Working Arrangements: Full Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Role Description I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds that is looking to strengthen its Audit team with hires from Senior through to Manager level. This is a predominantly audit-focused role (70-80%), with additional exposure to accounts, corporate tax and occasional corporate finance work, offering strong technical development and clear progression. At Senior level, you will lead audits and progress towards Assistant Manager, where you will begin managing your own portfolio. At Manager level, you will take ownership of a portfolio (up to £300k), overseeing client delivery, WIP and billing, while leading a small team. What's in it for you? • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays • 4% employer pension (matched) • Private Medical Insurance • Death in service • Enhanced parental leave and sick pay • Flexible and hybrid working • Modern, air-conditioned offices • "Dress for your diary" culture • Free nearby parking • Team social events and relaxed working environment What you'll do • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion • Manage a portfolio of corporate clients (AM/Manager level) • Review audit work and support on complex areas including group consolidations • Gain exposure to accounts, corporate tax and ad-hoc corporate finance work • Act as a key point of contact for clients • Manage budgets, WIP and billing (Manager level) • Mentor and develop junior staff What you'll need • ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience • Strong UK practice experience within audit • Experience leading audits and working with corporate clients • Exposure to group consolidations (desirable) Ready to apply? If you're an Audit professional looking to join a supportive firm with clear progression and varied work, apply directly with your CV or contact Harry Watson at AJ Chambers.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Working Arrangements: Full Time Hybrid & Flexible Working Role Description I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds that is looking to strengthen its Audit team with hires from Senior through to Manager level. This is a predominantly audit-focused role (70-80%), with additional exposure to accounts, corporate tax and occasional corporate finance work, offering strong technical development and clear progression. At Senior level, you will lead audits and progress towards Assistant Manager, where you will begin managing your own portfolio. At Manager level, you will take ownership of a portfolio (up to £300k), overseeing client delivery, WIP and billing, while leading a small team. What's in it for you? • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays • 4% employer pension (matched) • Private Medical Insurance • Death in service • Enhanced parental leave and sick pay • Flexible and hybrid working • Modern, air-conditioned offices • "Dress for your diary" culture • Free nearby parking • Team social events and relaxed working environment What you'll do • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion • Manage a portfolio of corporate clients (AM/Manager level) • Review audit work and support on complex areas including group consolidations • Gain exposure to accounts, corporate tax and ad-hoc corporate finance work • Act as a key point of contact for clients • Manage budgets, WIP and billing (Manager level) • Mentor and develop junior staff What you'll need • ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience • Strong UK practice experience within audit • Experience leading audits and working with corporate clients • Exposure to group consolidations (desirable) Ready to apply? If you're an Audit professional looking to join a supportive firm with clear progression and varied work, apply directly with your CV or contact Harry Watson at AJ Chambers.
Our client, a leading independent, full-service tax advisory firm, is seeking an experienced tax professional to join their high-performing Equity Reward team. This strategic hire is due to continued growth and increasing demand across a broad client base, including OMB, listed groups, PE backed companies, and family-owned enterprises. The role is open to Assistant Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager (acting or ready to take the next step), where you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients attract, retain, and incentivise top talent through equity-based reward solutions, from executive-level incentives to company-wide plans. The important work you will be doing: Advise on the design and implementation of a wide range of equity incentives, including EMI, CSOP, growth shares, freezer shares, ratchet shares, joint interests, and nil-paid arrangements. Provide tax-technical input across the entire lifecycle of share plans, including implementation, secondary awards, restructuring, and transaction-related activity. Lead due diligence reviews from an employment-related securities (ERS) perspective. Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality, commercially driven advice. Project manage complex engagements, supervise team members, and provide mentoring and on-the-job training. Maintain high standards under time-sensitive or transaction-driven pressures, ensuring technical excellence and service delivery. The skills and experience you will bring: Ideally a minimum of six years' experience in equity reward/share plans and incentives. Deep knowledge of relevant tax implications, including employment taxes and capital gains tax. Strong grasp of related disciplines including tax valuation, accounting, company law, and employment law. Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a market-leading standard. Professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA. Why Join Our Client? Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing independent tax advisory firms, with a bold national growth strategy and a reputation for delivering high-quality work across all areas of tax. No timesheets. Work/life balance, and a hybrid working model (home and office). Inclusion in an All-Employee Share Reward Scheme-offering a share of firm profits above a set threshold. A competitive salary, benchmarked regularly against the rest of the market (Big-4 included). A generous and flexible benefits package. At our client, you'll work alongside some of the UK's top tax professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, without the bureaucracy of larger firms.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading independent, full-service tax advisory firm, is seeking an experienced tax professional to join their high-performing Equity Reward team. This strategic hire is due to continued growth and increasing demand across a broad client base, including OMB, listed groups, PE backed companies, and family-owned enterprises. The role is open to Assistant Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager (acting or ready to take the next step), where you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients attract, retain, and incentivise top talent through equity-based reward solutions, from executive-level incentives to company-wide plans. The important work you will be doing: Advise on the design and implementation of a wide range of equity incentives, including EMI, CSOP, growth shares, freezer shares, ratchet shares, joint interests, and nil-paid arrangements. Provide tax-technical input across the entire lifecycle of share plans, including implementation, secondary awards, restructuring, and transaction-related activity. Lead due diligence reviews from an employment-related securities (ERS) perspective. Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality, commercially driven advice. Project manage complex engagements, supervise team members, and provide mentoring and on-the-job training. Maintain high standards under time-sensitive or transaction-driven pressures, ensuring technical excellence and service delivery. The skills and experience you will bring: Ideally a minimum of six years' experience in equity reward/share plans and incentives. Deep knowledge of relevant tax implications, including employment taxes and capital gains tax. Strong grasp of related disciplines including tax valuation, accounting, company law, and employment law. Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a market-leading standard. Professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA. Why Join Our Client? Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing independent tax advisory firms, with a bold national growth strategy and a reputation for delivering high-quality work across all areas of tax. No timesheets. Work/life balance, and a hybrid working model (home and office). Inclusion in an All-Employee Share Reward Scheme-offering a share of firm profits above a set threshold. A competitive salary, benchmarked regularly against the rest of the market (Big-4 included). A generous and flexible benefits package. At our client, you'll work alongside some of the UK's top tax professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, without the bureaucracy of larger firms.
Our client a leading provider of Audio Visual, Unified Communications, and collaboration technology solutions, supporting clients across corporate, education, public sector, and commercial environments. Due to continued growth, are seeking a skilled and customer-focused AV Field Engineer to join their technical delivery team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in varied environments, enjoys problem-solving on-site, and takes pride in delivering high-quality AV installations and support. As an AV Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of Audio Visual and UC systems. You'll work on client sites, ensuring all equipment is installed to the highest standards and that customers receive exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle. Install, configure, and commission AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems, and video conferencing solutions Support the deployment of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, and other UC platforms Carry out structured cabling, rack builds, terminations, and equipment mounting Diagnose and resolve technical issues on-site, providing clear communication to clients Conduct site surveys, produce technical reports, and assist with system design input Work closely with project managers, service desk teams, and senior engineers Perform preventative maintenance and respond to reactive support calls Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and company procedures Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and commissioning notes As a successful candidate ideally, you will have at least 2 years previous experience within a professional audio, video, video conferencing or similar technical role with the ability to install, configure equipment using software tools and able to terminate cables to industry standard. Hands-on experience with Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, Biamp, Poly, Cisco, or similar technologies would be desirable. With the ability to be self-motivated, reliable, possess excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills together with the capacity to plan and manage your own workload efficiently. As this is a field-based role a current driving licence is essential with possible 3-5 overnight stays per year. In return the company offers an excellent salary plus overtime, shift allowance & bonus, flexible working hours, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, bonus together with the training and support to aid career progression within an innovative and dynamic company. The company also provide a company vehicle (including free unlimited fuel and mileage for personal use), laptop, phone and necessary tools/equipment. Salary £30,000 - £40,000+ bonus +overtime
May 07, 2026
Full time
Our client a leading provider of Audio Visual, Unified Communications, and collaboration technology solutions, supporting clients across corporate, education, public sector, and commercial environments. Due to continued growth, are seeking a skilled and customer-focused AV Field Engineer to join their technical delivery team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in varied environments, enjoys problem-solving on-site, and takes pride in delivering high-quality AV installations and support. As an AV Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of Audio Visual and UC systems. You'll work on client sites, ensuring all equipment is installed to the highest standards and that customers receive exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle. Install, configure, and commission AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems, and video conferencing solutions Support the deployment of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, and other UC platforms Carry out structured cabling, rack builds, terminations, and equipment mounting Diagnose and resolve technical issues on-site, providing clear communication to clients Conduct site surveys, produce technical reports, and assist with system design input Work closely with project managers, service desk teams, and senior engineers Perform preventative maintenance and respond to reactive support calls Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and company procedures Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and commissioning notes As a successful candidate ideally, you will have at least 2 years previous experience within a professional audio, video, video conferencing or similar technical role with the ability to install, configure equipment using software tools and able to terminate cables to industry standard. Hands-on experience with Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, Biamp, Poly, Cisco, or similar technologies would be desirable. With the ability to be self-motivated, reliable, possess excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills together with the capacity to plan and manage your own workload efficiently. As this is a field-based role a current driving licence is essential with possible 3-5 overnight stays per year. In return the company offers an excellent salary plus overtime, shift allowance & bonus, flexible working hours, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, bonus together with the training and support to aid career progression within an innovative and dynamic company. The company also provide a company vehicle (including free unlimited fuel and mileage for personal use), laptop, phone and necessary tools/equipment. Salary £30,000 - £40,000+ bonus +overtime
This is an exciting opportunity for you as an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing team at my client a globally renowned Naval Architects. You will be responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work, maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverable required within the discipline. Using your experience to provide support and guidance to colleagues across all disciplines and where appropriate for the coordination and technical supervision of colleagues working within their discipline. You will take an active coordination role when required, overseeing a team of engineers and design engineers for assigned projects, whilst also maintaining the primary role. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company's ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement will be an important part of your role My client provides complete engineering expertise to the Marine industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. There core competency is engineering, but it's unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable vessels that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. They believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions. Responsibilities & tasks overview: Responsible for engineering design calculations for specific projects. Ensuring that classification society and/or national authority standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met. Actively managing the quality of project work produced, the appropriate level of detail, the adequate checking prior to release, and the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner. Liaising with the customer or their representatives, subcontractors and suppliers where appropriate, and with classification societies and national authorities, to ensure that relevant information is available, and queries are answered in a timely fashion. Responsible for managing your own workload across multiple projects, following the priorities set and proposing solutions for any conflicting time requirements in coordination with their Discipline Lead. Responsible for the review of project work to identify potential areas of technical risk and discuss these with the Technical Project Manager. About you: Typically a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the marine industry. Self-motivation, time planning & management skills to meet agreed targets and deliverable deadlines, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements. Proven ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement. The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings, plans and technical reports to a suitable quality and standard. Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail, measured against the contracted deliverables and tracked against the agreed budget Please get in touch in the first instance with your CV stating rate expectation
May 07, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity for you as an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing team at my client a globally renowned Naval Architects. You will be responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work, maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverable required within the discipline. Using your experience to provide support and guidance to colleagues across all disciplines and where appropriate for the coordination and technical supervision of colleagues working within their discipline. You will take an active coordination role when required, overseeing a team of engineers and design engineers for assigned projects, whilst also maintaining the primary role. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company's ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement will be an important part of your role My client provides complete engineering expertise to the Marine industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. There core competency is engineering, but it's unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable vessels that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. They believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions. Responsibilities & tasks overview: Responsible for engineering design calculations for specific projects. Ensuring that classification society and/or national authority standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met. Actively managing the quality of project work produced, the appropriate level of detail, the adequate checking prior to release, and the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner. Liaising with the customer or their representatives, subcontractors and suppliers where appropriate, and with classification societies and national authorities, to ensure that relevant information is available, and queries are answered in a timely fashion. Responsible for managing your own workload across multiple projects, following the priorities set and proposing solutions for any conflicting time requirements in coordination with their Discipline Lead. Responsible for the review of project work to identify potential areas of technical risk and discuss these with the Technical Project Manager. About you: Typically a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the marine industry. Self-motivation, time planning & management skills to meet agreed targets and deliverable deadlines, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements. Proven ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement. The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings, plans and technical reports to a suitable quality and standard. Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail, measured against the contracted deliverables and tracked against the agreed budget Please get in touch in the first instance with your CV stating rate expectation
Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting.
Senior Commercial Manager Leeds 6-month Contract 700 per day - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager on a 6 month contract in Leeds. The Role: Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Requirements: HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure Working within large, complex public sector programmes End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management Operating in high-assurance/governance environments Influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Experience with CCS frameworks Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Senior Commercial Manager Leeds 6-month Contract 700 per day - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager on a 6 month contract in Leeds. The Role: Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Requirements: HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure Working within large, complex public sector programmes End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management Operating in high-assurance/governance environments Influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Experience with CCS frameworks Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
May 07, 2026
Full time
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
We're looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team based in TBC. Location: Royston, Glasgow - Site Based Hours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of construction activities on site. Working alongside the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager, you'll help coordinate day-to-day operations, ensure quality standards are maintained, and support our subcontractors and site teams to deliver exceptional results. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your construction management career whilst making a real impact on site. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll be working within the site team, supporting them in delivering construction projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Your day to day will include: Managing and coordinating subcontractors across various work packages including groundworks, drainage, structural frame, roofing, and fit-out works Checking work quality against programme schedules, design drawings, and quality standards Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure safe working practices Conducting toolbox talks and site inductions to maintain compliance with Kier standards Creating and maintaining accurate site reports and documentation in a timely manner What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Site Manager is great for you if: You have experience in a similar role within the construction industry, ideally in a main contracting environment You possess excellent communication skills and can build strong relationships with subcontractors and site teams You demonstrate a sound understanding of safe site operations and quality standards You hold relevant construction qualifications (HND/Degree/SVQ or Technical Trade) along with SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid certification You're solution-focused and can respond effectively to site challenges whilst keeping your Project Manager informed Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
May 07, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team based in TBC. Location: Royston, Glasgow - Site Based Hours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of construction activities on site. Working alongside the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager, you'll help coordinate day-to-day operations, ensure quality standards are maintained, and support our subcontractors and site teams to deliver exceptional results. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your construction management career whilst making a real impact on site. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll be working within the site team, supporting them in delivering construction projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Your day to day will include: Managing and coordinating subcontractors across various work packages including groundworks, drainage, structural frame, roofing, and fit-out works Checking work quality against programme schedules, design drawings, and quality standards Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure safe working practices Conducting toolbox talks and site inductions to maintain compliance with Kier standards Creating and maintaining accurate site reports and documentation in a timely manner What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Site Manager is great for you if: You have experience in a similar role within the construction industry, ideally in a main contracting environment You possess excellent communication skills and can build strong relationships with subcontractors and site teams You demonstrate a sound understanding of safe site operations and quality standards You hold relevant construction qualifications (HND/Degree/SVQ or Technical Trade) along with SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid certification You're solution-focused and can respond effectively to site challenges whilst keeping your Project Manager informed Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
A well-established UK organisation is looking for an Interim IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of its core business systems while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on systems manager role focused on ERP, document management and business reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive usability, consistency and continuous improvement across the UK operation. The role (what you will be doing): You will own the day-to-day performance, administration and improvement roadmap for the organisation's key business platforms, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and practical delivery. Key areas include: ERP ownership and optimisation - administration, configuration, user access and continuous improvement of the ERP platform, with a focus on process efficiency and operational performance. SQL and data management - working with the ERP database (MS SQL) including T-SQL, views and stored procedures to support improvements, reporting and system effectiveness. Document management (SharePoint) - ownership of the DMS including governance, structure, permissions and user adoption. Systems integration and delivery - leading and progressing integration of bespoke software with the ERP platform, coordinating stakeholders and driving delivery outcomes. Stakeholder management across the group - partnering with local teams and wider subsidiaries to align processes, standardise ways of working and improve system adoption. Training, documentation and controls - maintaining procedures, manuals and guidance, and delivering training that improves how teams use business systems day to day. Resilience for business-critical applications - supporting backup, recovery and disaster recovery arrangements specifically for business systems. What we are looking for: This suits someone who is comfortable being the "go-to" person for business applications, balancing hands-on system ownership with stakeholder leadership and light project delivery. Essential experience Proven experience managing and improving a company ERP/MIS environment (Syspro experience is ideal but not essential). MS SQL capability including T-SQL, views and stored procedures. Track record of working with non-technical stakeholders to improve processes, adoption and outcomes across a business. To apply: If you are an ERP and business systems specialist who can start a new assignment soon and can take ownership fast, work confidently with stakeholders, and deliver improvements in a hands-on environment, please apply now. 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)
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
A well-established UK organisation is looking for an Interim IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of its core business systems while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on systems manager role focused on ERP, document management and business reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive usability, consistency and continuous improvement across the UK operation. The role (what you will be doing): You will own the day-to-day performance, administration and improvement roadmap for the organisation's key business platforms, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and practical delivery. Key areas include: ERP ownership and optimisation - administration, configuration, user access and continuous improvement of the ERP platform, with a focus on process efficiency and operational performance. SQL and data management - working with the ERP database (MS SQL) including T-SQL, views and stored procedures to support improvements, reporting and system effectiveness. Document management (SharePoint) - ownership of the DMS including governance, structure, permissions and user adoption. Systems integration and delivery - leading and progressing integration of bespoke software with the ERP platform, coordinating stakeholders and driving delivery outcomes. Stakeholder management across the group - partnering with local teams and wider subsidiaries to align processes, standardise ways of working and improve system adoption. Training, documentation and controls - maintaining procedures, manuals and guidance, and delivering training that improves how teams use business systems day to day. Resilience for business-critical applications - supporting backup, recovery and disaster recovery arrangements specifically for business systems. What we are looking for: This suits someone who is comfortable being the "go-to" person for business applications, balancing hands-on system ownership with stakeholder leadership and light project delivery. Essential experience Proven experience managing and improving a company ERP/MIS environment (Syspro experience is ideal but not essential). MS SQL capability including T-SQL, views and stored procedures. Track record of working with non-technical stakeholders to improve processes, adoption and outcomes across a business. To apply: If you are an ERP and business systems specialist who can start a new assignment soon and can take ownership fast, work confidently with stakeholders, and deliver improvements in a hands-on environment, please apply now. 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)
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
May 07, 2026
Full time
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
May 07, 2026
Full time
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible) A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects Why Apply Flexible office base with hybrid working Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise Clear pathway for career progression at senior level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Pre-Construction Manager Location - Manchester Salary/Package - 100,000 - 125,000 per annum + package About the Company Our client is a leading developer and construction business delivering major residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. They are currently progressing a landmark 800 million development in Manchester and are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to support delivery from early-stage planning through to construction. The Role This is a senior position overseeing all pre-construction activity on a major development project. You will coordinate design, planning, estimating, bid management, and document control to ensure full readiness for successful project delivery on site. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for: Leading all pre-construction activities on a major 800m development Managing design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control teams Overseeing pre-construction programmes, budgets, and delivery strategies Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders Managing the tender and bid process to ensure commercially robust submissions Supporting planning and technical submissions through design coordination Ensuring effective document control systems are in place across all pre-construction phases Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Supporting senior leadership with reporting and strategic planning The Ideal Candidate The successful Pre-Construction Manager will have: Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or bid management role Strong background across design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of planning, procurement, and construction delivery What's on Offer 100,000 - 125,000 salary + package Opportunity to work on a landmark 800m Manchester development Long-term career progression within a growing business Exposure to high-profile, complex major projects Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM
May 07, 2026
Full time
Pre-Construction Manager Location - Manchester Salary/Package - 100,000 - 125,000 per annum + package About the Company Our client is a leading developer and construction business delivering major residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. They are currently progressing a landmark 800 million development in Manchester and are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to support delivery from early-stage planning through to construction. The Role This is a senior position overseeing all pre-construction activity on a major development project. You will coordinate design, planning, estimating, bid management, and document control to ensure full readiness for successful project delivery on site. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for: Leading all pre-construction activities on a major 800m development Managing design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control teams Overseeing pre-construction programmes, budgets, and delivery strategies Coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders Managing the tender and bid process to ensure commercially robust submissions Supporting planning and technical submissions through design coordination Ensuring effective document control systems are in place across all pre-construction phases Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Supporting senior leadership with reporting and strategic planning The Ideal Candidate The successful Pre-Construction Manager will have: Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or bid management role Strong background across design, planning, estimating, bid, and document control Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of planning, procurement, and construction delivery What's on Offer 100,000 - 125,000 salary + package Opportunity to work on a landmark 800m Manchester development Long-term career progression within a growing business Exposure to high-profile, complex major projects Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM
Junior Project Manager - Groundwater & Dewatering Location: Suffolk (site-based across Suffolk and neighbouring counties, with office support) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager Role Overview We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of groundwater control and construction dewatering projects across Suffolk and the wider region. This role suits someone with hands-on site or project support experience who is looking to progress into project management within a specialist engineering environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, supporting projects from pre-construction through installation, operation and demobilisation of dewatering systems. No degree is required. The role focuses on practical experience, strong organisation and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Coordination Support planning and delivery of groundwater control and dewatering systems, including wellpoints, deepwells, horizontal drainage, ejectors and pumping systems Assist with day-to-day coordination of site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and plant Track site progress, key milestones and programme interfaces Support mobilisation and demobilisation of dewatering installations Commercial & Programme Support Assist with cost tracking, commercial administration and variations Support preparation of programmes, method statements and risk assessments (RAMS) Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and records Health, Safety & Environment Support implementation of health and safety procedures on live construction sites Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks and compliance checks Help ensure environmental controls, groundwater monitoring and discharge compliance are maintained Client & Stakeholder Liaison Support communication with clients, main contractors and consultants Attend site coordination and progress meetings as required Assist in responding to technical or site-based queries Learning & Development Develop a practical understanding of groundwater behaviour, hydrogeology and dewatering techniques Gain exposure to pump testing, monitoring data and system optimisation Build project management capability across planning, delivery and site operations Person Specification Essential Experience in construction, engineering, groundworks, utilities or a project support role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Clear communication and a proactive, hands-on approach Willingness to work on active construction sites across Suffolk and surrounding counties Basic understanding of construction environments and site safety Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Full UK driving licence (or working towards) Desirable Experience with dewatering, pumping systems, groundworks or civil engineering Awareness of CDM Regulations Experience supporting site managers, engineers or project teams Interest in groundwater management or specialist construction techniques What's Offered Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience Clear progression into project management within a specialist discipline Hands-on learning alongside experienced engineers and project managers Exposure to technically challenging projects across the region Long-term career development opportunities
May 07, 2026
Full time
Junior Project Manager - Groundwater & Dewatering Location: Suffolk (site-based across Suffolk and neighbouring counties, with office support) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager Role Overview We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of groundwater control and construction dewatering projects across Suffolk and the wider region. This role suits someone with hands-on site or project support experience who is looking to progress into project management within a specialist engineering environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, supporting projects from pre-construction through installation, operation and demobilisation of dewatering systems. No degree is required. The role focuses on practical experience, strong organisation and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Coordination Support planning and delivery of groundwater control and dewatering systems, including wellpoints, deepwells, horizontal drainage, ejectors and pumping systems Assist with day-to-day coordination of site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and plant Track site progress, key milestones and programme interfaces Support mobilisation and demobilisation of dewatering installations Commercial & Programme Support Assist with cost tracking, commercial administration and variations Support preparation of programmes, method statements and risk assessments (RAMS) Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and records Health, Safety & Environment Support implementation of health and safety procedures on live construction sites Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks and compliance checks Help ensure environmental controls, groundwater monitoring and discharge compliance are maintained Client & Stakeholder Liaison Support communication with clients, main contractors and consultants Attend site coordination and progress meetings as required Assist in responding to technical or site-based queries Learning & Development Develop a practical understanding of groundwater behaviour, hydrogeology and dewatering techniques Gain exposure to pump testing, monitoring data and system optimisation Build project management capability across planning, delivery and site operations Person Specification Essential Experience in construction, engineering, groundworks, utilities or a project support role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Clear communication and a proactive, hands-on approach Willingness to work on active construction sites across Suffolk and surrounding counties Basic understanding of construction environments and site safety Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Full UK driving licence (or working towards) Desirable Experience with dewatering, pumping systems, groundworks or civil engineering Awareness of CDM Regulations Experience supporting site managers, engineers or project teams Interest in groundwater management or specialist construction techniques What's Offered Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience Clear progression into project management within a specialist discipline Hands-on learning alongside experienced engineers and project managers Exposure to technically challenging projects across the region Long-term career development opportunities
We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our KierBAM Joint Venture team based in Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard . Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is an exciting Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering a major redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead our engineering function and work collaboratively with our talented team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a complex and rewarding environment, where you'll oversee design teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of innovative design solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Design Manager , you'll be working within the engineering and design team, supporting them in delivering technical excellence across all design activities . Your day-to-day will include: Leading and managing design and engineering teams across multiple disciplines, including Temporary Works, Digital Engineering, Concrete and Materials Management, and Survey and Monitoring teams Developing and overseeing Temporary Works and Contractor Design Portion strategies, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements Coordinating design activities with project management and operational delivery teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless integration Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements, whilst reviewing and approving design outputs and technical documentation Managing resources, budgets, and risks, whilst mentoring and developing team members to foster continuous improvement and professional growth What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if: You're a professionally qualified senior manager with at least 10 years post-qualification experience (or 15 years' relevant experience) and hold academic qualifications such as HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng You have significant experience in design and engineering leadership roles, with strong project management and team leadership capabilities You possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively You have a thorough understanding of design processes, procedures, and standards, and can confidently lead client-focused presentations and meetings You hold a CSCS White PQP/AQP card and are eligible for Government Security Check (SC) Clearance (candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS Security Check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .
May 07, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our KierBAM Joint Venture team based in Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard . Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is an exciting Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering a major redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead our engineering function and work collaboratively with our talented team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a complex and rewarding environment, where you'll oversee design teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of innovative design solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Design Manager , you'll be working within the engineering and design team, supporting them in delivering technical excellence across all design activities . Your day-to-day will include: Leading and managing design and engineering teams across multiple disciplines, including Temporary Works, Digital Engineering, Concrete and Materials Management, and Survey and Monitoring teams Developing and overseeing Temporary Works and Contractor Design Portion strategies, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements Coordinating design activities with project management and operational delivery teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless integration Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements, whilst reviewing and approving design outputs and technical documentation Managing resources, budgets, and risks, whilst mentoring and developing team members to foster continuous improvement and professional growth What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if: You're a professionally qualified senior manager with at least 10 years post-qualification experience (or 15 years' relevant experience) and hold academic qualifications such as HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng You have significant experience in design and engineering leadership roles, with strong project management and team leadership capabilities You possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively You have a thorough understanding of design processes, procedures, and standards, and can confidently lead client-focused presentations and meetings You hold a CSCS White PQP/AQP card and are eligible for Government Security Check (SC) Clearance (candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS Security Check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .
Interim Year-End Accountant /Senior Finance Manager Manchester / Hybrid Housing Flexible / Potential Part-Time We are supporting a housing association in Manchester in appointing a Senior Finance Manager to suppport as Interim Year-End Accountant, providing hands-on support and mentorship during a critical period. The Role This is a unique opportunity combining technical year-end delivery with a mentoring and coaching element. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure a smooth and well-managed year-end. Key Responsibilities Lead on taking final accounts through to completion Prepare statutory accounts files and supporting notes for 2 entities Support the Financial Controller in managing the year-end and audit process Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance, including show and tell support where needed Ensure all adjustments and updates are accurately reflected in the finance system Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial control About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience delivering year-end within a housing association (essential) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting Confident supporting and mentoring finance staff through complex processes Able to balance a hands-on approach with a supportive, coaching style Working Arrangements Manchester-based organisation with flexible hybrid working Regular on-site presence preferred to support the mentoring aspect Flexible working pattern not necessarily full-time Why Apply? If you re a technically strong housing finance professional who enjoys supporting others and can step in quickly, we d love to hear from you. Blend of technical delivery and people development
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Interim Year-End Accountant /Senior Finance Manager Manchester / Hybrid Housing Flexible / Potential Part-Time We are supporting a housing association in Manchester in appointing a Senior Finance Manager to suppport as Interim Year-End Accountant, providing hands-on support and mentorship during a critical period. The Role This is a unique opportunity combining technical year-end delivery with a mentoring and coaching element. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure a smooth and well-managed year-end. Key Responsibilities Lead on taking final accounts through to completion Prepare statutory accounts files and supporting notes for 2 entities Support the Financial Controller in managing the year-end and audit process Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance, including show and tell support where needed Ensure all adjustments and updates are accurately reflected in the finance system Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial control About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience delivering year-end within a housing association (essential) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting Confident supporting and mentoring finance staff through complex processes Able to balance a hands-on approach with a supportive, coaching style Working Arrangements Manchester-based organisation with flexible hybrid working Regular on-site presence preferred to support the mentoring aspect Flexible working pattern not necessarily full-time Why Apply? If you re a technically strong housing finance professional who enjoys supporting others and can step in quickly, we d love to hear from you. Blend of technical delivery and people development
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects Planning, procuring and delivering high quality estate and project services Managing and monitoring external technical advisors Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles Managing third party suppliers and consultants Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations Assisting with estate related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders Contributing to monthly project performance reports WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment Evidence of continued professional development Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication Good administrative, finance and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
May 07, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects Planning, procuring and delivering high quality estate and project services Managing and monitoring external technical advisors Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles Managing third party suppliers and consultants Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations Assisting with estate related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders Contributing to monthly project performance reports WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment Evidence of continued professional development Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication Good administrative, finance and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Business Development Manager / Sales Manager- London, South East & Midlands territory. Fire & Security Systems Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security solutions provider delivering installation, service, maintenance and compliance-led support to commercial, multi-site and national customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager / Sales Manager to focus on new business acquisition across London, the South East and up to the Midlands. This is a true hunter role for a sales professional who knows how to prospect, qualify, build pipeline, influence stakeholders and close profitable fire and security contracts. Most client meetings are conducted virtually, so travel is limited, although occasional face-to-face meetings, site visits and key client presentations will be required across the region. The Role As Business Development Manager / Sales Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across commercial, multi-site and facilities-led environments. This is not a passive account management role. The successful candidate will be expected to self generate opportunities, target new logos, build relationships with key decision makers and drive revenue growth through a disciplined, consultative and results led sales approach. You will sell a broad fire and security proposition, including installation, service, maintenance and compliance solutions. Core Solutions You will be promoting a full range of fire and security services, including: Fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV and video surveillance solutions, Access control systems, Intruder alarms, Planned preventative maintenance contracts, Reactive maintenance and repairs, Compliance led service agreements, Multi-site fire and security support, National account service delivery Key Responsibilities Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, warm leads, referrals, networking and strategic target account mapping Develop a robust sales pipeline across London, the South East and the Midlands Identify and engage decision makers including Facilities Managers, Property Directors, Compliance Managers, Procurement Teams, Operations Directors and business owners Sell fire and security solutions into commercial, property, retail, logistics, healthcare, education, industrial and multi-site environments Conduct discovery calls, needs analysis and commercial qualification Understand client pain points around compliance, supplier consolidation, SLA performance, response times, risk management and service delivery Create tailored proposals and commercially sound solutions Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation, close and handover Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting, forecasting and sales activity data Negotiate contract values, service agreements, maintenance packages and project opportunities Work closely with internal operations, engineering and service teams to ensure smooth mobilisation Achieve and exceed agreed revenue, margin and new business targets What we are looking for We are looking for a driven, credible and resilient sales professional with a proven background in B2B new business development within the Fire & Security sector The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in new business sales A strong hunter mentality and the ability to self generate leads Experience selling fire and security, life safety, compliance, FM, M&E, building services or technical service solutions A track record of winning new customers and developing profitable accounts Strong understanding of maintenance contracts, service agreements, PPMs, SLAs and compliance led sales Confidence selling to senior stakeholders, procurement teams and operational decision makers Ability to sell value, service quality and risk reduction rather than purely price Excellent pipeline management and CRM discipline Strong commercial awareness around margin, recurring revenue, contract value and mobilisation A consultative, solution-led sales style Comfort working remotely and conducting the majority of client meetings virtually This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing fire and security business with a strong technical proposition, established infrastructure and a clear appetite for growth. The successful candidate will have autonomy to develop their territory, build a strong pipeline and win meaningful contracts across sectors where compliance, life safety, asset protection and service reliability are critical. You will be joining a business that can support national and multi-site customers while still offering a responsive, service-led approach. Apply now for immediate consideration!
May 07, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager / Sales Manager- London, South East & Midlands territory. Fire & Security Systems Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security solutions provider delivering installation, service, maintenance and compliance-led support to commercial, multi-site and national customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager / Sales Manager to focus on new business acquisition across London, the South East and up to the Midlands. This is a true hunter role for a sales professional who knows how to prospect, qualify, build pipeline, influence stakeholders and close profitable fire and security contracts. Most client meetings are conducted virtually, so travel is limited, although occasional face-to-face meetings, site visits and key client presentations will be required across the region. The Role As Business Development Manager / Sales Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across commercial, multi-site and facilities-led environments. This is not a passive account management role. The successful candidate will be expected to self generate opportunities, target new logos, build relationships with key decision makers and drive revenue growth through a disciplined, consultative and results led sales approach. You will sell a broad fire and security proposition, including installation, service, maintenance and compliance solutions. Core Solutions You will be promoting a full range of fire and security services, including: Fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV and video surveillance solutions, Access control systems, Intruder alarms, Planned preventative maintenance contracts, Reactive maintenance and repairs, Compliance led service agreements, Multi-site fire and security support, National account service delivery Key Responsibilities Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, warm leads, referrals, networking and strategic target account mapping Develop a robust sales pipeline across London, the South East and the Midlands Identify and engage decision makers including Facilities Managers, Property Directors, Compliance Managers, Procurement Teams, Operations Directors and business owners Sell fire and security solutions into commercial, property, retail, logistics, healthcare, education, industrial and multi-site environments Conduct discovery calls, needs analysis and commercial qualification Understand client pain points around compliance, supplier consolidation, SLA performance, response times, risk management and service delivery Create tailored proposals and commercially sound solutions Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation, close and handover Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting, forecasting and sales activity data Negotiate contract values, service agreements, maintenance packages and project opportunities Work closely with internal operations, engineering and service teams to ensure smooth mobilisation Achieve and exceed agreed revenue, margin and new business targets What we are looking for We are looking for a driven, credible and resilient sales professional with a proven background in B2B new business development within the Fire & Security sector The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in new business sales A strong hunter mentality and the ability to self generate leads Experience selling fire and security, life safety, compliance, FM, M&E, building services or technical service solutions A track record of winning new customers and developing profitable accounts Strong understanding of maintenance contracts, service agreements, PPMs, SLAs and compliance led sales Confidence selling to senior stakeholders, procurement teams and operational decision makers Ability to sell value, service quality and risk reduction rather than purely price Excellent pipeline management and CRM discipline Strong commercial awareness around margin, recurring revenue, contract value and mobilisation A consultative, solution-led sales style Comfort working remotely and conducting the majority of client meetings virtually This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing fire and security business with a strong technical proposition, established infrastructure and a clear appetite for growth. The successful candidate will have autonomy to develop their territory, build a strong pipeline and win meaningful contracts across sectors where compliance, life safety, asset protection and service reliability are critical. You will be joining a business that can support national and multi-site customers while still offering a responsive, service-led approach. Apply now for immediate consideration!
Senior Specification Sales Manager The Opportunity This is a high-level opportunity for an experienced and well-connected Senior Specification Sales Manager to take ownership of growing our client's brand across the UK. We're looking for someone who doesn't just sell-but who opens doors, brings relationships, and influences key decision-makers within the design and architectural community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping market presence, leveraging your existing network while building strategic, long-term partnerships across high-value projects. Package Salary: Up to £70,000 Bonus: Company & individual performance bonus - up to £20,000 Commission: 2% on sales above agreed targets Car Allowance: Provided Expenses: Travel and business expenses fully reimbursed Additional: Company mobile phone and full support tools Reporting To Sales Director The Role As a senior figure within the sales team, you will take a strategic and hands-on approach to business development. Your focus will be on driving specification sales through influence, relationships, and market insight. Key responsibilities include: Leveraging your existing network of lighting designers, architects, and specifiers to generate immediate opportunities Acting as a brand ambassador within the design community, positioning the company as a premium and trusted partner Securing and managing high-value specification projects across: Hospitality & luxury residential Retail Commercial and hotel developments Building and executing strategic growth plans for your region Identifying and developing partnerships with key designers, studios, and distributors Collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions Providing senior-level insight, reporting, and market feedback to leadership What Success Looks Like (KPIs) Delivery of significant revenue growth and consistent overachievement of sales targets Demonstrable expansion of key accounts and strategic relationships Strong pipeline development driven by your personal network and influence High visibility and credibility of the brand within the UK specification market What We're Looking For Extensive experience in specification-led sales within the lighting industry A strong, active network of contacts within the design, architectural, and specification community Proven ability to win and deliver high-value, project-based business Commercially astute with a strategic mindset Highly self-motivated, credible, and confident in influencing senior stakeholders Strong leadership qualities and ability to operate autonomously Technical understanding of lighting or electrical systems (advantageous) Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel Why Join? This is an opportunity to step into a senior, influential role where your experience, reputation, and connections will directly shape success. You'll be given the autonomy to make an impact, supported by a competitive package and a brand with strong growth ambitions. SER-IN
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Specification Sales Manager The Opportunity This is a high-level opportunity for an experienced and well-connected Senior Specification Sales Manager to take ownership of growing our client's brand across the UK. We're looking for someone who doesn't just sell-but who opens doors, brings relationships, and influences key decision-makers within the design and architectural community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping market presence, leveraging your existing network while building strategic, long-term partnerships across high-value projects. Package Salary: Up to £70,000 Bonus: Company & individual performance bonus - up to £20,000 Commission: 2% on sales above agreed targets Car Allowance: Provided Expenses: Travel and business expenses fully reimbursed Additional: Company mobile phone and full support tools Reporting To Sales Director The Role As a senior figure within the sales team, you will take a strategic and hands-on approach to business development. Your focus will be on driving specification sales through influence, relationships, and market insight. Key responsibilities include: Leveraging your existing network of lighting designers, architects, and specifiers to generate immediate opportunities Acting as a brand ambassador within the design community, positioning the company as a premium and trusted partner Securing and managing high-value specification projects across: Hospitality & luxury residential Retail Commercial and hotel developments Building and executing strategic growth plans for your region Identifying and developing partnerships with key designers, studios, and distributors Collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions Providing senior-level insight, reporting, and market feedback to leadership What Success Looks Like (KPIs) Delivery of significant revenue growth and consistent overachievement of sales targets Demonstrable expansion of key accounts and strategic relationships Strong pipeline development driven by your personal network and influence High visibility and credibility of the brand within the UK specification market What We're Looking For Extensive experience in specification-led sales within the lighting industry A strong, active network of contacts within the design, architectural, and specification community Proven ability to win and deliver high-value, project-based business Commercially astute with a strategic mindset Highly self-motivated, credible, and confident in influencing senior stakeholders Strong leadership qualities and ability to operate autonomously Technical understanding of lighting or electrical systems (advantageous) Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel Why Join? This is an opportunity to step into a senior, influential role where your experience, reputation, and connections will directly shape success. You'll be given the autonomy to make an impact, supported by a competitive package and a brand with strong growth ambitions. SER-IN
Your new company You'll be joining a highly successful, international business operating within the retail sector, with a strong presence across multiple global markets. The organisation is well-established yet continues to grow at pace, underpinned by innovation, commercial focus and a customer-centric approach. Theculture is collaborative and people-led, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing talent from the inside. This is an environment where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed and individuals are encouraged to make a real impact. Your new role As Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a key role within the finance function, taking ownership of corporation tax compliance and reporting across the UK, Ireland and selected international jurisdictions. Reporting into senior tax leadership, this role offers a mix of hands-on delivery and strategic involvement, including tax reporting, governance and advisory work. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers while supporting projects that impact the wider business at group level.Thisis a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional looking to step into a broad, high-visibility role within a complex and fast-moving international organisation. What you'll need to succeed Strong technical experience in UK corporation tax, ideally within a large or complex group Proven experience of tax compliance and reporting under tight deadlines Confidence working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex tax matters clearly A relevant tax qualification (ACA/CTA/ACCA/ or equivalent) A proactive mindset with the ability to support, coach and develop junior team members What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its people.Additional benefits include: Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance Employee discount schemes Health and wellbeing benefits Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this Group Tax Manager 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 hays.co.uk
May 07, 2026
Full time
Your new company You'll be joining a highly successful, international business operating within the retail sector, with a strong presence across multiple global markets. The organisation is well-established yet continues to grow at pace, underpinned by innovation, commercial focus and a customer-centric approach. Theculture is collaborative and people-led, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing talent from the inside. This is an environment where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed and individuals are encouraged to make a real impact. Your new role As Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a key role within the finance function, taking ownership of corporation tax compliance and reporting across the UK, Ireland and selected international jurisdictions. Reporting into senior tax leadership, this role offers a mix of hands-on delivery and strategic involvement, including tax reporting, governance and advisory work. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers while supporting projects that impact the wider business at group level.Thisis a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional looking to step into a broad, high-visibility role within a complex and fast-moving international organisation. What you'll need to succeed Strong technical experience in UK corporation tax, ideally within a large or complex group Proven experience of tax compliance and reporting under tight deadlines Confidence working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex tax matters clearly A relevant tax qualification (ACA/CTA/ACCA/ or equivalent) A proactive mindset with the ability to support, coach and develop junior team members What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its people.Additional benefits include: Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance Employee discount schemes Health and wellbeing benefits Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this Group Tax Manager 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 hays.co.uk
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT
Coventry, Warwickshire
Vocational Qualifications Product Manager Salary: £49,300 - £65,950 Location: Coventry, UK - Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Are you passionate about shaping the future of vocational education? We're looking for an experienced Vocational Product Manager to drive the development of vocational qualifications that put customers first. You'll shape product direction, align stakeholders, and turn insight into qualifications that deliver real value. These are exciting times in vocational education, with major qualification reform creating a unique opportunity for change. At Cambridge OCR, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are meeting the needs of the changing sector by developing new vocational qualifications that make assessment straightforward for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to pursue your potential while delivering change that matters. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As our Vocational Qualifications Product Manager, you'll lead product proposition design and delivery through ongoing vocational reform. Working closely with customers, stakeholders and internal teams you'll translate policy and market insight into clear product direction. You'll hold accountability for the commercial performance of several vocational qualifications; ensuring they are attractive and valuable for our centres and learners, while maintaining robust margins. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Overseeing and implementing customer and market insight for target segments. Creating insight-based customer value propositions for new vocational qualifications. Building evidence-based financial forecasts and cost models. Routinely monitoring commercial performance, leading intervention where necessary. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You As an experienced vocational qualifications expert, you will hold deep understanding of the UK vocational education sector. You will have a proven record of delivering successful product propositions, with expertise in harnessing market and customer insight to realise commercial potential. You will be confident in building financial forecasting, communicating with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders to achieve commercial goals. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Direct experience working with or building propositions for the Further Education sector. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be May 10th. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during the week commencing May 18th . If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams (May 18 th ). You will be provided with a brief to complete a role-related task in advance. Final stage interview in-person at our offices in Coventry (May 22nd). You will meet broader members of Cambridge OCR's vocational teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Vocational Qualifications Product Manager Salary: £49,300 - £65,950 Location: Coventry, UK - Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Are you passionate about shaping the future of vocational education? We're looking for an experienced Vocational Product Manager to drive the development of vocational qualifications that put customers first. You'll shape product direction, align stakeholders, and turn insight into qualifications that deliver real value. These are exciting times in vocational education, with major qualification reform creating a unique opportunity for change. At Cambridge OCR, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are meeting the needs of the changing sector by developing new vocational qualifications that make assessment straightforward for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to pursue your potential while delivering change that matters. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As our Vocational Qualifications Product Manager, you'll lead product proposition design and delivery through ongoing vocational reform. Working closely with customers, stakeholders and internal teams you'll translate policy and market insight into clear product direction. You'll hold accountability for the commercial performance of several vocational qualifications; ensuring they are attractive and valuable for our centres and learners, while maintaining robust margins. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Overseeing and implementing customer and market insight for target segments. Creating insight-based customer value propositions for new vocational qualifications. Building evidence-based financial forecasts and cost models. Routinely monitoring commercial performance, leading intervention where necessary. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You As an experienced vocational qualifications expert, you will hold deep understanding of the UK vocational education sector. You will have a proven record of delivering successful product propositions, with expertise in harnessing market and customer insight to realise commercial potential. You will be confident in building financial forecasting, communicating with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders to achieve commercial goals. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Direct experience working with or building propositions for the Further Education sector. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be May 10th. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during the week commencing May 18th . If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams (May 18 th ). You will be provided with a brief to complete a role-related task in advance. Final stage interview in-person at our offices in Coventry (May 22nd). You will meet broader members of Cambridge OCR's vocational teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
