Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood MackenzieIntelligence ConnectedWoodMac.comWood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive - we succeed togetherTrusting - we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused - we accelerate changeCurious - we turn knowledge into actionHR Digital Senior ManagerRole PurposeThe HR Digital Senior Manager is accountable for the leadership, optimisation, and ongoing evolution of the organisation's HR digital landscape, with a primary focus on Workday.Reporting to the Head of Reward and HR Digital, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Solutions (IT), this role acts as a critical bridge between HR, IT, and the wider business. The role owns the HR digital roadmap and operational integrity of Workday, ensuring HR systems deliver business value and excellent user experience, while being pragmatic, scalable, and cost-effective.Leading a small internal team of functional and technical specialists, the role emphasises strong vendor and AMS partner management, prioritisation, flexibility, and hands-on leadership.You will work collaboratively with IT colleagues to ensure the platform meets enterprise standards for security, integration, resilience and architectural alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Digital LeadershipOwn the end-to-end HR systems strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with HR and enterprise digital strategies.Act as the Product Owner for Workday, driving continuous improvement and adoption across Core HCM, Reporting, Security, and relevant functional areas.Balance strategic development with operational stability, ensuring the platform supports both current and future business needs.Maintain a deep, end-to-end understanding of HR processes and employee journeys, ensuring Workday configuration supports simplicity, consistency and scalability.Lead and manage a small internal delivery team of functional and technical specialists, using an optimal blend of internal capability and third party partners.Service Delivery & Operational ExcellenceEnsure stable, secure, and compliant operation of HR systems, including data integrity, security roles, and privacy obligations.Oversee Workday releases and regression testing, coordinating internally and with AMS partners to minimise disruption.Use data, dashboards, and reporting to improve decision making and demonstrate system value to HR and the business.Own incident and problem management for Workday, ensuring timely resolution, clear escalation and continuous improvement.Stakeholder Partnership & GovernancePartner closely with HR leadership, Finance, IT, and business leaders to translate requirements into clear, prioritised system solutions.Serve as the primary interface between HR and IT, working in a matrix environment to ensure strong collaboration, clear governance, and effective delivery.Establish and maintain appropriate system governance, change control, and decision making forums suited to a lean operating model.Act as the principal HR Digital representative for Workday in governance forums, including Business Solutions and enterprise wide boards.Present priorities, trade-offs, scope and high level costings for Workday initiatives, supporting informed decision making by senior stakeholders.Vendor & Relationship ManagementOwn the relationship with Workday and third-party implementation and support partners.Ensure partners deliver against agreed outcomes, service levels and budgets, with clear accountability and performance management.Continuous Improvement & ChangeIdentify opportunities to simplify processes, automate activity, and improve user experience across the employee lifecycle.Support HR transformation initiatives, organisational change, and new people programmes through effective digital enablement.Champion adoption and understanding of Workday across HR and the wider organisation.About YouSignificant experience leading HR digital or HRIS functions within a Workday environment.Proven experience operating within a lean team model, relying on AMS and vendor partners for delivery.Strong understanding of HR processes and how systems enable effective people management.Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on delivery in a midsized, global organisation.Experience working in a matrix environment, partnering closely with IT and other functions.Strong stakeholder management, prioritisation, and influencing skills.Confident senior stakeholder operator, able to translate technical concepts into clear business and HR outcomes.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood MackenzieIntelligence ConnectedWoodMac.comWood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive - we succeed togetherTrusting - we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused - we accelerate changeCurious - we turn knowledge into actionHR Digital Senior ManagerRole PurposeThe HR Digital Senior Manager is accountable for the leadership, optimisation, and ongoing evolution of the organisation's HR digital landscape, with a primary focus on Workday.Reporting to the Head of Reward and HR Digital, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Solutions (IT), this role acts as a critical bridge between HR, IT, and the wider business. The role owns the HR digital roadmap and operational integrity of Workday, ensuring HR systems deliver business value and excellent user experience, while being pragmatic, scalable, and cost-effective.Leading a small internal team of functional and technical specialists, the role emphasises strong vendor and AMS partner management, prioritisation, flexibility, and hands-on leadership.You will work collaboratively with IT colleagues to ensure the platform meets enterprise standards for security, integration, resilience and architectural alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Digital LeadershipOwn the end-to-end HR systems strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with HR and enterprise digital strategies.Act as the Product Owner for Workday, driving continuous improvement and adoption across Core HCM, Reporting, Security, and relevant functional areas.Balance strategic development with operational stability, ensuring the platform supports both current and future business needs.Maintain a deep, end-to-end understanding of HR processes and employee journeys, ensuring Workday configuration supports simplicity, consistency and scalability.Lead and manage a small internal delivery team of functional and technical specialists, using an optimal blend of internal capability and third party partners.Service Delivery & Operational ExcellenceEnsure stable, secure, and compliant operation of HR systems, including data integrity, security roles, and privacy obligations.Oversee Workday releases and regression testing, coordinating internally and with AMS partners to minimise disruption.Use data, dashboards, and reporting to improve decision making and demonstrate system value to HR and the business.Own incident and problem management for Workday, ensuring timely resolution, clear escalation and continuous improvement.Stakeholder Partnership & GovernancePartner closely with HR leadership, Finance, IT, and business leaders to translate requirements into clear, prioritised system solutions.Serve as the primary interface between HR and IT, working in a matrix environment to ensure strong collaboration, clear governance, and effective delivery.Establish and maintain appropriate system governance, change control, and decision making forums suited to a lean operating model.Act as the principal HR Digital representative for Workday in governance forums, including Business Solutions and enterprise wide boards.Present priorities, trade-offs, scope and high level costings for Workday initiatives, supporting informed decision making by senior stakeholders.Vendor & Relationship ManagementOwn the relationship with Workday and third-party implementation and support partners.Ensure partners deliver against agreed outcomes, service levels and budgets, with clear accountability and performance management.Continuous Improvement & ChangeIdentify opportunities to simplify processes, automate activity, and improve user experience across the employee lifecycle.Support HR transformation initiatives, organisational change, and new people programmes through effective digital enablement.Champion adoption and understanding of Workday across HR and the wider organisation.About YouSignificant experience leading HR digital or HRIS functions within a Workday environment.Proven experience operating within a lean team model, relying on AMS and vendor partners for delivery.Strong understanding of HR processes and how systems enable effective people management.Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on delivery in a midsized, global organisation.Experience working in a matrix environment, partnering closely with IT and other functions.Strong stakeholder management, prioritisation, and influencing skills.Confident senior stakeholder operator, able to translate technical concepts into clear business and HR outcomes.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at
Senior Benefits Partner Department: HR Employment Type: Full Time Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard Reporting To: Steve Jones Description The Senior Benefits Specialist will play a key role in shaping and delivering a consistent, competitive, and compliant global benefits strategy. Working closely with the Reward Director, the role is responsible for translating the organisation's global benefits philosophy into effective, locally relevant programmes across multiple regions. This includes managing relationships with global brokers, overseeing benefit renewals, leading the annual open enrolment process in the US, and supporting retirement and pension arrangements such as 401(k) plans, superannuation, and other local schemes. This role is vital to ensuring that our benefits offering supports the attraction, retention, and wellbeing of colleagues around the world, contributing directly to our people strategy and wider business goals. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a streamlined, cost-effective benefits framework that is responsive to local needs while remaining aligned with global objectives. As a central point of expertise on global benefits, this role makes a unique contribution to the organisation by combining strategic insight with operational delivery-enabling inclusive, equitable, and sustainable benefits solutions that enhance the colleague experience and support long term growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Benefits Planning Support the Reward Director in defining and refining the global benefits philosophy and long term strategy. Translate the global benefits strategy into locally relevant, compliant, and sustainable programmes across all regions. Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to ensure benefits remain competitive and aligned with business needs. Support governance activities by ensuring benefits programmes are managed in line with internal controls, risk management processes, and local regulatory requirements. 2. Programme Implementation and Delivery Coordinate the implementation of benefit programmes across multiple countries, adapting to local regulations, customs, and workforce needs. Ensure a consistent approach to benefits delivery while maintaining local relevance and legal compliance. Partner with regional HR and People teams to roll out new initiatives and communicate changes effectively. 3. Vendor and Broker Management Manage relationships with global and regional benefits brokers, insurers, and third party providers. Lead the annual renewal process, ensuring data accuracy, cost control, and the delivery of high quality services. Evaluate and improve vendor performance against agreed service level agreements and key metrics. 4. Retirement and Pension Scheme Oversight Support the administration and governance of global retirement and pension plans, including the UK DC scheme, US 401(k), Australian superannuation, and other local schemes. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction. 6. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted adviser to HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal on benefit related matters. Foster strong working relationships across functions and geographies to ensure successful programme delivery. 7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Identify opportunities to enhance the colleague experience through benefit design and delivery. Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in global benefits and wellbeing. 8. Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility Champion inclusive benefit design that meets the diverse needs of our global workforce. Ensure benefits communications and delivery are accessible and equitable across all colleague groups Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Functional Skills Global Benefits Knowledge: Strong understanding of international benefits, including statutory requirements, market trends, and local practices across multiple regions. Project Management: Skilled in managing complex, multi country projects including US open enrolment, benefit launches, and renewals, with attention to timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll) and external partners (e.g. brokers, vendors). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly and inclusively to diverse colleague groups. Change Management: Comfortable navigating organisational change and supporting colleagues through benefit transitions or enhancements. Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work across teams, cultures, and geographies to deliver consistent, high quality outcomes. Technical Skills Benefits Administration Systems: Experience working with benefits platforms (e.g. Workday, ADP, Darwin, or similar tools) to manage and deliver benefit programmes. Compliance and Governance: Strong understanding of global compliance and governance standards related to employee benefits, pensions, and insurance. Vendor Management: Ability to manage vendor performance, contracts, and service levels effectively across global and regional providers. Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting benefits data (e.g. enrolment trends, cost analysis, usage rates) to inform decisions and measure programme impact. Knowledge of Retirement Plans: Working knowledge of retirement and pension plans including US 401(k), Australian superannuation, and other international schemes. MS Office Proficiency: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder presentations Job Benefits We have a high performance culture which is balanced evenly with world class well being initiatives and benefits: Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco friendly car scheme. Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle to work scheme. Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior Benefits Partner Department: HR Employment Type: Full Time Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard Reporting To: Steve Jones Description The Senior Benefits Specialist will play a key role in shaping and delivering a consistent, competitive, and compliant global benefits strategy. Working closely with the Reward Director, the role is responsible for translating the organisation's global benefits philosophy into effective, locally relevant programmes across multiple regions. This includes managing relationships with global brokers, overseeing benefit renewals, leading the annual open enrolment process in the US, and supporting retirement and pension arrangements such as 401(k) plans, superannuation, and other local schemes. This role is vital to ensuring that our benefits offering supports the attraction, retention, and wellbeing of colleagues around the world, contributing directly to our people strategy and wider business goals. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a streamlined, cost-effective benefits framework that is responsive to local needs while remaining aligned with global objectives. As a central point of expertise on global benefits, this role makes a unique contribution to the organisation by combining strategic insight with operational delivery-enabling inclusive, equitable, and sustainable benefits solutions that enhance the colleague experience and support long term growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Benefits Planning Support the Reward Director in defining and refining the global benefits philosophy and long term strategy. Translate the global benefits strategy into locally relevant, compliant, and sustainable programmes across all regions. Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to ensure benefits remain competitive and aligned with business needs. Support governance activities by ensuring benefits programmes are managed in line with internal controls, risk management processes, and local regulatory requirements. 2. Programme Implementation and Delivery Coordinate the implementation of benefit programmes across multiple countries, adapting to local regulations, customs, and workforce needs. Ensure a consistent approach to benefits delivery while maintaining local relevance and legal compliance. Partner with regional HR and People teams to roll out new initiatives and communicate changes effectively. 3. Vendor and Broker Management Manage relationships with global and regional benefits brokers, insurers, and third party providers. Lead the annual renewal process, ensuring data accuracy, cost control, and the delivery of high quality services. Evaluate and improve vendor performance against agreed service level agreements and key metrics. 4. Retirement and Pension Scheme Oversight Support the administration and governance of global retirement and pension plans, including the UK DC scheme, US 401(k), Australian superannuation, and other local schemes. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction. 6. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted adviser to HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal on benefit related matters. Foster strong working relationships across functions and geographies to ensure successful programme delivery. 7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Identify opportunities to enhance the colleague experience through benefit design and delivery. Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in global benefits and wellbeing. 8. Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility Champion inclusive benefit design that meets the diverse needs of our global workforce. Ensure benefits communications and delivery are accessible and equitable across all colleague groups Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Functional Skills Global Benefits Knowledge: Strong understanding of international benefits, including statutory requirements, market trends, and local practices across multiple regions. Project Management: Skilled in managing complex, multi country projects including US open enrolment, benefit launches, and renewals, with attention to timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll) and external partners (e.g. brokers, vendors). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly and inclusively to diverse colleague groups. Change Management: Comfortable navigating organisational change and supporting colleagues through benefit transitions or enhancements. Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work across teams, cultures, and geographies to deliver consistent, high quality outcomes. Technical Skills Benefits Administration Systems: Experience working with benefits platforms (e.g. Workday, ADP, Darwin, or similar tools) to manage and deliver benefit programmes. Compliance and Governance: Strong understanding of global compliance and governance standards related to employee benefits, pensions, and insurance. Vendor Management: Ability to manage vendor performance, contracts, and service levels effectively across global and regional providers. Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting benefits data (e.g. enrolment trends, cost analysis, usage rates) to inform decisions and measure programme impact. Knowledge of Retirement Plans: Working knowledge of retirement and pension plans including US 401(k), Australian superannuation, and other international schemes. MS Office Proficiency: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder presentations Job Benefits We have a high performance culture which is balanced evenly with world class well being initiatives and benefits: Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco friendly car scheme. Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle to work scheme. Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
Closing Date: 25th May 2026 Workday Absence Specialist Nando's Nando's is looking for a Senior Workday Analyst Contractor with strong hands-on Workday Absence expertise to support the ongoing design, configuration and optimisation of its Workday platform. This is an Absence-first role. The core requirement is deep experience configuring and delivering Workday Absence in a live environment. Alongside this, you'll need solid Core HCM knowledge and a practical understanding of Workday Security. Working as part of a broader Workday landscape, you'll help deliver Absence-related change, support production stability, and ensure solutions are scalable, effective and aligned to business needs. What you'll be doing Leading the design and hands-on configuration of Workday Absence Configuring absence plans, accruals, balances, eligibility and carry-forward rules Supporting leave of absence frameworks and policy-led requirements Translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions Supporting delivery across design, build, testing, deployment and defect resolution Troubleshooting Absence issues in a live production environment Ensuring Absence configuration aligns with Core HCM processes Supporting related security analysis across domain, BP, role-based, user-based and intersection security What we're looking for Proven experience as a senior Workday functional consultant or analyst Strong hands-on Workday Absence configuration expertise Experience delivering Absence solutions in a live Workday environment Good understanding of Core HCM Practical experience of Workday Security Strong problem-solving and impact analysis skills Ability to work closely with business, functional and technical stakeholders Clear, confident communication style Why Nando's Nando's is on a journey of Changing Lives Together, creating lasting happiness for its people, customers and communities. Its values of Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity and Family are central to how teams work, support each other and deliver great outcomes. We know that great candidates don't always match every requirement exactly. If your experience is close to what we're looking for and you're excited by the role, we'd still love to hear from you. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Closing Date: 25th May 2026 Workday Absence Specialist Nando's Nando's is looking for a Senior Workday Analyst Contractor with strong hands-on Workday Absence expertise to support the ongoing design, configuration and optimisation of its Workday platform. This is an Absence-first role. The core requirement is deep experience configuring and delivering Workday Absence in a live environment. Alongside this, you'll need solid Core HCM knowledge and a practical understanding of Workday Security. Working as part of a broader Workday landscape, you'll help deliver Absence-related change, support production stability, and ensure solutions are scalable, effective and aligned to business needs. What you'll be doing Leading the design and hands-on configuration of Workday Absence Configuring absence plans, accruals, balances, eligibility and carry-forward rules Supporting leave of absence frameworks and policy-led requirements Translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions Supporting delivery across design, build, testing, deployment and defect resolution Troubleshooting Absence issues in a live production environment Ensuring Absence configuration aligns with Core HCM processes Supporting related security analysis across domain, BP, role-based, user-based and intersection security What we're looking for Proven experience as a senior Workday functional consultant or analyst Strong hands-on Workday Absence configuration expertise Experience delivering Absence solutions in a live Workday environment Good understanding of Core HCM Practical experience of Workday Security Strong problem-solving and impact analysis skills Ability to work closely with business, functional and technical stakeholders Clear, confident communication style Why Nando's Nando's is on a journey of Changing Lives Together, creating lasting happiness for its people, customers and communities. Its values of Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity and Family are central to how teams work, support each other and deliver great outcomes. We know that great candidates don't always match every requirement exactly. If your experience is close to what we're looking for and you're excited by the role, we'd still love to hear from you. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: Our fast-growing team is looking for an experienced Technical Recruitment Specialist to join our global team in the UK on a 12 month fixed term basis . The role will identify, attract and shortlist candidates for all recruitment efforts, supporting Saab UK continued growth throughout every business unit. The successful candidate will also be tasked with supporting our Early Careers hiring efforts. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with hiring managers accross each business unit to fulfil all recruitments and recruitment campaigns. Manage our recruitment channels. Sourcing and reaching out to qualified candidates for current open and future roles. Serving as a go-between for candidates and hiring managers. Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end. Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans. Create and publish job ads. Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events. Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees. Screen CV's and job applications, Conduct phone screens to create shortlists of applicants. Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive). Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire. Host and participate in job fairs to expose the employer branding. Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings. Register all the process and steps in Workday Qualifications and Skills: Essential Proven experience in Engineering Recruitment. Experience working in Defence, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Software Development or similar business. Senior Stakeholder Management experience. Experience with Workday. Desirable Previous experience with Early Careers Hiring. Manage the code test, or any technical assessments, review and feedback process. Good knowledge of UK employment law with a pragmatic and common sense approach. Up-to-date in-depth knowledge of general HR policies and procedures and good practice. Outstanding knowledge of MS office. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritise and multi-task. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: Our fast-growing team is looking for an experienced Technical Recruitment Specialist to join our global team in the UK on a 12 month fixed term basis . The role will identify, attract and shortlist candidates for all recruitment efforts, supporting Saab UK continued growth throughout every business unit. The successful candidate will also be tasked with supporting our Early Careers hiring efforts. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with hiring managers accross each business unit to fulfil all recruitments and recruitment campaigns. Manage our recruitment channels. Sourcing and reaching out to qualified candidates for current open and future roles. Serving as a go-between for candidates and hiring managers. Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end. Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans. Create and publish job ads. Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events. Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees. Screen CV's and job applications, Conduct phone screens to create shortlists of applicants. Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive). Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire. Host and participate in job fairs to expose the employer branding. Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings. Register all the process and steps in Workday Qualifications and Skills: Essential Proven experience in Engineering Recruitment. Experience working in Defence, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Software Development or similar business. Senior Stakeholder Management experience. Experience with Workday. Desirable Previous experience with Early Careers Hiring. Manage the code test, or any technical assessments, review and feedback process. Good knowledge of UK employment law with a pragmatic and common sense approach. Up-to-date in-depth knowledge of general HR policies and procedures and good practice. Outstanding knowledge of MS office. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritise and multi-task. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Supplier Quality Engineer Newport £45,000 - £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity A global leader in rail manufacturing is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Newport facility. This is a high-impact role where you will play a crucial part in ensuring that all supplied materials meet the engineering, safety and quality standards required for world-class rolling stock projects. Be part of a fast-growing, future-focused engineering powerhouse that invests in your growth and fuels your ambition. Responsibilities: Conduct technical and quality system audits for new and existing suppliers. Drive quality planning processes using APQP, PPAP and FAI to ensure parts meet specification before production. Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) on key and safety-critical products at sites and supplier locations. Monitor supplier quality performance and implement improvement actions where required. Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for quality failures. Review and support supplier concession requests, non-conformance reports and technical responses. Support supplier corrective actions, on-site visits and modification plans. Train and onboard suppliers in company-specific quality protocols and tools. Support the Supplier Quality Manager to ensure all customer and regulatory requirements are met. The Candidate: Essential: Engineering degree. ISO 9001 or IRIS Internal/Lead Auditor qualification. Strong understanding of engineering drawings. Experience in non-conformance reporting and conducting root cause analysis. Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and quality planning methodologies. Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills. Able to work effectively with suppliers, managers and senior stakeholders. Desirable: Lean Manufacturing experience. CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification. ICorr Level 2 Paint/Coating Inspector certification. Location: Newport (On-site) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + 1pm Friday finish. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Supplier Quality Engineer Newport £45,000 - £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity A global leader in rail manufacturing is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Newport facility. This is a high-impact role where you will play a crucial part in ensuring that all supplied materials meet the engineering, safety and quality standards required for world-class rolling stock projects. Be part of a fast-growing, future-focused engineering powerhouse that invests in your growth and fuels your ambition. Responsibilities: Conduct technical and quality system audits for new and existing suppliers. Drive quality planning processes using APQP, PPAP and FAI to ensure parts meet specification before production. Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) on key and safety-critical products at sites and supplier locations. Monitor supplier quality performance and implement improvement actions where required. Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for quality failures. Review and support supplier concession requests, non-conformance reports and technical responses. Support supplier corrective actions, on-site visits and modification plans. Train and onboard suppliers in company-specific quality protocols and tools. Support the Supplier Quality Manager to ensure all customer and regulatory requirements are met. The Candidate: Essential: Engineering degree. ISO 9001 or IRIS Internal/Lead Auditor qualification. Strong understanding of engineering drawings. Experience in non-conformance reporting and conducting root cause analysis. Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and quality planning methodologies. Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills. Able to work effectively with suppliers, managers and senior stakeholders. Desirable: Lean Manufacturing experience. CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification. ICorr Level 2 Paint/Coating Inspector certification. Location: Newport (On-site) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + 1pm Friday finish. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Senior Civil Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required Salary: Competitive - The above is illustrative only Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, Increasing with length of service. Sector: Civil Engineering Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client-focused outcomes. With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end-to-end support, combining commercial awareness with in-depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. Our client places a strong emphasis on communication, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement, underpinned by their core values of customer focus, openness, results, and excellence. They have built a solid reputation for delivering reliable and innovative engineering solutions that enable successful development across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide. Position Duties Develop and manage the creation of complex civil engineering designs for drainage, highways, and infrastructure schemes Project manage schemes from concept through to construction, ensuring timelines and budgets are met Work closely with local authorities, developers, architects, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and reports produced by the team Manage and allocate team resources to deliver multiple projects efficiently Mentor and train junior engineers, supporting their professional development and career progression Coordinate and manage specialist sub-consultants on projects Prepare fee proposals and support business development initiatives Attend client meetings, site visits, and project consultations, providing technical advice and guidance Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual, DMRB, Manual for Streets) Identify, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions, assessing their effectiveness across the project life cycle Monitor and manage project budgets, costs, and resources while maintaining commercial awareness Maintain and improve quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Apply health, safety, and risk management principles in all design and project activities Support marketing and networking activities, promoting the company's services and building client relationships Position Requirements Degree or HND in Civil Engineering Preferably Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards IEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers 5+ years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment Experience working with local authorities, developers, and architects Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering design (drainage systems, highways, S278/S38 schemes) Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site 3D (or equivalent 3D design software) Understanding of design standards (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual, DMRB, Manual for Streets) Experience across residential, commercial, and retirement/care schemes Experience managing projects through the planning process (pre-application to condition discharge) Civil engineering project management experience, including schemes with drainage, external works, and highways elements Experience coordinating and managing design team resources Experience reviewing junior engineers' reports, drawings, and designs Experience attending client meetings and site visits Experience preparing fee proposals Experience contributing to business development and networking activities Ability to solve engineering problems using sound theoretical and practical approaches Project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery Commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and commercial frameworks Understanding of health, safety, and risk management in design Awareness and application of sustainable development principles Ability to present and communicate ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders Position Remuneration 5-hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work life balance 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidays Day off on your birthday if it falls on a working day One community or charity day a year to allow you to support the person projects you love Salary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave days. Christmas shut down Quarterly and yearly bonus schemes, offering the potential to earn more Private healthcare upon completion of probation period Bike to work scheme Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required Salary: Competitive - The above is illustrative only Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, Increasing with length of service. Sector: Civil Engineering Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client-focused outcomes. With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end-to-end support, combining commercial awareness with in-depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. Our client places a strong emphasis on communication, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement, underpinned by their core values of customer focus, openness, results, and excellence. They have built a solid reputation for delivering reliable and innovative engineering solutions that enable successful development across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide. Position Duties Develop and manage the creation of complex civil engineering designs for drainage, highways, and infrastructure schemes Project manage schemes from concept through to construction, ensuring timelines and budgets are met Work closely with local authorities, developers, architects, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and reports produced by the team Manage and allocate team resources to deliver multiple projects efficiently Mentor and train junior engineers, supporting their professional development and career progression Coordinate and manage specialist sub-consultants on projects Prepare fee proposals and support business development initiatives Attend client meetings, site visits, and project consultations, providing technical advice and guidance Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual, DMRB, Manual for Streets) Identify, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions, assessing their effectiveness across the project life cycle Monitor and manage project budgets, costs, and resources while maintaining commercial awareness Maintain and improve quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Apply health, safety, and risk management principles in all design and project activities Support marketing and networking activities, promoting the company's services and building client relationships Position Requirements Degree or HND in Civil Engineering Preferably Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards IEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers 5+ years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment Experience working with local authorities, developers, and architects Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering design (drainage systems, highways, S278/S38 schemes) Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site 3D (or equivalent 3D design software) Understanding of design standards (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual, DMRB, Manual for Streets) Experience across residential, commercial, and retirement/care schemes Experience managing projects through the planning process (pre-application to condition discharge) Civil engineering project management experience, including schemes with drainage, external works, and highways elements Experience coordinating and managing design team resources Experience reviewing junior engineers' reports, drawings, and designs Experience attending client meetings and site visits Experience preparing fee proposals Experience contributing to business development and networking activities Ability to solve engineering problems using sound theoretical and practical approaches Project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery Commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and commercial frameworks Understanding of health, safety, and risk management in design Awareness and application of sustainable development principles Ability to present and communicate ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders Position Remuneration 5-hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work life balance 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidays Day off on your birthday if it falls on a working day One community or charity day a year to allow you to support the person projects you love Salary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave days. Christmas shut down Quarterly and yearly bonus schemes, offering the potential to earn more Private healthcare upon completion of probation period Bike to work scheme Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
ERP Tax Senior Consultant / Manager (D365 Finance & Operations / Workday) Senior-Lead level The Role We are supporting a client who is expanding their ERP and tax technology transformation capability and is seeking consultants with experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Workday. This role sits at the intersection of ERP delivery, finance and tax, supporting tax and finance teams to ensure systems, processes and data effectively meet tax and compliance requirements. This is not a tax advisory role - strong tax awareness is required, but you will not be expected to be a tax specialist. You will work on ERP implementations, upgrades and transformation programmes, often within complex, multinational environments. Key Responsibilities Support D365 F&O or Workday implementations and transformation projects Work closely with tax and finance teams to understand requirements and translate them into system and process design Support indirect tax and compliance processes (e.g. VAT/GST, reporting, controls) Assist with global operating model, governance and process improvements Ensure accurate data flows and reporting to support tax compliance Collaborate with ERP, tax, finance and technology stakeholders across programmes Contribute to testing, deployment and post-go-live support Required Experience Experience working with D365 Finance & Operations or Workday in an implementation or transformation capacity Exposure to tax or finance requirements within ERP environments Understanding of indirect tax concepts (VAT/GST/SUT) at a practical, systems level Experience translating business or tax requirements into ERP solutions Background in consulting, systems implementation, or in-house transformation Comfortable working in multi-entity or multinational environments Nice to Have Experience with tax technology or compliance processes Exposure to large-scale ERP programmes Experience working alongside tax teams, shared service centres or managed services Familiarity with data, reporting or controls frameworks Who This Role Suits ERP consultants who want to broaden into tax-enabled transformation Finance systems professionals with tax exposure Consultants who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, process and regulation Candidates looking to move away from pure technical or pure tax roles Why Apply Work on large, high-impact transformation programmes Gain exposure to tax technology and global compliance Flexible working arrangements Clear progression for senior and lead-level consultants Opportunity to develop a specialist niche combining ERP and tax Please get in touch with Kamilla Ryan url removed if you are interested. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
ERP Tax Senior Consultant / Manager (D365 Finance & Operations / Workday) Senior-Lead level The Role We are supporting a client who is expanding their ERP and tax technology transformation capability and is seeking consultants with experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Workday. This role sits at the intersection of ERP delivery, finance and tax, supporting tax and finance teams to ensure systems, processes and data effectively meet tax and compliance requirements. This is not a tax advisory role - strong tax awareness is required, but you will not be expected to be a tax specialist. You will work on ERP implementations, upgrades and transformation programmes, often within complex, multinational environments. Key Responsibilities Support D365 F&O or Workday implementations and transformation projects Work closely with tax and finance teams to understand requirements and translate them into system and process design Support indirect tax and compliance processes (e.g. VAT/GST, reporting, controls) Assist with global operating model, governance and process improvements Ensure accurate data flows and reporting to support tax compliance Collaborate with ERP, tax, finance and technology stakeholders across programmes Contribute to testing, deployment and post-go-live support Required Experience Experience working with D365 Finance & Operations or Workday in an implementation or transformation capacity Exposure to tax or finance requirements within ERP environments Understanding of indirect tax concepts (VAT/GST/SUT) at a practical, systems level Experience translating business or tax requirements into ERP solutions Background in consulting, systems implementation, or in-house transformation Comfortable working in multi-entity or multinational environments Nice to Have Experience with tax technology or compliance processes Exposure to large-scale ERP programmes Experience working alongside tax teams, shared service centres or managed services Familiarity with data, reporting or controls frameworks Who This Role Suits ERP consultants who want to broaden into tax-enabled transformation Finance systems professionals with tax exposure Consultants who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, process and regulation Candidates looking to move away from pure technical or pure tax roles Why Apply Work on large, high-impact transformation programmes Gain exposure to tax technology and global compliance Flexible working arrangements Clear progression for senior and lead-level consultants Opportunity to develop a specialist niche combining ERP and tax Please get in touch with Kamilla Ryan url removed if you are interested. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
