Learning & Development. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities Lead end to end delivery of global learning and development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to design impact, scalable, and measurable learning solutions. Oversee the development of engaging blended learning experiences, including digital, on the job, and classroom formats. Apply project management discipline to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple initiatives. Define success metrics, evaluate learning impact, and utilise data for continuous improvement and reporting. Stay current on industry trends, including digital and AI enabled learning, to inform innovative learning strategies. Partner with regional teams to localise and adapt learning programmes for global relevance. Act as a trusted adviser on learning design, delivery approaches, and capability development to drive business impact. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
London, UK or Paris, France AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At AXA XL, we are transforming Human Resources to help our business attract, engage, develop, and retain the best talent globally. As part of this transformation, Learning & Development plays a critical role in building future ready skills and capabilities across the organisation. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the clients we serve. We believe innovation thrives when colleagues bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We are now looking to appoint a Global Learning & Development Project Lead to drive the design and delivery of a portfolio of high impact, strategic learning initiatives that support AXA XL's business priorities. What you'll be doing As the Global Learning & Development Project Lead, you will sit within the Global Talent Management & Employee Experience team and work in close partnership with the Global Head of Learning & Development. Your role will focus on leading end to end delivery of global learning projects, partnering closely with senior business stakeholders across Claims, Legal, HR, Risk and other functions. What will your essential responsibilities include? Strategic Project Leadership Lead the end to end delivery of key global learning and development projects, from discovery and design through to implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Act as the primary learning project lead for strategic initiatives such as the Claims & Legal Academy, Risk Academy and HR Academy. Translate enterprise and functional strategies into clear learning project plans, milestones, success measures, and delivery roadmaps. Stakeholder Partnership Partner closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and HR Business Partners across Claims, Legal, Risk, and other functions to co design learning solutions that address priority capability gaps. Facilitate alignment between business needs and learning outcomes, ensuring projects deliver measurable value and business impact. Serve as a trusted adviser to stakeholders on learning design, delivery approaches, and capability development. Design & Delivery Excellence Oversee the design and development of engaging, blended learning experiences (e.g., academies, pathways, programmes, digital learning, on the job learning). Ensure learning solutions are scalable, globally relevant, and aligned with AXA XL learning standards and learner experience principles. Partner with global and regional learning teams to co create and localise solutions where required. Project & Change Management Apply project management discipline to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple concurrent initiatives. Support change management and adoption, working with communications and business stakeholders to drive engagement and uptake of learning solutions. Coordinate with the Demand & Delivery Manager on resourcing and budget management for assigned projects. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define success metrics and evaluation approaches for learning projects, including qualitative and quantitative measures of impact. Use data and feedback to continuously improve learning solutions and inform future project decisions. Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices across the Global Learning & Development community. Innovation & Future Skills Stay current on learning, capability development, and industry trends, particularly in areas such as digital learning, AI enabled learning, and on the job development. Contribute thought leadership and practical recommendations to enhance AXA XL's learning portfolio and project delivery approach. You will report to the Global Head of Learning & Development. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities Lead end to end delivery of global learning and development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to design impact, scalable, and measurable learning solutions. Oversee the development of engaging blended learning experiences, including digital, on the job, and classroom formats. Apply project management discipline to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple initiatives. Define success metrics, evaluate learning impact, and utilise data for continuous improvement and reporting. Stay current on industry trends, including digital and AI enabled learning, to inform innovative learning strategies. Partner with regional teams to localise and adapt learning programmes for global relevance. Act as a trusted adviser on learning design, delivery approaches, and capability development to drive business impact. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at
NLA media access limited represents the intellectual property rights of prominent publishing brands in the UK - more than 14,000 newspaper and magazine print and web titles, from over 300 publishers. The company also operates a database providing content and services to media monitoring agencies and publishers, containing 250 million articles from print and web publications. We are looking for a Head of Architecture for our technology department. You will work closely with engineering, SRE, product and data teams to define and guide the overall architecture of our digital platforms and services. The role is responsible for ensuring our systems evolve in a coherent, scalable and secure way as the business continues to modernise its technology and data platforms. To be successful in this role you will be an experienced technology leader who is comfortable operating across both the business and technical domains. As a key member of the technology leadership group, you will need the skills and experience to guide architectural decisions across internal teams and external delivery partners. Technically, the role stretches from understanding our existing systems, integrations and data landscape, through to defining a clear target architecture and ensuring that new initiatives and platform changes align with that direction. You will work closely with engineering, SRE and product teams to balance pragmatic delivery with long-term platform integrity. The role reports into the Chief Digital Officer and works closely with the Head of Engineering and other technology leaders as part of the Technology & Digital team. The technology team works remotely, and our Sales and Finance teams are hybrid with a mix of working from home and from our headquarters in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This role will be remote, with an expectation of one or two days per quarter in the office. The office is less than a 5 minute walk from the train station, with trains directly into London and elsewhere. Responsibilities Alongside engineering, SRE, product and data teams your primary focus will be guiding the architectural direction of our digital platforms and ensuring systems evolve in a coherent, scalable and well-governed way Drawing on both your own and your wider teams' knowledge of system design, delivery approaches and user needs, you will be able to guide architectural decisions which support reliable services, efficient delivery and long-term platform sustainability Architecture Strategy and Governance Define and evolve the target architecture across our digital platforms and supporting systems Establish and maintain architectural principles, standards and reference patterns to guide engineering teams and external partners Ensure new systems, technologies and integrations align with the broader platform strategy and long-term technical direction Maintain visibility of emerging technologies and industry practices to inform future platform evolution Platform Architecture and Technical Leadership Provide architectural leadership across application, data, integration and infrastructure domains Work closely with engineering teams and external delivery partners to review and guide system designs and technical approaches Identify opportunities to simplify, rationalise or modernise parts of the technology landscape Support evaluation and proof-of-concept work to de-risk major technology choices or platform changes Governance and Delivery Alignment Establish and operate architecture governance processes, including review and approval of significant changes or new technologies Provide architectural guidance to ensure engineering teams and external partners build solutions aligned with the target architecture Resolve cross-team architectural challenges where system-wide trade-offs are required Ensure architectural considerations such as scalability, resilience, observability and security are incorporated into solution designs Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with engineering, SRE, product and data teams to align platform architecture with product and delivery plans Provide architectural input into major initiatives, technology investments and transformation programmes Communicate architectural decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Support technology leadership in ensuring the organisation's platforms remain robust, scalable and fit for future business needs Technical Skills Strong experience designing and governing modern digital platform architectures Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and distributed systems Experience designing systems that integrate across multiple services, data platforms and APIs Good understanding of modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud-native architectures Experience evaluating new technologies and guiding technology adoption Architecture and Delivery Experience defining and maintaining architectural standards and governance processes Experience guiding architecture across multiple teams and delivery partners Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with pragmatic delivery constraints Experience supporting platform modernisation or transformation programmes Soft Skills Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams and business stakeholders Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and architectural trade-offs Strong collaboration and influencing skills when working across teams without direct authority Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic approach to delivery You MUST be able to demonstrate prior relevant architecture or senior engineering experience You MUST be based in the United Kingdom and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plan Life Assurance Remote with occasional 'team days' and meetings in the office or in London Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave, increasing with service Upon application your personal data will be processed according to our privacy policy.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
NLA media access limited represents the intellectual property rights of prominent publishing brands in the UK - more than 14,000 newspaper and magazine print and web titles, from over 300 publishers. The company also operates a database providing content and services to media monitoring agencies and publishers, containing 250 million articles from print and web publications. We are looking for a Head of Architecture for our technology department. You will work closely with engineering, SRE, product and data teams to define and guide the overall architecture of our digital platforms and services. The role is responsible for ensuring our systems evolve in a coherent, scalable and secure way as the business continues to modernise its technology and data platforms. To be successful in this role you will be an experienced technology leader who is comfortable operating across both the business and technical domains. As a key member of the technology leadership group, you will need the skills and experience to guide architectural decisions across internal teams and external delivery partners. Technically, the role stretches from understanding our existing systems, integrations and data landscape, through to defining a clear target architecture and ensuring that new initiatives and platform changes align with that direction. You will work closely with engineering, SRE and product teams to balance pragmatic delivery with long-term platform integrity. The role reports into the Chief Digital Officer and works closely with the Head of Engineering and other technology leaders as part of the Technology & Digital team. The technology team works remotely, and our Sales and Finance teams are hybrid with a mix of working from home and from our headquarters in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This role will be remote, with an expectation of one or two days per quarter in the office. The office is less than a 5 minute walk from the train station, with trains directly into London and elsewhere. Responsibilities Alongside engineering, SRE, product and data teams your primary focus will be guiding the architectural direction of our digital platforms and ensuring systems evolve in a coherent, scalable and well-governed way Drawing on both your own and your wider teams' knowledge of system design, delivery approaches and user needs, you will be able to guide architectural decisions which support reliable services, efficient delivery and long-term platform sustainability Architecture Strategy and Governance Define and evolve the target architecture across our digital platforms and supporting systems Establish and maintain architectural principles, standards and reference patterns to guide engineering teams and external partners Ensure new systems, technologies and integrations align with the broader platform strategy and long-term technical direction Maintain visibility of emerging technologies and industry practices to inform future platform evolution Platform Architecture and Technical Leadership Provide architectural leadership across application, data, integration and infrastructure domains Work closely with engineering teams and external delivery partners to review and guide system designs and technical approaches Identify opportunities to simplify, rationalise or modernise parts of the technology landscape Support evaluation and proof-of-concept work to de-risk major technology choices or platform changes Governance and Delivery Alignment Establish and operate architecture governance processes, including review and approval of significant changes or new technologies Provide architectural guidance to ensure engineering teams and external partners build solutions aligned with the target architecture Resolve cross-team architectural challenges where system-wide trade-offs are required Ensure architectural considerations such as scalability, resilience, observability and security are incorporated into solution designs Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with engineering, SRE, product and data teams to align platform architecture with product and delivery plans Provide architectural input into major initiatives, technology investments and transformation programmes Communicate architectural decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Support technology leadership in ensuring the organisation's platforms remain robust, scalable and fit for future business needs Technical Skills Strong experience designing and governing modern digital platform architectures Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and distributed systems Experience designing systems that integrate across multiple services, data platforms and APIs Good understanding of modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud-native architectures Experience evaluating new technologies and guiding technology adoption Architecture and Delivery Experience defining and maintaining architectural standards and governance processes Experience guiding architecture across multiple teams and delivery partners Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with pragmatic delivery constraints Experience supporting platform modernisation or transformation programmes Soft Skills Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams and business stakeholders Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and architectural trade-offs Strong collaboration and influencing skills when working across teams without direct authority Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic approach to delivery You MUST be able to demonstrate prior relevant architecture or senior engineering experience You MUST be based in the United Kingdom and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plan Life Assurance Remote with occasional 'team days' and meetings in the office or in London Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave, increasing with service Upon application your personal data will be processed according to our privacy policy.
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone - expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Kettering office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships Operational Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Kettering offices and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Strategic Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Northamptonshire. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Kettering - both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Person Specification - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 11th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone - expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Kettering office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships Operational Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Kettering offices and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Strategic Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Northamptonshire. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Kettering - both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Person Specification - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 11th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Head of Legal page is loaded Head of Legallocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we're committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We're a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK's most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn't cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government's Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).You'll be joining this exciting journey during our scale-up phase and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You'll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment. About the role Reporting into the Legal Director, you will provide strong leadership in overseeing, supporting and developing a team of UK based lawyers currently consisting of: 2 senior legal counsels, 1 legal counsel and 1 paralegal. This team oversees all aspects of Believ's EV charge point network including securing property / land interests, planning, design & construction and operations & maintenance.You will be instrumental in shaping Believ's legal, regulatory and compliance function. Overseeing Network Operations Manage a busy pipeline of Public Sector and Private Sector transactions in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring these are appropriately resourced. Partnering with key internal stakeholders to ensure clear visibility of the pipeline. Manage all aspects of property acquisition including title due diligence, putting in place Concession Contracts, Framework Agreements, Agreements for Lease, Leases, Licences etc, attending to SDLT and Land Registry registration. Manage all supply side agreements relating to the operation of the EV charge point network including: IT software & hardware purchasing, services and outsourcing, construction contracts, energy purchasing / supply agreements. In the absence of an in-house procurement function, working with the Business to define requirements, pricing mechanisms, service levels and remedies for supplier non-performance. Maintain your own contract workload which may consist of: introducer / commission agreements, network roaming agreements and the property and supply side agreements mentioned above. Partner with the tenders & Sales teams on RFIs, RFPs and advise on public procurement challenges and issues. Develop initiatives to reduce contract negotiation times with local authorities and private landlords. Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks whilst enabling the Business to move forward on its objectives, including ensuring contract termination / renewals and variations are progressed in a timely manner. Prepare and have oversight of legal budgets, monitoring Legal spend and conducting regular reviews of external law firms and conduct RFPs for Legal Services as required. Ensure templates and contract negotiation playbooks are continually revised and updated. Drive the adoption and optimisation of legal technology including AI and contract management systems. Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, provide regular training and encourage business partnering between Legal and Business teams. Leading on General Compliance This is an evolving role with the aim of embedding a culture of legal engagement and compliance across the Business. This role will initially entail: Manage and maintain Believ's ISO certifications including ISO audit preparation, applications for new ISOs and liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders as necessary. Manage and maintain Believ's B-Corp certification. Oversee Believ's insurance requirements to ensure all areas of Business operations are adequately covered. Support Business areas on contract lifecycle management, tracking contractual obligations and advising on strategy and mitigations against known-breaches. Oversee Believ's compliance with key legislation - e.g. Public Charge Point Regulations reporting obligations. Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends being mindful of evolving product offerings in the EV space (e.g. (e.g. solar power canopies, vehicle to grid, battery storage). Draft and revise corporate policies such as Modern Slavery, Anti-bribery, Business Continuity, Privacy etc. Develop and implement legal procedures and policies to ensure adherence to best practice and compliance with law. Attend industry working groups and co-ordinate Believ's response to public consultations. Other Work closely with the Legal Director to help turn legal priorities into practical business strategy and support the company's growth from the legal side Deputise for the Legal Director at SLT and Board meetings. On an as needs basis: company secretariat activities, overseeing Believ's trade mark portfolio, GDPR & data protection, supporting on M&A activity. About you At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful Candidate will be a qualified solicitor (SRA) in England & Wales with the following attributes and skills: Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience including in-house ideally in a fast-paced environment. Significant experience in negotiating and advising on commercial contracts. Significant experience with property law and negotiating Leases and Licences. Previous network infrastructure roll out experience (e.g. EV, mobile, broadband, electricity) or demonstrable experience of learning new sectors. Experience of coaching and developing team members. Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing pre and post contracting processes and procedures and driving and leading deals towards completion. Thrives working in a scale-up environment where goal posts are constantly moving and new solutions / business models are being trialed. Commercial acumen to understand how to structure advice and approach in a start-up and new industry environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Above all, you will be up for the challenge and have a willingness to really embed yourself in the Business by rolling you sleeves up and diving in! Benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme 25 days' annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year\ Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance Pension contribution matched up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us. 16 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds) Enhanced parental leave policies\ This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December Location The business
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Legal page is loaded Head of Legallocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we're committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We're a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK's most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn't cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government's Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).You'll be joining this exciting journey during our scale-up phase and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You'll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment. About the role Reporting into the Legal Director, you will provide strong leadership in overseeing, supporting and developing a team of UK based lawyers currently consisting of: 2 senior legal counsels, 1 legal counsel and 1 paralegal. This team oversees all aspects of Believ's EV charge point network including securing property / land interests, planning, design & construction and operations & maintenance.You will be instrumental in shaping Believ's legal, regulatory and compliance function. Overseeing Network Operations Manage a busy pipeline of Public Sector and Private Sector transactions in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring these are appropriately resourced. Partnering with key internal stakeholders to ensure clear visibility of the pipeline. Manage all aspects of property acquisition including title due diligence, putting in place Concession Contracts, Framework Agreements, Agreements for Lease, Leases, Licences etc, attending to SDLT and Land Registry registration. Manage all supply side agreements relating to the operation of the EV charge point network including: IT software & hardware purchasing, services and outsourcing, construction contracts, energy purchasing / supply agreements. In the absence of an in-house procurement function, working with the Business to define requirements, pricing mechanisms, service levels and remedies for supplier non-performance. Maintain your own contract workload which may consist of: introducer / commission agreements, network roaming agreements and the property and supply side agreements mentioned above. Partner with the tenders & Sales teams on RFIs, RFPs and advise on public procurement challenges and issues. Develop initiatives to reduce contract negotiation times with local authorities and private landlords. Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks whilst enabling the Business to move forward on its objectives, including ensuring contract termination / renewals and variations are progressed in a timely manner. Prepare and have oversight of legal budgets, monitoring Legal spend and conducting regular reviews of external law firms and conduct RFPs for Legal Services as required. Ensure templates and contract negotiation playbooks are continually revised and updated. Drive the adoption and optimisation of legal technology including AI and contract management systems. Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, provide regular training and encourage business partnering between Legal and Business teams. Leading on General Compliance This is an evolving role with the aim of embedding a culture of legal engagement and compliance across the Business. This role will initially entail: Manage and maintain Believ's ISO certifications including ISO audit preparation, applications for new ISOs and liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders as necessary. Manage and maintain Believ's B-Corp certification. Oversee Believ's insurance requirements to ensure all areas of Business operations are adequately covered. Support Business areas on contract lifecycle management, tracking contractual obligations and advising on strategy and mitigations against known-breaches. Oversee Believ's compliance with key legislation - e.g. Public Charge Point Regulations reporting obligations. Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends being mindful of evolving product offerings in the EV space (e.g. (e.g. solar power canopies, vehicle to grid, battery storage). Draft and revise corporate policies such as Modern Slavery, Anti-bribery, Business Continuity, Privacy etc. Develop and implement legal procedures and policies to ensure adherence to best practice and compliance with law. Attend industry working groups and co-ordinate Believ's response to public consultations. Other Work closely with the Legal Director to help turn legal priorities into practical business strategy and support the company's growth from the legal side Deputise for the Legal Director at SLT and Board meetings. On an as needs basis: company secretariat activities, overseeing Believ's trade mark portfolio, GDPR & data protection, supporting on M&A activity. About you At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful Candidate will be a qualified solicitor (SRA) in England & Wales with the following attributes and skills: Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience including in-house ideally in a fast-paced environment. Significant experience in negotiating and advising on commercial contracts. Significant experience with property law and negotiating Leases and Licences. Previous network infrastructure roll out experience (e.g. EV, mobile, broadband, electricity) or demonstrable experience of learning new sectors. Experience of coaching and developing team members. Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing pre and post contracting processes and procedures and driving and leading deals towards completion. Thrives working in a scale-up environment where goal posts are constantly moving and new solutions / business models are being trialed. Commercial acumen to understand how to structure advice and approach in a start-up and new industry environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Above all, you will be up for the challenge and have a willingness to really embed yourself in the Business by rolling you sleeves up and diving in! Benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme 25 days' annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year\ Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance Pension contribution matched up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us. 16 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds) Enhanced parental leave policies\ This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December Location The business
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). Competitive Base Salary, Generous Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. INDALL Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). Competitive Base Salary, Generous Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. INDALL Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). Competitive Base Salary, Generous Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. INDALL Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). Competitive Base Salary, Generous Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. INDALL Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
The PureGym Way PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 700+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We're proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer , reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture . See our careers page for full benefits. We offer: Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1 Hybrid working A truly flexible working culture Personal private healthcare, including digital GP Life insurance x4 Company pension contribution 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days) Great learning & development resources Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave The Role Location: Hybrid- Leeds/London Type: Full TimeContract type: 12 Month FTC Application close date: 19th March 2026 The Architectural function is a key part of the Property Development Team. With over 700 gyms worldwide, the PureGym brand is going from strength to strength on its growth journey, underpinned by a technology-enabled offer delivering high quality, affordable fitness that can be accessed flexibly. As Project Architect (12Month FTC), you will be fully accountable for the architectural design of all allocated property development projects, covering either, or both, new and existing sites. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development department in establishing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement. The Role: Reporting into the UK Head of Architecture, this role will work with the wider Property Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement. Your Key Responsibilities: Responsible for architectural delivery of both new sites acquisitions and refurbishment projects from feasibility through design to completion and handover. Assessing high-level feasibility of new sites before acquisition and identifying optimal refurbishment opportunities across the existing estate. Providing the appropriate technical evaluation and insight for each site and delivering on the corresponding architectural and design requirements. Ensuring the approved design adheres to the key brand format requirements and standards. Supply specialist technical input regarding building control, fire regulations, technical standards etc. into the design of each site. Identify and create all necessary architectural documentation/outputs required to obtain all required/appropriate building approvals and consents. Contributing to appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process using governance forums where required. Proactive input into the continuous improvement of gym formats and standards. Supporting, recognising and encouraging peers to achieve team goals while fostering a positive, constructive environment Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally. Being recognized as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function. The Person: Qualified Architect with industry recognised certification and credentials. Experience of design and delivery of multi-site property developments consistently and at scale. Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail or hospitality. A highly capable operator who can work autonomously to resolve sometimes complex problems and make critical decisions under pressure. Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment. Technically competent and solution focused, can identify, prioritise and escalate issues/opportunities appropriately. An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and engage with senior management. Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return. Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business. Process orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking. Able to work cross-functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym. Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure. Able to travel as required. PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve. Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
The PureGym Way PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 700+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We're proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer , reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture . See our careers page for full benefits. We offer: Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1 Hybrid working A truly flexible working culture Personal private healthcare, including digital GP Life insurance x4 Company pension contribution 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days) Great learning & development resources Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave The Role Location: Hybrid- Leeds/London Type: Full TimeContract type: 12 Month FTC Application close date: 19th March 2026 The Architectural function is a key part of the Property Development Team. With over 700 gyms worldwide, the PureGym brand is going from strength to strength on its growth journey, underpinned by a technology-enabled offer delivering high quality, affordable fitness that can be accessed flexibly. As Project Architect (12Month FTC), you will be fully accountable for the architectural design of all allocated property development projects, covering either, or both, new and existing sites. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development department in establishing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement. The Role: Reporting into the UK Head of Architecture, this role will work with the wider Property Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement. Your Key Responsibilities: Responsible for architectural delivery of both new sites acquisitions and refurbishment projects from feasibility through design to completion and handover. Assessing high-level feasibility of new sites before acquisition and identifying optimal refurbishment opportunities across the existing estate. Providing the appropriate technical evaluation and insight for each site and delivering on the corresponding architectural and design requirements. Ensuring the approved design adheres to the key brand format requirements and standards. Supply specialist technical input regarding building control, fire regulations, technical standards etc. into the design of each site. Identify and create all necessary architectural documentation/outputs required to obtain all required/appropriate building approvals and consents. Contributing to appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process using governance forums where required. Proactive input into the continuous improvement of gym formats and standards. Supporting, recognising and encouraging peers to achieve team goals while fostering a positive, constructive environment Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally. Being recognized as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function. The Person: Qualified Architect with industry recognised certification and credentials. Experience of design and delivery of multi-site property developments consistently and at scale. Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail or hospitality. A highly capable operator who can work autonomously to resolve sometimes complex problems and make critical decisions under pressure. Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment. Technically competent and solution focused, can identify, prioritise and escalate issues/opportunities appropriately. An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and engage with senior management. Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return. Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business. Process orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking. Able to work cross-functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym. Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure. Able to travel as required. PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve. Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
40 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Location: Hybrid role, Belfast site-based (attendance on-site required; only applicants based in Northern Ireland area will be considered) Degree in sustainability, engineering, or related field, with professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent). Requirements Full UK driver's licence Minimum 5 years' residency in the UK Sodexo rewards and benefits This is more than a management role - it's an opportunity to drive culture change, lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable ESG impact! Job Introduction We are seeking a Head of Sustainability Services to provide senior leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction across all sustainability, environmental, energy, waste, water, carbon, and social sustainability functions under the NEC4 TSC Property Management Contract. What You'll Do Lead the Sustainability Service team, including energy, water, waste, carbon, social sustainability, and data specialists Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Sustainability Strategy, Action Plans, and Carbon Change Plan Manage ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited Environmental and Energy Management Systems Oversee all energy, water, and waste management services across the estate, including monitoring, auditing, reporting, and forecasting Ensure compliance with the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 and Public Body Reporting Regulations (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions) Provide specialist advisory services on environmental legislation, renewable technologies, sustainable design, and low carbon solutions Lead stakeholder engagement, training, communications, and behaviour change programmes Chair monthly sustainability meetings and produce quarterly, annual, and statutory sustainability reports Drive sustainability considerations across asset management, investment proposals, and capital projects What We're Looking For Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline Professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent) Proven track record managing large scale ESG delivery across multi site or public sector environments Experience leading ISO accredited management systems and delivering energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction programmes Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data driven decision making skills Ability to drive culture and behavioural change, manage complex projects, and communicate at all levels Desirable Master's degree in sustainability or corporate responsibility ISO Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 19011) Why This Role? Lead sustainability across a complex, high profile estate Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to innovate Influence ESG strategy at a senior leadership level Make a tangible impact on environmental and social outcomes Ready to lead the change? If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about sustainability, and thrive in fast paced environments, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Be part ofsomething greater? Apply today! Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
40 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Location: Hybrid role, Belfast site-based (attendance on-site required; only applicants based in Northern Ireland area will be considered) Degree in sustainability, engineering, or related field, with professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent). Requirements Full UK driver's licence Minimum 5 years' residency in the UK Sodexo rewards and benefits This is more than a management role - it's an opportunity to drive culture change, lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable ESG impact! Job Introduction We are seeking a Head of Sustainability Services to provide senior leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction across all sustainability, environmental, energy, waste, water, carbon, and social sustainability functions under the NEC4 TSC Property Management Contract. What You'll Do Lead the Sustainability Service team, including energy, water, waste, carbon, social sustainability, and data specialists Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Sustainability Strategy, Action Plans, and Carbon Change Plan Manage ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited Environmental and Energy Management Systems Oversee all energy, water, and waste management services across the estate, including monitoring, auditing, reporting, and forecasting Ensure compliance with the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 and Public Body Reporting Regulations (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions) Provide specialist advisory services on environmental legislation, renewable technologies, sustainable design, and low carbon solutions Lead stakeholder engagement, training, communications, and behaviour change programmes Chair monthly sustainability meetings and produce quarterly, annual, and statutory sustainability reports Drive sustainability considerations across asset management, investment proposals, and capital projects What We're Looking For Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline Professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent) Proven track record managing large scale ESG delivery across multi site or public sector environments Experience leading ISO accredited management systems and delivering energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction programmes Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data driven decision making skills Ability to drive culture and behavioural change, manage complex projects, and communicate at all levels Desirable Master's degree in sustainability or corporate responsibility ISO Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 19011) Why This Role? Lead sustainability across a complex, high profile estate Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to innovate Influence ESG strategy at a senior leadership level Make a tangible impact on environmental and social outcomes Ready to lead the change? If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about sustainability, and thrive in fast paced environments, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Be part ofsomething greater? Apply today! Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
