Cambridge Design Partnership
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
About The Role We're looking for a friendly and organised Front of House Administrator to join us working part time, 22.5 hours a week. This is an onsite position, Monday-Friday typically 9:30-2:30pm with some potential for flexibility. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract basis to end Dec 2026. Working as part of our front of house team, you'll play a key role in creating a warm and professional welcome for visitors and callers. Based at our front desk, you'll help answer calls, greet clients, book meeting rooms, and arrange business travel. Job Duties and Responsibilities Answering incoming calls Greeting visitors Support with the day to day running of CDP's Front of House reception Organising and booking international business travel Liaising with colleagues about upcoming business, providing quotes and suggesting cost-effective options Booking recurring internal meetings Monitor our meeting room booking system Perform other duties as assigned About You We're after someone who's proactive, detail-oriented, and able to stay calm and efficient under pressure. You'll also support the wider team with general admin tasks when needed. A positive, can-do attitude is a must. Skills and Attributes Understanding of data protection and confidentiality Attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced environment Education and Experience Achieved at least GCSE Grade 4 / C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Good IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Teams and Excel. Experience of booking international travel; flights, hotels, transfers is desirable. About Us Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we're uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We're 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects' success. As part of our benefits package we offer: a discretionary bonus excellent learning and development opportunities a 12% non-contributory pension private healthcare electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme share incentive plan 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays, pro-rata
About The Role We're looking for a friendly and organised Front of House Administrator to join us working part time, 22.5 hours a week. This is an onsite position, Monday-Friday typically 9:30-2:30pm with some potential for flexibility. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract basis to end Dec 2026. Working as part of our front of house team, you'll play a key role in creating a warm and professional welcome for visitors and callers. Based at our front desk, you'll help answer calls, greet clients, book meeting rooms, and arrange business travel. Job Duties and Responsibilities Answering incoming calls Greeting visitors Support with the day to day running of CDP's Front of House reception Organising and booking international business travel Liaising with colleagues about upcoming business, providing quotes and suggesting cost-effective options Booking recurring internal meetings Monitor our meeting room booking system Perform other duties as assigned About You We're after someone who's proactive, detail-oriented, and able to stay calm and efficient under pressure. You'll also support the wider team with general admin tasks when needed. A positive, can-do attitude is a must. Skills and Attributes Understanding of data protection and confidentiality Attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced environment Education and Experience Achieved at least GCSE Grade 4 / C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Good IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Teams and Excel. Experience of booking international travel; flights, hotels, transfers is desirable. About Us Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we're uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We're 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects' success. As part of our benefits package we offer: a discretionary bonus excellent learning and development opportunities a 12% non-contributory pension private healthcare electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme share incentive plan 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays, pro-rata
Manpower UK Ltd
Kingston Upon Thames, London
Manpower are currently seeking an interim IT Procurement Portfolio Lead, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 100,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Key Accountabilities: Partner with Tech foundation Leadership team to understand the business needs, bring deep expertise and insights and develop procurement sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management strategy. Connect strategy & execution aligned to Unilever Compass, Global Divisions, Functions & Markets goals and priorities, aligned with Procurement Lighthouse Strategy and GDT Strategy. Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all markets across the globe, PMUs, Divisions and functions globally. Develop and drive vendor rationalization in the set Portfolio at global level and market level by closely working with regional procurement leads, Enterprise Architect team, Product domain owners and Mirai Program Team. Lead a geographically dispersed team to inspire, develop, and support our people, deliver results, and create and promote a healthy business culture. As a member of Global IT procurement leadership team, he/she will be accountable to support to build the talent pipeline, nurture the TWGH culture towards Team Vision and Mission. Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the globe. Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e. data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place Experience Required: 12+ years of IT procurement experience, including proven and deep experience in software strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing, portfolio strategy expertise, with experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at global or multi-regional level Expert in negotiation and contracting Understanding of supply market, value chain, and FMCG knowledge. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Network, Infrastructure, portfolios and supply markets would be a strong plus. Experience in strategic supplier relationship management. Experience with Microsoft, Google, ServiceNow and Oracle is a plus Experience on large-scale project management Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives. Knowledge of and passion for sustainability, including social sustainability General Skills & Competencies A thought leader A collaborative team player Being able to work with strategic suppliers in an open and truly partnership approach, while still strongly representing Unilever's interests Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment balancing a broad spectrum of stakeholder requirements Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity, and leading through constant change Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change. Ability to interact with senior stakeholders effectively and efficiently to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions Delivers change whilst managing the interface between "day to day" and improvement projects. Passion for continuous improvement Fluent in English, strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations High financial and business acumen Strong in selling ideas and concepts Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, able to lead remote and cross-cultural teams and connect people and ideas Strong in project and time management for complex global projects Stakeholder management and people skills Passion and practical creativity Tenacious and resilient in the pursuit of challenging goals Additional Information Kingston working environment: Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products. A canteen A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription). Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.
Manpower are currently seeking an interim IT Procurement Portfolio Lead, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 100,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Key Accountabilities: Partner with Tech foundation Leadership team to understand the business needs, bring deep expertise and insights and develop procurement sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management strategy. Connect strategy & execution aligned to Unilever Compass, Global Divisions, Functions & Markets goals and priorities, aligned with Procurement Lighthouse Strategy and GDT Strategy. Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all markets across the globe, PMUs, Divisions and functions globally. Develop and drive vendor rationalization in the set Portfolio at global level and market level by closely working with regional procurement leads, Enterprise Architect team, Product domain owners and Mirai Program Team. Lead a geographically dispersed team to inspire, develop, and support our people, deliver results, and create and promote a healthy business culture. As a member of Global IT procurement leadership team, he/she will be accountable to support to build the talent pipeline, nurture the TWGH culture towards Team Vision and Mission. Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the globe. Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e. data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place Experience Required: 12+ years of IT procurement experience, including proven and deep experience in software strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing, portfolio strategy expertise, with experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at global or multi-regional level Expert in negotiation and contracting Understanding of supply market, value chain, and FMCG knowledge. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Network, Infrastructure, portfolios and supply markets would be a strong plus. Experience in strategic supplier relationship management. Experience with Microsoft, Google, ServiceNow and Oracle is a plus Experience on large-scale project management Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives. Knowledge of and passion for sustainability, including social sustainability General Skills & Competencies A thought leader A collaborative team player Being able to work with strategic suppliers in an open and truly partnership approach, while still strongly representing Unilever's interests Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment balancing a broad spectrum of stakeholder requirements Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity, and leading through constant change Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change. Ability to interact with senior stakeholders effectively and efficiently to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions Delivers change whilst managing the interface between "day to day" and improvement projects. Passion for continuous improvement Fluent in English, strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations High financial and business acumen Strong in selling ideas and concepts Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, able to lead remote and cross-cultural teams and connect people and ideas Strong in project and time management for complex global projects Stakeholder management and people skills Passion and practical creativity Tenacious and resilient in the pursuit of challenging goals Additional Information Kingston working environment: Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products. A canteen A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription). Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.
