The Leprosy Mission Great Britain
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
PARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR (Mid-Level Donors) Mid-level donor fundraising role, building a programme of supporter relationships to help defeat leprosy and transform lives. Job Title: Partnerships Advisor (Mid-Level Donors) Contract & Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: Circa £33,000 Location: Hybrid/Peterborough (onsite min 2 days per week), with occasional overseas travel The Leprosy Mission Great Britain (TLMGB) is the world's largest leprosy-focused charity, working in nine countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. There is a cure, but without prompt treatment the disease causes permanent disability, and the stigma attached to it means people are often rejected by those closest to them. TLMGB's vision is "leprosy defeated, lives transformed" meaning a world with zero transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination. We are looking for a warm, relationship-focused Partnerships Advisor to join TLMGB's Fundraising Team. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will build and nurture relationships with mid-level donors giving £700-£2,000 annually, inspiring them to deepen their engagement with TLMGB's mission and the impact of their support. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Shape and grow a mid-level donor programme , helping to deliver fundraising goals and enabling more people affected by leprosy to receive support and care. Build meaningful, faith-filled relationships with supporters , getting to know them personally through regular conversations, encouraging them in their generosity, and praying with them as part of their journey with TLMGB. Bring inspiring stories of transformation to life , crafting compelling appeals, impact reports and supporter communications that connect donors with the people and communities they are helping to reach. Identify opportunities to deepen supporter engagement , researching current and prospective donors to understand their interests, passions and potential for greater partnership with the ministry. You'll ideally bring at least two years' experience in fundraising, or a commercial background in sales, key account management or a customer-facing role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Christ-centred , welcoming and supportive team that loves working together. TLMGB has a strong culture of learning and development, offering extensive training in fundraising and international development, and the opportunity to join a field visit overseas to meet some of the people your work serves. The charity is proud of its award-winning levels of staff engagement and has been recognised with Charity Times and Third Sector awards. Why work for The Leprosy Mission Great Britain? 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, plus a closed office over Christmas week Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution Life assurance cover (4 salary) 14 hours paid volunteering leave per year Non-contributory Health Cash Plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity pay Occasional overseas travel Christ-centred, prayerful and supportive team culture This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a Work Health Questionnaire. For further details please have a look at the candidate pack. For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement. Location: Hybrid - Peterborough office 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), up to 3 days home working with occasional overseas travel. Closing Date: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion , sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian . During the selection process, you will be invited to share your personal Christian journey and involvement in church life.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
PARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR (Mid-Level Donors) Mid-level donor fundraising role, building a programme of supporter relationships to help defeat leprosy and transform lives. Job Title: Partnerships Advisor (Mid-Level Donors) Contract & Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: Circa £33,000 Location: Hybrid/Peterborough (onsite min 2 days per week), with occasional overseas travel The Leprosy Mission Great Britain (TLMGB) is the world's largest leprosy-focused charity, working in nine countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. There is a cure, but without prompt treatment the disease causes permanent disability, and the stigma attached to it means people are often rejected by those closest to them. TLMGB's vision is "leprosy defeated, lives transformed" meaning a world with zero transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination. We are looking for a warm, relationship-focused Partnerships Advisor to join TLMGB's Fundraising Team. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will build and nurture relationships with mid-level donors giving £700-£2,000 annually, inspiring them to deepen their engagement with TLMGB's mission and the impact of their support. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Shape and grow a mid-level donor programme , helping to deliver fundraising goals and enabling more people affected by leprosy to receive support and care. Build meaningful, faith-filled relationships with supporters , getting to know them personally through regular conversations, encouraging them in their generosity, and praying with them as part of their journey with TLMGB. Bring inspiring stories of transformation to life , crafting compelling appeals, impact reports and supporter communications that connect donors with the people and communities they are helping to reach. Identify opportunities to deepen supporter engagement , researching current and prospective donors to understand their interests, passions and potential for greater partnership with the ministry. You'll ideally bring at least two years' experience in fundraising, or a commercial background in sales, key account management or a customer-facing role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Christ-centred , welcoming and supportive team that loves working together. TLMGB has a strong culture of learning and development, offering extensive training in fundraising and international development, and the opportunity to join a field visit overseas to meet some of the people your work serves. The charity is proud of its award-winning levels of staff engagement and has been recognised with Charity Times and Third Sector awards. Why work for The Leprosy Mission Great Britain? 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, plus a closed office over Christmas week Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution Life assurance cover (4 salary) 14 hours paid volunteering leave per year Non-contributory Health Cash Plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity pay Occasional overseas travel Christ-centred, prayerful and supportive team culture This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a Work Health Questionnaire. For further details please have a look at the candidate pack. For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement. Location: Hybrid - Peterborough office 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), up to 3 days home working with occasional overseas travel. Closing Date: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion , sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian . During the selection process, you will be invited to share your personal Christian journey and involvement in church life.
Overall purpose The Strategic Finance and Planning Specialist provides strategic financial analysis and decision support, supports the School's long-term financial and capital planning, and contributes to strategic and business planning across the DFO's portfolio. The role works alongside the DFO and in tandem with the Finance, Facilities and Operations teams, focusing on complex analytical and planning work, including discrete strategic reviews, outside day-to-day departmental operations. The postholder will work independently and collaborate with senior leaders, trustees, department managers and external advisers. Responsibilities Capital Programme and Financial Analysis Provide financial analysis to support the feasibility and development of programmes and projects within the facilities master plan. Develop and maintain long-term financial models incorporating the capital programme and capital campaign into the School's overall financial planning. Provide ongoing financial analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling to support major capital and financing decisions as plans and assumptions evolve. Strategic Analysis and Financial Planning Provide targeted analysis of financial and operational performance, programmes and activities to inform planning and decision-making, working with the Finance Manager as appropriate. Develop forecasts and scenario analyses to support long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making. Provide financial analysis and decision support for significant initiatives, including compensation, educational and operational programmes, enrolment planning and investment decisions. Lead or support strategic reviews and analytical projects on behalf of the DFO, working across the School and with external advisers as required. Develop business cases and options appraisals to support significant decisions and initiatives. Develop management information and dashboards to support strategic performance monitoring and decision-making. Support year-end reporting and governance, including analysis of key matters arising from the statutory accounts and preparation of relevant sections of the Trustees' Report. Sourcing and Contracting Support significant sourcing and vendor-selection processes for professional, outsourced and other major services, including market analysis, tendering and evaluation. Draft and review vendor, consultant and other commercial agreements, identifying key commercial, financial and operational considerations. Provide commercial analysis to support negotiations, supplier reviews and value-for-money assessments. Research and Governance Monitor market, regulatory and sector developments and assess their implications for the School. Conduct peer research and benchmarking across financial, staffing, organisational and employment practices to inform planning and decision-making. Provide analysis and briefing to support the DFO, Senior Leadership Team and Board committees. Develop and review financial, commercial and operational policies and support related governance and compliance work within the DFO's portfolio. Provide analytical support to the School's Enterprise Risk Management process, including assessment of material risks, their financial implications, and development of risk frameworks and reporting to inform strategic and financial planning. General Work collaboratively across the School and with trustees, advisers, external partners, senior leaders and departmental managers. Undertake other strategic analysis and project work within the DFO's portfolio consistent with the purpose and level of the role. Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Director of Finance and Operations. Essential Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate: Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience. Significant relevant experience in financial analysis, financial planning, strategy, consulting, commercial analysis or a related field. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Experience delivering complex analytical or project-based work, including research, benchmarking and preparation of high-quality outputs for senior decision-makers and multiple stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and strategic issues clearly. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities. A demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people. Desirable criteria A recognised professional accountancy or finance qualification, or relevant postgraduate qualification. Experience in an independent school, international school, university, charity or other mission-led organisation. Experience in one or more relevant areas such as long-term or capital planning, treasury or investment, procurement or contracts, Board and governance support, policy development, or Enterprise Risk Management. Experience using business intelligence, dashboarding or data-visualisation tools. This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary. The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Overall purpose The Strategic Finance and Planning Specialist provides strategic financial analysis and decision support, supports the School's long-term financial and capital planning, and contributes to strategic and business planning across the DFO's portfolio. The role works alongside the DFO and in tandem with the Finance, Facilities and Operations teams, focusing on complex analytical and planning work, including discrete strategic reviews, outside day-to-day departmental operations. The postholder will work independently and collaborate with senior leaders, trustees, department managers and external advisers. Responsibilities Capital Programme and Financial Analysis Provide financial analysis to support the feasibility and development of programmes and projects within the facilities master plan. Develop and maintain long-term financial models incorporating the capital programme and capital campaign into the School's overall financial planning. Provide ongoing financial analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling to support major capital and financing decisions as plans and assumptions evolve. Strategic Analysis and Financial Planning Provide targeted analysis of financial and operational performance, programmes and activities to inform planning and decision-making, working with the Finance Manager as appropriate. Develop forecasts and scenario analyses to support long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making. Provide financial analysis and decision support for significant initiatives, including compensation, educational and operational programmes, enrolment planning and investment decisions. Lead or support strategic reviews and analytical projects on behalf of the DFO, working across the School and with external advisers as required. Develop business cases and options appraisals to support significant decisions and initiatives. Develop management information and dashboards to support strategic performance monitoring and decision-making. Support year-end reporting and governance, including analysis of key matters arising from the statutory accounts and preparation of relevant sections of the Trustees' Report. Sourcing and Contracting Support significant sourcing and vendor-selection processes for professional, outsourced and other major services, including market analysis, tendering and evaluation. Draft and review vendor, consultant and other commercial agreements, identifying key commercial, financial and operational considerations. Provide commercial analysis to support negotiations, supplier reviews and value-for-money assessments. Research and Governance Monitor market, regulatory and sector developments and assess their implications for the School. Conduct peer research and benchmarking across financial, staffing, organisational and employment practices to inform planning and decision-making. Provide analysis and briefing to support the DFO, Senior Leadership Team and Board committees. Develop and review financial, commercial and operational policies and support related governance and compliance work within the DFO's portfolio. Provide analytical support to the School's Enterprise Risk Management process, including assessment of material risks, their financial implications, and development of risk frameworks and reporting to inform strategic and financial planning. General Work collaboratively across the School and with trustees, advisers, external partners, senior leaders and departmental managers. Undertake other strategic analysis and project work within the DFO's portfolio consistent with the purpose and level of the role. Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Director of Finance and Operations. Essential Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate: Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience. Significant relevant experience in financial analysis, financial planning, strategy, consulting, commercial analysis or a related field. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Experience delivering complex analytical or project-based work, including research, benchmarking and preparation of high-quality outputs for senior decision-makers and multiple stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and strategic issues clearly. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities. A demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people. Desirable criteria A recognised professional accountancy or finance qualification, or relevant postgraduate qualification. Experience in an independent school, international school, university, charity or other mission-led organisation. Experience in one or more relevant areas such as long-term or capital planning, treasury or investment, procurement or contracts, Board and governance support, policy development, or Enterprise Risk Management. Experience using business intelligence, dashboarding or data-visualisation tools. This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary. The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here.
Shop Manager £25,172.40 a year Dartford, DA1 1BZ Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career? If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you. The role Permanent, 35 hours a week. Scope's Dartford shop - 26 High Street, Dartford, DA1 1BZ Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT Tuesday 20 October 2026 As Shop Manager of Scope's Dartford shop, you'll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different. In this role, you'll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you'll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will: • Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop's performance on a continuous basis. • Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms • Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope's HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team • Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager About you We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops. • Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities • Be able to lead and support people • Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude • A team player with strong work ethic • Accurate and detail-oriented • IT literate and numeracy skills We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Working in Our Shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope's mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families. Shop Hours Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota Additional information You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Disability confident scheme We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the communities we serve. Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form. If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Important to know You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description. If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits • 35 days holiday • Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years • Company pension • Excellent training and career development • Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) • Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more • Long service awards and employee recognition awards One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. How to apply Please visit our website via the link and apply online. We are only accepting new applicants for this campaign; previous applicants need not apply.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Shop Manager £25,172.40 a year Dartford, DA1 1BZ Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career? If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you. The role Permanent, 35 hours a week. Scope's Dartford shop - 26 High Street, Dartford, DA1 1BZ Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT Tuesday 20 October 2026 As Shop Manager of Scope's Dartford shop, you'll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different. In this role, you'll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you'll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will: • Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop's performance on a continuous basis. • Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms • Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope's HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team • Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager About you We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops. • Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities • Be able to lead and support people • Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude • A team player with strong work ethic • Accurate and detail-oriented • IT literate and numeracy skills We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Working in Our Shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope's mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families. Shop Hours Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota Additional information You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Disability confident scheme We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the communities we serve. Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form. If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Important to know You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description. If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits • 35 days holiday • Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years • Company pension • Excellent training and career development • Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) • Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more • Long service awards and employee recognition awards One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. How to apply Please visit our website via the link and apply online. We are only accepting new applicants for this campaign; previous applicants need not apply.
Aviva plc, a leading UK insurer, is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend category. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders. In a regulated environment, you will manage risk, deliver tangible cost benefits, and shape Aviva's technology partnerships to support our strategy and future growth.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Aviva plc, a leading UK insurer, is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend category. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders. In a regulated environment, you will manage risk, deliver tangible cost benefits, and shape Aviva's technology partnerships to support our strategy and future growth.
Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Universal Music UK is looking for an AI Product Engineer to become part of our UK central data, AI and technology team. The role offers a unique opportunity to join us at the start of a new chapter, where we are looking to grow & expand on the foundation of work we've already begun. The role is perfect for a candidate that is passionate about music, data, AI and technology and has a thirst for acquiring, analysing and communicating knowledge through data. In a creative organisation such as ours, reducing a complex problem into something simple is key, so any experience managing stakeholders, shaping ideas and translating business needs into clear product requirements would also be a strength. Alongside this, you will be responsible for building and improving AI-powered products, tools and workflows that solve real business problems across Universal Music UK. You will work with stakeholders and product managers to understand user needs, shape requirements and turn ideas into practical technical solutions. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, designers and business teams, you will help take products from discovery and prototyping through to development, launch, adoption and ongoing iteration. As we're first and foremost a data, AI and technology team, you should be comfortable working with data, APIs, technical trade-offs and modern AI-enabled software development. As part of the central data, AI and technology team, you'll have a chance to work across all divisions, including AMS, frontline labels, our catalogue division UMR, and all other central teams, as well as data and technology teams within the wider business. This includes helping shape products from the inception of an idea through to fully working technology that supports & supercharges the labels. Key Responsibilities Develop AI-powered products, tools and workflows that are tailored to the needs of our labels and central teams. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers and data teams to understand requirements and turn ideas into practical technical solutions. Build prototypes, applications and product features using modern software development tools, AI technologies and data-driven approaches. Work closely with developers, data scientists and project managers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality data and AI products that can adapt to the business' changing needs. Support product testing, troubleshooting and iteration to ensure solutions are reliable, useful, secure, performant and delivering measurable value. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in AI, software engineering and product development, applying them to improve the quality and efficiency of our solutions. At the heart of this role is a desire to give us a competitive edge in connecting our artists with audiences across the globe. More will be explained at interview. Rest assured, this is an exciting role as part of an innovative new initiative within the organisation. Skills & Experience Strong software engineering skills across front-end, back-end and data-driven product development. Strong experience developing modern web interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Experience using component libraries and design systems such as Material UI to build consistent and accessible user interfaces. Experience building back-end services, APIs and applications using Django, Django REST Framework and Python. Ability to turn product requirements into clean, scalable, secure and maintainable technical solutions. Comfortable working with SQL, relational databases, analytics tools and large or complex datasets. Experience integrating internal and external APIs, services and data sources into applications. Good working knowledge of data, AI and machine learning concepts. Experience building or integrating AI-powered features into web applications, tools or business workflows. Familiarity with generative AI tools and coding assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, GitHub Copilot or Codex. Awareness of agentic engineering approaches, AI-assisted workflows and tools such as Model Context Protocol would be advantageous. Experience working with AWS, managed databases and DevOps practices, including Git, GitHub, code review, CI/CD, deployment workflows and monitoring. Familiarity with CloudWatch, Aurora, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure or Microsoft Entra ID would be advantageous. Ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, data specialists, project managers and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving, testing, debugging and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage competing priorities with a focus on product quality, user needs and measurable outcomes. Knowledge of music repertoire, music metadata, rights or the wider music industry is advantageous. Minimum of 3 years' experience in software engineering, AI, data, technology or a related role. Background building web applications, APIs or internal tools using modern development practices. Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prototype through launch, adoption, maintenance and iterative improvement. Experience working with cloud-hosted services, production deployments, monitoring and operational support is advantageous. Education Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. A background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI or a related technical discipline would be advantageous. Relevant professional experience, demonstrable technical capability and a strong portfolio of delivered products will be considered in place of formal qualifications. Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement. Job Category: Universal Music Group We are Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. We are the home for music's greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Universal Music UK is looking for an AI Product Engineer to become part of our UK central data, AI and technology team. The role offers a unique opportunity to join us at the start of a new chapter, where we are looking to grow & expand on the foundation of work we've already begun. The role is perfect for a candidate that is passionate about music, data, AI and technology and has a thirst for acquiring, analysing and communicating knowledge through data. In a creative organisation such as ours, reducing a complex problem into something simple is key, so any experience managing stakeholders, shaping ideas and translating business needs into clear product requirements would also be a strength. Alongside this, you will be responsible for building and improving AI-powered products, tools and workflows that solve real business problems across Universal Music UK. You will work with stakeholders and product managers to understand user needs, shape requirements and turn ideas into practical technical solutions. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, designers and business teams, you will help take products from discovery and prototyping through to development, launch, adoption and ongoing iteration. As we're first and foremost a data, AI and technology team, you should be comfortable working with data, APIs, technical trade-offs and modern AI-enabled software development. As part of the central data, AI and technology team, you'll have a chance to work across all divisions, including AMS, frontline labels, our catalogue division UMR, and all other central teams, as well as data and technology teams within the wider business. This includes helping shape products from the inception of an idea through to fully working technology that supports & supercharges the labels. Key Responsibilities Develop AI-powered products, tools and workflows that are tailored to the needs of our labels and central teams. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers and data teams to understand requirements and turn ideas into practical technical solutions. Build prototypes, applications and product features using modern software development tools, AI technologies and data-driven approaches. Work closely with developers, data scientists and project managers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality data and AI products that can adapt to the business' changing needs. Support product testing, troubleshooting and iteration to ensure solutions are reliable, useful, secure, performant and delivering measurable value. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in AI, software engineering and product development, applying them to improve the quality and efficiency of our solutions. At the heart of this role is a desire to give us a competitive edge in connecting our artists with audiences across the globe. More will be explained at interview. Rest assured, this is an exciting role as part of an innovative new initiative within the organisation. Skills & Experience Strong software engineering skills across front-end, back-end and data-driven product development. Strong experience developing modern web interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Experience using component libraries and design systems such as Material UI to build consistent and accessible user interfaces. Experience building back-end services, APIs and applications using Django, Django REST Framework and Python. Ability to turn product requirements into clean, scalable, secure and maintainable technical solutions. Comfortable working with SQL, relational databases, analytics tools and large or complex datasets. Experience integrating internal and external APIs, services and data sources into applications. Good working knowledge of data, AI and machine learning concepts. Experience building or integrating AI-powered features into web applications, tools or business workflows. Familiarity with generative AI tools and coding assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, GitHub Copilot or Codex. Awareness of agentic engineering approaches, AI-assisted workflows and tools such as Model Context Protocol would be advantageous. Experience working with AWS, managed databases and DevOps practices, including Git, GitHub, code review, CI/CD, deployment workflows and monitoring. Familiarity with CloudWatch, Aurora, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure or Microsoft Entra ID would be advantageous. Ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, data specialists, project managers and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving, testing, debugging and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage competing priorities with a focus on product quality, user needs and measurable outcomes. Knowledge of music repertoire, music metadata, rights or the wider music industry is advantageous. Minimum of 3 years' experience in software engineering, AI, data, technology or a related role. Background building web applications, APIs or internal tools using modern development practices. Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prototype through launch, adoption, maintenance and iterative improvement. Experience working with cloud-hosted services, production deployments, monitoring and operational support is advantageous. Education Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. A background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI or a related technical discipline would be advantageous. Relevant professional experience, demonstrable technical capability and a strong portfolio of delivered products will be considered in place of formal qualifications. Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement. Job Category: Universal Music Group We are Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. We are the home for music's greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Are you interested in working for the music industry? Would you like to help develop unique cutting edge data science and AI solutions to help drive innovation and creative data driven strategies across Universal Music? Universal Music UK is looking for an AI Product Manager to become part of our UK central data, AI and technology team. The role offers a unique opportunity to join us at the start of a new chapter, where we are looking to grow & expand on the foundation of work we've already begun. The role is perfect for a candidate that is passionate about music, data, AI and technology and has a thirst for acquiring, analysing and communicating knowledge through data. In a creative organisation such as ours, reducing a complex problem into something simple is key, so any experience managing stakeholders, shaping ideas and translating business needs into clear product requirements would also be a strength. Alongside this, you will be responsible for identifying, shaping and delivering AI powered products, tools and workflows that solve real business problems across Universal Music UK. You will work with stakeholders to understand user needs, define priorities and translate ideas into clear product briefs, roadmaps and success measures. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, designers and business teams, you will guide products from discovery and prototyping through to launch, adoption and ongoing iteration. As we're first and foremost a data, AI and technology team, you should be comfortable working with data, technical trade offs and modern AI enabled product development. As part of the central data, AI and technology team, you'll have a chance to work across all divisions, including AMS, frontline labels, our catalogue division UMR, and all other central teams, as well as data and technology teams within the wider business. This includes helping shape products from the inception of an idea through to fully working technology that supports & supercharges the labels. Key Responsibilities Shaping this role is up for grabs for a resourceful self starter, but core responsibilities include: Identify, shape and prioritise AI powered products, tools and workflows that are tailored to the needs of our labels and central teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user needs and create clear product briefs and specifications. Translate complex business problems into practical product roadmaps, user stories, success measures and delivery plans. Work closely with developers, data scientists and project managers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality data and AI products that can adapt to the business' changing needs. Support product testing, feedback gathering and iteration to ensure solutions are reliable, useful, adopted and delivering measurable value. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in AI, data and product development, applying them to improve the quality and efficiency of our solutions. Skills Strong product management skills across discovery, prioritisation, roadmapping and delivery. Good working knowledge of data, AI and machine learning concepts. Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot or Codex. Ability to translate business needs into clear product briefs, requirements and success measures. Comfortable using data and insight to guide product decisions. Basic understanding of SQL and analytics tools. Experience working with data scientists, engineers, designers and other technical teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and communicate technical information to non technical stakeholders. Strong problem solving, organisational and decision making skills. Knowledge of music repertoire is advantageous. Experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in product management, AI, data, technology or a related role. Background working with stakeholders to understand business needs and convert to clear product priorities. Experience working with development teams to take products from idea to launch, adoption and iteration. Education Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. A background in Music, Computer Science, Product Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous. Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement. Job Category: Universal Music Group We are Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. We are the home for music's greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Are you interested in working for the music industry? Would you like to help develop unique cutting edge data science and AI solutions to help drive innovation and creative data driven strategies across Universal Music? Universal Music UK is looking for an AI Product Manager to become part of our UK central data, AI and technology team. The role offers a unique opportunity to join us at the start of a new chapter, where we are looking to grow & expand on the foundation of work we've already begun. The role is perfect for a candidate that is passionate about music, data, AI and technology and has a thirst for acquiring, analysing and communicating knowledge through data. In a creative organisation such as ours, reducing a complex problem into something simple is key, so any experience managing stakeholders, shaping ideas and translating business needs into clear product requirements would also be a strength. Alongside this, you will be responsible for identifying, shaping and delivering AI powered products, tools and workflows that solve real business problems across Universal Music UK. You will work with stakeholders to understand user needs, define priorities and translate ideas into clear product briefs, roadmaps and success measures. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, designers and business teams, you will guide products from discovery and prototyping through to launch, adoption and ongoing iteration. As we're first and foremost a data, AI and technology team, you should be comfortable working with data, technical trade offs and modern AI enabled product development. As part of the central data, AI and technology team, you'll have a chance to work across all divisions, including AMS, frontline labels, our catalogue division UMR, and all other central teams, as well as data and technology teams within the wider business. This includes helping shape products from the inception of an idea through to fully working technology that supports & supercharges the labels. Key Responsibilities Shaping this role is up for grabs for a resourceful self starter, but core responsibilities include: Identify, shape and prioritise AI powered products, tools and workflows that are tailored to the needs of our labels and central teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user needs and create clear product briefs and specifications. Translate complex business problems into practical product roadmaps, user stories, success measures and delivery plans. Work closely with developers, data scientists and project managers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality data and AI products that can adapt to the business' changing needs. Support product testing, feedback gathering and iteration to ensure solutions are reliable, useful, adopted and delivering measurable value. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in AI, data and product development, applying them to improve the quality and efficiency of our solutions. Skills Strong product management skills across discovery, prioritisation, roadmapping and delivery. Good working knowledge of data, AI and machine learning concepts. Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot or Codex. Ability to translate business needs into clear product briefs, requirements and success measures. Comfortable using data and insight to guide product decisions. Basic understanding of SQL and analytics tools. Experience working with data scientists, engineers, designers and other technical teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and communicate technical information to non technical stakeholders. Strong problem solving, organisational and decision making skills. Knowledge of music repertoire is advantageous. Experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in product management, AI, data, technology or a related role. Background working with stakeholders to understand business needs and convert to clear product priorities. Experience working with development teams to take products from idea to launch, adoption and iteration. Education Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. A background in Music, Computer Science, Product Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous. Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement. Job Category: Universal Music Group We are Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. We are the home for music's greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Job Role As Delivery Manager, you will be the key person ensuring our projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the exceptional standard our clients expect. You will act as the bridge between clients, our technical teams, and leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Leadership: Own end-to-end delivery of analytics & AI engagements. Ensure projects meet scope, quality, budget, and timeline commitments. Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for delivery matters. Manage expectations, facilitate workshops, provide regular status reporting, and handle escalations professionally. Resource & Team Management: Work closely with Practice Leads to allocate resources Support team well-being, workload balancing, and knowledge sharing in a small-firm setting. Commercial Oversight: Track project financials; Utilization. Identify change requests / upsell opportunities and work with sales/consulting leads to secure them. Process & Methodology: Champion pragmatic agile practices tailored to data/AI work Continuously improve our delivery playbook. Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical blockers. Ensure robust quality assurance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to clients. Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, scoping sessions, and capability development. Help shape our service offerings as we expand into new AI domains. Mentorship: Coach junior PMs/consultants and support the professional growth of delivery talent. Key Requirements 7 + years experience in delivery/project/program management, ideally in data analytics, AI/ML, technology consulting, or professional services. Strong commercial acumen: experience managing project P&L and margins. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; confident presenting to C-level clients. Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar). Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for non-technical audiences.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Job Role As Delivery Manager, you will be the key person ensuring our projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the exceptional standard our clients expect. You will act as the bridge between clients, our technical teams, and leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Leadership: Own end-to-end delivery of analytics & AI engagements. Ensure projects meet scope, quality, budget, and timeline commitments. Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for delivery matters. Manage expectations, facilitate workshops, provide regular status reporting, and handle escalations professionally. Resource & Team Management: Work closely with Practice Leads to allocate resources Support team well-being, workload balancing, and knowledge sharing in a small-firm setting. Commercial Oversight: Track project financials; Utilization. Identify change requests / upsell opportunities and work with sales/consulting leads to secure them. Process & Methodology: Champion pragmatic agile practices tailored to data/AI work Continuously improve our delivery playbook. Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical blockers. Ensure robust quality assurance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to clients. Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, scoping sessions, and capability development. Help shape our service offerings as we expand into new AI domains. Mentorship: Coach junior PMs/consultants and support the professional growth of delivery talent. Key Requirements 7 + years experience in delivery/project/program management, ideally in data analytics, AI/ML, technology consulting, or professional services. Strong commercial acumen: experience managing project P&L and margins. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; confident presenting to C-level clients. Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar). Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for non-technical audiences.
Zaizi is seeking a Senior/Lead Service Delivery Manager to ensure the successful delivery, operational stability, and continual improvement of digital services for our Public Safety clients. Working closely with Product Managers, technical teams, and customer stakeholders, the Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring that delivered products continue to meet user and operational needs. The role focuses on providing excellent post-delivery support, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving service improvements that maximise value throughout the product lifecycle. Role Objectives The following objectives represent the key responsibilities of this role. These will be discussed further during the interview process and agreed with the successful candidate. Service Delivery & Support - Ensure delivered products remain reliable, supported, and fit for purpose by overseeing service operations, coordinating support activities, and driving service excellence. Continuous Service Improvement - Analyse incidents, trends, and service performance to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement. Work collaboratively with delivery and product teams to implement enhancements that improve user experience, service resilience, and operational efficiency. Customer Relationship Management - Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for service-related matters. Ensure customer expectations are managed effectively and that services continue to deliver measurable value. Operational Governance - Monitor service performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are proactively managed and communicated. Compile and regularly report on relevant metrics to highlight conformance with agreed SLAs and identify where any issues are emerging that require resolution. Lead any remedial activities required to improve SLA performance. Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with delivery, engineering, and product teams to ensure smooth transition of new capabilities into live service, while minimising operational impact and supporting long-term service sustainability. Service Lifecycle Management - Take ownership of the ongoing health and performance of delivered products, ensuring they continue to evolve in line with customer needs, business priorities, and operational requirements. Incident Management - coordinating responses to outages and faults, implementing escalation procedures, communicating with key stakeholders (e.g. setting up and regularly holding bridge calls), and overseeing resolution of the incidents. Write reports on these incidents including 'lessons learned' exercises and mitigations put in place. Problem Management - identify trends and patterns relating to repeating service problems, and develop and enact plans to resolve these. Sponsor and when appropriate undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of problems, informing stakeholders of findings and driving adoption of new measures required to solve them. Service Design - support the design and implementation of new service models for Zaizi and its customers, including provision of out of hours support, critical incident management, disaster recovery and backup, and patching/updating of critical vulnerabilities. Skills You will have extensive commercial experience in the following: ITIL 3 and awareness of ITIL 4 (especially value streams) Agile (Scrum / Kanban) Government Digital Service Standard () Public cloud services (AWS or Azure or Google Cloud) Competencies You will have extensive experience in the following: IT Service Management (ITSM) IT Service Design Track record of managing 1 or more IT services over 3 year period Defining and delivering on SLAs and making service improvements Provision of services to contractual agreement, including tracking and reporting on service levels provided Managing and negotiation of SLA's, KPI's, Change, Incident, Deployment and resourcing Compliance with best practice frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, ITIL, Prince2, Agile, Scaled Agile (SAFe) Must hold active SC Clearance Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Zaizi is seeking a Senior/Lead Service Delivery Manager to ensure the successful delivery, operational stability, and continual improvement of digital services for our Public Safety clients. Working closely with Product Managers, technical teams, and customer stakeholders, the Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring that delivered products continue to meet user and operational needs. The role focuses on providing excellent post-delivery support, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving service improvements that maximise value throughout the product lifecycle. Role Objectives The following objectives represent the key responsibilities of this role. These will be discussed further during the interview process and agreed with the successful candidate. Service Delivery & Support - Ensure delivered products remain reliable, supported, and fit for purpose by overseeing service operations, coordinating support activities, and driving service excellence. Continuous Service Improvement - Analyse incidents, trends, and service performance to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement. Work collaboratively with delivery and product teams to implement enhancements that improve user experience, service resilience, and operational efficiency. Customer Relationship Management - Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for service-related matters. Ensure customer expectations are managed effectively and that services continue to deliver measurable value. Operational Governance - Monitor service performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are proactively managed and communicated. Compile and regularly report on relevant metrics to highlight conformance with agreed SLAs and identify where any issues are emerging that require resolution. Lead any remedial activities required to improve SLA performance. Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with delivery, engineering, and product teams to ensure smooth transition of new capabilities into live service, while minimising operational impact and supporting long-term service sustainability. Service Lifecycle Management - Take ownership of the ongoing health and performance of delivered products, ensuring they continue to evolve in line with customer needs, business priorities, and operational requirements. Incident Management - coordinating responses to outages and faults, implementing escalation procedures, communicating with key stakeholders (e.g. setting up and regularly holding bridge calls), and overseeing resolution of the incidents. Write reports on these incidents including 'lessons learned' exercises and mitigations put in place. Problem Management - identify trends and patterns relating to repeating service problems, and develop and enact plans to resolve these. Sponsor and when appropriate undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of problems, informing stakeholders of findings and driving adoption of new measures required to solve them. Service Design - support the design and implementation of new service models for Zaizi and its customers, including provision of out of hours support, critical incident management, disaster recovery and backup, and patching/updating of critical vulnerabilities. Skills You will have extensive commercial experience in the following: ITIL 3 and awareness of ITIL 4 (especially value streams) Agile (Scrum / Kanban) Government Digital Service Standard () Public cloud services (AWS or Azure or Google Cloud) Competencies You will have extensive experience in the following: IT Service Management (ITSM) IT Service Design Track record of managing 1 or more IT services over 3 year period Defining and delivering on SLAs and making service improvements Provision of services to contractual agreement, including tracking and reporting on service levels provided Managing and negotiation of SLA's, KPI's, Change, Incident, Deployment and resourcing Compliance with best practice frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, ITIL, Prince2, Agile, Scaled Agile (SAFe) Must hold active SC Clearance Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.
ISx4 Group is seeking a Delivery Manager in Belfast to lead end-to-end analytics and AI engagements. You will bridge clients, technical teams, and leadership, ensuring projects deliver on scope, time, and budget. The role requires strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and hands-on Agile experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project. As part of a small firm, you will mentor junior PMs, manage resources, and help shape delivery services as AI domains expand.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
ISx4 Group is seeking a Delivery Manager in Belfast to lead end-to-end analytics and AI engagements. You will bridge clients, technical teams, and leadership, ensuring projects deliver on scope, time, and budget. The role requires strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and hands-on Agile experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project. As part of a small firm, you will mentor junior PMs, manage resources, and help shape delivery services as AI domains expand.
As our Regional Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering commissioning and technical operations across multiple projects within their assigned region. You will ensure that all technical, operational, and delivery activities are executed safely, efficiently, consistently, and in line with company standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations. You will provide technical authority, operational leadership, and oversight of site-based teams, acting as the primary link between regional project delivery and senior management. Key Areas of Responsibility Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight to all site-based commissioning and operations teams within the region. Act as the senior technical authority for commissioning activities on assigned projects. Set and enforce technical standards, methodologies, and best practices across all sites. Lead by example through active participation in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and decision-making. Support site teams in resolving complex commissioning, integration, and performance issues. Project and Operational Management Work closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables. Develop, monitor, and maintain regional delivery plans, schedules, and resource forecasts. Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements. Oversee progress, risks, and constraints, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure consistency of execution and reporting across all projects in the region. Technical Governance and Quality Ensure that all commissioning activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements. Review, approve, and contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, commissioning plans, reports, and handover documentation. Ensure technical risks are identified, managed, and mitigated. Support audits, quality reviews, and lessons learned activities across the region. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical and operational point of contact for clients within the region. Understand client technical requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project delivery. Provide clear, accurate, and timely communication on progress, risks, and technical matters. Manage client expectations and contribute to maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Support the resolution of client issues and escalation of major concerns. Continuous Improvement and Industry Awareness Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and commissioning best practices. Drive improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies across the region. Support the development and refinement of company technical and operational standards Health, Safety and Compliance Ensure that all operations are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies. Promote a strong safety culture across all sites. Ensure that risks are assessed and controlled before and during all site activities. This outlines the principal responsibilities and accountabilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and within their competence to support the wider organisation. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or related engineering discipline. Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project / Operations Management is desirable. Formal training or certification in data centre or mission-critical commissioning, project management, and health & safety is desirable. Skills and Experience (Data Centre Commissioning) Strong technical knowledge of mission-critical data centre systems, including electrical power, mechanical cooling, controls, and integrated systems. Proven experience leading data centre commissioning activities, including Level 1-5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST). Sound understanding of redundancy, resilience, and maintainability concepts (N, N+1, 2N). Ability to review, approve, and author commissioning plans, test procedures, and handover documentation. Experience managing commissioning activities in live or operational data centre environments. Knowledge of relevant data centre standards and frameworks (e.g. Tier concepts, EN 50600, TIA-942). Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple sites. Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Structured approach to risk management, technical problem-solving, and decision making. Why Join Global Commissioning? Work on large-scale, high-profile data centre projects across Europe Take a senior leadership role in a growing specialist organisation Contribute to the development of commissioning standards and best practice Join a collaborative and technically driven team environment Due to frequent travel across Europe, the role is open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, preferably near a major UK international airport.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
As our Regional Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering commissioning and technical operations across multiple projects within their assigned region. You will ensure that all technical, operational, and delivery activities are executed safely, efficiently, consistently, and in line with company standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations. You will provide technical authority, operational leadership, and oversight of site-based teams, acting as the primary link between regional project delivery and senior management. Key Areas of Responsibility Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight to all site-based commissioning and operations teams within the region. Act as the senior technical authority for commissioning activities on assigned projects. Set and enforce technical standards, methodologies, and best practices across all sites. Lead by example through active participation in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and decision-making. Support site teams in resolving complex commissioning, integration, and performance issues. Project and Operational Management Work closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables. Develop, monitor, and maintain regional delivery plans, schedules, and resource forecasts. Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements. Oversee progress, risks, and constraints, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure consistency of execution and reporting across all projects in the region. Technical Governance and Quality Ensure that all commissioning activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements. Review, approve, and contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, commissioning plans, reports, and handover documentation. Ensure technical risks are identified, managed, and mitigated. Support audits, quality reviews, and lessons learned activities across the region. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical and operational point of contact for clients within the region. Understand client technical requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project delivery. Provide clear, accurate, and timely communication on progress, risks, and technical matters. Manage client expectations and contribute to maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Support the resolution of client issues and escalation of major concerns. Continuous Improvement and Industry Awareness Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and commissioning best practices. Drive improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies across the region. Support the development and refinement of company technical and operational standards Health, Safety and Compliance Ensure that all operations are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies. Promote a strong safety culture across all sites. Ensure that risks are assessed and controlled before and during all site activities. This outlines the principal responsibilities and accountabilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and within their competence to support the wider organisation. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or related engineering discipline. Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project / Operations Management is desirable. Formal training or certification in data centre or mission-critical commissioning, project management, and health & safety is desirable. Skills and Experience (Data Centre Commissioning) Strong technical knowledge of mission-critical data centre systems, including electrical power, mechanical cooling, controls, and integrated systems. Proven experience leading data centre commissioning activities, including Level 1-5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST). Sound understanding of redundancy, resilience, and maintainability concepts (N, N+1, 2N). Ability to review, approve, and author commissioning plans, test procedures, and handover documentation. Experience managing commissioning activities in live or operational data centre environments. Knowledge of relevant data centre standards and frameworks (e.g. Tier concepts, EN 50600, TIA-942). Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple sites. Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Structured approach to risk management, technical problem-solving, and decision making. Why Join Global Commissioning? Work on large-scale, high-profile data centre projects across Europe Take a senior leadership role in a growing specialist organisation Contribute to the development of commissioning standards and best practice Join a collaborative and technically driven team environment Due to frequent travel across Europe, the role is open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, preferably near a major UK international airport.
Head Of Infrastructure and Cloud - Internal Applicants Only This role is currently only open to employees of Arbuthnot Latham Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology. Job Purpose The Head of Infrastructure and Cloud is accountable for the strategy, engineering, reliability, and operation of the enterprise infrastructure estate across cloud and on-premises environments. The role ensures the organisation delivers a secure, resilient, and high-performing platform capability that underpins critical banking services, supporting operational resilience and regulatory compliance. The role leads the transition from traditional infrastructure management to a platform-centric, product-led operating model, integrating platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Network Operations (NOC) to enable scalable, automated, and resilient technology services. To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules. Job Description Define and execute the Infrastructure and Cloud strategy, ensuring alignment to enterprise objectives, regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA), and organisational risk appetite, with a strong focus on resilience and security. Assess and continuously evolve the infrastructure estate across cloud and on premise environments, defining a clear transition roadmap towards platform-centric and cloud-native operating models. Lead the establishment of a platform engineering capability, delivering an internal developer platform (IDP) that enables self-service, automation, and standardisation for engineering and product teams. Own cloud and infrastructure architecture and governance, including workload placement, vendor strategy, technical debt reduction, and avoidance of vendor lock in. Embed DevOps operating principles across engineering teams, enabling a "You Build It, You Run It" (YBIYRI) model with shared accountability for service delivery and operational outcomes. Establish and integrate Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, defining and managing service level objectives (SLOs), error budgets, and proactive reliability engineering across critical services. Ensure end to end service reliability and resilience, including capacity management, availability, performance, and disaster recovery, aligned to operational resilience requirements for banking services. Lead Network Operations and Infrastructure Operations (NOC), ensuring 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and proactive service management with continuous improvement of MTTR and service stability. Define, implement, and continuously mature infrastructure governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment to ISO27001 (Annex A), NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and regulatory expectations, including secure configuration, logging, monitoring, and audit readiness. Act as control owner for infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring effective design and operation of controls, evidence management, and timely remediation of audit findings. Drive automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) adoption to improve consistency, scalability, and compliance, embedding guardrails and policy as code within platform services. Establish integrated observability and monitoring capabilities, leveraging telemetry, logging, and AI driven insights to proactively manage service health and predict risk. Manage subsidiaries to ensure consistency and ongoing alignment with agreed infrastructure standards. Manage strategic technology partners and cloud providers, ensuring cost optimisation, performance management, and alignment to enterprise architecture and risk requirements. Lead organisational capability development across platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, and cloud operations, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Interfaces: CIO/CISO Chief Platform Officer and Heads of Platforms Environment & Release Manager Head of Digital Workplace and services desk teams Human Resources Learning and Development Microsoft account management team Change Management Business Units Person Specification Knowledge/Experience/Skills: Extensive experience leading enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud and Platform Engineering functions within a highly regulated environment. Experience building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams covering Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Operations, Platform Engineering, SRE and NOC functions. Practical experience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets and observability. Proven experience defining and delivering infrastructure and cloud transformation strategies aligned to business objectives. Demonstrated experience operating at senior leadership level, influencing technology strategy and investment decisions. Experience managing significant technology budgets, vendor relationships and outsourced service providers. Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure platforms. Experience designing and operating highly available, resilient, and secure infrastructure platforms. Demonstrable experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, policy-as-code, automation and cloud governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of networking, identity and access management, compute, storage, virtualisation, backup, disaster recovery and operational resilience. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern software delivery practices Experience leading 24x7 operational support functions, major incident management and service improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of information security, cyber risk and cloud security best practices. Experience operating within financial services regulatory frameworks, including FCA/PRA requirements and operational resilience obligations. Knowledge of industry standards and control frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks and ITIL. Qualifications: Minimum of one below is required: Minimum of one below is required: ITIL V4 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Problem Solving and Judgment Customer Focus Planning and Reviewing Performance Focus Communication and Confidence About Us Life, Work and Benefits At Arbuthnot Latham, we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth. Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive. As a service led, relationship driven bank, in-person collaboration and wellbeing are important to us and drives our inclusive culture. With this in mind, our Agile Working Policy offers one day a week working from home. Competitive holiday allowance with the ability to buy / sell / rollover up to five days per year Pension via market leading provider 4x Life Assurance Discretionary Bonus Access to a suite of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Scheme, Health Assessment, Season Ticket / Travel loans and Dental insurance as well as other discounts / vouchers Data Privacy and Reasonable adjustments We take keeping your data security seriously. For more detail on how we may keep your data please refer to our Privacy Notice Reasonable adjustments : Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at . Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Head Of Infrastructure and Cloud - Internal Applicants Only This role is currently only open to employees of Arbuthnot Latham Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology. Job Purpose The Head of Infrastructure and Cloud is accountable for the strategy, engineering, reliability, and operation of the enterprise infrastructure estate across cloud and on-premises environments. The role ensures the organisation delivers a secure, resilient, and high-performing platform capability that underpins critical banking services, supporting operational resilience and regulatory compliance. The role leads the transition from traditional infrastructure management to a platform-centric, product-led operating model, integrating platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Network Operations (NOC) to enable scalable, automated, and resilient technology services. To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules. Job Description Define and execute the Infrastructure and Cloud strategy, ensuring alignment to enterprise objectives, regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA), and organisational risk appetite, with a strong focus on resilience and security. Assess and continuously evolve the infrastructure estate across cloud and on premise environments, defining a clear transition roadmap towards platform-centric and cloud-native operating models. Lead the establishment of a platform engineering capability, delivering an internal developer platform (IDP) that enables self-service, automation, and standardisation for engineering and product teams. Own cloud and infrastructure architecture and governance, including workload placement, vendor strategy, technical debt reduction, and avoidance of vendor lock in. Embed DevOps operating principles across engineering teams, enabling a "You Build It, You Run It" (YBIYRI) model with shared accountability for service delivery and operational outcomes. Establish and integrate Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, defining and managing service level objectives (SLOs), error budgets, and proactive reliability engineering across critical services. Ensure end to end service reliability and resilience, including capacity management, availability, performance, and disaster recovery, aligned to operational resilience requirements for banking services. Lead Network Operations and Infrastructure Operations (NOC), ensuring 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and proactive service management with continuous improvement of MTTR and service stability. Define, implement, and continuously mature infrastructure governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment to ISO27001 (Annex A), NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and regulatory expectations, including secure configuration, logging, monitoring, and audit readiness. Act as control owner for infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring effective design and operation of controls, evidence management, and timely remediation of audit findings. Drive automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) adoption to improve consistency, scalability, and compliance, embedding guardrails and policy as code within platform services. Establish integrated observability and monitoring capabilities, leveraging telemetry, logging, and AI driven insights to proactively manage service health and predict risk. Manage subsidiaries to ensure consistency and ongoing alignment with agreed infrastructure standards. Manage strategic technology partners and cloud providers, ensuring cost optimisation, performance management, and alignment to enterprise architecture and risk requirements. Lead organisational capability development across platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, and cloud operations, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Interfaces: CIO/CISO Chief Platform Officer and Heads of Platforms Environment & Release Manager Head of Digital Workplace and services desk teams Human Resources Learning and Development Microsoft account management team Change Management Business Units Person Specification Knowledge/Experience/Skills: Extensive experience leading enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud and Platform Engineering functions within a highly regulated environment. Experience building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams covering Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Operations, Platform Engineering, SRE and NOC functions. Practical experience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets and observability. Proven experience defining and delivering infrastructure and cloud transformation strategies aligned to business objectives. Demonstrated experience operating at senior leadership level, influencing technology strategy and investment decisions. Experience managing significant technology budgets, vendor relationships and outsourced service providers. Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure platforms. Experience designing and operating highly available, resilient, and secure infrastructure platforms. Demonstrable experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, policy-as-code, automation and cloud governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of networking, identity and access management, compute, storage, virtualisation, backup, disaster recovery and operational resilience. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern software delivery practices Experience leading 24x7 operational support functions, major incident management and service improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of information security, cyber risk and cloud security best practices. Experience operating within financial services regulatory frameworks, including FCA/PRA requirements and operational resilience obligations. Knowledge of industry standards and control frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks and ITIL. Qualifications: Minimum of one below is required: Minimum of one below is required: ITIL V4 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Problem Solving and Judgment Customer Focus Planning and Reviewing Performance Focus Communication and Confidence About Us Life, Work and Benefits At Arbuthnot Latham, we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth. Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive. As a service led, relationship driven bank, in-person collaboration and wellbeing are important to us and drives our inclusive culture. With this in mind, our Agile Working Policy offers one day a week working from home. Competitive holiday allowance with the ability to buy / sell / rollover up to five days per year Pension via market leading provider 4x Life Assurance Discretionary Bonus Access to a suite of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Scheme, Health Assessment, Season Ticket / Travel loans and Dental insurance as well as other discounts / vouchers Data Privacy and Reasonable adjustments We take keeping your data security seriously. For more detail on how we may keep your data please refer to our Privacy Notice Reasonable adjustments : Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at . Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are seeking a experienced and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary data centre team. This role is pivotal in leading the design and delivery of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is a client-facing, hands-on delivery role with opportunity for career progression, working on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients. As part of this role, regular travel across our UK&I + European offices will be expected. Here's what you'll do: Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UKI and Europe. Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through to construction documentation. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project timelines. Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions. Support on the wider Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface with Client CAM Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output. Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance. Respond to client requirements in a timely manner. Qualifications Here's what we're looking for: Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification). Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects. Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel as required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional. Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows. A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning. Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are seeking a experienced and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary data centre team. This role is pivotal in leading the design and delivery of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is a client-facing, hands-on delivery role with opportunity for career progression, working on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients. As part of this role, regular travel across our UK&I + European offices will be expected. Here's what you'll do: Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UKI and Europe. Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through to construction documentation. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project timelines. Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions. Support on the wider Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface with Client CAM Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output. Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance. Respond to client requirements in a timely manner. Qualifications Here's what we're looking for: Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification). Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects. Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel as required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional. Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows. A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning. Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd
Sutton-on-hull, Yorkshire
Are you a procurement and supply chain professional who understands the demands of working across international markets? This is an opportunity to influence sourcing, supplier performance, planning and logistics, with a particular focus on working effectively with manufacturers and suppliers in the USA. Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Specialist based in Hull. You ll connect procurement strategy with day-to-day delivery, developing strong relationships across the business and international supply base while keeping quality, service, cost and resilience firmly in focus. The Opportunity: As a Procurement and Logistics Specialist you ll play a key role in: • Managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, including those operating within the USA, ensuring expectations around cost, quality, lead times and service are clearly understood and delivered. • Partnering with internal stakeholders to understand demand, operational priorities and commercial objectives, translating these into effective procurement and supply chain plans. • Managing end-to-end supplier activity across assigned categories and products, from sourcing and onboarding through to structured performance management. • Developing sourcing strategies that balance total cost, quality, resilience, international lead times and supply risk, while negotiating effective commercial terms and service commitments. • Supporting demand planning, inventory decisions and purchasing schedules, using supplier and operational data to identify risks, improve performance and maintain continuity of supply. Your work will directly contribute to stronger international supplier relationships, improved product availability and a more resilient supply chain, supporting consistent service for customers. About You: We re looking for someone who can bring: • Previous experience operating within USA markets or working directly with manufacturers or suppliers based in the US. • Experience within procurement, logistics or supply chain, with a practical understanding of sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement. • Confidence managing international supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and addressing performance, service or supply issues constructively. • An understanding of how procurement decisions affect international lead times, inventory, product quality, logistics, service levels and wider operational performance. • Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret data, recognise trends, manage competing priorities and turn insight into action. You ll be comfortable building relationships across different markets and working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Clear communication, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to solving supply chain challenges will be important. The Benefits and Package: In return, you ll enjoy: • Salary of upto £45,000 DOE • Hull-based working environment • Additional benefits: Early finish on a Friday, 24 days annual leave, corporate memberships, free gym, career progression and opportunties for overseas travel. How to Apply: This exciting Procurement and Logistics Specialist opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner with a Human First approach. If you have experience working with US markets or US-based manufacturers and are ready to bring that knowledge to a varied procurement and logistics position, we d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit (url removed)
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Are you a procurement and supply chain professional who understands the demands of working across international markets? This is an opportunity to influence sourcing, supplier performance, planning and logistics, with a particular focus on working effectively with manufacturers and suppliers in the USA. Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Specialist based in Hull. You ll connect procurement strategy with day-to-day delivery, developing strong relationships across the business and international supply base while keeping quality, service, cost and resilience firmly in focus. The Opportunity: As a Procurement and Logistics Specialist you ll play a key role in: • Managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, including those operating within the USA, ensuring expectations around cost, quality, lead times and service are clearly understood and delivered. • Partnering with internal stakeholders to understand demand, operational priorities and commercial objectives, translating these into effective procurement and supply chain plans. • Managing end-to-end supplier activity across assigned categories and products, from sourcing and onboarding through to structured performance management. • Developing sourcing strategies that balance total cost, quality, resilience, international lead times and supply risk, while negotiating effective commercial terms and service commitments. • Supporting demand planning, inventory decisions and purchasing schedules, using supplier and operational data to identify risks, improve performance and maintain continuity of supply. Your work will directly contribute to stronger international supplier relationships, improved product availability and a more resilient supply chain, supporting consistent service for customers. About You: We re looking for someone who can bring: • Previous experience operating within USA markets or working directly with manufacturers or suppliers based in the US. • Experience within procurement, logistics or supply chain, with a practical understanding of sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement. • Confidence managing international supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and addressing performance, service or supply issues constructively. • An understanding of how procurement decisions affect international lead times, inventory, product quality, logistics, service levels and wider operational performance. • Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret data, recognise trends, manage competing priorities and turn insight into action. You ll be comfortable building relationships across different markets and working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Clear communication, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to solving supply chain challenges will be important. The Benefits and Package: In return, you ll enjoy: • Salary of upto £45,000 DOE • Hull-based working environment • Additional benefits: Early finish on a Friday, 24 days annual leave, corporate memberships, free gym, career progression and opportunties for overseas travel. How to Apply: This exciting Procurement and Logistics Specialist opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner with a Human First approach. If you have experience working with US markets or US-based manufacturers and are ready to bring that knowledge to a varied procurement and logistics position, we d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit (url removed)
Procurement Bespoke Design & Manufacturing British Craftsmanship Specialist Materials Luxury Brand Operations Family Founded & Run Business Exceptional pieces begin with inspired design. Bringing them to life takes exceptional people. At David Harber , we create internationally renowned sculptures, sundials and water features for some of the world s most prestigious private, commercial and public spaces. Behind every piece lies a carefully coordinated blend of creative talent, skilled craftsmanship, specialist materials and trusted partners. As our Buyer, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. You'll take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, working closely with our design and workshop teams to make sure every commission receives the care, planning and attention it deserves. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to refine how we work, introduce better systems and grow into broader operational leadership within an established British luxury design business. Essential experience You'll have experience or a strong awareness for buying raw materials and components, such as steel and other metals, stone, timber or other specialist materials, for a manufacturing or bespoke production environment. The role might also suit someone who has worked in FF&E procurement for luxury design or architect studio. The Role at a Glance Buyer / Buying & Operations (Procurement & Operations Manager) Oxfordshire Fully site-based during probation, with potential for one day working from home thereafter £42,000 - £52,000 DOE Plus Benefits Full Time Permanent Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride Environment: Bespoke Design British Craftsmanship Exceptional Materials Focus: Procurement Supplier Relationships Materials & Stock Workshop Operations Delivery Systems: Sage 200 ERP Inventory & Process Improvement Career Progression: Opportunity to Develop Towards Head of Operations About David Harber David Harber is an internationally recognised British design business whose sculptures, sundials and water features bring artistry and individuality to private gardens, public landscapes and distinguished commercial spaces around the world. Every piece brings together creative vision, craftsmanship and engineering, with exceptional attention to form, materials and finish. That same care extends behind the scenes. Our designers, craftspeople and wider team work closely with specialist suppliers and partners to bring each piece to life. You ll play a central role in making that collaboration work beautifully. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing / Ops professional from a bespoke production or luxury products' environment to take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, while playing a key role in the day-to-day operational flow of our Oxfordshire workshop. You'll be close to the workshop, working directly with production, design, sales and finance to make sure the right materials and services are available at the right time, to the right specification and at the right cost. You'll also have the opportunity to help improve the way we operate, including supporting the implementation of Sage 200 , strengthening stock control and developing more effective purchasing and operational processes. Over time, there is scope for this role to develop into broader operational leadership. Where You ll Make an Impact Thoughtful Procurement & Trusted Partnerships Lead purchasing across specialist materials and subcontracted services. Build dependable supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and lead times. Monitor quality, supplier performance, expenditure and supply risks. Ensure our craftspeople have the right materials at the right time, balancing quality, availability and cost. From Creative Vision to Delivery Coordinate operational priorities across design, workshop production, finishing and delivery. Take ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and materials planning. Organise logistics, deliveries and fleet requirements. Support high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining clear records and practical processes. Refine How We Work Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce unnecessary costs and resolve delays. Strengthen communication, planning and accountability across teams. Support the successful implementation and adoption of Sage 200 ERP. Lead two direct reports and help develop the wider operational function. About You You understand what it takes to bring a beautifully designed physical product to life: the right materials, trusted suppliers, careful planning and close collaboration with the people making it. Your background might include luxury interiors, FF&E, bespoke furniture, architectural lighting, decorative metalwork, stone or another design-led business where craftsmanship and quality matter. You ll be comfortable working closely with a workshop, understanding practical requirements and balancing creative priorities with commercial realities. You may already be working in Buying, Procurement & Operations and ready to take on wider responsibility. What matters is your ability to bring clarity, care and commercial judgement to a varied, hands-on role. You ll Bring: Procurement, buying, operations and supplier-management experience. Confident negotiation and cost-control skills, with an appreciation of quality and craftsmanship. Experience managing physical materials, stock and inventory. Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities. A track record of improving processes and making day-to-day operations run more smoothly. Clear communication and a collaborative approach across creative, commercial and workshop teams. Practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Even Better If You Bring: Experience with bespoke, luxury or high-value products. Knowledge of metals, stone or other specialist materials. ERP implementation experience, particularly Sage 200. Workshop planning, logistics or fleet experience. Health & Safety knowledge. Experience applying structured process improvements in a craft or design-led setting. Why David Harber? This is an opportunity to bring your commercial and organisational strengths to a business creating pieces of lasting beauty. You ll work close to the design and craftsmanship, see the tangible results of your contribution and have the scope to shape how the business operates. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there is a longer-term opportunity to develop towards Head of Operations . Bring Your Eye for Detail to Something Exceptional. If you enjoy working with talented people, appreciate fine craftsmanship and want more scope to shape how things happen, this could be your next move. Apply now to build your next chapter with David Harber. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Procurement Bespoke Design & Manufacturing British Craftsmanship Specialist Materials Luxury Brand Operations Family Founded & Run Business Exceptional pieces begin with inspired design. Bringing them to life takes exceptional people. At David Harber , we create internationally renowned sculptures, sundials and water features for some of the world s most prestigious private, commercial and public spaces. Behind every piece lies a carefully coordinated blend of creative talent, skilled craftsmanship, specialist materials and trusted partners. As our Buyer, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. You'll take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, working closely with our design and workshop teams to make sure every commission receives the care, planning and attention it deserves. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to refine how we work, introduce better systems and grow into broader operational leadership within an established British luxury design business. Essential experience You'll have experience or a strong awareness for buying raw materials and components, such as steel and other metals, stone, timber or other specialist materials, for a manufacturing or bespoke production environment. The role might also suit someone who has worked in FF&E procurement for luxury design or architect studio. The Role at a Glance Buyer / Buying & Operations (Procurement & Operations Manager) Oxfordshire Fully site-based during probation, with potential for one day working from home thereafter £42,000 - £52,000 DOE Plus Benefits Full Time Permanent Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride Environment: Bespoke Design British Craftsmanship Exceptional Materials Focus: Procurement Supplier Relationships Materials & Stock Workshop Operations Delivery Systems: Sage 200 ERP Inventory & Process Improvement Career Progression: Opportunity to Develop Towards Head of Operations About David Harber David Harber is an internationally recognised British design business whose sculptures, sundials and water features bring artistry and individuality to private gardens, public landscapes and distinguished commercial spaces around the world. Every piece brings together creative vision, craftsmanship and engineering, with exceptional attention to form, materials and finish. That same care extends behind the scenes. Our designers, craftspeople and wider team work closely with specialist suppliers and partners to bring each piece to life. You ll play a central role in making that collaboration work beautifully. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing / Ops professional from a bespoke production or luxury products' environment to take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, while playing a key role in the day-to-day operational flow of our Oxfordshire workshop. You'll be close to the workshop, working directly with production, design, sales and finance to make sure the right materials and services are available at the right time, to the right specification and at the right cost. You'll also have the opportunity to help improve the way we operate, including supporting the implementation of Sage 200 , strengthening stock control and developing more effective purchasing and operational processes. Over time, there is scope for this role to develop into broader operational leadership. Where You ll Make an Impact Thoughtful Procurement & Trusted Partnerships Lead purchasing across specialist materials and subcontracted services. Build dependable supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and lead times. Monitor quality, supplier performance, expenditure and supply risks. Ensure our craftspeople have the right materials at the right time, balancing quality, availability and cost. From Creative Vision to Delivery Coordinate operational priorities across design, workshop production, finishing and delivery. Take ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and materials planning. Organise logistics, deliveries and fleet requirements. Support high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining clear records and practical processes. Refine How We Work Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce unnecessary costs and resolve delays. Strengthen communication, planning and accountability across teams. Support the successful implementation and adoption of Sage 200 ERP. Lead two direct reports and help develop the wider operational function. About You You understand what it takes to bring a beautifully designed physical product to life: the right materials, trusted suppliers, careful planning and close collaboration with the people making it. Your background might include luxury interiors, FF&E, bespoke furniture, architectural lighting, decorative metalwork, stone or another design-led business where craftsmanship and quality matter. You ll be comfortable working closely with a workshop, understanding practical requirements and balancing creative priorities with commercial realities. You may already be working in Buying, Procurement & Operations and ready to take on wider responsibility. What matters is your ability to bring clarity, care and commercial judgement to a varied, hands-on role. You ll Bring: Procurement, buying, operations and supplier-management experience. Confident negotiation and cost-control skills, with an appreciation of quality and craftsmanship. Experience managing physical materials, stock and inventory. Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities. A track record of improving processes and making day-to-day operations run more smoothly. Clear communication and a collaborative approach across creative, commercial and workshop teams. Practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Even Better If You Bring: Experience with bespoke, luxury or high-value products. Knowledge of metals, stone or other specialist materials. ERP implementation experience, particularly Sage 200. Workshop planning, logistics or fleet experience. Health & Safety knowledge. Experience applying structured process improvements in a craft or design-led setting. Why David Harber? This is an opportunity to bring your commercial and organisational strengths to a business creating pieces of lasting beauty. You ll work close to the design and craftsmanship, see the tangible results of your contribution and have the scope to shape how the business operates. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there is a longer-term opportunity to develop towards Head of Operations . Bring Your Eye for Detail to Something Exceptional. If you enjoy working with talented people, appreciate fine craftsmanship and want more scope to shape how things happen, this could be your next move. Apply now to build your next chapter with David Harber. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Site Management Director Location: Dundee, GB Business Unit: Electro-Optic Materials About Umicore Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. About Electro Optic Materials Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors - enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. Job Purpose As Site Management Director you will lead Umicore Coating Services, located in Dundee, UK, which specializes in the design and manufacture of infrared thin-film optical coatings and precision optical filters. As part of the Management team you will lead Umicore Coating Services (UCS), Dundee as site and legal entity leader; ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations while delivering the business plan and customer commitments for our coating business. In this challenging position in one of our unique facilities you will lead the operations, develop your team (25+), grow the business and play a crucial role in the further development of the site, while ensuring efficiency and productivity, optimizing production and striving for the highest quality and safety standards. Your Key Accountabilities Lead and develop the Site Management team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes, setting clear objectives, feedback, and growth plans. Build a resilient site leadership team and succession / capability pipeline for UCS. Act as P&O site lead covering P&O responsibilities. Translate functional priorities into actionable plans for the Site Management area, allocating resources and removing delivery obstacles. Deliver budget, cost control and cash discipline while safeguarding service levels and quality. Accountable for (financial and trade) compliance. Ensure robust program management and regulatory compliance across the department, meeting quality, cost, and timeliness targets. Strengthen EHS, quality and operational excellence set-up, including new/updated roles where needed. Oversee production activities within the site, ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to safety standards, and alignment with overall business objectives. Embed governance, internal controls, and compliance standards, monitoring risks and implements corrective actions promptly. Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and digital enablement in Site Management, tracking KPIs and delivering year-on-year performance gains. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve escalations, and improve end-to-end processes. Who we are looking for 10+ years of site, operations & commercial leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment Strong safety-first mindset and high safety standards Financial acumen, business ownership, customer focus and ability to manage complexity under cost pressure Experience with quality systems, EHS compliance, operational excellence and developing cross-functional teams. Quick learning, ability to adopt country expertise (P&O, tax, finance, ) where required Strategic thinking (future for the site) combined with execution and hands-on mindset People Manager who leads by example with a strong commercial mindset What we offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Site Management Director Location: Dundee, GB Business Unit: Electro-Optic Materials About Umicore Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. About Electro Optic Materials Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors - enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. Job Purpose As Site Management Director you will lead Umicore Coating Services, located in Dundee, UK, which specializes in the design and manufacture of infrared thin-film optical coatings and precision optical filters. As part of the Management team you will lead Umicore Coating Services (UCS), Dundee as site and legal entity leader; ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations while delivering the business plan and customer commitments for our coating business. In this challenging position in one of our unique facilities you will lead the operations, develop your team (25+), grow the business and play a crucial role in the further development of the site, while ensuring efficiency and productivity, optimizing production and striving for the highest quality and safety standards. Your Key Accountabilities Lead and develop the Site Management team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes, setting clear objectives, feedback, and growth plans. Build a resilient site leadership team and succession / capability pipeline for UCS. Act as P&O site lead covering P&O responsibilities. Translate functional priorities into actionable plans for the Site Management area, allocating resources and removing delivery obstacles. Deliver budget, cost control and cash discipline while safeguarding service levels and quality. Accountable for (financial and trade) compliance. Ensure robust program management and regulatory compliance across the department, meeting quality, cost, and timeliness targets. Strengthen EHS, quality and operational excellence set-up, including new/updated roles where needed. Oversee production activities within the site, ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to safety standards, and alignment with overall business objectives. Embed governance, internal controls, and compliance standards, monitoring risks and implements corrective actions promptly. Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and digital enablement in Site Management, tracking KPIs and delivering year-on-year performance gains. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve escalations, and improve end-to-end processes. Who we are looking for 10+ years of site, operations & commercial leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment Strong safety-first mindset and high safety standards Financial acumen, business ownership, customer focus and ability to manage complexity under cost pressure Experience with quality systems, EHS compliance, operational excellence and developing cross-functional teams. Quick learning, ability to adopt country expertise (P&O, tax, finance, ) where required Strategic thinking (future for the site) combined with execution and hands-on mindset People Manager who leads by example with a strong commercial mindset What we offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Store Manager Location: Wrexham Salary: Up to 30,000 + Bonus Role: Permanent - Full-Time About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established and growing retail business that prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences through a consultative and service-led approach. They are now looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Store Manager to lead their Wrexham store, driving sales performance while developing a motivated and successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values people, customer experience and long-term career development. About the Role We are looking for a confident Store Manager who leads from the front, enjoys working towards targets and has a passion for developing high-performing teams. This role would suit someone who: Enjoys delivering and exceeding sales targets Thrives in a customer-focused retail environment Is passionate about coaching and developing people Leads by example and takes ownership of results Wants to build a long-term career within a growing business As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the store, ensuring exceptional customer service while creating a positive and engaging environment for both customers and colleagues. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a high-performing retail team Drive sales, KPIs and commercial performance through effective leadership Deliver an outstanding customer experience at every stage of the customer journey Monitor store performance and identify opportunities for growth Create a positive, motivated and engaged team culture Maintain exceptional visual merchandising and store standards Manage day-to-day store operations efficiently Take ownership of results and implement actions to maximise performance About You We're looking for someone who: Has previous experience leading a retail team Can demonstrate success in achieving sales targets and KPIs Is commercially aware and results driven Has strong coaching and people development skills Delivers exceptional customer service through a consultative sales approach Is confident building relationships with customers and colleagues Brings energy, resilience and a positive attitude to work every day Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively Leads with integrity and accountability What's in it for You? Competitive salary Performance-related bonus scheme No late-night trading Supportive and people-focused culture Ongoing training and development Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business The opportunity to lead your own store and make a real impact About us: This Store Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Store Manager Location: Wrexham Salary: Up to 30,000 + Bonus Role: Permanent - Full-Time About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established and growing retail business that prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences through a consultative and service-led approach. They are now looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Store Manager to lead their Wrexham store, driving sales performance while developing a motivated and successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values people, customer experience and long-term career development. About the Role We are looking for a confident Store Manager who leads from the front, enjoys working towards targets and has a passion for developing high-performing teams. This role would suit someone who: Enjoys delivering and exceeding sales targets Thrives in a customer-focused retail environment Is passionate about coaching and developing people Leads by example and takes ownership of results Wants to build a long-term career within a growing business As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the store, ensuring exceptional customer service while creating a positive and engaging environment for both customers and colleagues. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a high-performing retail team Drive sales, KPIs and commercial performance through effective leadership Deliver an outstanding customer experience at every stage of the customer journey Monitor store performance and identify opportunities for growth Create a positive, motivated and engaged team culture Maintain exceptional visual merchandising and store standards Manage day-to-day store operations efficiently Take ownership of results and implement actions to maximise performance About You We're looking for someone who: Has previous experience leading a retail team Can demonstrate success in achieving sales targets and KPIs Is commercially aware and results driven Has strong coaching and people development skills Delivers exceptional customer service through a consultative sales approach Is confident building relationships with customers and colleagues Brings energy, resilience and a positive attitude to work every day Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively Leads with integrity and accountability What's in it for You? Competitive salary Performance-related bonus scheme No late-night trading Supportive and people-focused culture Ongoing training and development Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business The opportunity to lead your own store and make a real impact About us: This Store Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.
Gorilla seeks a senior commercial strategist to own renewals, pricing, and expansion for a portfolio of Enterprise and Strategic accounts, primarily in the UK with offshore footprints in Europe, the US and Australia. The role focuses on 6-12 months-ahead renewal planning, not new logo hunting, and aims to convert retention into growth. You'll own renewal negotiations, packaging, and upsell strategy, partnering with the Customer Success Manager to drive expansion when usage signals indicate
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Gorilla seeks a senior commercial strategist to own renewals, pricing, and expansion for a portfolio of Enterprise and Strategic accounts, primarily in the UK with offshore footprints in Europe, the US and Australia. The role focuses on 6-12 months-ahead renewal planning, not new logo hunting, and aims to convert retention into growth. You'll own renewal negotiations, packaging, and upsell strategy, partnering with the Customer Success Manager to drive expansion when usage signals indicate
Procurement Bespoke Design & Manufacturing British Craftsmanship Specialist Materials Luxury Brand Operations Family Founded & Run Business Exceptional pieces begin with inspired design. Bringing them to life takes exceptional people. At David Harber , we create internationally renowned sculptures, sundials and water features for some of the world s most prestigious private, commercial and public spaces. Behind every piece lies a carefully coordinated blend of creative talent, skilled craftsmanship, specialist materials and trusted partners. As our Buyer, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. You'll take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, working closely with our design and workshop teams to make sure every commission receives the care, planning and attention it deserves. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to refine how we work, introduce better systems and grow into broader operational leadership within an established British luxury design business. Essential experience You'll have experience or a strong awareness for buying raw materials and components, such as steel and other metals, stone, timber or other specialist materials, for a manufacturing or bespoke production environment. The role might also suit someone who has worked in FF&E procurement for luxury design or architect studio. The Role at a Glance Buyer / Buying & Operations (Procurement & Operations Manager) Oxfordshire Fully site-based during probation, with potential for one day working from home thereafter £42,000 - £52,000 DOE Plus Benefits Full Time Permanent Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride Environment: Bespoke Design British Craftsmanship Exceptional Materials Focus: Procurement Supplier Relationships Materials & Stock Workshop Operations Delivery Systems: Sage 200 ERP Inventory & Process Improvement Career Progression: Opportunity to Develop Towards Head of Operations About David Harber David Harber is an internationally recognised British design business whose sculptures, sundials and water features bring artistry and individuality to private gardens, public landscapes and distinguished commercial spaces around the world. Every piece brings together creative vision, craftsmanship and engineering, with exceptional attention to form, materials and finish. That same care extends behind the scenes. Our designers, craftspeople and wider team work closely with specialist suppliers and partners to bring each piece to life. You ll play a central role in making that collaboration work beautifully. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing / Ops professional from a bespoke production or luxury products' environment to take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, while playing a key role in the day-to-day operational flow of our Oxfordshire workshop. You'll be close to the workshop, working directly with production, design, sales and finance to make sure the right materials and services are available at the right time, to the right specification and at the right cost. You'll also have the opportunity to help improve the way we operate, including supporting the implementation of Sage 200 , strengthening stock control and developing more effective purchasing and operational processes. Over time, there is scope for this role to develop into broader operational leadership. Where You ll Make an Impact Thoughtful Procurement & Trusted Partnerships Lead purchasing across specialist materials and subcontracted services. Build dependable supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and lead times. Monitor quality, supplier performance, expenditure and supply risks. Ensure our craftspeople have the right materials at the right time, balancing quality, availability and cost. From Creative Vision to Delivery Coordinate operational priorities across design, workshop production, finishing and delivery. Take ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and materials planning. Organise logistics, deliveries and fleet requirements. Support high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining clear records and practical processes. Refine How We Work Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce unnecessary costs and resolve delays. Strengthen communication, planning and accountability across teams. Support the successful implementation and adoption of Sage 200 ERP. Lead two direct reports and help develop the wider operational function. About You You understand what it takes to bring a beautifully designed physical product to life: the right materials, trusted suppliers, careful planning and close collaboration with the people making it. Your background might include luxury interiors, FF&E, bespoke furniture, architectural lighting, decorative metalwork, stone or another design-led business where craftsmanship and quality matter. You ll be comfortable working closely with a workshop, understanding practical requirements and balancing creative priorities with commercial realities. You may already be working in Buying, Procurement & Operations and ready to take on wider responsibility. What matters is your ability to bring clarity, care and commercial judgement to a varied, hands-on role. You ll Bring: Procurement, buying, operations and supplier-management experience. Confident negotiation and cost-control skills, with an appreciation of quality and craftsmanship. Experience managing physical materials, stock and inventory. Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities. A track record of improving processes and making day-to-day operations run more smoothly. Clear communication and a collaborative approach across creative, commercial and workshop teams. Practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Even Better If You Bring: Experience with bespoke, luxury or high-value products. Knowledge of metals, stone or other specialist materials. ERP implementation experience, particularly Sage 200. Workshop planning, logistics or fleet experience. Health & Safety knowledge. Experience applying structured process improvements in a craft or design-led setting. Why David Harber? This is an opportunity to bring your commercial and organisational strengths to a business creating pieces of lasting beauty. You ll work close to the design and craftsmanship, see the tangible results of your contribution and have the scope to shape how the business operates. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there is a longer-term opportunity to develop towards Head of Operations . Bring Your Eye for Detail to Something Exceptional. If you enjoy working with talented people, appreciate fine craftsmanship and want more scope to shape how things happen, this could be your next move. Apply now to build your next chapter with David Harber. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Procurement Bespoke Design & Manufacturing British Craftsmanship Specialist Materials Luxury Brand Operations Family Founded & Run Business Exceptional pieces begin with inspired design. Bringing them to life takes exceptional people. At David Harber , we create internationally renowned sculptures, sundials and water features for some of the world s most prestigious private, commercial and public spaces. Behind every piece lies a carefully coordinated blend of creative talent, skilled craftsmanship, specialist materials and trusted partners. As our Buyer, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. You'll take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, working closely with our design and workshop teams to make sure every commission receives the care, planning and attention it deserves. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll have the opportunity to refine how we work, introduce better systems and grow into broader operational leadership within an established British luxury design business. Essential experience You'll have experience or a strong awareness for buying raw materials and components, such as steel and other metals, stone, timber or other specialist materials, for a manufacturing or bespoke production environment. The role might also suit someone who has worked in FF&E procurement for luxury design or architect studio. The Role at a Glance Buyer / Buying & Operations (Procurement & Operations Manager) Oxfordshire Fully site-based during probation, with potential for one day working from home thereafter £42,000 - £52,000 DOE Plus Benefits Full Time Permanent Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride Environment: Bespoke Design British Craftsmanship Exceptional Materials Focus: Procurement Supplier Relationships Materials & Stock Workshop Operations Delivery Systems: Sage 200 ERP Inventory & Process Improvement Career Progression: Opportunity to Develop Towards Head of Operations About David Harber David Harber is an internationally recognised British design business whose sculptures, sundials and water features bring artistry and individuality to private gardens, public landscapes and distinguished commercial spaces around the world. Every piece brings together creative vision, craftsmanship and engineering, with exceptional attention to form, materials and finish. That same care extends behind the scenes. Our designers, craftspeople and wider team work closely with specialist suppliers and partners to bring each piece to life. You ll play a central role in making that collaboration work beautifully. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing / Ops professional from a bespoke production or luxury products' environment to take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, while playing a key role in the day-to-day operational flow of our Oxfordshire workshop. You'll be close to the workshop, working directly with production, design, sales and finance to make sure the right materials and services are available at the right time, to the right specification and at the right cost. You'll also have the opportunity to help improve the way we operate, including supporting the implementation of Sage 200 , strengthening stock control and developing more effective purchasing and operational processes. Over time, there is scope for this role to develop into broader operational leadership. Where You ll Make an Impact Thoughtful Procurement & Trusted Partnerships Lead purchasing across specialist materials and subcontracted services. Build dependable supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and lead times. Monitor quality, supplier performance, expenditure and supply risks. Ensure our craftspeople have the right materials at the right time, balancing quality, availability and cost. From Creative Vision to Delivery Coordinate operational priorities across design, workshop production, finishing and delivery. Take ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and materials planning. Organise logistics, deliveries and fleet requirements. Support high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining clear records and practical processes. Refine How We Work Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce unnecessary costs and resolve delays. Strengthen communication, planning and accountability across teams. Support the successful implementation and adoption of Sage 200 ERP. Lead two direct reports and help develop the wider operational function. About You You understand what it takes to bring a beautifully designed physical product to life: the right materials, trusted suppliers, careful planning and close collaboration with the people making it. Your background might include luxury interiors, FF&E, bespoke furniture, architectural lighting, decorative metalwork, stone or another design-led business where craftsmanship and quality matter. You ll be comfortable working closely with a workshop, understanding practical requirements and balancing creative priorities with commercial realities. You may already be working in Buying, Procurement & Operations and ready to take on wider responsibility. What matters is your ability to bring clarity, care and commercial judgement to a varied, hands-on role. You ll Bring: Procurement, buying, operations and supplier-management experience. Confident negotiation and cost-control skills, with an appreciation of quality and craftsmanship. Experience managing physical materials, stock and inventory. Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities. A track record of improving processes and making day-to-day operations run more smoothly. Clear communication and a collaborative approach across creative, commercial and workshop teams. Practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Even Better If You Bring: Experience with bespoke, luxury or high-value products. Knowledge of metals, stone or other specialist materials. ERP implementation experience, particularly Sage 200. Workshop planning, logistics or fleet experience. Health & Safety knowledge. Experience applying structured process improvements in a craft or design-led setting. Why David Harber? This is an opportunity to bring your commercial and organisational strengths to a business creating pieces of lasting beauty. You ll work close to the design and craftsmanship, see the tangible results of your contribution and have the scope to shape how the business operates. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there is a longer-term opportunity to develop towards Head of Operations . Bring Your Eye for Detail to Something Exceptional. If you enjoy working with talented people, appreciate fine craftsmanship and want more scope to shape how things happen, this could be your next move. Apply now to build your next chapter with David Harber. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Job Title - Lead Planning Manager - Major Healthcare Capital Programme Location: Crumpsall, Manchester (Hybrid / Site-Based Requirements) Project: GBP1-1.5bn NHS New Hospital Programme Salary - Up to GBP125k plus bonus and an excellent package The Opportunity We are currently working with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure programmes: The redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a nationally important capital programme that will transform healthcare delivery across Greater Manchester. The redevelopment forms part of the Government's New Hospital Programme, representing a major investment of GBP1-1.5bn into modern, sustainable and resilient healthcare infrastructure. This once-in-a-generation transformation will deliver a new hospital campus designed to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency and provide a modern healthcare environment for future generations. The programme is being delivered in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the largest NHS Trust in Greater Manchester, alongside leading construction partners, consultants and specialist supply chain organisations. Significant progress has already been achieved, including enabling works and the successful completion of the GBP106m all-electric North View mental health inpatient facility. The wider hospital redevelopment is now moving towards the next critical stages, with major construction activity planned from 2028 onwards. This represents a pivotal opportunity for an experienced planner to join at a key stage and help shape the delivery strategy, programme controls and long-term success of this landmark healthcare project. The Role As Lead Planning Manager, you will take ownership of planning strategy, programme development and schedule leadership for a defined sector of this complex, multi-phase hospital redevelopment. You will play a central role in ensuring that programme controls, construction sequencing, logistics planning and delivery strategies are fully integrated with design development, procurement requirements, stakeholder expectations and the challenges of working within a live healthcare environment. This is a senior leadership position requiring a combination of technical planning expertise, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with senior leadership teams, NHS representatives, contractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders to drive programme certainty and successful delivery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence delivery methodology, improve planning processes and contribute to the successful completion of one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure investments. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning function for a major sector of the North Manchester General Hospital redevelopment programme Develop, manage and maintain integrated master programmes covering design, procurement, construction and delivery phases Establish and implement effective planning strategies, controls and governance processes across the programme Develop complex phasing and sequencing strategies to support delivery within a live operational healthcare environment Work collaboratively with clinical, estates and operational stakeholders to ensure construction activity aligns with healthcare requirements Provide senior planning leadership across multidisciplinary teams including contractors, consultants, designers and NHS representatives Monitor programme performance, progress, critical path activities, risks and key milestones Identify potential delays and constraints, implementing effective mitigation and recovery strategies where required Produce high-quality programme reporting and insight for senior governance boards and programme leadership teams Support risk management, change control and commercial processes through accurate programme intelligence and analysis Ensure compliance with New Hospital Programme standards, reporting requirements and governance frameworks Support the implementation of digital planning approaches including 4D planning and BIM integration where applicable About You We are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong background in delivering complex construction programmes. You will have the ability to operate at a senior level, influence key stakeholders and provide strategic planning leadership within a challenging project environment. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience working within construction planning on major infrastructure, healthcare or similarly complex programmes Proven experience managing and delivering large-scale, multi-phase projects (GBP100m+ preferred) Strong understanding of NEC contract environments and public sector project governance Experience working within live operational environments such as healthcare, transport, defence or other highly constrained sectors Strong technical knowledge of planning methodologies and programme management principles Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or equivalent Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior teams Ability to analyse complex programme information and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations Experience working with NHS clients, healthcare estates or major public sector organisations would be highly advantageous This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior Planner or Planning Manager looking to take ownership of a career-defining programme and make a lasting impact on one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title - Lead Planning Manager - Major Healthcare Capital Programme Location: Crumpsall, Manchester (Hybrid / Site-Based Requirements) Project: GBP1-1.5bn NHS New Hospital Programme Salary - Up to GBP125k plus bonus and an excellent package The Opportunity We are currently working with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure programmes: The redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a nationally important capital programme that will transform healthcare delivery across Greater Manchester. The redevelopment forms part of the Government's New Hospital Programme, representing a major investment of GBP1-1.5bn into modern, sustainable and resilient healthcare infrastructure. This once-in-a-generation transformation will deliver a new hospital campus designed to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency and provide a modern healthcare environment for future generations. The programme is being delivered in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the largest NHS Trust in Greater Manchester, alongside leading construction partners, consultants and specialist supply chain organisations. Significant progress has already been achieved, including enabling works and the successful completion of the GBP106m all-electric North View mental health inpatient facility. The wider hospital redevelopment is now moving towards the next critical stages, with major construction activity planned from 2028 onwards. This represents a pivotal opportunity for an experienced planner to join at a key stage and help shape the delivery strategy, programme controls and long-term success of this landmark healthcare project. The Role As Lead Planning Manager, you will take ownership of planning strategy, programme development and schedule leadership for a defined sector of this complex, multi-phase hospital redevelopment. You will play a central role in ensuring that programme controls, construction sequencing, logistics planning and delivery strategies are fully integrated with design development, procurement requirements, stakeholder expectations and the challenges of working within a live healthcare environment. This is a senior leadership position requiring a combination of technical planning expertise, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with senior leadership teams, NHS representatives, contractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders to drive programme certainty and successful delivery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence delivery methodology, improve planning processes and contribute to the successful completion of one of the UK's most significant healthcare infrastructure investments. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning function for a major sector of the North Manchester General Hospital redevelopment programme Develop, manage and maintain integrated master programmes covering design, procurement, construction and delivery phases Establish and implement effective planning strategies, controls and governance processes across the programme Develop complex phasing and sequencing strategies to support delivery within a live operational healthcare environment Work collaboratively with clinical, estates and operational stakeholders to ensure construction activity aligns with healthcare requirements Provide senior planning leadership across multidisciplinary teams including contractors, consultants, designers and NHS representatives Monitor programme performance, progress, critical path activities, risks and key milestones Identify potential delays and constraints, implementing effective mitigation and recovery strategies where required Produce high-quality programme reporting and insight for senior governance boards and programme leadership teams Support risk management, change control and commercial processes through accurate programme intelligence and analysis Ensure compliance with New Hospital Programme standards, reporting requirements and governance frameworks Support the implementation of digital planning approaches including 4D planning and BIM integration where applicable About You We are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong background in delivering complex construction programmes. You will have the ability to operate at a senior level, influence key stakeholders and provide strategic planning leadership within a challenging project environment. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience working within construction planning on major infrastructure, healthcare or similarly complex programmes Proven experience managing and delivering large-scale, multi-phase projects (GBP100m+ preferred) Strong understanding of NEC contract environments and public sector project governance Experience working within live operational environments such as healthcare, transport, defence or other highly constrained sectors Strong technical knowledge of planning methodologies and programme management principles Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or equivalent Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior teams Ability to analyse complex programme information and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations Experience working with NHS clients, healthcare estates or major public sector organisations would be highly advantageous This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior Planner or Planning Manager looking to take ownership of a career-defining programme and make a lasting impact on one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.
Kpler is seeking a Senior Account Manager for our Maritime division in EMEA. You will drive revenue growth across Northwest Europe by managing key maritime accounts and turning data into high-value commercial solutions that support clients' strategic decisions. You will partner with industry leaders, identify expansion opportunities, and maintain CRM integrity in Salesforce. Strong negotiation, English fluency, and willingness to travel across Northwest Europe are essential to succeed in this
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Kpler is seeking a Senior Account Manager for our Maritime division in EMEA. You will drive revenue growth across Northwest Europe by managing key maritime accounts and turning data into high-value commercial solutions that support clients' strategic decisions. You will partner with industry leaders, identify expansion opportunities, and maintain CRM integrity in Salesforce. Strong negotiation, English fluency, and willingness to travel across Northwest Europe are essential to succeed in this
