We're recruiting an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing or public sector professional with strong project management experience to play a key role in delivering a major legislative change programme. You'll be responsible for coordinating a multi-disciplinary programme of work, ensuring statutory duties are met, key milestones are achieved, and effective engagement takes place with tenants, landlords and partner organisations. This role will be critical in ensuring the authority is fully compliant ahead of the 1 May 2026 implementation deadline. The Role Lead and coordinate delivery of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 implementation programme across the council. Support and manage a multi-disciplinary project delivery group including Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Advice & Homelessness, Trading Standards, Legal, Finance, Revenues & Benefits, Data Intelligence and Communications. Develop, manage and monitor a detailed implementation plan, ensuring statutory requirements and council objectives are met within agreed timescales. Oversee the development, review and updating of enforcement policies, civil penalties policies, service charges and supporting procedures. Identify IT system requirements and support system changes required to comply with new legislation. Support the development and delivery of a communications and engagement plan for tenants, landlords and stakeholders. Work with internal and external partners, including advice agencies, to ensure clear signposting and effective referral pathways. Identify and manage project risks, ensuring inclusion on the council's risk register and implementing mitigation measures. Assess resource requirements, including staff training and recruitment needs. Ensure all reporting requirements to central government are met. Manage the project budget, including New Burdens Funding and income from registration or enforcement activity, ensuring full cost recovery. Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty throughout the programme. Key Requirements Proven experience delivering complex project management programmes, ideally within local government or housing. Good working knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector. Experience delivering large-scale change or transformation projects in a public sector environment. Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Strong risk management and compliance experience. Experience managing budgets, monitoring spend and ensuring financial sustainability. Ability to interpret and implement legislation and statutory guidance. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive service delivery. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing, policy and programme management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing or public sector professional with strong project management experience to play a key role in delivering a major legislative change programme. You'll be responsible for coordinating a multi-disciplinary programme of work, ensuring statutory duties are met, key milestones are achieved, and effective engagement takes place with tenants, landlords and partner organisations. This role will be critical in ensuring the authority is fully compliant ahead of the 1 May 2026 implementation deadline. The Role Lead and coordinate delivery of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 implementation programme across the council. Support and manage a multi-disciplinary project delivery group including Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Advice & Homelessness, Trading Standards, Legal, Finance, Revenues & Benefits, Data Intelligence and Communications. Develop, manage and monitor a detailed implementation plan, ensuring statutory requirements and council objectives are met within agreed timescales. Oversee the development, review and updating of enforcement policies, civil penalties policies, service charges and supporting procedures. Identify IT system requirements and support system changes required to comply with new legislation. Support the development and delivery of a communications and engagement plan for tenants, landlords and stakeholders. Work with internal and external partners, including advice agencies, to ensure clear signposting and effective referral pathways. Identify and manage project risks, ensuring inclusion on the council's risk register and implementing mitigation measures. Assess resource requirements, including staff training and recruitment needs. Ensure all reporting requirements to central government are met. Manage the project budget, including New Burdens Funding and income from registration or enforcement activity, ensuring full cost recovery. Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty throughout the programme. Key Requirements Proven experience delivering complex project management programmes, ideally within local government or housing. Good working knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector. Experience delivering large-scale change or transformation projects in a public sector environment. Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Strong risk management and compliance experience. Experience managing budgets, monitoring spend and ensuring financial sustainability. Ability to interpret and implement legislation and statutory guidance. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive service delivery. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing, policy and programme management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204695 the role Benefact Group are looking for a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our Legal and Secretarial Team based in our Gloucester office on a hybrid basis. As Senior Legal Counsel you will take the lead on corporate legal projects and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver cost effective M&A activity, including the management of external corporate counsel where appropriate. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a cohesive, supportive and friendly in-house legal team. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing To take lead responsibility for corporate legal matters at both Group level and to the various trading entities across the UK, reporting to the Head of Legal. This will include M&A, group reorganisations and restructurings, financing arrangements, transaction planning, document management, due diligence and other legal transactional matters including pre and post deal integration. To advise on corporate law and governance as required including legal support to the CoSec team. To support the Head of Legal in managing external law firm partnerships and the efficient management of budget and resources. To encourage and facilitate early engagement of the legal team on new corporate matters, projects and arising risks to ensure that legal advice can be provided at the appropriate time to assist and guide strategy. To proactively drive legal understanding and knowledge sharing within the Legal & Secretarial department and wider business, to improve technical understanding of company law requirements. To stay abreast of legal developments and maintain effective horizon scanning to identify and understand changing legal requirements and opportunities in corporate legal matters and drive appropriate solutions. To proactively build effective relationships with stakeholders and business areas across the Group to establish an influential legal function and to promote legal best practice. What you'll need to have Qualification: Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales. At least 4 years post qualification experience in a corporate law setting. Experience of advising FCA/PRA regulated businesses in respect of corporate transactions. Capable and confident to run smaller transactional M&A work in-house. Experience working on group reorganisations, restructurings, financing arrangements, compliance, regulatory and other legal transactional matters. Experience managing a legal budget or allocated spend What makes you stand out Excellent project management & organisation skills Experience managing external counsel Credible, with proven ability to build effective relationships and influence key stakeholders Ability to design practical and proportionate solutions Strong negotiation skills What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution Generous annual bonus scheme: on-target bonus between 10% and 40% 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year Employee Assistance Programme Full study support to gain professional qualifications Access to virtual GP Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Hear from the hiring manager We're a fast paced, high performing friendly legal team enabling growth across a diverse group of successful businesses. You'll be a key member of the team and our go-to expert for corporate expertise. About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204695 the role Benefact Group are looking for a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our Legal and Secretarial Team based in our Gloucester office on a hybrid basis. As Senior Legal Counsel you will take the lead on corporate legal projects and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver cost effective M&A activity, including the management of external corporate counsel where appropriate. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a cohesive, supportive and friendly in-house legal team. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing To take lead responsibility for corporate legal matters at both Group level and to the various trading entities across the UK, reporting to the Head of Legal. This will include M&A, group reorganisations and restructurings, financing arrangements, transaction planning, document management, due diligence and other legal transactional matters including pre and post deal integration. To advise on corporate law and governance as required including legal support to the CoSec team. To support the Head of Legal in managing external law firm partnerships and the efficient management of budget and resources. To encourage and facilitate early engagement of the legal team on new corporate matters, projects and arising risks to ensure that legal advice can be provided at the appropriate time to assist and guide strategy. To proactively drive legal understanding and knowledge sharing within the Legal & Secretarial department and wider business, to improve technical understanding of company law requirements. To stay abreast of legal developments and maintain effective horizon scanning to identify and understand changing legal requirements and opportunities in corporate legal matters and drive appropriate solutions. To proactively build effective relationships with stakeholders and business areas across the Group to establish an influential legal function and to promote legal best practice. What you'll need to have Qualification: Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales. At least 4 years post qualification experience in a corporate law setting. Experience of advising FCA/PRA regulated businesses in respect of corporate transactions. Capable and confident to run smaller transactional M&A work in-house. Experience working on group reorganisations, restructurings, financing arrangements, compliance, regulatory and other legal transactional matters. Experience managing a legal budget or allocated spend What makes you stand out Excellent project management & organisation skills Experience managing external counsel Credible, with proven ability to build effective relationships and influence key stakeholders Ability to design practical and proportionate solutions Strong negotiation skills What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution Generous annual bonus scheme: on-target bonus between 10% and 40% 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year Employee Assistance Programme Full study support to gain professional qualifications Access to virtual GP Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Hear from the hiring manager We're a fast paced, high performing friendly legal team enabling growth across a diverse group of successful businesses. You'll be a key member of the team and our go-to expert for corporate expertise. About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Energy & Utilities Consulting Energy & utilities in the UK are going through a transformation journey with the focus on making data-centric Asset Investment decisions, enhanced customer experience (through digital and data enablement), sustainable and reliable infrastructure(green energy driven water treatment, fewer leakages etc.), digitalisation of the aging infrastructure, visualisation of their disparate decision support systems in a single pane of glass and most importantly disruption from innovative technologies entering the marketplace. Cognizant has engagements with multiple energy & utilities clients in the UK where we are helping them being customer obsessed and lead the transformation initiatives to build new offerings, solutions and innovative business models aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. Role Overview The OT Architect will lead the design integration and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems across a modern utilities environment. This role focuses on secure SCADA telemetry and industrial automation platforms ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise IT ERP and cloud ecosystems. Roles & Responsibilities OT Architecture & Systems Integration Design and maintain end to end OT architectures covering SCADA RTUs/PLCs telemetry historian platforms and field communications. Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Maximo GIS asset management). Define secure data flows between plant control rooms corporate networks and cloud services. Lead the adoption of IIoT technologies edge computing and modern data architectures for real time operational insight. Cybersecurity & Compliance Embed ISA/IEC 62443 NIS2 and UK CNI security principles into OT designs. Conduct risk assessments threat modelling and architecture reviews across OT environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation zero trust principles and secure remote access for OT assets. SCADA & Utilities Operations Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades control system migrations and telemetry modernization programs. Work closely with control room operations and engineering teams to ensure system reliability availability and regulatory compliance. Support lifecycle planning for OT assets including vendor selection obsolescence management and technology road mapping. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership engineering managers and IT/OT program teams. Translate operational requirements into scalable secure and compliant architectures. Lead workshops produce high quality technical documentation and guide delivery partners and system integrators. Support procurement contract reviews and vendor governance for OT and IIoT solutions. Essential skills Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge Understanding of end-to-end business process model in Water and Wastewater treatment operations Understanding of supervisory and control processes Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisitions from operational systems and OT-IT Integration Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, Data Loggers, SCADA systems, Timeseries historian etc.) and how they help utility operational processes Appreciation of protocols used in process automation - Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, AMQP etc. Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities Solution Design and Prototyping Business & technology process mapping, capability maps and value streams Excellent communication skills Desired Skills Expertise in Cloud Technologies preferably Azure Appreciation of IoT Technologies An appreciation of Enterprise Architecture
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Energy & Utilities Consulting Energy & utilities in the UK are going through a transformation journey with the focus on making data-centric Asset Investment decisions, enhanced customer experience (through digital and data enablement), sustainable and reliable infrastructure(green energy driven water treatment, fewer leakages etc.), digitalisation of the aging infrastructure, visualisation of their disparate decision support systems in a single pane of glass and most importantly disruption from innovative technologies entering the marketplace. Cognizant has engagements with multiple energy & utilities clients in the UK where we are helping them being customer obsessed and lead the transformation initiatives to build new offerings, solutions and innovative business models aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. Role Overview The OT Architect will lead the design integration and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems across a modern utilities environment. This role focuses on secure SCADA telemetry and industrial automation platforms ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise IT ERP and cloud ecosystems. Roles & Responsibilities OT Architecture & Systems Integration Design and maintain end to end OT architectures covering SCADA RTUs/PLCs telemetry historian platforms and field communications. Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Maximo GIS asset management). Define secure data flows between plant control rooms corporate networks and cloud services. Lead the adoption of IIoT technologies edge computing and modern data architectures for real time operational insight. Cybersecurity & Compliance Embed ISA/IEC 62443 NIS2 and UK CNI security principles into OT designs. Conduct risk assessments threat modelling and architecture reviews across OT environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation zero trust principles and secure remote access for OT assets. SCADA & Utilities Operations Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades control system migrations and telemetry modernization programs. Work closely with control room operations and engineering teams to ensure system reliability availability and regulatory compliance. Support lifecycle planning for OT assets including vendor selection obsolescence management and technology road mapping. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership engineering managers and IT/OT program teams. Translate operational requirements into scalable secure and compliant architectures. Lead workshops produce high quality technical documentation and guide delivery partners and system integrators. Support procurement contract reviews and vendor governance for OT and IIoT solutions. Essential skills Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge Understanding of end-to-end business process model in Water and Wastewater treatment operations Understanding of supervisory and control processes Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisitions from operational systems and OT-IT Integration Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, Data Loggers, SCADA systems, Timeseries historian etc.) and how they help utility operational processes Appreciation of protocols used in process automation - Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, AMQP etc. Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities Solution Design and Prototyping Business & technology process mapping, capability maps and value streams Excellent communication skills Desired Skills Expertise in Cloud Technologies preferably Azure Appreciation of IoT Technologies An appreciation of Enterprise Architecture
Project Manager This position is a result of significant increase and project wins in the client's mechanical team. Mainly to service a major long standing client's M&E project works. The Project Manager will assist the Mechanical Department management team in mentoring and upskilling the wider team, retaining and improving existing customer relations. The role involves commercial responsibility as well as operational delivery, client relationship and high-quality project execution with a key focus to quality of install. The role will require close collaboration with numerous stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to the following: designers both internal and external, architects, GML estimating department, key account leads, project commercial teams both in house and client side, sub-contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams and high-profile customers. The candidate will be a key contributor from conception, through the design stages, managing the delivery and ensuring that each project is suitably resourced and closed out in a professional manner, to the highest of standards. Key Responsibilities: A keen eye for detail and a continuous drive to deliver quality work. Lead by example, promote the highest of standards with regards to HSEQ best practice, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements in all instances. Confident and effective communication, ability to chair meetings, driving outcomes, ensuring the production of accurate records of discussions, actions and deadlines. Exposure to tenders, liaison with designers, estimating and commercial teams. As noted above, we have separate teams within the business to handle tendering & commercial enquiries, however as a client representative, you will be the owner of tenders to ensure they are delivered on time and to the standard expected. Ability to fully understand the client requirement, technical specifications, drawings and project requirement holistically. Good understanding of design and project risks. Identify, manage and escalate risks where necessary. Mitigate risks with sound deployment of sub-contracts and allocation of CDP s (Contractors Design Portion). Be able to contribute and manage against the sequence of works for the project programme. Ability to drive the project programme, ensuring key milestones are maintained. Ability to foresee potential points of failure and react accordingly. Prepare and present regular progress reports including programme drop lines to project stakeholders. Understanding the importance of the development and submission of RFI s, TQ s, RFI s & Tech Sub s and driving close out of items raised. Ability to make sound business decisions under pressure. A logical and lateral thinker with the ability to problem solve. Effective communicator, driven, focused, tenacious and conscientious. Excellent time management, ability to delegate, prioritise key tasks and workload when working to strict deadlines. Good understanding of project governance and the requirement for procedural conformity. Commercially astute, sound awareness of the contract terms ensuring adherence, ability to highlight risks, manage variations, delays and EOT requirements, liaising with internal QS s to ensure that the business is commercially protected. Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants. Possess the ability to be assertive where required. Able to read the situation and make sound decisions, managing multiple entities both up and downstream, being the conduit to success. Highly adept at the co-ordination of work packages, understanding the interaction of trades and the ability to foresee potential issues. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor responsibilities under appointment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working. Highlight key commercial risk and mitigation measures. Upskilling of wider department team. Carry out PDR s for direct reports. Drive the company s vision, values and work ethic, contributing to the growth of the business. o Safety o Quality o Integrity o People
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Project Manager This position is a result of significant increase and project wins in the client's mechanical team. Mainly to service a major long standing client's M&E project works. The Project Manager will assist the Mechanical Department management team in mentoring and upskilling the wider team, retaining and improving existing customer relations. The role involves commercial responsibility as well as operational delivery, client relationship and high-quality project execution with a key focus to quality of install. The role will require close collaboration with numerous stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to the following: designers both internal and external, architects, GML estimating department, key account leads, project commercial teams both in house and client side, sub-contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams and high-profile customers. The candidate will be a key contributor from conception, through the design stages, managing the delivery and ensuring that each project is suitably resourced and closed out in a professional manner, to the highest of standards. Key Responsibilities: A keen eye for detail and a continuous drive to deliver quality work. Lead by example, promote the highest of standards with regards to HSEQ best practice, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements in all instances. Confident and effective communication, ability to chair meetings, driving outcomes, ensuring the production of accurate records of discussions, actions and deadlines. Exposure to tenders, liaison with designers, estimating and commercial teams. As noted above, we have separate teams within the business to handle tendering & commercial enquiries, however as a client representative, you will be the owner of tenders to ensure they are delivered on time and to the standard expected. Ability to fully understand the client requirement, technical specifications, drawings and project requirement holistically. Good understanding of design and project risks. Identify, manage and escalate risks where necessary. Mitigate risks with sound deployment of sub-contracts and allocation of CDP s (Contractors Design Portion). Be able to contribute and manage against the sequence of works for the project programme. Ability to drive the project programme, ensuring key milestones are maintained. Ability to foresee potential points of failure and react accordingly. Prepare and present regular progress reports including programme drop lines to project stakeholders. Understanding the importance of the development and submission of RFI s, TQ s, RFI s & Tech Sub s and driving close out of items raised. Ability to make sound business decisions under pressure. A logical and lateral thinker with the ability to problem solve. Effective communicator, driven, focused, tenacious and conscientious. Excellent time management, ability to delegate, prioritise key tasks and workload when working to strict deadlines. Good understanding of project governance and the requirement for procedural conformity. Commercially astute, sound awareness of the contract terms ensuring adherence, ability to highlight risks, manage variations, delays and EOT requirements, liaising with internal QS s to ensure that the business is commercially protected. Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants. Possess the ability to be assertive where required. Able to read the situation and make sound decisions, managing multiple entities both up and downstream, being the conduit to success. Highly adept at the co-ordination of work packages, understanding the interaction of trades and the ability to foresee potential issues. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor responsibilities under appointment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working. Highlight key commercial risk and mitigation measures. Upskilling of wider department team. Carry out PDR s for direct reports. Drive the company s vision, values and work ethic, contributing to the growth of the business. o Safety o Quality o Integrity o People
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Sanderson Government & Defence
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - MOD DV Cleared Location: Hemel Hempstead Type: 4-5 days on-site IR Status: Inside Rate: £450 - £700 Clearance: Must have active MOD DV Contingency: Must be a sole British National Length: Initial 6 months Sanderson Government and Defence are seeking a GRC Manager for an on-going programme of work with a primary technical supplier into the MOD click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - MOD DV Cleared Location: Hemel Hempstead Type: 4-5 days on-site IR Status: Inside Rate: £450 - £700 Clearance: Must have active MOD DV Contingency: Must be a sole British National Length: Initial 6 months Sanderson Government and Defence are seeking a GRC Manager for an on-going programme of work with a primary technical supplier into the MOD click apply for full job details
Your new company You will be joining a long established organisation with a strong sense of purpose, and a supportive working culture and a focus on delivering high quality services to its residents and stakeholders. Work pattern On site 35/30hrs a week BA1 Your new role As Office Manager, you will take responsibility for the day to day management and administration. You will act as a key point of liaison for contractors and residents, ensuring smooth operations across administration, governance, property management and resident support. Maintaining efficient filing systems and ensuring documentation is kept current Updating and managing the handbook and operational manuals Instructing and managing contractors undertaking work on site Maintaining a register of policies and monitoring review dates Carrying out Health & Safety risk assessments for contractors attending site Arranging annual property servicing and compliance checks What you'll need to succeed Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent interpersonal abilities and confidence working with residents, trustees and contractors Experience in property or facilities coordination A sound understanding of Health & Safety and compliance obligations Financial administration experience, ideally including accounts preparation and PAYE Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality Confidence using digital tools, online systems and managing documentation A proactive, supportive and professional approach to daily operations What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 06, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining a long established organisation with a strong sense of purpose, and a supportive working culture and a focus on delivering high quality services to its residents and stakeholders. Work pattern On site 35/30hrs a week BA1 Your new role As Office Manager, you will take responsibility for the day to day management and administration. You will act as a key point of liaison for contractors and residents, ensuring smooth operations across administration, governance, property management and resident support. Maintaining efficient filing systems and ensuring documentation is kept current Updating and managing the handbook and operational manuals Instructing and managing contractors undertaking work on site Maintaining a register of policies and monitoring review dates Carrying out Health & Safety risk assessments for contractors attending site Arranging annual property servicing and compliance checks What you'll need to succeed Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent interpersonal abilities and confidence working with residents, trustees and contractors Experience in property or facilities coordination A sound understanding of Health & Safety and compliance obligations Financial administration experience, ideally including accounts preparation and PAYE Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality Confidence using digital tools, online systems and managing documentation A proactive, supportive and professional approach to daily operations What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We're not just delivering banking services - we're building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. What you will do As the Head of Compliance & Conduct Risk you'll lead Metro Bank's second line oversight of compliance and conduct, ensuring strong governance, effective compliance monitoring, and a clear focus on delivering great customer outcomes. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Bank to enable sustainable growth, turning regulatory expectations into practical, proportionate controls and offering credible challenge that protects both our customers and the Bank. You will also drive and continuously enhance our compliance oversight and conduct risk framework-making sure we meet UK regulatory obligations, deliver fair value, embed a strong risk culture, and ensure our products, services and distribution models remain compliant and customer centric. Develop the Compliance & Conduct Risk strategy for Metro Bank aligned to the bank's risk appetite, regulatory priorities and business strategy. Maintain an effective conduct risk framework that covers identification, assessment, monitoring, control design, assurance and reporting. Ensure regulatory and conduct risks are identified early through horizon scanning, MI, complaints trends, monitoring results and thematic insights. Provide independent compliance and conduct risk advice and assurance to the Executive Leadership team that the Bank is operating within agreed risk appetite in relation to Compliance and Conduct risks and engage with regulators and industry bodies as needed. Provide credible, commercial, risk based advice to business areas (Products, Brand & Marketing, Banking, Banking Operations, Banking teams) across the product lifecycle and support new product approvals and material change governance. Lead compliance impact assessment of regulatory change working with business stakeholders to ensure practical implementation of new requirements with ongoing oversight of delivery of regulatory change. Support Senior Managers and business leaders on cases involving serious misconduct, including advice on the Individual and Senior Management Conduct Rules, impact on Fitness and Propriety, and any regulatory notifications/updates. Provide effective governance through regular conduct and compliance risk reporting to ExCo/Board risk committees, clear articulation of risk positions, emerging risks and forward looking indicators and oversight of issues management and remediation. Build and lead a high performing Compliance Team. What you will need You must have significant experience in a Compliance, Conduct Risk, or Regulatory Advisory senior leadership roles within a UK financial services organisation. You must have deep subject matter expertise of the UK regulatory framework (FCA/PRA Handbook, SYSC, CONC, DISP, COBS, PROD, SM&CR) as well as knowledge or experience of Payment Services Regulations and Consumer Credit Legislations. Strong expertise around Senior Manager and Certification Regime. Expertise in retail banking products (e.g., loans, mortgages, savings, payments, credit cards). Ability to interpret regulatory rules and translate them into practical business requirements. Experience providing robust, risk based advice to senior stakeholders. Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders. Our promise to you We will make sure that you are well rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts. We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions).
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We're not just delivering banking services - we're building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. What you will do As the Head of Compliance & Conduct Risk you'll lead Metro Bank's second line oversight of compliance and conduct, ensuring strong governance, effective compliance monitoring, and a clear focus on delivering great customer outcomes. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Bank to enable sustainable growth, turning regulatory expectations into practical, proportionate controls and offering credible challenge that protects both our customers and the Bank. You will also drive and continuously enhance our compliance oversight and conduct risk framework-making sure we meet UK regulatory obligations, deliver fair value, embed a strong risk culture, and ensure our products, services and distribution models remain compliant and customer centric. Develop the Compliance & Conduct Risk strategy for Metro Bank aligned to the bank's risk appetite, regulatory priorities and business strategy. Maintain an effective conduct risk framework that covers identification, assessment, monitoring, control design, assurance and reporting. Ensure regulatory and conduct risks are identified early through horizon scanning, MI, complaints trends, monitoring results and thematic insights. Provide independent compliance and conduct risk advice and assurance to the Executive Leadership team that the Bank is operating within agreed risk appetite in relation to Compliance and Conduct risks and engage with regulators and industry bodies as needed. Provide credible, commercial, risk based advice to business areas (Products, Brand & Marketing, Banking, Banking Operations, Banking teams) across the product lifecycle and support new product approvals and material change governance. Lead compliance impact assessment of regulatory change working with business stakeholders to ensure practical implementation of new requirements with ongoing oversight of delivery of regulatory change. Support Senior Managers and business leaders on cases involving serious misconduct, including advice on the Individual and Senior Management Conduct Rules, impact on Fitness and Propriety, and any regulatory notifications/updates. Provide effective governance through regular conduct and compliance risk reporting to ExCo/Board risk committees, clear articulation of risk positions, emerging risks and forward looking indicators and oversight of issues management and remediation. Build and lead a high performing Compliance Team. What you will need You must have significant experience in a Compliance, Conduct Risk, or Regulatory Advisory senior leadership roles within a UK financial services organisation. You must have deep subject matter expertise of the UK regulatory framework (FCA/PRA Handbook, SYSC, CONC, DISP, COBS, PROD, SM&CR) as well as knowledge or experience of Payment Services Regulations and Consumer Credit Legislations. Strong expertise around Senior Manager and Certification Regime. Expertise in retail banking products (e.g., loans, mortgages, savings, payments, credit cards). Ability to interpret regulatory rules and translate them into practical business requirements. Experience providing robust, risk based advice to senior stakeholders. Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders. Our promise to you We will make sure that you are well rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts. We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions).
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Payroll on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for payroll delivery within a high volume, multi-entity environment. The role would suit a strategic, hands-on payroll leader with strong people management capability and a passion for improving systems, controls, and service delivery. The Role As Head of Payroll, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function across the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls for a large workforce, consistently meeting SLAs Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, and governance standards Developing and embedding strong payroll controls, reporting, and risk mitigation processes Driving continuous improvement, standardisation, and efficiency across payroll operations Leading payroll input into wider HR systems and transformation initiatives The Ideal Candidate Essential: 10+ years' experience in senior payroll leadership within a large or complex organisation Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered teams Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, controls, and best practice Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly detail-driven with the ability to identify issues and deliver improvements Desirable: Experience in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment Exposure to Time & Attendance systems Involvement in payroll or HR system implementations (e.g. SAP) Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification or accreditation (preferred) For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. IND01 Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates- "I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role" "Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend." "VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service."
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Payroll on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for payroll delivery within a high volume, multi-entity environment. The role would suit a strategic, hands-on payroll leader with strong people management capability and a passion for improving systems, controls, and service delivery. The Role As Head of Payroll, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function across the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls for a large workforce, consistently meeting SLAs Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, and governance standards Developing and embedding strong payroll controls, reporting, and risk mitigation processes Driving continuous improvement, standardisation, and efficiency across payroll operations Leading payroll input into wider HR systems and transformation initiatives The Ideal Candidate Essential: 10+ years' experience in senior payroll leadership within a large or complex organisation Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered teams Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, controls, and best practice Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly detail-driven with the ability to identify issues and deliver improvements Desirable: Experience in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment Exposure to Time & Attendance systems Involvement in payroll or HR system implementations (e.g. SAP) Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification or accreditation (preferred) For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. IND01 Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates- "I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role" "Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend." "VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service."
Head of Finance We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide strong financial leadership within a landowning and educational charity. Position: Head of Finance Salary: £57,500 per annum Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire, GL7 5BN Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role leads the accounting and compliance functions and provides high quality financial insight to support informed decision making. You will manage the Financial Accountant and Management Accountant and act as a key finance business partner to senior leaders. Key responsibilities include: Delivering accurate financial reporting and strengthening financial controls Managing statutory accounts and the annual audit process Ensuring compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements Supporting cash and investment management strategies Improving management information with a focus on clarity and forward looking analysis Acting as a trusted finance business partner to senior and executive leaders Contributing to senior leadership and governance forums Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and ways of working Owning financial risk and controls across commercial and product areas About You You will be a qualified finance professional with strong technical skills and experience of working at a senior level. Essential skills and experience include: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance or finance business partnering role Experience within a charity or property related organisation is desirable Strong financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis skills Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior and executive stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities and work at pace High attention to detail with a practical, solutions focused approach Collaborative working style and strong cross functional skills About the Organisation This is a unique opportunity to join an educational charity that owns and manages farms, woodlands and natural habitats across the UK. The organisation delivers Outdoor Learning programmes, provides grants, undertakes research and works in partnership with others to inspire stronger connections with nature. As part of the team, you'll enjoy a friendly, creative and supportive working environment alongside a generous benefits package including: 10% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Training and development opportunities Other roles you may have experience of could include; Finance Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business, Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Deputy Director of Finance.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide strong financial leadership within a landowning and educational charity. Position: Head of Finance Salary: £57,500 per annum Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire, GL7 5BN Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role leads the accounting and compliance functions and provides high quality financial insight to support informed decision making. You will manage the Financial Accountant and Management Accountant and act as a key finance business partner to senior leaders. Key responsibilities include: Delivering accurate financial reporting and strengthening financial controls Managing statutory accounts and the annual audit process Ensuring compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements Supporting cash and investment management strategies Improving management information with a focus on clarity and forward looking analysis Acting as a trusted finance business partner to senior and executive leaders Contributing to senior leadership and governance forums Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and ways of working Owning financial risk and controls across commercial and product areas About You You will be a qualified finance professional with strong technical skills and experience of working at a senior level. Essential skills and experience include: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance or finance business partnering role Experience within a charity or property related organisation is desirable Strong financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis skills Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior and executive stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities and work at pace High attention to detail with a practical, solutions focused approach Collaborative working style and strong cross functional skills About the Organisation This is a unique opportunity to join an educational charity that owns and manages farms, woodlands and natural habitats across the UK. The organisation delivers Outdoor Learning programmes, provides grants, undertakes research and works in partnership with others to inspire stronger connections with nature. As part of the team, you'll enjoy a friendly, creative and supportive working environment alongside a generous benefits package including: 10% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Training and development opportunities Other roles you may have experience of could include; Finance Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business, Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Deputy Director of Finance.
Overview Storage Administration Manager - Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 20 February 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Cryo-Storage Manager in the Assisted Conception Unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The role requires leadership, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to problem-solve and redesign workflows in a high-volume, highly regulated environment. The post holder will work closely with the Embryology Team, Quality Manager, Head of Service, Person Responsible, and Senior Management Team to ensure the Unit maintains compliant, auditable storage records at all times. Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy are essential, given the legal and regulatory importance of consent and storage documentation under the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice. We are a supportive and caring multi-disciplinary team and encourage our staff to develop both personally and professionally. This is an exciting and challenging role in which the post holder would have an opportunity to make a direct positive impact on patient experience within the Trust. We encourage applicants to use the supporting information section of the application form to demonstrate they meet the person specification, using specific examples. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to exercise analytical and judgemental skills involving the interpretation and comparison of complex information from multiple sources. This includes reviewing and reconciling data from electronic systems, paper records, consent documentation, and SOPs to identify discrepancies, incomplete information, or potential non-compliance. The role includes providing task-specific training, guidance, and acting as a first point of contact for queries and escalation of issues, and supporting competency development for defined administrative processes. The postholder will exercise delegated operational oversight essential for safe and effective service delivery in a highly regulated clinical environment. The post holder will work closely with the Storage Administration Manager, Service Manager, Embryology Team, and Quality Management Team to ensure data accuracy, traceability, and compliance within all storage-related administrative processes. General responsibilities Direct line management of administrative staff Supporting the Service Manager Leading on training and development of other HR-related queries i.e. PDRs, compliance Reporting and managing performance, annual leave, and sickness Participation in service improvement, review and update SOP/process guides where appropriate About us Evelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'. Every year, the number of women, children and young people Evelina London cares for, in hospital and in the community, continues to grow. We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. Evelina London is here for children, young people and women from London to South East England, and provides specialist care for families around the UK and across the world. As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Department Information The Assisted Conception Unit sees people with fertility problems who want to be able to conceive. We are a team of consultants, resident doctors, nurses, embryologists, managers and administrators. We deliver fertility treatments via the NHS and also offer private treatment options. Job responsibilities Governance, Compliance & Legal Oversight Ensure full compliance with HFEA legislation, Code of Practice, and Trust policies. Oversee storage governance for gametes, embryos, and ovarian tissue, including consent validity, extensions, expiry, discard, and donation processes. Maintain audit-ready systems and accurate consent documentation. Lead investigations, corrective actions, and support regulatory inspections and submissions. Operational Management Provide day-to-day leadership of the Storage Administration Team. Ensure accurate tracking of storage status, expiry timelines, and patient decisions. Maintain effective workflows, escalation pathways, and service resilience. Monitor performance, manage workload allocation, and provide timely data to senior management. Policy, Systems & Service Development Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and administrative systems. Drive process improvement, digital development, and automation. Contribute to strategic service development, audits, risk management, and complaint investigations. Manage delegated budgets and authorised signatory responsibilities. Ensure administrative services meet financial and operational targets. Lead, supervise, recruit, and develop administrative staff. Manage performance, attendance, and conduct in line with Trust policies. Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Data Quality, Traceability & Audit Ensure accurate, traceable storage records and documentation. Lead audits and implement improvements to prevent data or process errors. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Oversee sensitive patient communication and manage escalated concerns. Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. Reporting & Accountability Provide regular compliance and performance reports. Escalate risks and contribute to operational and strategic decision-making. Person Specification Qualifications/Education Track record of significant continuous professional and management development including training related to leadership, governance, information management, or service improvement Educated to HNC/Equivalent Diploma/equivalent experience Degree-level qualification in management, health administration, business or related subject Significant experience of staff supervision/ staff management including recruitment/ retention /appraisal /first line disciplinary and knowledge of budget management issues Have significantly contributed to meeting operational objectives Demonstrated experience delivering accurate, high-volume administrative services in a regulated, legally sensitive or compliance-driven environment Experience of managing the delivery of an effective service Experience of consent-based administration (legal, medical, or research settings) Experience preparing for regulatory inspections or audits (HFEA, CQC, ISO, MHRA) Experience of working in a fertility or highly regulatory or HFEA-regulated service Experience developing or validating digital tools, automated workflows, or data systems Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive or complex conversations confidently and professionally Ability to interpret, apply, and operationalise policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HFEA Code of Practice, consent law) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify risks, analyse data, and recommend improvements Ability to manage workload independently, respond to rapidly changing priorities, and maintain accuracy under pressure High level of digital literacy, including advanced use of Microsoft Office, databases, tracking systems, and digital workflow tools Financial management and analysis skills Knowledge of HFEA storage regulations, donor legislation, or assisted reproduction governance Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Overview Storage Administration Manager - Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 20 February 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Cryo-Storage Manager in the Assisted Conception Unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The role requires leadership, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to problem-solve and redesign workflows in a high-volume, highly regulated environment. The post holder will work closely with the Embryology Team, Quality Manager, Head of Service, Person Responsible, and Senior Management Team to ensure the Unit maintains compliant, auditable storage records at all times. Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy are essential, given the legal and regulatory importance of consent and storage documentation under the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice. We are a supportive and caring multi-disciplinary team and encourage our staff to develop both personally and professionally. This is an exciting and challenging role in which the post holder would have an opportunity to make a direct positive impact on patient experience within the Trust. We encourage applicants to use the supporting information section of the application form to demonstrate they meet the person specification, using specific examples. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to exercise analytical and judgemental skills involving the interpretation and comparison of complex information from multiple sources. This includes reviewing and reconciling data from electronic systems, paper records, consent documentation, and SOPs to identify discrepancies, incomplete information, or potential non-compliance. The role includes providing task-specific training, guidance, and acting as a first point of contact for queries and escalation of issues, and supporting competency development for defined administrative processes. The postholder will exercise delegated operational oversight essential for safe and effective service delivery in a highly regulated clinical environment. The post holder will work closely with the Storage Administration Manager, Service Manager, Embryology Team, and Quality Management Team to ensure data accuracy, traceability, and compliance within all storage-related administrative processes. General responsibilities Direct line management of administrative staff Supporting the Service Manager Leading on training and development of other HR-related queries i.e. PDRs, compliance Reporting and managing performance, annual leave, and sickness Participation in service improvement, review and update SOP/process guides where appropriate About us Evelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'. Every year, the number of women, children and young people Evelina London cares for, in hospital and in the community, continues to grow. We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. Evelina London is here for children, young people and women from London to South East England, and provides specialist care for families around the UK and across the world. As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Department Information The Assisted Conception Unit sees people with fertility problems who want to be able to conceive. We are a team of consultants, resident doctors, nurses, embryologists, managers and administrators. We deliver fertility treatments via the NHS and also offer private treatment options. Job responsibilities Governance, Compliance & Legal Oversight Ensure full compliance with HFEA legislation, Code of Practice, and Trust policies. Oversee storage governance for gametes, embryos, and ovarian tissue, including consent validity, extensions, expiry, discard, and donation processes. Maintain audit-ready systems and accurate consent documentation. Lead investigations, corrective actions, and support regulatory inspections and submissions. Operational Management Provide day-to-day leadership of the Storage Administration Team. Ensure accurate tracking of storage status, expiry timelines, and patient decisions. Maintain effective workflows, escalation pathways, and service resilience. Monitor performance, manage workload allocation, and provide timely data to senior management. Policy, Systems & Service Development Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and administrative systems. Drive process improvement, digital development, and automation. Contribute to strategic service development, audits, risk management, and complaint investigations. Manage delegated budgets and authorised signatory responsibilities. Ensure administrative services meet financial and operational targets. Lead, supervise, recruit, and develop administrative staff. Manage performance, attendance, and conduct in line with Trust policies. Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Data Quality, Traceability & Audit Ensure accurate, traceable storage records and documentation. Lead audits and implement improvements to prevent data or process errors. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Oversee sensitive patient communication and manage escalated concerns. Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. Reporting & Accountability Provide regular compliance and performance reports. Escalate risks and contribute to operational and strategic decision-making. Person Specification Qualifications/Education Track record of significant continuous professional and management development including training related to leadership, governance, information management, or service improvement Educated to HNC/Equivalent Diploma/equivalent experience Degree-level qualification in management, health administration, business or related subject Significant experience of staff supervision/ staff management including recruitment/ retention /appraisal /first line disciplinary and knowledge of budget management issues Have significantly contributed to meeting operational objectives Demonstrated experience delivering accurate, high-volume administrative services in a regulated, legally sensitive or compliance-driven environment Experience of managing the delivery of an effective service Experience of consent-based administration (legal, medical, or research settings) Experience preparing for regulatory inspections or audits (HFEA, CQC, ISO, MHRA) Experience of working in a fertility or highly regulatory or HFEA-regulated service Experience developing or validating digital tools, automated workflows, or data systems Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive or complex conversations confidently and professionally Ability to interpret, apply, and operationalise policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HFEA Code of Practice, consent law) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify risks, analyse data, and recommend improvements Ability to manage workload independently, respond to rapidly changing priorities, and maintain accuracy under pressure High level of digital literacy, including advanced use of Microsoft Office, databases, tracking systems, and digital workflow tools Financial management and analysis skills Knowledge of HFEA storage regulations, donor legislation, or assisted reproduction governance Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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Overview PMO Manager - Location: Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance. Leidos is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead and oversee all Programme Management Office (PMO) activities within a major, complex programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust governance, effective delivery management, and alignment across multiple technical and non-technical workstreams. You will manage a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, appropriately governed, and delivered to meet contractual, technical, and programme commitments. The successful candidate will bring significant experience operating within a Systems Integrator (SI) environment, alongside strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing PMO functions within a contractually governed customer-supplier relationship. What will I be doing? Lead the PMO function for the programme, ensuring all core disciplines - governance, schedule management, risk and issue management, change control, data quality, and deliverables tracking - are effectively operated and continuously improved. Oversee a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, well-governed, and delivered in line with contractual, technical and programme commitments. Maintain high-quality programme reporting, dashboards, and insights, ensuring transparency for senior stakeholders and alignment with customer governance requirements. Ensure PMO processes support and comply with the programme's commercial and contractual framework, including milestone tracking, baseline management, and integration with the customer processes. Build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment, issue resolutions, and effective cross-programme communication. What does Leidos need from me? Significant experience in PMO Leadership within Systems Integration Programmes. Strong understanding of PMO functions, governance frameworks and SI delivery environments. Experience operating within a commercial and contractual framework, including supporting contract deliverables, change processes and milestone compliance. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of Project Managers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership and customer representatives. Proficient in PMO tools and methodologies. What we do for you At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits Flexi Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. What Makes Us Different Purpose: You can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Pay Range £73,700.00-£97,000.00 About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information, please contact . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Overview PMO Manager - Location: Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance. Leidos is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead and oversee all Programme Management Office (PMO) activities within a major, complex programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust governance, effective delivery management, and alignment across multiple technical and non-technical workstreams. You will manage a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, appropriately governed, and delivered to meet contractual, technical, and programme commitments. The successful candidate will bring significant experience operating within a Systems Integrator (SI) environment, alongside strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing PMO functions within a contractually governed customer-supplier relationship. What will I be doing? Lead the PMO function for the programme, ensuring all core disciplines - governance, schedule management, risk and issue management, change control, data quality, and deliverables tracking - are effectively operated and continuously improved. Oversee a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, well-governed, and delivered in line with contractual, technical and programme commitments. Maintain high-quality programme reporting, dashboards, and insights, ensuring transparency for senior stakeholders and alignment with customer governance requirements. Ensure PMO processes support and comply with the programme's commercial and contractual framework, including milestone tracking, baseline management, and integration with the customer processes. Build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment, issue resolutions, and effective cross-programme communication. What does Leidos need from me? Significant experience in PMO Leadership within Systems Integration Programmes. Strong understanding of PMO functions, governance frameworks and SI delivery environments. Experience operating within a commercial and contractual framework, including supporting contract deliverables, change processes and milestone compliance. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of Project Managers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership and customer representatives. Proficient in PMO tools and methodologies. What we do for you At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits Flexi Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. What Makes Us Different Purpose: You can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Pay Range £73,700.00-£97,000.00 About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information, please contact . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester Connect to your Industry Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe? We are proud of the impact we have with Defence and Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their mission. We're growing our team. If you are cleared to SC or DV level, we are very keen to hear from you. Connect to Extended Enterprise In a world that is constantly changing, organisations need to adapt quickly to respond to new risks and take advantage of new opportunities. Deloitte's Cyber practice advises organisations on how to effectively mitigate risk and make informed and intelligent risk decisions around business processes, technology and operations. The Extended Enterprise (EE) team assists in identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks associated with external business relationships. Our services focus on improving confidence in an organisation's contractual relationships and include assisting with the validation of information exchanged between organisations and their customers, vendors and third-party service providers. Our services also help organisations improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their contract compliance monitoring processes and controls, resulting in improved business performance. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity The Deloitte Extended Enterprise IT Asset Management team is made up of business advisory professionals, as well as experienced IT practitioners, collaborating to assist clients in managing the multi-layered complexity of IT Asset Management (ITAM) programs. We offer a variety of services, from focussed diagnostics and vendor baselines to full ITAM implementations. As a neutral third party, we aim to provide a truly objective perspective on monitoring and governing IT assets. We offer a distinct approach that encompasses not just tools, but also people and processes - helping clients put the right skill sets, accountability and governance in place to effectively manage IT assets throughout the entire lifecycle. The right candidate would be expected to work in a team environment with Deloitte colleagues and client stakeholders. For more senior positions, candidates would also be expected to focus on business development and long-term client relationships, delivery of projects and managing and developing junior members of the team with the aim of growing Deloitte's IT Asset Management and Extended Enterprise practice. Connect to your skills and professional experience All applicants must hold UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level. Essential Soft Skills We are looking for candidates with following behaviours and experience: The ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions is crucial. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs. Clear and effective communication is vital, whether it's presenting findings, leading meetings, or collaborating with team members and clients. The capacity to mentor junior consultants and take charge of projects to achieve desired outcomes. The role often involves rapid changes and diverse projects, so adaptability to new environments and situations is key. Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, both internally and with clients, is essential for the role. The ability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and managing workloads effectively, both independently and as part of a wider delivery team. Applying logical thinking, data analysis, and critical reasoning to solve complex business problems. Demonstrate a personal accountability for performance and delivery against project deadlines. Effectively managing a team, including performance evaluation, career development, and conflict resolution. The ability to address and resolve conflicts within the team and with clients, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives. A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in project deliverables and adherence to compliance requirements. Technical Skills Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include: Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and manipulate software asset data to make informed decisions. Applying ITAM as a tool for business transformation, aligning software assets with clients' goals and designing and maintaining IT processes. Proficiency and hands on experience in implementation, configuration, and management of ITAM tools like ServiceNow, Snow License Manager, Flexera FNMS, and others for data collection, analysis, and reporting. Deep understanding of the SAM lifecycle, which involves developing and implementing processes to manage software assets effectively throughout their entire lifespan. Experience in negotiating software license agreements with vendors for optimal terms. Knowledge of software licensing implications in cloud environments, especially for SaaS applications. Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with software asset management, including legal and financial risks. In-depth understanding of software licensing models and agreements across a range of software vendors e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Autodesk, IBM, Oracle, Microfocus, Citrix, VMWare, RedHat, Open-Source GNU. The ability to create baseline, both manually and within SAM Tool, to ensure software compliance through tracking and reconciliation of licences. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency in software licensing and usage. The ability to analyse and rationalise an organisation's software applications, optimising the software portfolio to reduce redundancy and costs. Desirable skills The following skills and competencies are beneficial: Experience working in or with Government organisations, including the handling of assets subject to the Government Security Classification Policy. Familiarity with the fundamentals of Gen AI and how it can be applied in SAM processes, particularly in automating data analysis, trainings, contract analysis, service desk automation, chatbots, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling for more efficient and data-driven software asset management. Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), CIS-ServiceNow SAM Pro, FinOps or equivalent which demonstrate expertise in SAM. Possession of project management certifications (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent) to effectively manage SAM projects and deliver engagements on time and within budget. Familiarity with international SAM standards, such as ISO 19770, ITIL to ensure compliance and best practices. Strong vendor management skills for effective negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration with software vendors. Proficiency in computer programming languages like PowerShell, SQL, Macros, VBScript, HTML, visualisation tools like Tableau, Qlik Sense or similar. Understanding computer hardware components, networking, domains, firewall, ports, DNS, Active Directory principles. Extensive experience working with large I.T systems or a bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology, business, or related field. Skill in managing project budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation for projects to ensure financial targets are met. Identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, eminence and contributing to the firm's growth. Proven ability to generate sales leads, sales support by responding to Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation to Tenders (ITT). Maintaining a strong industry presence through participation in conferences, events, and industry associations to stay updated on industry trends and establish professional credibility. Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, for data analysis, reporting, documentation, and effective communication. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte . click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester Connect to your Industry Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe? We are proud of the impact we have with Defence and Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their mission. We're growing our team. If you are cleared to SC or DV level, we are very keen to hear from you. Connect to Extended Enterprise In a world that is constantly changing, organisations need to adapt quickly to respond to new risks and take advantage of new opportunities. Deloitte's Cyber practice advises organisations on how to effectively mitigate risk and make informed and intelligent risk decisions around business processes, technology and operations. The Extended Enterprise (EE) team assists in identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks associated with external business relationships. Our services focus on improving confidence in an organisation's contractual relationships and include assisting with the validation of information exchanged between organisations and their customers, vendors and third-party service providers. Our services also help organisations improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their contract compliance monitoring processes and controls, resulting in improved business performance. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity The Deloitte Extended Enterprise IT Asset Management team is made up of business advisory professionals, as well as experienced IT practitioners, collaborating to assist clients in managing the multi-layered complexity of IT Asset Management (ITAM) programs. We offer a variety of services, from focussed diagnostics and vendor baselines to full ITAM implementations. As a neutral third party, we aim to provide a truly objective perspective on monitoring and governing IT assets. We offer a distinct approach that encompasses not just tools, but also people and processes - helping clients put the right skill sets, accountability and governance in place to effectively manage IT assets throughout the entire lifecycle. The right candidate would be expected to work in a team environment with Deloitte colleagues and client stakeholders. For more senior positions, candidates would also be expected to focus on business development and long-term client relationships, delivery of projects and managing and developing junior members of the team with the aim of growing Deloitte's IT Asset Management and Extended Enterprise practice. Connect to your skills and professional experience All applicants must hold UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level. Essential Soft Skills We are looking for candidates with following behaviours and experience: The ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions is crucial. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs. Clear and effective communication is vital, whether it's presenting findings, leading meetings, or collaborating with team members and clients. The capacity to mentor junior consultants and take charge of projects to achieve desired outcomes. The role often involves rapid changes and diverse projects, so adaptability to new environments and situations is key. Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, both internally and with clients, is essential for the role. The ability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and managing workloads effectively, both independently and as part of a wider delivery team. Applying logical thinking, data analysis, and critical reasoning to solve complex business problems. Demonstrate a personal accountability for performance and delivery against project deadlines. Effectively managing a team, including performance evaluation, career development, and conflict resolution. The ability to address and resolve conflicts within the team and with clients, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives. A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in project deliverables and adherence to compliance requirements. Technical Skills Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include: Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and manipulate software asset data to make informed decisions. Applying ITAM as a tool for business transformation, aligning software assets with clients' goals and designing and maintaining IT processes. Proficiency and hands on experience in implementation, configuration, and management of ITAM tools like ServiceNow, Snow License Manager, Flexera FNMS, and others for data collection, analysis, and reporting. Deep understanding of the SAM lifecycle, which involves developing and implementing processes to manage software assets effectively throughout their entire lifespan. Experience in negotiating software license agreements with vendors for optimal terms. Knowledge of software licensing implications in cloud environments, especially for SaaS applications. Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with software asset management, including legal and financial risks. In-depth understanding of software licensing models and agreements across a range of software vendors e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Autodesk, IBM, Oracle, Microfocus, Citrix, VMWare, RedHat, Open-Source GNU. The ability to create baseline, both manually and within SAM Tool, to ensure software compliance through tracking and reconciliation of licences. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency in software licensing and usage. The ability to analyse and rationalise an organisation's software applications, optimising the software portfolio to reduce redundancy and costs. Desirable skills The following skills and competencies are beneficial: Experience working in or with Government organisations, including the handling of assets subject to the Government Security Classification Policy. Familiarity with the fundamentals of Gen AI and how it can be applied in SAM processes, particularly in automating data analysis, trainings, contract analysis, service desk automation, chatbots, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling for more efficient and data-driven software asset management. Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), CIS-ServiceNow SAM Pro, FinOps or equivalent which demonstrate expertise in SAM. Possession of project management certifications (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent) to effectively manage SAM projects and deliver engagements on time and within budget. Familiarity with international SAM standards, such as ISO 19770, ITIL to ensure compliance and best practices. Strong vendor management skills for effective negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration with software vendors. Proficiency in computer programming languages like PowerShell, SQL, Macros, VBScript, HTML, visualisation tools like Tableau, Qlik Sense or similar. Understanding computer hardware components, networking, domains, firewall, ports, DNS, Active Directory principles. Extensive experience working with large I.T systems or a bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology, business, or related field. Skill in managing project budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation for projects to ensure financial targets are met. Identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, eminence and contributing to the firm's growth. Proven ability to generate sales leads, sales support by responding to Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation to Tenders (ITT). Maintaining a strong industry presence through participation in conferences, events, and industry associations to stay updated on industry trends and establish professional credibility. Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, for data analysis, reporting, documentation, and effective communication. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte . click apply for full job details
Are you prepared to make a real difference? Are you ready to help guide one of London's most vibrant and forward thinking boroughs as it serves its community? Islington is a vibrant, diverse inner London borough, home to over 225,000 residents. We are committed to working together for a more equal future - one where everyone has a chance to thrive. Our ambition for our communities is matched by our drive for innovation and excellence. We are seeking a strategic, ambitious and personable leader to join our leadership team as Corporate Director of Resources. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the financial resilience, operational excellence, and transformation of our organisation. You will play a critical part in delivering the council's vision and Corporate Plan, supporting our values on collaboration, ambitious, resourceful and empowering - across teams, with our Members, with our residents, and with our partners. There has never been a more exciting time to join Islington. As Corporate Director of Resources, you will: Provide strategic leadership for the Resources Directorate, overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Resident Services, Revenues and Benefits, Information Governance, and Digital Services. Act as lead advisor for Finance, HR, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Digital, Customer Services, Resident Experience, Pensions, Insurance, Audit, Fraud and Risk, and serve as the Council's Section 151 Officer. Drive the development and delivery of key strategies, including the Digital Strategy, Workforce Strategy, and Medium-Term Financial Planning, ensuring long-term stability and sustainability. Champion innovation and transformation, challenging the status quo and leading service redesign to meet the evolving needs of our residents and the future resource base of the council. Ensure robust risk and assurance frameworks, with strong internal controls and compliance across all areas. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best value, using technology to transform services, deliver savings, and enhance outcomes for residents. Represent Islington Council externally, building strong partnerships and public relations. What we're looking for We are looking for a strategic and ambitious leader with a proven track record of leading and creating strong financial resilience, coupled with a proven track record of delivering transformational change. We want you to live and breathe our purpose and our values. Leading and creating collaborative, ambitious, resourceful and empowered relationships with colleagues, Members, partners and stakeholders is a must. You need to be able to demonstrate your ability to work with and secure the confidence of Members. We want you to drive innovation and solutions within our organisations coupled with strong governance and a dedication to public service. And finally, we work together for a more equal future and therefore, you need to visibly champion this purpose and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring those colleagues in our council and our communities in Islington have the opportunity to thrive For any questions or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jaya Patel, HR Customer Transactions Manager on or email . Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Are you prepared to make a real difference? Are you ready to help guide one of London's most vibrant and forward thinking boroughs as it serves its community? Islington is a vibrant, diverse inner London borough, home to over 225,000 residents. We are committed to working together for a more equal future - one where everyone has a chance to thrive. Our ambition for our communities is matched by our drive for innovation and excellence. We are seeking a strategic, ambitious and personable leader to join our leadership team as Corporate Director of Resources. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the financial resilience, operational excellence, and transformation of our organisation. You will play a critical part in delivering the council's vision and Corporate Plan, supporting our values on collaboration, ambitious, resourceful and empowering - across teams, with our Members, with our residents, and with our partners. There has never been a more exciting time to join Islington. As Corporate Director of Resources, you will: Provide strategic leadership for the Resources Directorate, overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Resident Services, Revenues and Benefits, Information Governance, and Digital Services. Act as lead advisor for Finance, HR, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Digital, Customer Services, Resident Experience, Pensions, Insurance, Audit, Fraud and Risk, and serve as the Council's Section 151 Officer. Drive the development and delivery of key strategies, including the Digital Strategy, Workforce Strategy, and Medium-Term Financial Planning, ensuring long-term stability and sustainability. Champion innovation and transformation, challenging the status quo and leading service redesign to meet the evolving needs of our residents and the future resource base of the council. Ensure robust risk and assurance frameworks, with strong internal controls and compliance across all areas. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best value, using technology to transform services, deliver savings, and enhance outcomes for residents. Represent Islington Council externally, building strong partnerships and public relations. What we're looking for We are looking for a strategic and ambitious leader with a proven track record of leading and creating strong financial resilience, coupled with a proven track record of delivering transformational change. We want you to live and breathe our purpose and our values. Leading and creating collaborative, ambitious, resourceful and empowered relationships with colleagues, Members, partners and stakeholders is a must. You need to be able to demonstrate your ability to work with and secure the confidence of Members. We want you to drive innovation and solutions within our organisations coupled with strong governance and a dedication to public service. And finally, we work together for a more equal future and therefore, you need to visibly champion this purpose and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring those colleagues in our council and our communities in Islington have the opportunity to thrive For any questions or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jaya Patel, HR Customer Transactions Manager on or email . Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Overview The Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager is responsible for supervising Pre-Tenancy Administrators and Compliance Co-Ordinators to ensure the consistent delivery of landlord, property & contractor compliance activities across the managed portfolio and reduce offer to move in cycle time and void periods through proactive and compliant pre tenancy administration. The role will provide operational leadership, monitor key risks, and escalate issues to the Head of Compliance & Pre-Tenancy as well as liaising with key stakeholders to ensure streamlined linkage with RL function. The Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager ensures that governance frameworks are followed and that compliance data is accurate and auditable. Ref: Indpm As a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester, you will receive: £40000 OTE per year Full-time working hours: 8:30am to 6pm (Monday to Friday). Note: Saturdays as required in line with the needs of the business, with time off in lieu Your additional benefits as a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays ) Comprehensive and continued training as you grow and develop within your role Fully-funded training course to help you achieve a nationally recognised qualification within the property industry, including ARLA membership Career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline) Eye care Employee Referral Bonus Company Pension Scheme Key responsibilities of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Recruitment, development and performance management of team of Compliance Co-Ordinators & Pre-Tenancy Administrators. Running compelling scoreboards to drive performance. Running pipeline calls to ensure RL linkage and efficient pre tenancy cycles. Ensure all contractor, landlord and property certifications (PI, SLAs, Gas, EPC, EICR, etc.) are valid and up to date. Monitor & drive key performance and risk indicators. Deliver training, coaching & workshops to improve/refresh team knowledge. Report compliance breaches and escalate significant risks. Support audit preparation and contribute to continuous improvement. Role Competencies of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of property compliance and statutory requirements. Team Leadership: Ability to coach, supervise, and motivate administrators. Organisational Skills: Effective prioritisation and workload management. Risk Awareness: Ability to identify, monitor, and escalate compliance risks. Communication: Clear escalation of issues and reporting to Head of Compliance & Pre-Tenancy. Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve operational compliance challenges. Core Competencies of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. Delivers outstanding customer service by exceeding expectations. Focuses on results to deliver business success. Follows company standards and procedures. Embraces responsibility and accountability. Demonstrates professionalism, honesty and integrity. Demonstrates a thirst for development. Apply now! The Finer Details: To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance At some point(s) in your application process, you may be required to interview via video call. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers up to six sessions of support and guidance, via telephone. Company financial commitments to annual eye tests, and glasses, are subject to the terms stated in the company Eye Test Policy. Employee referrals are subject to the terms stated in our Employee Referral Scheme. 30 days' paid annual leave includes bank holidays - day in lieu if you happen to work the bank holiday. Please note: If you are successful in your application for this role but voluntarily leave the role within the first 12 months of employment, you may be required to reimburse the company for the costs associated with your training programme. Armed Forces Covenant: Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Please visit: Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Overview The Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager is responsible for supervising Pre-Tenancy Administrators and Compliance Co-Ordinators to ensure the consistent delivery of landlord, property & contractor compliance activities across the managed portfolio and reduce offer to move in cycle time and void periods through proactive and compliant pre tenancy administration. The role will provide operational leadership, monitor key risks, and escalate issues to the Head of Compliance & Pre-Tenancy as well as liaising with key stakeholders to ensure streamlined linkage with RL function. The Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager ensures that governance frameworks are followed and that compliance data is accurate and auditable. Ref: Indpm As a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester, you will receive: £40000 OTE per year Full-time working hours: 8:30am to 6pm (Monday to Friday). Note: Saturdays as required in line with the needs of the business, with time off in lieu Your additional benefits as a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays ) Comprehensive and continued training as you grow and develop within your role Fully-funded training course to help you achieve a nationally recognised qualification within the property industry, including ARLA membership Career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline) Eye care Employee Referral Bonus Company Pension Scheme Key responsibilities of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Recruitment, development and performance management of team of Compliance Co-Ordinators & Pre-Tenancy Administrators. Running compelling scoreboards to drive performance. Running pipeline calls to ensure RL linkage and efficient pre tenancy cycles. Ensure all contractor, landlord and property certifications (PI, SLAs, Gas, EPC, EICR, etc.) are valid and up to date. Monitor & drive key performance and risk indicators. Deliver training, coaching & workshops to improve/refresh team knowledge. Report compliance breaches and escalate significant risks. Support audit preparation and contribute to continuous improvement. Role Competencies of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of property compliance and statutory requirements. Team Leadership: Ability to coach, supervise, and motivate administrators. Organisational Skills: Effective prioritisation and workload management. Risk Awareness: Ability to identify, monitor, and escalate compliance risks. Communication: Clear escalation of issues and reporting to Head of Compliance & Pre-Tenancy. Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve operational compliance challenges. Core Competencies of a Compliance & Pre-Tenancy Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester: Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. Delivers outstanding customer service by exceeding expectations. Focuses on results to deliver business success. Follows company standards and procedures. Embraces responsibility and accountability. Demonstrates professionalism, honesty and integrity. Demonstrates a thirst for development. Apply now! The Finer Details: To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance At some point(s) in your application process, you may be required to interview via video call. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers up to six sessions of support and guidance, via telephone. Company financial commitments to annual eye tests, and glasses, are subject to the terms stated in the company Eye Test Policy. Employee referrals are subject to the terms stated in our Employee Referral Scheme. 30 days' paid annual leave includes bank holidays - day in lieu if you happen to work the bank holiday. Please note: If you are successful in your application for this role but voluntarily leave the role within the first 12 months of employment, you may be required to reimburse the company for the costs associated with your training programme. Armed Forces Covenant: Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Please visit: Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website
AWE is currently recruiting a Principal Contract Manager to focus on the management of new and negotiation of existing Professional Services Contracts, as part of a key programme responsible for the development of 7 state of the art facilities. Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Hybrid working is available. Package: 63,270 to 90,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Principal Contract Manager, you will lead and develop your team to drive organisational outcomes, promoting a customer-centric ethos and high standards. Foster a high-performance culture that enhances commercial value, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Ensure contracts align with safety and quality systems, and advocate AWE behaviours. Manage complex relationships with stakeholders, including delivery, commercial and government partners. Ensure the Intelligent Client requirements are met through the contract. Manage supplier performance. Implement supplier segmentation and SRM, monitor and mitigate supplier risks, and develop corrective action plans. Develop contracting and supplier strategies, ensure robust contract control systems, and contribute to building commercial capability. Support cost management and compliance with legal requirements. Implement effective contract reporting and engagement strategies, identify and mitigate contract-related risks, and ensure a robust SRM delivery plan for critical suppliers. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with public procurement regulation expert knowledge with significant experience in public sector procurement / contract management. An NEC practitioner, accreditation, or significant NEC experience ideally from a Professional Services background, and contract management tools such as CEMAR. You will have experience in business governance and public sector governance, scoping deliverables, contract variation management and budgetary control. We would like you to have some experience of: End to End procurement experience - pre and post contract, Infrastructure Professional Services Contracts, NEC & CCS contract experience desirable, Team or Line Management responsibility, Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels, Supplier relationship management skills. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 day onsite per week.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
AWE is currently recruiting a Principal Contract Manager to focus on the management of new and negotiation of existing Professional Services Contracts, as part of a key programme responsible for the development of 7 state of the art facilities. Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Hybrid working is available. Package: 63,270 to 90,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Principal Contract Manager, you will lead and develop your team to drive organisational outcomes, promoting a customer-centric ethos and high standards. Foster a high-performance culture that enhances commercial value, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Ensure contracts align with safety and quality systems, and advocate AWE behaviours. Manage complex relationships with stakeholders, including delivery, commercial and government partners. Ensure the Intelligent Client requirements are met through the contract. Manage supplier performance. Implement supplier segmentation and SRM, monitor and mitigate supplier risks, and develop corrective action plans. Develop contracting and supplier strategies, ensure robust contract control systems, and contribute to building commercial capability. Support cost management and compliance with legal requirements. Implement effective contract reporting and engagement strategies, identify and mitigate contract-related risks, and ensure a robust SRM delivery plan for critical suppliers. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with public procurement regulation expert knowledge with significant experience in public sector procurement / contract management. An NEC practitioner, accreditation, or significant NEC experience ideally from a Professional Services background, and contract management tools such as CEMAR. You will have experience in business governance and public sector governance, scoping deliverables, contract variation management and budgetary control. We would like you to have some experience of: End to End procurement experience - pre and post contract, Infrastructure Professional Services Contracts, NEC & CCS contract experience desirable, Team or Line Management responsibility, Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels, Supplier relationship management skills. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 day onsite per week.
Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester; Kent Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Leading complex bids as structured projects, from opportunity shaping and campaign launch through to submission, negotiation and contract award Owning the end-to-end bid plan, including schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying effective project management discipline throughout Developing and delivering bid strategies aligned to capture plans, customer requirements and commercial objectives Applying appropriate governance, controls and assurance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in compliance with internal and customer requirements Proactively managing risks and opportunities, working with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement mitigation and optimisation actions Leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers, supported by clear reporting to senior leaders Ensuring a smooth handover to Project Execution teams, capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement in bid and early-lifecycle activity Some travel may be required within the UK and overseas on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, within engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environments Application of project management activities within bid environments, including planning, scheduling, risk management , governance and controls Experience across early lifecycle phases, including campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development Experience working with commercial and financial inputs during bids, including cost, schedule and risk considerations Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electronics Systems Team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control , maritime controls , electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management . Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Head of Commercial (Contract Director Portfolio) Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd is a leading civil engineering contractor operating across the United Kingdom. Our project portfolio spans Energy and Renewables, Highways, Rail and Infrastructure, Waste Management Facilities and Landfill Engineering, Reservoir Construction, and Coastal Defence and Marine Infrastructure. This senior commercial leadership role works directly with a Contracts Director and has responsibility for the full commercial management of a portfolio of tenders and live projects. The role combines strategic commercial leadership with hands on contract, financial, and team management to ensure strong commercial governance, profitability, compliance, and sustainable growth. The role is accountable for protecting the company's commercial position, supporting successful project delivery, and contributing to the long-term sustainability and growth of Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Provide commercial leadership and direction across a portfolio of tenders and projects managed by a Contracts Director. Support the development and delivery of the company's commercial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Contribute to wider business planning, market insight, and continuous improvement of commercial practices across Jones Bros. Contract and Commercial Management Lead and oversee contract negotiations, ensuring terms are commercially robust, compliant, and aligned with project and business objectives. Manage contract execution throughout the project lifecycle, including variations, change control, claims management, dispute avoidance, and agreement of final accounts. Ensure effective administration and performance management of subcontract and supplier agreements. Maintain strong commercial governance and accurate commercial records across all projects. Financial Management and Performance Control Develop, manage, and control project and portfolio budgets in line with agreed financial targets. Monitor cost, value, cash flow, and profit performance, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage. Drive cost control, value engineering, and cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance. Prepare and present clear and accurate commercial reports to the Contracts Director and senior management. Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks across tenders and live projects. Implement appropriate mitigation measures and contingency planning. Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements and contractual protections are in place. Promote a proactive and consistent approach to risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Tendering and Pre Construction Support Work closely with preconstruction, estimating, and bid teams to develop competitive, accurate, and deliverable tenders. Undertake commercial reviews at tender stage, including risk, opportunity, and margin assessment. Support tender clarifications, commercial submissions, and tender stage contract negotiations with clients. Client and Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders. Act as the senior commercial point of contact for allocated projects, supporting client confidence and satisfaction. Identify and support opportunities for repeat business, frameworks, and long term partnerships. Supply Chain and Vendor Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and commercial partners. Lead or support negotiations with key supply chain partners to achieve best value, reliability, and performance. Monitor supply chain compliance with contractual, financial, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Team Leadership and Development Lead, manage, mentor, and develop commercial managers and commercial staff within the project portfolio. Promote a high performing, collaborative, and professional commercial team culture. Support training, professional development, and succession planning within the commercial function. Allocate commercial resources effectively to meet project and business needs. Share best practice, lessons learned, and commercial insight across the wider business. Legal, Compliance, and Governance Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements across all projects. Work with legal advisers to manage disputes, claims, and contractual issues where required. Ensure consistent application and understanding of the main forms of civil engineering and construction contracts used within the United Kingdom, including but not limited to: NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), including Options A, B, C, D, E, and F. NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC). ICE Conditions of Contract. JCT Design and Build, Standard Building Contract, and Minor Works Contract where applicable. Institution of Civil Engineers Target Cost and Measurement based contracts. Framework agreements and bespoke amended contracts used by public and private sector clients. FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including the FIDIC Yellow Book (Plant and Design Build) where applicable to internationally influenced or specialist engineering projects. Provide commercial leadership on contract interpretation, early warning procedures, compensation events, change management, and dispute avoidance in accordance with the relevant contract form. Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, including health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded within all commercial activities. Support and promote sustainability initiatives within procurement, materials selection, and project delivery. Promote a culture of responsible, ethical, and compliant commercial behaviour. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, systems, and controls. Drive efficiency, innovation, and best practice within the commercial function. Benchmark commercial performance and practices against industry standards to maintain competitiveness. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential. Significant proven experience in a senior commercial or commercial management role within the civil engineering or construction industry. Strong knowledge of civil engineering contracts, commercial management principles, and industry regulations. Demonstrable experience of managing complex projects, commercial risk, and project finances. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and Word. Full United Kingdom driving licence and flexibility to travel and stay away overnight when required. Vehicle Allowance Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional membership subscription support for up to two professional bodies. Ty Glyn, Canol y Dre, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1QW
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Commercial (Contract Director Portfolio) Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd is a leading civil engineering contractor operating across the United Kingdom. Our project portfolio spans Energy and Renewables, Highways, Rail and Infrastructure, Waste Management Facilities and Landfill Engineering, Reservoir Construction, and Coastal Defence and Marine Infrastructure. This senior commercial leadership role works directly with a Contracts Director and has responsibility for the full commercial management of a portfolio of tenders and live projects. The role combines strategic commercial leadership with hands on contract, financial, and team management to ensure strong commercial governance, profitability, compliance, and sustainable growth. The role is accountable for protecting the company's commercial position, supporting successful project delivery, and contributing to the long-term sustainability and growth of Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Provide commercial leadership and direction across a portfolio of tenders and projects managed by a Contracts Director. Support the development and delivery of the company's commercial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Contribute to wider business planning, market insight, and continuous improvement of commercial practices across Jones Bros. Contract and Commercial Management Lead and oversee contract negotiations, ensuring terms are commercially robust, compliant, and aligned with project and business objectives. Manage contract execution throughout the project lifecycle, including variations, change control, claims management, dispute avoidance, and agreement of final accounts. Ensure effective administration and performance management of subcontract and supplier agreements. Maintain strong commercial governance and accurate commercial records across all projects. Financial Management and Performance Control Develop, manage, and control project and portfolio budgets in line with agreed financial targets. Monitor cost, value, cash flow, and profit performance, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage. Drive cost control, value engineering, and cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance. Prepare and present clear and accurate commercial reports to the Contracts Director and senior management. Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks across tenders and live projects. Implement appropriate mitigation measures and contingency planning. Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements and contractual protections are in place. Promote a proactive and consistent approach to risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Tendering and Pre Construction Support Work closely with preconstruction, estimating, and bid teams to develop competitive, accurate, and deliverable tenders. Undertake commercial reviews at tender stage, including risk, opportunity, and margin assessment. Support tender clarifications, commercial submissions, and tender stage contract negotiations with clients. Client and Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders. Act as the senior commercial point of contact for allocated projects, supporting client confidence and satisfaction. Identify and support opportunities for repeat business, frameworks, and long term partnerships. Supply Chain and Vendor Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and commercial partners. Lead or support negotiations with key supply chain partners to achieve best value, reliability, and performance. Monitor supply chain compliance with contractual, financial, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Team Leadership and Development Lead, manage, mentor, and develop commercial managers and commercial staff within the project portfolio. Promote a high performing, collaborative, and professional commercial team culture. Support training, professional development, and succession planning within the commercial function. Allocate commercial resources effectively to meet project and business needs. Share best practice, lessons learned, and commercial insight across the wider business. Legal, Compliance, and Governance Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements across all projects. Work with legal advisers to manage disputes, claims, and contractual issues where required. Ensure consistent application and understanding of the main forms of civil engineering and construction contracts used within the United Kingdom, including but not limited to: NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), including Options A, B, C, D, E, and F. NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC). ICE Conditions of Contract. JCT Design and Build, Standard Building Contract, and Minor Works Contract where applicable. Institution of Civil Engineers Target Cost and Measurement based contracts. Framework agreements and bespoke amended contracts used by public and private sector clients. FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including the FIDIC Yellow Book (Plant and Design Build) where applicable to internationally influenced or specialist engineering projects. Provide commercial leadership on contract interpretation, early warning procedures, compensation events, change management, and dispute avoidance in accordance with the relevant contract form. Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, including health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded within all commercial activities. Support and promote sustainability initiatives within procurement, materials selection, and project delivery. Promote a culture of responsible, ethical, and compliant commercial behaviour. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, systems, and controls. Drive efficiency, innovation, and best practice within the commercial function. Benchmark commercial performance and practices against industry standards to maintain competitiveness. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential. Significant proven experience in a senior commercial or commercial management role within the civil engineering or construction industry. Strong knowledge of civil engineering contracts, commercial management principles, and industry regulations. Demonstrable experience of managing complex projects, commercial risk, and project finances. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and Word. Full United Kingdom driving licence and flexibility to travel and stay away overnight when required. Vehicle Allowance Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional membership subscription support for up to two professional bodies. Ty Glyn, Canol y Dre, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1QW
