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Mustlive in Herefordshire, Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin Part time, permanent, 30 hours per week Home based, travel required. Flexible working options available Access to and daily use of your own car and home broadbandis essential. This is a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not re-apply as your applications have already been considered, thank you. Please apply by filling out the full standard application form, including a statement which must demonstrate how you meet all 10 points of the person specification (see below and also found on the attached Job Description), providing relevant examples/evidence. CVs are not accepted. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with diverse backgrounds, not just education. So if you've got transferable skills you could bring to this role from your experience from either the Corporate or Third Sector in sales and marketing, project management, or volunteer management, we'd love to hear from you. For further information and/or to arrange an informal chat about how your skills and experience might be a good fit with us, please contact Context and background The NSPCC's purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We do this through 3 core strategic goals: Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse. Every child is safe online. Children feel safe, listened to and supported. Could you help us by joining the Schools Service team, playing an integral role in delivering these goals through education settings? Could you demonstrate skills and experience (current or transferable) that meet our person specification for this role? Experience of delivering programmes and services within an educational, safeguarding or equivalent setting. Experience of working to set KPI's and objectives to achieve and exceed targets. Experience of all aspects of volunteer recruitment and management. A child-centred approach and understanding of children's rights and best interests. Experience of negotiating with and influencing stakeholders to achieve collective goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in a variety of situations Ability to use a range of IT systems and programmes (e.g. client database,email, Excel, and Word) to enable the post holder to fulfil their duties effectively. Highly developed planning skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise appropriately to achieve goals. Ability to manage both self and professional development using supervision, consultation and support where necessary Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice and behaviour. If so, we would love to hear from you. Job purpose Reporting to the Schools Service Manager, the Schools Coordinator role will mainly be responsible for delivering the Schools Service and local offer to primary and secondary school settings. This includes (not an exhaustive list): Being the single point of contact for primary and secondary schools within the designated local educational authority areas, including non-mainstream settings; Working to set targets, KPIs and reach plans as agreed by your line manager; Responsibility for booking a minimum number of schools to deliver our Speak out. Stay safe programme; Overseeing the booking and delivery of NSPCC volunteer led workshops (to 6-7- and 9-11-year-olds); Actively engaging Secondary Education settings in our Talk Relationships and other programmes; Managing and supervising a team of high calibre volunteers; Carrying out quality assurance visits through direct observations of volunteer deliveries, giving constructive feedback; Ensuring training plan is in place for new volunteers, which may include the Coordinator delivering alongside volunteers sometimes Providing effective individual and group volunteer supervisions; Planning and implementing volunteer recruitment/attraction strategies; Building and maintaining internal and external relationships, attending events or proactively promoting our offer with stakeholders; Following NSPCC Schools Service safeguarding procedures to the required standards; Collaboration with internal colleagues across the organisation in region; Working on service-wide projects; A focus on continued professional development and practice sharing.

Applications are invited for the post of Corporate Governance Manager at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT). This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of future governance provision within the Trust. The post holder will provide leadership of the Office of the Board, ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance practice and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including those set out in the NHS Code of Governance. Leading on the implementation of recommendations arising from recent Well-Led and Governance reviews, the post holder will also ensure effective, proactive governance support to the Chair and Board members, including line management responsibility for the Office of the Board and Business Support Teams. Based at Howard Court, Welwyn Garden City, the post holder will work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation to ensure robust, transparent and effective decision-making, strong assurance processes, and governance arrangements that support the delivery of high-quality patient care and organisational objectives. Main duties of the job The post holder will fulfil the leadership responsibilities of the Trust Secretary, including management of the Office of the Board and Business Support Team. This is a pressured role where the post holder will work autonomously, exercising judgement and initiative on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair and members of the Board working to short deadlines and dealing with complex, confidential, challenging and rapidly changing issues in a calm and professional manner. The post holder will be responsible for the development of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and good governance practice, including oversight of corporate registers, the oversight and management of support to the Trust Board, including Board subcommittees and other Board events including the Trust's Annual General Meeting and Board development programme. The post holder will also manage the internal processes relating to medicolegal claims and inquests involving the Trust. The post holder will exercise a high degree of independent judgement, flexibility and personal initiative, be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and be able to prioritise and delegate workload whilst managing other competing priorities in a calm, positive and supportive manner. About us You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: need to apply before the interview takes place. Job responsibilities Board and Subcommittees To oversee all aspects of management of the high-profile Board and Subcommittee meetings, requiring a high level of attention to detail including taking and transcribing complex minutes to meet good governance requirements. To support Public and Private Board meetings, Board Development Days and Shadow Board meetings and oversee support for a number of delegated Board subcommittee meetings and the Executive Committee meeting to ensure that they are conducted efficiently and effectively and in accordance with best governance practice. To act as a point of contact for the Office of the Board, dealing promptly and professionally with enquiries and to respond informatively to enquiries from Board / Committee members, Trust staff, external stakeholders, patients, service users and the public. To be responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of annual business cycles, terms of reference and self-assessments for the Board and its sub-committees. To be responsible for the maintenance and review of the master library of all Trust Committee Terms of Reference. Corporate Governance, Compliance and Claims To be responsible for the development, maintenance and review of the Trust Governance Manual and updating of all relevant policies, procedures and schemes and other required corporate documents in response to any regulatory changes. To be responsible for all Trust registers, ensuring they are kept up to date, published, and available for public inspection where necessary and preparing periodic reports relating to the registers to comply with regulatory requirements and best practice. To lead the coordination and collation of information produced to support the resolution of legal claims. To liaise directly with panel solicitors and the coroners office to provide access to comprehensive legal services on behalf of members of the Executive team and Trust staff as required. To draft relevant sections and provide information for key corporate documents and publications including the Annual Report, the Delivery Plan and Integrated Business Plans. To develop and implement service improvements which arise from internal audit reports and Well-Led reviews of governance practice. To draft responses to relevant requests made under the Freedom of Information Act. Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Non- Executive Directors To manage Chair and Non-executive Directors time, making informed judgements based on the understanding of competing demands, taking the initiative to deal with issues on their behalf to ensure that their time is focussed on key priorities and work programmes. To be the internal and external first point of contact for the Chair and Non-Executive Directors on Board matters, ensuring full day-to-day executive level administration support and guidance is provided, where required. To be responsible for working closely with the Board and Executive Directors to collate, quality check and distribute complex and sensitive corporate documentation. Ensure the publication of those papers that are required to be made publicly available on the Trust website (or elsewhere) and staff intranet. To draft high quality correspondence, responses, briefings and presentations by analysing complex information on behalf of the Trust as directed by members of the Executive team or Board. To ensure that all issues are dealt with in line with the Chair and Chief Executive Officers views, exercising judgement in their absence and referring appropriately to other Executive team members. To be responsible for providing executive level support for all meetings chaired by the Chair and Non-Executive Directors internally and externally. To be responsible for a delegated budget to support the procurement of supplies and facilities required by the Board and sub-committees to ensure smooth and effective operation. To be responsible for authorising procurement and expenditure as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer. To ensure periodic cover is provided for the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Chair in the exercise of their functions during periods of absence. Information Management To act as a source of advice on best practice and compliance with corporate guidelines when preparing committee papers and other corporate documents. To make best use of available technology to facilitate the smooth running of the Board, Board sub-committees and Office of the Board and associated meetings, including videoconferencing, and the implementation and maintenance of effective electronic filing systems which adhere to the Trusts Records Management and Information Governance policies. The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts policies, procedures, and schemes. Management and Leadership To proactively facilitate the effective running of Board-level communications, ensuring cohesion and good governance between the Board and Board sub-Committees, the Office of the Board and the communications team. To assist other members of the Corporate Governance team and wider teams in HCT in prioritising and meeting objectives of the Board, working flexibly across duties at times of operational necessity. To provide effective leadership and management of the Office of the Board within the Corporate Governance function, ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are implemented consistently. To be responsible for the recruitment and retention of staff within own area of responsibility, acting in accordance with recruitment guidelines and ensuring proactive management of vacancies within the designated budget. To ensure that frameworks and systems are in place for the appraisal, supervision and personal development of staff and participate in annual appraisal process for own areas of responsibility. To ensure that performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures are followed in accordance with the organisation's recognised procedures. To ensure that full account is taken of all issues of equality and diversity in all areas of leadership and management. To manage own time effectively and delegate responsibilities and functions responsibly. To take an active part in developing skills commensurate with the requirements of the Trust Secretary role and ensuring mandatory training is fully up to date. To undertake any other duties as required, in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. Person Specification Essential and Desirable Degree or experience at post graduate diploma level. NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Business & Administration plus significant secretarial skills acquired through training and experience. . click apply for full job details

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time (29.2 hours per week) Location:Cambridge, St Edmunds College Are you a dynamic and strategic programme leader with a passion for education, research, and social impact? St Edmund's College, Cambridge is seeking a Programmes Manager to drive the operational delivery of initiatives aligned with our mission and the charitable objectives. Working closely with the Director of Programmes & Strategy and the VHI Director, you will lead a committed team to deliver high-quality research programmes, events, and partnerships that advance learning, faith, and public engagement. This is a pivotal role for a collaborative professional who thrives in a values-driven academic environment and is ready to shape meaningful change. Responsibilities Oversee the planning, delivery, and monitoring of VHI research programmes and projects. Develop project timelines and milestones to ensure effective delivery. Track progress against objectives and prepare internal and external reports as required. Oversee budgets, expenditure tracking, and financial administration in collaboration with College finance teams. Maintain accurate records, governance documents, and administrative systems. Lead the planning and delivery of seminars, conferences, workshops, and public lectures. Coordinate logistics, speaker arrangements, publicity, and event materials. Ensure events reflect the Institute's academic standards and strategic priorities. In liaison with the communications team manage relevant communications, including website content, newsletters, social media, and publications. Produce high quality written materials such as reports, briefings, and promotional content. Strengthen the visibility of VHI research and events across the College, University, and external networks. Foster a collaborative, developmental approach to team leadership, aligned with the direction set by the Director of Programmes and Strategy. Maintain relationships with partner organisations, and academic collaborators. Work closely with the Director to support strategic planning and development of the Strategy. Identify opportunities for new partnerships, collaborations, and funding streams. Provide high level administrative support to the Programmes and Strategy Director & VHI Director. Support governance processes, including preparation of papers. More information about the role can be found in the attached job description Person Specification Experience Strong experience in programme, project, or operations management, ideally in a research, academic, higher education or non profit environment. Familiarity with themes related to interdisciplinary research. Experience in event management. Understanding of Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. Skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high quality documents and reports. Ability to build effective relationships with academics, students, partners, and external stakeholders. Proactive, self motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity. Competence in managing budgets and financial processes. Commitment to the values and mission of the Institute and College We warmly encourage applications from candidates who meet most, even if not all, of the above criteria. Benefits Working daily allowance for food and drinks Free car parking (where available) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Discounts at restaurants, shops & more Death in service Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum About St Edmund's College St Edmund's College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members - academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession - and around 100 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research. The maturity of our community means that we have earned a reputation as the friendly college. Relaxed, non hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place in Cambridge where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, will feel at home and can flourish. Therefore, we welcome all candidates regardless of their demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex & sexual identity to apply for our opportunities. Closing date for completed applications Sunday 22 March 2026 Interviews will be held on week commencing 30 March 2026 In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the required criteria.

Location: YCF office, LABS Atrium, Camden Lock Market, with the option of some flexible working Reporting to: CEO Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours work / visits occasionally required (0.8 considered for the right candidate) Management responsibilities: Operations & Administration Apprentice (FT) and Programme Manager (HAF) FT Contract type: Permanent About the role In this important role you will lead on YCF's grant giving and operations, working closely with the CEO to also support fundraising and partnerships. You will lead and develop YCF's significant grant-giving programmes, organising and improving the grants process, keeping donors in the loop, and communicating the impact of the small grants programmes, and coordinating support from the team to ensure this work is well supported. In this role you will oversee both YCF's small grants programmes to members, and also YCF's delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme, which together amount to around £900,000 per year in grants out to Camden's youth sector. You will lead on YCF's operations, including clerking to the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely applications and reporting to funders, and overseeing all aspects of YCF's operations. You will be supported by our Operations & Administrations Apprentice. You will support the CEO across YCF's partnerships, cultivating our pipeline of funders, including Trusts & Foundations and corporate donors, and spotting and supporting opportunities wherever you can. As a natural team player working in a small team, you will spot opportunities to support YCF's membership (especially regarding grants) and the other functions of YCF's work. As a place based organisation, you will ensure you are known in the local community, and amongst our key stakeholders, including grassroots VCS partners, Camden Council, and our key funders. Along with the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support YCF's partnerships, including with business neighbours, spotting opportunities to amplify YCF's work. Main Purpose of the Role Grants management: Grants management: You will direct and lead the YCF small grants programmes (including Small & Mighty Fund, Holiday Opportunities Fund and Heads Up Mental Health Fund, of around £150,000 p.a.), including leading on design and guidelines, engagement with YCF's grants committee structures, and reporting back to Trustees and funders. You will lead on grants decisions processes and communications, as part of YCF's membership offer. You will oversee all due diligence processes as part of YCF's grant giving offer, and ensure smooth reporting cycles with grantees Strategic oversight of HAF: Strategic leadership of the Camden HAF programme, overseeing the HAF Programme Manager in the stewardship of this DfE programme, and retaining oversight of key deliverables, together with the Heads of Children's Commissioning at Camden Council Fundraising and reporting: Fundraising: You will maintain our pipeline of supporters, including of our grants rounds, and lead reporting for YCF's grants and core funding to funders, supported by the team. You will ensure timely funding applications submissions Together with the Head of Membership & Impact, you will support the CEO in all fundraising for YCF and our programmes, including identifying funding and partnership opportunities, drafting bids and pitches, and so on. Reporting: You will oversee and deliver timely reporting across YCF's funders. You will manage and be supported by the Operations Apprentice to ensure smooth and timely processes. You will ensure YCF's monitoring and evaluation frameworks are fit for purpose. You will work with the rest of the team to ensure this function is properly and efficiently supported, and will proactively identify ways to more efficiently record and report on information to funders, including effective use of our CRM. Operations and governance: Operational leadership: You will be responsible for YCF's operational running as an organisation, ensuring our processes are smooth and fit for purpose. In practice, this may include supporting the CEO in operational and strategic planning, supporting budget oversight (and leading in the areas of grants). Supported by the Operations Apprentice, you will oversee YCF's HR processes for onboarding, recruitment and so on. Governance: You will support YCF's governance processes, due diligence and compliance, ensuring YCF is compliant with our charitable obligations, and ensure our policies are up to date and we are compliant with them. Board minute taking: You will take minutes of YCF's Board meetings, and ensure actions are followed up with, and oversee the Operations Apprentice in the setting up of meetings and logistics. You will support the CEO and Chair with the preparation of papers, as needed. Management and leadership Management: You will manage two important roles for YCF, modelling leadership at YCF, alongside the CEO and the Head of Membership & Impact Representing YCF: You will represent the organisation at a senior level at external events, including via speaking opportunities Person specification In an ideal world we are looking for the following essential and desirable areas of experience. However, if you are missing one or two of the essential areas, but bring relevant experience / aptitudes, we would still value hearing from you. Required experience and aptitudes The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following professional experience: Experience of high-level operational responsibilities, with demonstrable exceptional organisational skills Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences Experience in producing high-quality written reports Fundraising experience, including writing successful funding applications and bids An appreciation of the value of grassroots community-based VCS organisations Willingness to learn, adapt and be flexible, in a small and changing team Grants management experience (including grantee engagement and good grants practice) Understanding of Camden's voluntary and community sector, and the challenges it faces Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks Professional experience of working in a youth focused organisation CRM systems experience such as Salesforce Experience working with a Board of Trustees Understanding of corporate / charitable partnerships Educated to Degree level We know that skills and experiences come in different forms, so if you've got a range of our essential criteria, and a willingness to learn, there are training and education opportunities at YCF to train you up in post. To apply Please submit a cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) and your CV to our e-mail at specifically outlining how you meet the criteria and your interest in the role by Sunday 26 th April at midnight, with the title 'Head of Grants & Operations application'. Interviews are due to take place w/b 4 th and 11 th May. Please indicate in your covering email if there are any dates that you cannot do in those weeks. Use of AI We understand that AI may sometimes be useful in helping you clarify your ideas or check grammar. However, please ensure that the application submitted is written by you and is truly reflective of your experience.

At Kroo Bank, we're building a better bank from the ground up. One that puts customers first, treats money responsibly, and uses technology to make everyday banking simpler, fairer and more transparent. We're a fully regulated UK bank, backed by long term investors, with a growing customer base and big ambitions. We move fast, think carefully, and hold ourselves to high standards, whether that's how we build products, manage risk, or look after our people. How you will contribute and key responsibilities: As a Senior Product Manager, you will drive the end to end product lifecycle for initiatives that strengthen Kroo's financial crime controls, operational effectiveness, and automation capabilities. You will translate complex risk and operational requirements into customer and colleague focused solutions that are safe, compliant, scalable and measurable. You will work closely with Product, Technology, Data, Operations, Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance teams to deliver improvements that reduce risk, lower operational burden, and enhance decision making across the bank. Other responsibilities include: Set the vision for your squad, turn that into strategy, and make a positive impact on our customers' lives. Collaborate with your squad to design and deliver safe, reliable and efficient financial crime and operational workflows across customer facing and internal channels. Take ownership for the success of your products, managing the entire lifecycle from discovery, planning, build, go to market where relevant, and ongoing optimisation post launch. Define and own your backlog, making trade offs to deliver customer and business value on time and within agreed constraints, with clear attention to risk and operational impact. Be an exponent of continuous discovery across financial crime, operations, and automation, validating ideas that improve controls, efficiency, auditability and customer outcomes through insight and experimentation. Transform complex requirements and evolving regulation into well defined product specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria that enable high quality delivery. Partner with Financial Crime stakeholders to improve prevention and detection capabilities across areas such as AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud and transaction monitoring, aligned to the bank's risk appetite. Work with Operations teams to map processes, identify pain points, remove unnecessary manual steps, and deliver measurable improvements to service, productivity and quality. Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual work and errors, including workflow tooling, case management improvements, rules optimisation, straight through processing, and intelligent decisioning. Make data informed decisions and take hard calls when data is scarce, using insight, experimentation, sound judgement and clear documentation of rationale and outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the bank including Product and Technology, Design, Operations, Financial Crime, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance and the leadership team to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Define and track goals and measures of success, including control effectiveness, operational performance, customer outcomes, resilience and cost to serve, using dashboards and regular reporting. Other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Skills Proven ability to lead end to end product delivery across financial crime, operations or automation. Strong understanding of financial crime, risk and compliance requirements, including AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud or transaction monitoring. Ability to translate complex business, operational and regulatory requirements into clear product solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across Product, Technology, Data, Operations, Risk and Compliance. Confident using data, insight and experimentation to prioritise work and measure outcomes. Experience improving operational workflows, reducing manual effort and delivering automation at scale. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast moving environment. Qualifications Significant experience in Product Management, ideally within banking, fintech or another regulated environment. Degree level qualification or equivalent practical experience. What we offer: At our cutting edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer: Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday. Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed. Employer sponsored volunteer programme: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer sponsored volunteer time. Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner. Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top up. Top notch equipment: We provide top of the line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your set up if required. Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Farringdon (Central London). Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme. Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same. Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families. Room for growth: As a fast paced, high growth start up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel. You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality. Hybrid Working: At Kroo Bank, we have a hybrid policy that gives both individuals and teams a lot of freedom when it comes to using the office space to boost productivity. We do have a requirement to come into the office maybe once a month. Our London office is a great resource when used effectively, so employees who can occasionally come to the office are a good fit for how we work right now. Keep in mind that this job involves working from Monday to Friday, with a mix of remote and office work, so you will not need to be on site all the time. Diversity and Inclusion: We wholeheartedly uphold our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is highly regarded, respected, and supported without any form of judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our path in all aspects of our bank. We also ensure that reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process. To all Recruitment Agencies: At Kroo Bank, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Be aware that Kroo Bank will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes. To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!

Vacancy Title: Planner Contract Type: Permanent Location: Lancashire Industry: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Civil Engineering Salary: Competitive Start Date: 2026-04-01 REF: J Contact Name: Amanda Winder Contact Email: Vacancy Published: 1 day ago Planner Civils North West Permanent competitive salary+ package car allowance or car + benefits We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Planner specialising in Civil Engineering projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and scheduling civil infrastructure projects, ensuring that all phases are executed efficiently and within specified timelines. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in civil project planning, design, and management to contribute to innovative infrastructure developments. The ideal applicant will possess a comprehensive understanding of civil systems, construction processes, and relevant software, supporting the seamless delivery of complex projects. My client has an exceptional pipeline with recent projects consisting of road schemes, bridge works, public realm, reservoirs and general civil engineering schemes based predominantly in the North West. Duties Develop detailed project schedules using specialised software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, aligning with project milestones and resource availability. Prepare and review technical schematics, system designs, and land surveying data to inform project planning stages. Utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, and CAD tools to create accurate civil drawings and schematics that meet project specifications. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, surveyors, and construction managers to ensure project alignment and timely progression. Monitor project progress against schedules, identify potential delays or issues, and implement corrective measures proactively. Assist in the preparation of tender documents and technical reports to support project proposals and stakeholder communication. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. Experience HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent industry qualification. 3-5 years' experience as a Planner within construction or civils. Strong IT skills, including Primavera P6, Powerproject, MS Project, Visio and CorelDraw. Valid CSCS card. Site experience desirable. Good understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements. Solid construction and civils knowledge with the ability to assess alternative solutions. Strong grasp of Compensation Events, EOTs, and entitlement processes. Confident user of P6, including resource/cost loading, critical path analysis, baselines and variances. This is an opportunity to join a well established contractor that can offer clear lines of progression within the business. To apply please email your CV to or contact me on .