London Office - Life Science Business Development Manager - Europe Location London Job Description About L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. Clients come to us time and again because we are proven to act as an insightful expert and a trusted partner. We are uncompromising in our approach to help clients make better decisions at crucial moments, changing the trajectory of their enterprise, delivering improved business performance and creating greater shareholder returns. Our teams combine our core capabilities of research, benchmarking, modelling, data & analytics and strategy development to create game-changing insights and practical solutions that seize competitive advantage and unlock new growth opportunities. We enable clients to make critical decisions with greater certainty and empower them to master their moments of truth. With more than 2,300 professionals located across five continents, L.E.K. specialises in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support with clients across the full range of corporates and private equity. We are expert in a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy and transportation. The Business Development Manager (LS BDM) plays a crucial role in supporting the LS Partner team by generating business through consistent and meaningful engagement with a broad network of senior executives and decision-makers within the pharmaceutical industry. This role is critical to ensure we are engaging with existing and potential clients on strategic issues where we have experience and are well-positioned to provide support. The individual will communicate directly with clients as well as manage processes and initiatives that facilitate client communication via the LS Partner team. The LS BDM will report to the European Chief Commercial Officer, and work closely with the LS Partner team, the Healthcare Practice Head, the Marketing team, peer BDMs in other sectors, and other critical functions that support the practice. This is a full-time position preferably based in London, but qualified candidates based in greater Paris or Munich areas could be considered. The role will have responsibility across L.E.K.'s European region regardless of primary location. Responsibilities: Client Relationship Management: Maintain and grow the LS Practice's contact network, managing account information with dynamic prioritization and outreach timing Communicate with senior executives through direct outreach and coordination with practice leaders, aiming to secure meetings and strengthen relationships Monitor and manage account progress, ensuring proactive engagement and responsiveness to client needs Use L.E.K. articles, IP, and other content to enhance client communication and improve outcomes Track and capitalize on individual movements within organizations to recognize and act on new business opportunities Business Development & Strategy: Identify new organizations and roles where L.E.K. can develop business based on an understanding of the Life Sciences sector and its challenges Support the development and execution of sales strategies at the sector sub-category and service line levels Assist Account Leads in managing day-to-day client interactions, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals Support the development of account strategies and tactical plans to drive account growth and client satisfaction. Collaborate with Account Leads to prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and reports Assist in tracking account performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as needed Qualify incoming opportunities and direct them to the appropriate team members with the right expertise Sales Operations & Process Management: Assign business development tasks to LS Partners, ensuring clear communication of status and accountability Track, analyze, and report on business development metrics, extracting insights and suggesting actions where appropriate Manage the pipeline of live opportunities in CRM, ensuring data is current and accurate Ensure accuracy of CRM data through collaboration with EAs, Marketing, IT, Sector Team, and peer BDMs from other sectors Guide the senior team on adherence to best sales practices, fostering a commercial mindset across the LS team Marketing & Content Collaboration: Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure that content development plans for the Practice are relevant and impactful Optimize outcomes from LS practice events and conferences by tracking participants from planning through follow-up Track media and press releases for developments that provide credible reasons to engage with clients Team Leadership & Development: Encourage a commercial mindset within the wider LS team, supporting network building for potential future leaders and enhancing executive communications Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: A commercial mindset with high client empathy, prolific client engagement, and a sales focus An understanding of the Life Sciences sector, including familiarity with its segments, organizational structures, value drivers, and the strategic issues organizations face Demonstrated experience with direct outreach to senior executives, up to and including C-suite Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and structured manner Comfort with long selling cycles Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle a high volume of relationships Highest attention to detail High level of maturity and adaptability to maintain poise under pressure, advise senior executives and manage competing priorities Highly collaborative Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a business and/or biological sciences discipline; advanced degree in either area of study a plus 3+ years of experience in the Life Sciences sector, preferably in a business setting, and ideally with experience selling business-to-business services / intangibles Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Additional fluency in French, or German highly desirable; Spanish a plus Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K. Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education. For further information on the L.E.K. career journey:
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
London Office - Life Science Business Development Manager - Europe Location London Job Description About L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. Clients come to us time and again because we are proven to act as an insightful expert and a trusted partner. We are uncompromising in our approach to help clients make better decisions at crucial moments, changing the trajectory of their enterprise, delivering improved business performance and creating greater shareholder returns. Our teams combine our core capabilities of research, benchmarking, modelling, data & analytics and strategy development to create game-changing insights and practical solutions that seize competitive advantage and unlock new growth opportunities. We enable clients to make critical decisions with greater certainty and empower them to master their moments of truth. With more than 2,300 professionals located across five continents, L.E.K. specialises in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support with clients across the full range of corporates and private equity. We are expert in a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy and transportation. The Business Development Manager (LS BDM) plays a crucial role in supporting the LS Partner team by generating business through consistent and meaningful engagement with a broad network of senior executives and decision-makers within the pharmaceutical industry. This role is critical to ensure we are engaging with existing and potential clients on strategic issues where we have experience and are well-positioned to provide support. The individual will communicate directly with clients as well as manage processes and initiatives that facilitate client communication via the LS Partner team. The LS BDM will report to the European Chief Commercial Officer, and work closely with the LS Partner team, the Healthcare Practice Head, the Marketing team, peer BDMs in other sectors, and other critical functions that support the practice. This is a full-time position preferably based in London, but qualified candidates based in greater Paris or Munich areas could be considered. The role will have responsibility across L.E.K.'s European region regardless of primary location. Responsibilities: Client Relationship Management: Maintain and grow the LS Practice's contact network, managing account information with dynamic prioritization and outreach timing Communicate with senior executives through direct outreach and coordination with practice leaders, aiming to secure meetings and strengthen relationships Monitor and manage account progress, ensuring proactive engagement and responsiveness to client needs Use L.E.K. articles, IP, and other content to enhance client communication and improve outcomes Track and capitalize on individual movements within organizations to recognize and act on new business opportunities Business Development & Strategy: Identify new organizations and roles where L.E.K. can develop business based on an understanding of the Life Sciences sector and its challenges Support the development and execution of sales strategies at the sector sub-category and service line levels Assist Account Leads in managing day-to-day client interactions, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals Support the development of account strategies and tactical plans to drive account growth and client satisfaction. Collaborate with Account Leads to prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and reports Assist in tracking account performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as needed Qualify incoming opportunities and direct them to the appropriate team members with the right expertise Sales Operations & Process Management: Assign business development tasks to LS Partners, ensuring clear communication of status and accountability Track, analyze, and report on business development metrics, extracting insights and suggesting actions where appropriate Manage the pipeline of live opportunities in CRM, ensuring data is current and accurate Ensure accuracy of CRM data through collaboration with EAs, Marketing, IT, Sector Team, and peer BDMs from other sectors Guide the senior team on adherence to best sales practices, fostering a commercial mindset across the LS team Marketing & Content Collaboration: Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure that content development plans for the Practice are relevant and impactful Optimize outcomes from LS practice events and conferences by tracking participants from planning through follow-up Track media and press releases for developments that provide credible reasons to engage with clients Team Leadership & Development: Encourage a commercial mindset within the wider LS team, supporting network building for potential future leaders and enhancing executive communications Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: A commercial mindset with high client empathy, prolific client engagement, and a sales focus An understanding of the Life Sciences sector, including familiarity with its segments, organizational structures, value drivers, and the strategic issues organizations face Demonstrated experience with direct outreach to senior executives, up to and including C-suite Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and structured manner Comfort with long selling cycles Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle a high volume of relationships Highest attention to detail High level of maturity and adaptability to maintain poise under pressure, advise senior executives and manage competing priorities Highly collaborative Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a business and/or biological sciences discipline; advanced degree in either area of study a plus 3+ years of experience in the Life Sciences sector, preferably in a business setting, and ideally with experience selling business-to-business services / intangibles Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Additional fluency in French, or German highly desirable; Spanish a plus Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K. Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education. For further information on the L.E.K. career journey:
Project Manager / Business Analyst - Private Markets Job details Location London Date Posted 16 September 2019 Category Job Type Temporary Job ID J19475 Description A city based investment management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager. This is a hybrid BA/PM role and they are looking for a candidate to start ASAP. As the company is currently undergoing significant change, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining a change process across various business areas with a focus on private markets. The role reports into the Head of Change Management and key responsibilities will include: Organisational design and/or process mapping and design experience Producing and managing project plans to support and deliver identified projects Contribute to business analysis and implementation actions for specific projects Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, particularly the private markets team. Supporting the resolution of issues where necessary. Working alongside senior management and external parties who are involved in the day to day process. The successful candidate will have at least 5 plus years experience working as a project manager within the investment management industry. This role is ideal for a candidate that thrives in a hands-on environment. Previous experience working in private markets/private equity environment would be ideal. "Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age." Apply for this job
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Project Manager / Business Analyst - Private Markets Job details Location London Date Posted 16 September 2019 Category Job Type Temporary Job ID J19475 Description A city based investment management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager. This is a hybrid BA/PM role and they are looking for a candidate to start ASAP. As the company is currently undergoing significant change, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining a change process across various business areas with a focus on private markets. The role reports into the Head of Change Management and key responsibilities will include: Organisational design and/or process mapping and design experience Producing and managing project plans to support and deliver identified projects Contribute to business analysis and implementation actions for specific projects Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, particularly the private markets team. Supporting the resolution of issues where necessary. Working alongside senior management and external parties who are involved in the day to day process. The successful candidate will have at least 5 plus years experience working as a project manager within the investment management industry. This role is ideal for a candidate that thrives in a hands-on environment. Previous experience working in private markets/private equity environment would be ideal. "Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age." Apply for this job
Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Risk Management. Stakeholder Management. Strong Negotiation Skills. Some other highly valued skills may include: Excellent Time Management Skills. Strong Business Communications Skills. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out Glasgow, Manchester or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Risk Management. Stakeholder Management. Strong Negotiation Skills. Some other highly valued skills may include: Excellent Time Management Skills. Strong Business Communications Skills. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out Glasgow, Manchester or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace. Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech - all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Finance Analyst to join our Group FP&A team here at Charlotte Tilbury, reporting into our Senior Finance Manager for Category. You'll be responsible for producing high quality monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis which will be used by commercial and finance stakeholders across the business. As a Category Finance Analyst you will Prepare high quality, insightful monthly management reporting and Board packs - highlighting key trends, explaining variances to forecast and prior year to enable actionable insights. Build and maintain robust financial models using large, complex data sets to evaluate category and product level performance, whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Support with the budget, reforecasting and 5-year business planning process to view Categories across the full P&L, collaborating with regional teams to align on inputs and assumptions Partner with the Data team to develop Looker reports and dashboards to analyse performance of retail sales trends and KPIs across categories and key products Support the development and refinement of Category P&Ls which can be used across the business to drive decision making Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, automate manual tasks, and enhance the quality of insights delivered. Ad-hoc analysis to support the Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Finance Director About you Part-qualified or looking to embark on your professional qualification journey (ACA/CIMA/ACCA equivalent Strong commercial and analytical skills Strong excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Sum If, Indirect etc) and the ability to build models from scratch from large data sets Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint Strong interpersonal and communication skills, having the confidence to communicate clearly with senior management and challenge commercial teams Comfortable dealing with a cross section of stakeholders, both finance and non-finance Ability to think logically and methodically Positive 'can-do' attitude Flexible & proactive, with an eagerness to learn Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively within a scaling business Experience using Anaplan or Looker desirable Retail/FMCG experience is desirable Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated. Why join us? Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves We're a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting! At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process. If you want to learn more about life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty please follow our LinkedIn page!
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace. Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech - all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Finance Analyst to join our Group FP&A team here at Charlotte Tilbury, reporting into our Senior Finance Manager for Category. You'll be responsible for producing high quality monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis which will be used by commercial and finance stakeholders across the business. As a Category Finance Analyst you will Prepare high quality, insightful monthly management reporting and Board packs - highlighting key trends, explaining variances to forecast and prior year to enable actionable insights. Build and maintain robust financial models using large, complex data sets to evaluate category and product level performance, whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Support with the budget, reforecasting and 5-year business planning process to view Categories across the full P&L, collaborating with regional teams to align on inputs and assumptions Partner with the Data team to develop Looker reports and dashboards to analyse performance of retail sales trends and KPIs across categories and key products Support the development and refinement of Category P&Ls which can be used across the business to drive decision making Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, automate manual tasks, and enhance the quality of insights delivered. Ad-hoc analysis to support the Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Finance Director About you Part-qualified or looking to embark on your professional qualification journey (ACA/CIMA/ACCA equivalent Strong commercial and analytical skills Strong excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Sum If, Indirect etc) and the ability to build models from scratch from large data sets Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint Strong interpersonal and communication skills, having the confidence to communicate clearly with senior management and challenge commercial teams Comfortable dealing with a cross section of stakeholders, both finance and non-finance Ability to think logically and methodically Positive 'can-do' attitude Flexible & proactive, with an eagerness to learn Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively within a scaling business Experience using Anaplan or Looker desirable Retail/FMCG experience is desirable Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a global are key. Even though we have requirements, our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated. Why join us? Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves We're a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting! At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process. If you want to learn more about life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty please follow our LinkedIn page!
Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. JOB MISSION: As a member of New Balance's Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and re sponsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functions and Business units . T his role will work on Indirect Spend Categories including IT , DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales . As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support and lead a set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also impro ving service quality and total cost of ownership. Cultivate relationships with business partners and organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitate effective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies. Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partn ers and suppliers to ensure b est quality, service and cost for the company. Apply a robust multi-step sourcing proce ss to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implem ent formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation's processes. Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support t he Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing . Provide Cross R egion al and Functional leadership to leverage best practices. Support change management and process change s that will be needed to deliver sustained v alue and benefit across the company. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS : Bachelor's Degree required ; MBA preferred or commensurate experience. Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing,Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting. ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred. Prior category management experience. Proven project management skills. Strong analytical approach and mentality. Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar. Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills . Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude. BENEFITS: Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate. Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Discount on the health insurance 8% holiday allowance Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme 25 days Annual Leave per year Up to €250 travel allowance each month Hybrid working On-site Gym Employee Discount Work from-home allowance Home working equipment Sports subscription services Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) Equal Opportunity Employer: New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. JOB MISSION: As a member of New Balance's Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and re sponsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functions and Business units . T his role will work on Indirect Spend Categories including IT , DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales . As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support and lead a set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also impro ving service quality and total cost of ownership. Cultivate relationships with business partners and organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitate effective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies. Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partn ers and suppliers to ensure b est quality, service and cost for the company. Apply a robust multi-step sourcing proce ss to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implem ent formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation's processes. Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support t he Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing . Provide Cross R egion al and Functional leadership to leverage best practices. Support change management and process change s that will be needed to deliver sustained v alue and benefit across the company. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS : Bachelor's Degree required ; MBA preferred or commensurate experience. Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing,Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting. ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred. Prior category management experience. Proven project management skills. Strong analytical approach and mentality. Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar. Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills . Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude. BENEFITS: Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate. Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Discount on the health insurance 8% holiday allowance Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme 25 days Annual Leave per year Up to €250 travel allowance each month Hybrid working On-site Gym Employee Discount Work from-home allowance Home working equipment Sports subscription services Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) Equal Opportunity Employer: New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
University of Portsmouth Estates Department
Portsmouth, Hampshire
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework click apply for full job details
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework click apply for full job details
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Logistics Closing date: 13 June 2025 Requisition ID: 287525 We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work/life balance. That's waiting for you right here. Supply Chain and Logistics are the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories, through the business and to our millions of customers every day. We plan around events from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, and who wants oven-ready cauliflower cheese to those who prefer to make it from scratch. Insight and data are everything. But so is judgement - if there's an issue or ambiguity anywhere, we're the first to spot it. There's a big transformation going on. That calls for people who champion change, bring others with them, collaborate and communicate. Because those people can go a very long way. In a nutshell : As a Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring market leading product availability, driving sales growth, and optimising our inventory levels and cost to serve. In this role, you will analyse and validate demand forecasts and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and execute effective demand planning strategies. Your role is key in maintaining our commitment to customer obsession, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing our bottom line, making a tangible impact on our profitability and overall business performance. What I am accountable for: Cross functional collaboration : Build and sustain strong relationships with commercial teams, including Buyers, Range Planners, Technical, and Product Development. Hold stakeholders accountable to ensure process compliance, balancing product availability and P&L performance. Supplier Partnerships: Proactively drive the supplier agenda by fostering trust-based strategic partnerships and developing joint business plans. Focus on enhancing network operations, optimizing stock holding, improving working capital, and achieving supplier targets. Data optimisation: Use data analytics, market trends, performance metrics, and customer behaviour insights to solve complex problems, ensure data integrity and optimise supply chain systems for exceptional customer availability. Customer Focus: Apply a customer lens across all KPIs, perform root cause analysis at various levels and develop action plans that add value to both the bottom line and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Category Management: Ensure comprehensive management over category profiles, validate and communicate the impacts of future events and seasonal trade patterns to ensure success for both suppliers and retail teams. Risk Management: Anticipate and identify potential risks, proactively develop and implement contingency plans, and evaluate risks within the broader strategic planning context. Continuous Improvement: Apply a continuous improvement mindset to create and lead initiatives for your product portfolio that generate improvements in service or drive efficiencies and have a positive impact to both top line and Cost to Serve. Long-Term Planning: Drive long-term supply planning with a horizon beyond one year and consider both company ambitions and market challenges to ensure supply surety and resilience. What I need to know: Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related role within the retail industry. Supply Chain knowledge: Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, inventory management, and distribution strategies specific to the sector. Strong knowledge of best-in-class commercial forecasting methods and tools in FMCG industry. Technical & analytical skills: Experience using complex analytics, data interrogation and root cause analysis to solve complex problems and drive better outputs from demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Blue Yonder). Customer centric mindset: Ability to apply a customer focus across all KPIs and in decision making. Continuous improvement: Demonstrates end to end thinking to drive performance improvement in both processes and across all KPIs, delivering efficiencies and improvements to the P&L. Stakeholder management and collaboration: Ability to develop strong business partnering relationships, stakeholder management, and cross-functional working at all levels. Ability to tell stories and provide answers to ensure effective communication. Business Acumen: Strong business and commercial acumen with an understanding of the market context as well as Sainsbury's ambitions and challenges. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with an initiative-taking and flexible approach to changing priorities. What I need to show : Own it Deliver a wide range of tasks, and take ownership for solving problems that you identify Actively share your thoughts and are prepared to challenge others in a positive way Use business context and other information sources to make decisions Regularly review your goals with your line manager Make it better Open minded and try new ways of doing things, making things simpler where possible Adaptable and respond positively when circumstances change Show curiosity about the business beyond your immediate role Seek feedback from those you work with and understand your strengths and development areas Provide regular fair and accurate feedback to others Ask questions to understand where others are coming from. Show care and respect for how others are feeling and provide support to those around you Listen and ask questions about the needs and motivations of others to build effective relationships Regularly gather customer feedback and use this insight to continuously improve the customer experience We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Logistics Closing date: 13 June 2025 Requisition ID: 287525 We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work/life balance. That's waiting for you right here. Supply Chain and Logistics are the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories, through the business and to our millions of customers every day. We plan around events from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, and who wants oven-ready cauliflower cheese to those who prefer to make it from scratch. Insight and data are everything. But so is judgement - if there's an issue or ambiguity anywhere, we're the first to spot it. There's a big transformation going on. That calls for people who champion change, bring others with them, collaborate and communicate. Because those people can go a very long way. In a nutshell : As a Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring market leading product availability, driving sales growth, and optimising our inventory levels and cost to serve. In this role, you will analyse and validate demand forecasts and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and execute effective demand planning strategies. Your role is key in maintaining our commitment to customer obsession, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing our bottom line, making a tangible impact on our profitability and overall business performance. What I am accountable for: Cross functional collaboration : Build and sustain strong relationships with commercial teams, including Buyers, Range Planners, Technical, and Product Development. Hold stakeholders accountable to ensure process compliance, balancing product availability and P&L performance. Supplier Partnerships: Proactively drive the supplier agenda by fostering trust-based strategic partnerships and developing joint business plans. Focus on enhancing network operations, optimizing stock holding, improving working capital, and achieving supplier targets. Data optimisation: Use data analytics, market trends, performance metrics, and customer behaviour insights to solve complex problems, ensure data integrity and optimise supply chain systems for exceptional customer availability. Customer Focus: Apply a customer lens across all KPIs, perform root cause analysis at various levels and develop action plans that add value to both the bottom line and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Category Management: Ensure comprehensive management over category profiles, validate and communicate the impacts of future events and seasonal trade patterns to ensure success for both suppliers and retail teams. Risk Management: Anticipate and identify potential risks, proactively develop and implement contingency plans, and evaluate risks within the broader strategic planning context. Continuous Improvement: Apply a continuous improvement mindset to create and lead initiatives for your product portfolio that generate improvements in service or drive efficiencies and have a positive impact to both top line and Cost to Serve. Long-Term Planning: Drive long-term supply planning with a horizon beyond one year and consider both company ambitions and market challenges to ensure supply surety and resilience. What I need to know: Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related role within the retail industry. Supply Chain knowledge: Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, inventory management, and distribution strategies specific to the sector. Strong knowledge of best-in-class commercial forecasting methods and tools in FMCG industry. Technical & analytical skills: Experience using complex analytics, data interrogation and root cause analysis to solve complex problems and drive better outputs from demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Blue Yonder). Customer centric mindset: Ability to apply a customer focus across all KPIs and in decision making. Continuous improvement: Demonstrates end to end thinking to drive performance improvement in both processes and across all KPIs, delivering efficiencies and improvements to the P&L. Stakeholder management and collaboration: Ability to develop strong business partnering relationships, stakeholder management, and cross-functional working at all levels. Ability to tell stories and provide answers to ensure effective communication. Business Acumen: Strong business and commercial acumen with an understanding of the market context as well as Sainsbury's ambitions and challenges. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with an initiative-taking and flexible approach to changing priorities. What I need to show : Own it Deliver a wide range of tasks, and take ownership for solving problems that you identify Actively share your thoughts and are prepared to challenge others in a positive way Use business context and other information sources to make decisions Regularly review your goals with your line manager Make it better Open minded and try new ways of doing things, making things simpler where possible Adaptable and respond positively when circumstances change Show curiosity about the business beyond your immediate role Seek feedback from those you work with and understand your strengths and development areas Provide regular fair and accurate feedback to others Ask questions to understand where others are coming from. Show care and respect for how others are feeling and provide support to those around you Listen and ask questions about the needs and motivations of others to build effective relationships Regularly gather customer feedback and use this insight to continuously improve the customer experience We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Role: Interim Senior Buyer Location: Wirral Industry: Manufacturing Contract: Interim (3 months, potential for extension) Salary: £25-35 per hour About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Buyer to join our clients dynamic manufacturing business based in the Wirral. This is a key role, responsible for leading procurement activities, managing supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply in a fast-paced production environment. You will be working closely with the operations, engineering and finance teams to drive value, mitigate supply chain risks, and support the delivery of operational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach. Key Responsibilities: Lead sourcing and procurement of direct and indirect materials in line with production demands Manage supplier performance, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and quality standards Monitor market trends and develop category strategies where appropriate Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager, ideally in a manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable If you're ready for your next interim challenge and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
Role: Interim Senior Buyer Location: Wirral Industry: Manufacturing Contract: Interim (3 months, potential for extension) Salary: £25-35 per hour About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Buyer to join our clients dynamic manufacturing business based in the Wirral. This is a key role, responsible for leading procurement activities, managing supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply in a fast-paced production environment. You will be working closely with the operations, engineering and finance teams to drive value, mitigate supply chain risks, and support the delivery of operational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach. Key Responsibilities: Lead sourcing and procurement of direct and indirect materials in line with production demands Manage supplier performance, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and quality standards Monitor market trends and develop category strategies where appropriate Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager, ideally in a manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable If you're ready for your next interim challenge and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Technical Services to join the technical department of a global manufacturer of construction chemicals. Their vast product range includes building products such as concrete repair, renders, industrial flooring, waterproofing, cementitious & resin products etc. The main purpose of the role of Head of Technical Services will be to lead the technical team in the services offered to their varying customer base. This will include technical sales support, product development, technical customer assistance, product application testing, product claim management and the development of technical specifications for projects in accordance with NBS requirements. Duties & Responsibilities of the Head of Technical Services will include:- Recruitment and selection of new team members. Develop and regularly evaluate the team to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Address performance/absence issues in a timely manner and in full to achieve department objectives. To manage the skill set of the team ensuring all aspects of the ceramic line are covered for both the theoretical and practical applications. Responsible for the achievement of the individual, team and company objectives as set out by the Technical Director and the business. To develop the team in all aspects of their profession. To work alongside the training team in developing the accredited applicator requirements Ensure that all company and NBS recommendations, specifications and visit reports are completed on time and are accurately presented in the correct format. To write own and proof-read others checking all company and NBS recommendations, specifications and visit reports prior to them being issued. To work closely in conjunction with the business management, and sales & marketing to reinforce the company's position in respect to product, market, and industry trends through the provision of technical assistance and support to the customer base. Maintain specialist application and product technical knowledge for multiple groups of the company's products and ensure continuous professional development is carried out. Will be required to improve own product knowledge into other product groups as determined by the Company. Maintain up to date knowledge of all products. The Head of Technical Services must maintain up to date knowledge of the International and British Standards relative to all product ranges. They must ensure that changes in standards are communicated and recorded within the business. The Head Of Technical Services must strive to be involved in the development of the standards. Develop technical solutions to reported problems with the company's products. These may be communicated direct by the customer, through the commercial team. These activities are the normal daily functions of the Technical dept and are intended to resolve problems encountered by a product user. Be prepared to defend any technical decisions made in a Court of Law in conjunction with senior management and Legal Representatives. Provide on-site product support to customers, end users, and field sales as part of new product development. Will accurately record details of activities performed at the site including working conditions, time, temperatures, humidity, personnel involved, products used, preparation and post application activities and all relevant information that will allow a third party the opportunity to make a full technical appraisal of the site application. All details to be presented in official technical reports. To support the Product coordination team and the relevant Category Manager following the processes for development and or change to technical data, Packaging, literature. Essential Requirements for the Head of Technical Services include:- Demonstrative experience as Head of Technical Services / Technical Manager within a building products environment. A relevant qualification withing a building and construction discipline or c10 years experience within the building and construction sector. Process driven with a good understanding of ISO 9001. Experience of NBS, NBS Chorus and NBS Source. Previous experience of managing a team. The ability to manage complaints in a professional manner. The practical application of building materials and the ability to demonstrate these to groups. Excellent organisation and critical thinking skills. MS Office literacy. Experience of developing specifications and systems to deliver critical information. Able to give technical support for CPD presentations. Ability to calculate project quantities. Full UK driving licence. This senior level role is based at Head Office Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for remote working and excellent development potential. As well as the advertised salary, there will be a bonus, company car, pension, phone, laptop and free on-site parking. If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this senior role, please apply immediately. The role is available now, but notice periods are fine.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Technical Services to join the technical department of a global manufacturer of construction chemicals. Their vast product range includes building products such as concrete repair, renders, industrial flooring, waterproofing, cementitious & resin products etc. The main purpose of the role of Head of Technical Services will be to lead the technical team in the services offered to their varying customer base. This will include technical sales support, product development, technical customer assistance, product application testing, product claim management and the development of technical specifications for projects in accordance with NBS requirements. Duties & Responsibilities of the Head of Technical Services will include:- Recruitment and selection of new team members. Develop and regularly evaluate the team to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Address performance/absence issues in a timely manner and in full to achieve department objectives. To manage the skill set of the team ensuring all aspects of the ceramic line are covered for both the theoretical and practical applications. Responsible for the achievement of the individual, team and company objectives as set out by the Technical Director and the business. To develop the team in all aspects of their profession. To work alongside the training team in developing the accredited applicator requirements Ensure that all company and NBS recommendations, specifications and visit reports are completed on time and are accurately presented in the correct format. To write own and proof-read others checking all company and NBS recommendations, specifications and visit reports prior to them being issued. To work closely in conjunction with the business management, and sales & marketing to reinforce the company's position in respect to product, market, and industry trends through the provision of technical assistance and support to the customer base. Maintain specialist application and product technical knowledge for multiple groups of the company's products and ensure continuous professional development is carried out. Will be required to improve own product knowledge into other product groups as determined by the Company. Maintain up to date knowledge of all products. The Head of Technical Services must maintain up to date knowledge of the International and British Standards relative to all product ranges. They must ensure that changes in standards are communicated and recorded within the business. The Head Of Technical Services must strive to be involved in the development of the standards. Develop technical solutions to reported problems with the company's products. These may be communicated direct by the customer, through the commercial team. These activities are the normal daily functions of the Technical dept and are intended to resolve problems encountered by a product user. Be prepared to defend any technical decisions made in a Court of Law in conjunction with senior management and Legal Representatives. Provide on-site product support to customers, end users, and field sales as part of new product development. Will accurately record details of activities performed at the site including working conditions, time, temperatures, humidity, personnel involved, products used, preparation and post application activities and all relevant information that will allow a third party the opportunity to make a full technical appraisal of the site application. All details to be presented in official technical reports. To support the Product coordination team and the relevant Category Manager following the processes for development and or change to technical data, Packaging, literature. Essential Requirements for the Head of Technical Services include:- Demonstrative experience as Head of Technical Services / Technical Manager within a building products environment. A relevant qualification withing a building and construction discipline or c10 years experience within the building and construction sector. Process driven with a good understanding of ISO 9001. Experience of NBS, NBS Chorus and NBS Source. Previous experience of managing a team. The ability to manage complaints in a professional manner. The practical application of building materials and the ability to demonstrate these to groups. Excellent organisation and critical thinking skills. MS Office literacy. Experience of developing specifications and systems to deliver critical information. Able to give technical support for CPD presentations. Ability to calculate project quantities. Full UK driving licence. This senior level role is based at Head Office Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for remote working and excellent development potential. As well as the advertised salary, there will be a bonus, company car, pension, phone, laptop and free on-site parking. If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this senior role, please apply immediately. The role is available now, but notice periods are fine.
Contract Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, hybrid approach (2-3 days in the office) Benefits: Car or Car Allowance, Bonus, 26 days holiday We're hiring a Procurement Manager We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and bring strategic insight to our procurement team, focusing on Uniforms and related items. In this role, you'll drive transformational change, align with strategic goals, and develop a customer-focused procurement environment. You will be responsible for shaping category strategies that deliver value, ensuring quality and efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through refined Strategic Sourcing practices. Role Responsibilities Lead procurement strategy for high-value contracts, ensuring sourcing excellence and compliance. Develop and implement procurement strategies, staying informed about market conditions and their implications. Promote innovation and identify opportunities for value-for-money products in policing supplies. Manage contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring full compliance with contractual agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, understanding their capabilities and opportunities. Oversee procurement, design, and technical teams to ensure products meet PPE regulations. Establish and nurture customer-facing relationships with a focus on excellence. Lead and inspire a team to foster innovation and continuous improvement. Expand the uniform provider base by broadening supplier options. Candidate Requirements Proven leadership in procurement, especially in complex environments. Experience with garments, textiles, PPE, or related fields preferred. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with public sector organizations is advantageous. Required: CIPS qualification; MCIPS preferred. Why Join Us? Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Confidential 24/7 GP service Various discounts (retail, childcare, gym) Affordable loans & pension scheme 24/7 support and free counselling for you and your family Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We promote fair and transparent resourcing practices across the UK. Learn more about our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Join Us in Making a Difference DHL leads in Supply Chain management, supporting various industries to keep the world moving. Our teams deliver exceptional service to our clients and their customers worldwide.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Contract Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, hybrid approach (2-3 days in the office) Benefits: Car or Car Allowance, Bonus, 26 days holiday We're hiring a Procurement Manager We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and bring strategic insight to our procurement team, focusing on Uniforms and related items. In this role, you'll drive transformational change, align with strategic goals, and develop a customer-focused procurement environment. You will be responsible for shaping category strategies that deliver value, ensuring quality and efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through refined Strategic Sourcing practices. Role Responsibilities Lead procurement strategy for high-value contracts, ensuring sourcing excellence and compliance. Develop and implement procurement strategies, staying informed about market conditions and their implications. Promote innovation and identify opportunities for value-for-money products in policing supplies. Manage contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring full compliance with contractual agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, understanding their capabilities and opportunities. Oversee procurement, design, and technical teams to ensure products meet PPE regulations. Establish and nurture customer-facing relationships with a focus on excellence. Lead and inspire a team to foster innovation and continuous improvement. Expand the uniform provider base by broadening supplier options. Candidate Requirements Proven leadership in procurement, especially in complex environments. Experience with garments, textiles, PPE, or related fields preferred. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with public sector organizations is advantageous. Required: CIPS qualification; MCIPS preferred. Why Join Us? Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Confidential 24/7 GP service Various discounts (retail, childcare, gym) Affordable loans & pension scheme 24/7 support and free counselling for you and your family Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We promote fair and transparent resourcing practices across the UK. Learn more about our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Join Us in Making a Difference DHL leads in Supply Chain management, supporting various industries to keep the world moving. Our teams deliver exceptional service to our clients and their customers worldwide.
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Chubb Infrastructure is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you will use a disciplined, innovative and a business focusedapproach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You will work in a stable, resilient, and secure operating environment where you-and the products you deliver-will thrive. The EMEA IT Service Management (ITSM) lead (IT Service Manager) will be a senior leadership and management role reporting into the Global Command Centre Head and the EMEA infrastructure Head. The role-holder will work in close partnership with regional IT Service Managers in the Application Teams, Applications Support, regional and global infrastructure teams and respective CIOs, ensuring best-in-class ITSM services delivered to our clients. Incident, Problem & Change, Config The role-holder is responsible for the incident, problem, change and config management processes in the EMEA region in close collaboration with the global ITSM organization. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that incidents are resolved in a timely manner, problems are identified and remediated, and changes are managed effectively to minimize disruption to the business. In addition, the CMDB data quality in the regions as basis for all ITSM processes will be another key responsibility. A key focus for the role holder will be to Identify, Develop and Implement key process improvements within the Global Problem management framework. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a team of incident, problem, and change management professionals in the Chubb engineering centers (matrix organization) ensuring that they are trained and equipped to handle incidents, problems, and changes effectively. Develop and implement incident, problem, and change management policies, procedures, and standards that are aligned with industry best practices and organizational objectives. Oversee the identification, prioritization, and resolution of incidents and problems, ensuring that appropriate communication and escalation processes are in place. Ensure that changes are managed effectively, with appropriate testing, approval, and communication processes in place to minimize disruption to the business. Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure that incident, problem, and change management processes are integrated with other IT processes and initiatives. Develop and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of incident, problem, and change management processes and identify areas for improvement. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices related to incident, problem, and change management and apply this knowledge to continuously improve the organization's processes Ensure and maintain CMDB data quality (Cis and Apps) for the region in close collaboration with the global ServiceNow team and infrastructure chapters Qualifications Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in incident, problem, and change management, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role. Experience working in a global organization with a diverse team and customer base. Strong knowledge of ITIL best practices related to incident, problem, and change management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues. Broad know-how of IT (Infrastructure, Applications) Familiarity with IT Service Management toolsets such as ServiceNow Preferred position Skills: Experience leading large multi-cultural teams Experience with Organizational Change Management Demonstrated experience with facets of personnel management Demonstrated experience in leading change, with track record of identifying and implementing opportunities to improve operations and performance Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down functional silos to optimize business results and to facilitate the overall organization Experience Leading a large geographically diverse matrix organization Ability to operate effectively in a large global organization A Change agent with experience in automation & reliability engineering Proven experience in managing professional teams and dealing with sensitive performance and personal matters in a diplomatic and effective manner Strong organisational, operational planning, management and business skills Job Info Job Identification 19778 Job Schedule Full time Regular or Temporary Regular Job Category Infrastructure Engineering Business Unit United Kingdom Legal Employer Chubb European Group SE UK Branch
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Chubb Infrastructure is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you will use a disciplined, innovative and a business focusedapproach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You will work in a stable, resilient, and secure operating environment where you-and the products you deliver-will thrive. The EMEA IT Service Management (ITSM) lead (IT Service Manager) will be a senior leadership and management role reporting into the Global Command Centre Head and the EMEA infrastructure Head. The role-holder will work in close partnership with regional IT Service Managers in the Application Teams, Applications Support, regional and global infrastructure teams and respective CIOs, ensuring best-in-class ITSM services delivered to our clients. Incident, Problem & Change, Config The role-holder is responsible for the incident, problem, change and config management processes in the EMEA region in close collaboration with the global ITSM organization. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that incidents are resolved in a timely manner, problems are identified and remediated, and changes are managed effectively to minimize disruption to the business. In addition, the CMDB data quality in the regions as basis for all ITSM processes will be another key responsibility. A key focus for the role holder will be to Identify, Develop and Implement key process improvements within the Global Problem management framework. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a team of incident, problem, and change management professionals in the Chubb engineering centers (matrix organization) ensuring that they are trained and equipped to handle incidents, problems, and changes effectively. Develop and implement incident, problem, and change management policies, procedures, and standards that are aligned with industry best practices and organizational objectives. Oversee the identification, prioritization, and resolution of incidents and problems, ensuring that appropriate communication and escalation processes are in place. Ensure that changes are managed effectively, with appropriate testing, approval, and communication processes in place to minimize disruption to the business. Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure that incident, problem, and change management processes are integrated with other IT processes and initiatives. Develop and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of incident, problem, and change management processes and identify areas for improvement. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices related to incident, problem, and change management and apply this knowledge to continuously improve the organization's processes Ensure and maintain CMDB data quality (Cis and Apps) for the region in close collaboration with the global ServiceNow team and infrastructure chapters Qualifications Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in incident, problem, and change management, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role. Experience working in a global organization with a diverse team and customer base. Strong knowledge of ITIL best practices related to incident, problem, and change management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues. Broad know-how of IT (Infrastructure, Applications) Familiarity with IT Service Management toolsets such as ServiceNow Preferred position Skills: Experience leading large multi-cultural teams Experience with Organizational Change Management Demonstrated experience with facets of personnel management Demonstrated experience in leading change, with track record of identifying and implementing opportunities to improve operations and performance Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down functional silos to optimize business results and to facilitate the overall organization Experience Leading a large geographically diverse matrix organization Ability to operate effectively in a large global organization A Change agent with experience in automation & reliability engineering Proven experience in managing professional teams and dealing with sensitive performance and personal matters in a diplomatic and effective manner Strong organisational, operational planning, management and business skills Job Info Job Identification 19778 Job Schedule Full time Regular or Temporary Regular Job Category Infrastructure Engineering Business Unit United Kingdom Legal Employer Chubb European Group SE UK Branch
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - London St Paul's Cathedral - Fire Safety Officer Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/85651/8883 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Employee Permanent Working Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week Location: London Closing Date: 27/07/2025 Vacancy Category: Project Management Business Unit: St Paul's Cathedral Organizational Unit: Cathedrals Introduction We are looking for an experienced Fire Safety Officer, to join our Property team, to ensure the management and compliance of all aspects of fire safety, prevention and protection across all St Paul's Cathedral properties . The role is responsible for providing advice and guidance to employees, volunteers, contractors and residents to ensure that obligations under the Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are met & align to other legislation, approved codes of practice and relevant Cathedral policies and procedures. Where necessary, and as appropriate, this role will refer or escalate matters to the Director of Property in their capacity as the competent fire advisor to St Paul's Cathedral. The job holder is required to work from Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard. Properties associated with this role: St Paul's Cathedral Chapter House Amen Court St Paul's Cathedral School (annual audit only) Main Duties Working across the Cathedral, review, and update, and where necessary develop, fire safety policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current legislation and best practice. Undertake a gap analysis to develop, deliver and monitor a review of all fire safety policies on a three-year risk-based rolling programme, and record on the organisation's Vision Pro system (Computer Aided Facilities Management). Lead on embedding and championing a positive fire safety culture and advise, liaise, communicate, motivate - and challenge where necessary - across the Cathedral to evaluate any changes required and fully embed fire safety policies. Develop and deliver (personally or using approved external providers) fire safety training (Fire Warden, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, coaching, and support). Manage the work within the Action Plan of the Safety Committee, ensure actions are completed in a timely manner. Occasional attendance may be required at this Committee. Review and develop the organisational level Risk Register for fire safety, support the development of departmental Risk Registers and review and support on the development of departmental Risk Assessments, coaching and influencing Heads of Department in effective fire safety risk management. Assist in reviewing risk assessments for contractors, ensuring a hot works permit management system is in place. Liaise with Events managers on key events being organised and assist in assessing event fire safety management including charity events and liaising with events managers where issues have been identified. Keep up-to-date on legislation, regulatory practice, and guidance on relevant matters and ensure that the Safety Committee and Chapter are kept advised of changes and their practical consequences for the Cathedral and associated properties. Carry out routine visual inspection of the Cathedral premises reporting any potential hazards where required and updating the risk register with the relevant departments accordingly. Report on monitoring and auditing of fire safety standards as required to relevant parties. Undertake fire incident recording and investigation. Maintain a range of communication medium to ensure that managers and staff are kept up to date with fire safety matters. Work with the security team to monitor, record and investigate fire alarm activations to determine cause, share lessons learned and return to business as usual. Conduct Fire Risk Assessments for all properties, develop action plans, mitigate risk and collaborate with colleagues to ensure best practice. Manage a programme of fire safety inspections and audits on passive and active fire protection installations. Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to assist in compliance with the Fire Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other fire safety regulatory and guidance. Conduct and observe practical fire safety evacuation drills at specific properties and provide feedback and reports on those drills to relevant stakeholders. Conduct and keep up to date fire incident information planning documentation and Tactical Information Plans. Develop relationships with local authority fire and rescue services. Promote excellent fire safety standards by advising and guiding stakeholders on prevention, protection & general fire safety matters as necessary. Undertake further development in fire safety, as deemed appropriate for the role by the Director of Property. Person Specification Level 3 Award in Fire Risk management Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Assessor) Experience of conducting fire risk assessments Specialist knowledge of fire legislation and relevant codes of practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant working experience A working knowledge of building construction, and historic buildings Effective and clear communication skills both written and verbal Passionate and proactive, with demonstrable experience of raising the profile of fire safety and engaging people in its importance Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures Understanding how to test policies in practice and monitor and report through KPIs Skills in formal and informal training delivery in an engaging and effective way for a wide range of staff Ability to advise senior colleagues on complex matters, influence and build effective working relationships and proven success in improving organisational culture with regard to fire safety by helping bring it into everyone's everyday practice Proven organisational skills A robust nature and confidence in dealing with issues autonomously, with credibility, gravitas and diplomacy Ability to work calmly and professionally Experience of dealing with confidential information with complete discretion NEBOSH General Certificate A qualification in training and education First Aid at Work Member of IFE or other relevant membership Extensive fire safety experience/practice with a sound working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its supporting legislative framework (e.g. British Standards, Approved Doc. B, BS9999 etc.) Experience in the enforcement of fire legislation Competence in fire risk assessment of complex structures An understanding of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems Proactively maintains CPD portfolio The individual will be in sympathy with, and in their work support, the Christian aims and mission of St Paul's Cathedral.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - London St Paul's Cathedral - Fire Safety Officer Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/85651/8883 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Employee Permanent Working Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week Location: London Closing Date: 27/07/2025 Vacancy Category: Project Management Business Unit: St Paul's Cathedral Organizational Unit: Cathedrals Introduction We are looking for an experienced Fire Safety Officer, to join our Property team, to ensure the management and compliance of all aspects of fire safety, prevention and protection across all St Paul's Cathedral properties . The role is responsible for providing advice and guidance to employees, volunteers, contractors and residents to ensure that obligations under the Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are met & align to other legislation, approved codes of practice and relevant Cathedral policies and procedures. Where necessary, and as appropriate, this role will refer or escalate matters to the Director of Property in their capacity as the competent fire advisor to St Paul's Cathedral. The job holder is required to work from Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard. Properties associated with this role: St Paul's Cathedral Chapter House Amen Court St Paul's Cathedral School (annual audit only) Main Duties Working across the Cathedral, review, and update, and where necessary develop, fire safety policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current legislation and best practice. Undertake a gap analysis to develop, deliver and monitor a review of all fire safety policies on a three-year risk-based rolling programme, and record on the organisation's Vision Pro system (Computer Aided Facilities Management). Lead on embedding and championing a positive fire safety culture and advise, liaise, communicate, motivate - and challenge where necessary - across the Cathedral to evaluate any changes required and fully embed fire safety policies. Develop and deliver (personally or using approved external providers) fire safety training (Fire Warden, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, coaching, and support). Manage the work within the Action Plan of the Safety Committee, ensure actions are completed in a timely manner. Occasional attendance may be required at this Committee. Review and develop the organisational level Risk Register for fire safety, support the development of departmental Risk Registers and review and support on the development of departmental Risk Assessments, coaching and influencing Heads of Department in effective fire safety risk management. Assist in reviewing risk assessments for contractors, ensuring a hot works permit management system is in place. Liaise with Events managers on key events being organised and assist in assessing event fire safety management including charity events and liaising with events managers where issues have been identified. Keep up-to-date on legislation, regulatory practice, and guidance on relevant matters and ensure that the Safety Committee and Chapter are kept advised of changes and their practical consequences for the Cathedral and associated properties. Carry out routine visual inspection of the Cathedral premises reporting any potential hazards where required and updating the risk register with the relevant departments accordingly. Report on monitoring and auditing of fire safety standards as required to relevant parties. Undertake fire incident recording and investigation. Maintain a range of communication medium to ensure that managers and staff are kept up to date with fire safety matters. Work with the security team to monitor, record and investigate fire alarm activations to determine cause, share lessons learned and return to business as usual. Conduct Fire Risk Assessments for all properties, develop action plans, mitigate risk and collaborate with colleagues to ensure best practice. Manage a programme of fire safety inspections and audits on passive and active fire protection installations. Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to assist in compliance with the Fire Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other fire safety regulatory and guidance. Conduct and observe practical fire safety evacuation drills at specific properties and provide feedback and reports on those drills to relevant stakeholders. Conduct and keep up to date fire incident information planning documentation and Tactical Information Plans. Develop relationships with local authority fire and rescue services. Promote excellent fire safety standards by advising and guiding stakeholders on prevention, protection & general fire safety matters as necessary. Undertake further development in fire safety, as deemed appropriate for the role by the Director of Property. Person Specification Level 3 Award in Fire Risk management Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Assessor) Experience of conducting fire risk assessments Specialist knowledge of fire legislation and relevant codes of practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant working experience A working knowledge of building construction, and historic buildings Effective and clear communication skills both written and verbal Passionate and proactive, with demonstrable experience of raising the profile of fire safety and engaging people in its importance Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures Understanding how to test policies in practice and monitor and report through KPIs Skills in formal and informal training delivery in an engaging and effective way for a wide range of staff Ability to advise senior colleagues on complex matters, influence and build effective working relationships and proven success in improving organisational culture with regard to fire safety by helping bring it into everyone's everyday practice Proven organisational skills A robust nature and confidence in dealing with issues autonomously, with credibility, gravitas and diplomacy Ability to work calmly and professionally Experience of dealing with confidential information with complete discretion NEBOSH General Certificate A qualification in training and education First Aid at Work Member of IFE or other relevant membership Extensive fire safety experience/practice with a sound working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its supporting legislative framework (e.g. British Standards, Approved Doc. B, BS9999 etc.) Experience in the enforcement of fire legislation Competence in fire risk assessment of complex structures An understanding of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems Proactively maintains CPD portfolio The individual will be in sympathy with, and in their work support, the Christian aims and mission of St Paul's Cathedral.
Are you inspired by innovation and the continuous pursuit of improving customer experience? Are you energized by the dynamic forces shaping the e-commerce market? Amazon Retail Finance seeks an analytical, results-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Consumables finance team for Japan. "Finance" in Amazon has similarities to 経営企画室 経営戦略本部 in Japanese companies in which you own a wide variety of planning and analysis responsibilities. This role acts as a right-hand person of Category Leaders in respective business units and support the healthy growth and financial operation. He/she delivers this through detailed financial modeling, driving business initiatives, and identifying/implementing key business indicators. Additional responsibilities include delivering cost and process improvements, performing reviews of forecast vs. actual variances, and communicating with managements and peers business issues and demanding actions. He/she may also have a subordinate to manage, coach and develop. Key job responsibilities While exact weight depends on each assignment, general responsibilities of Retail Finance in Amazon includes the followings: - Lead both multi-year's business planning and annual forecasts with detailed financial for business segments and initiatives. Identify opportunity for sales and profit from multiple dimensions, and translate them to action plans with priority calls. Audit business teams' assumptions and plans. Translate opportunities to business goals, with key inputs which matters to the outputs, identify road-blocks, ensure proper and sufficient action plans are developed, and track the delivery. - Lead forecast updates to keep managements up to date. Conduct timely reviews with explanation to forecast changes and variance vs. actual, communicate business issues and demand actions to management and business partners. - There are variety of analysis on demand; pricing, product sourcing strategy, new category or store launches, new business models, co-promotion opportunities and other merchandising strategy. - For new business and business models, simulate benefit and costs to Amazon, the business partners and our consumers. Support business teams for organization and financial process designs to deliver the idea, obtain the budget and make it happen. - Conduct overall cost analysis including Retail operating components, Supply Chain and logistics, as well as General and Administration costs. - With the Supply Chain managements, design the strategy to create a low-cost supply chain, identifies short/long-term opportunities for cost reduction, and works with the Inventory Manager to plan appropriate on-hand inventory levels. - Partner with other finance teams and multi function and develop all weekly and monthly financial close activities, all planning forecasting, and reporting models while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both operations and other business partners. - Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely. - Track and manage budgets and headcounts. Reviews and approve cost/fee structure change proposals and investments. - Coach and grow subordinates and/or newer members to the team. Learn more through our MBA Landing Page: Important Notes - Please make sure to list your MBA/master's program and expected graduation date (month and year) within the Education section of your online application and on your resume. - A cover letter is not necessary. - Interviews: Online assessments will be sent in September and interviews will start in October. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Currently enrolled or recent graduate (less than 24-months) of an MBA program at the time of application - 3+ years' finance experience in an organization with world class processes, or 3+ years' experience in consulting or financial institution which occurred between the graduation date from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA program. - Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and project analysis (example: business modeling), and data interpretation of business impact and results (example: what-if scenarios). - Business level fluency in Japanese (in both written and verbal format) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree required in finance, economics, mathematics, business or related field - 5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility - Experience in setting up business cases and driving financial conclusions, strong analytical and problem solving skills - Superior attention to detail and have the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, though never losing the big picture out of sight For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, visit Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: February 14, 2025 (Updated 9 minutes ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated 25 minutes ago) Posted: January 22, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: June 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Are you inspired by innovation and the continuous pursuit of improving customer experience? Are you energized by the dynamic forces shaping the e-commerce market? Amazon Retail Finance seeks an analytical, results-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Consumables finance team for Japan. "Finance" in Amazon has similarities to 経営企画室 経営戦略本部 in Japanese companies in which you own a wide variety of planning and analysis responsibilities. This role acts as a right-hand person of Category Leaders in respective business units and support the healthy growth and financial operation. He/she delivers this through detailed financial modeling, driving business initiatives, and identifying/implementing key business indicators. Additional responsibilities include delivering cost and process improvements, performing reviews of forecast vs. actual variances, and communicating with managements and peers business issues and demanding actions. He/she may also have a subordinate to manage, coach and develop. Key job responsibilities While exact weight depends on each assignment, general responsibilities of Retail Finance in Amazon includes the followings: - Lead both multi-year's business planning and annual forecasts with detailed financial for business segments and initiatives. Identify opportunity for sales and profit from multiple dimensions, and translate them to action plans with priority calls. Audit business teams' assumptions and plans. Translate opportunities to business goals, with key inputs which matters to the outputs, identify road-blocks, ensure proper and sufficient action plans are developed, and track the delivery. - Lead forecast updates to keep managements up to date. Conduct timely reviews with explanation to forecast changes and variance vs. actual, communicate business issues and demand actions to management and business partners. - There are variety of analysis on demand; pricing, product sourcing strategy, new category or store launches, new business models, co-promotion opportunities and other merchandising strategy. - For new business and business models, simulate benefit and costs to Amazon, the business partners and our consumers. Support business teams for organization and financial process designs to deliver the idea, obtain the budget and make it happen. - Conduct overall cost analysis including Retail operating components, Supply Chain and logistics, as well as General and Administration costs. - With the Supply Chain managements, design the strategy to create a low-cost supply chain, identifies short/long-term opportunities for cost reduction, and works with the Inventory Manager to plan appropriate on-hand inventory levels. - Partner with other finance teams and multi function and develop all weekly and monthly financial close activities, all planning forecasting, and reporting models while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both operations and other business partners. - Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely. - Track and manage budgets and headcounts. Reviews and approve cost/fee structure change proposals and investments. - Coach and grow subordinates and/or newer members to the team. Learn more through our MBA Landing Page: Important Notes - Please make sure to list your MBA/master's program and expected graduation date (month and year) within the Education section of your online application and on your resume. - A cover letter is not necessary. - Interviews: Online assessments will be sent in September and interviews will start in October. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Currently enrolled or recent graduate (less than 24-months) of an MBA program at the time of application - 3+ years' finance experience in an organization with world class processes, or 3+ years' experience in consulting or financial institution which occurred between the graduation date from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA program. - Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and project analysis (example: business modeling), and data interpretation of business impact and results (example: what-if scenarios). - Business level fluency in Japanese (in both written and verbal format) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree required in finance, economics, mathematics, business or related field - 5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility - Experience in setting up business cases and driving financial conclusions, strong analytical and problem solving skills - Superior attention to detail and have the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, though never losing the big picture out of sight For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, visit Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: February 14, 2025 (Updated 9 minutes ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated 25 minutes ago) Posted: January 22, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: June 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.
Are you a procurement professional looking to be part of a dynamic team? Want the opportunity to get stuck into region-shaping procurement projects? We have recently created a new position for a Procurement Lead Officer, working closely with the Senior PLOs and Business Partners, you'll work towards the common goal of enhancing, developing and growing the procurement function by providing a proactive and solutions-focused service across WMCA. Please note, these roles are officially called "Procurement Lead Officer" within our structure and was changed for advertising purposes only. What you will be doing. Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers, key stakeholders and public, private and third sector suppliers. Raise the profile of procurement through the increase of cross-functional team working and networking. Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas. Lead on specific contract management processes alongside performance management and specific contract implementation meetings. (including grant funding processes). Maintain and update contract databases, ensuring KPI's are measured along with other performance management tools. Work with key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the need of the business to enable you to develop tender documentation. What's essential. Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies. Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders to understand business needs. Strategic sourcing knowledge and experience. Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management. Track record of delivering against targets. Previous experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems. Previous experience of working with Public Sector procurement regulations. Location. The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. How to apply . Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details. Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit. Anonymised Applications. Your uploaded CV won't be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting . Be thorough in each section. it's your chance to showcase your skills and experience. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone from using AI help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site. Reasonable adjustments. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ( ). Salary and benefits. We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ). 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax. ethical saving options and healthcare plans. Discounted gym membership. An option to buy a bicycle , including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate. 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer . Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site. Why join WMCA? WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home. We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day. Creating an inclusive workplace. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We're a Disability Confident Employer with 'Leader' status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying Right to Work in the UK Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Attached documents Procurement Lead Officer - JD.pdf
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Are you a procurement professional looking to be part of a dynamic team? Want the opportunity to get stuck into region-shaping procurement projects? We have recently created a new position for a Procurement Lead Officer, working closely with the Senior PLOs and Business Partners, you'll work towards the common goal of enhancing, developing and growing the procurement function by providing a proactive and solutions-focused service across WMCA. Please note, these roles are officially called "Procurement Lead Officer" within our structure and was changed for advertising purposes only. What you will be doing. Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers, key stakeholders and public, private and third sector suppliers. Raise the profile of procurement through the increase of cross-functional team working and networking. Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas. Lead on specific contract management processes alongside performance management and specific contract implementation meetings. (including grant funding processes). Maintain and update contract databases, ensuring KPI's are measured along with other performance management tools. Work with key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the need of the business to enable you to develop tender documentation. What's essential. Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies. Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders to understand business needs. Strategic sourcing knowledge and experience. Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management. Track record of delivering against targets. Previous experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems. Previous experience of working with Public Sector procurement regulations. Location. The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. How to apply . Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details. Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit. Anonymised Applications. Your uploaded CV won't be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting . Be thorough in each section. it's your chance to showcase your skills and experience. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone from using AI help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site. Reasonable adjustments. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ( ). Salary and benefits. We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ). 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax. ethical saving options and healthcare plans. Discounted gym membership. An option to buy a bicycle , including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate. 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer . Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site. Why join WMCA? WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home. We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day. Creating an inclusive workplace. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We're a Disability Confident Employer with 'Leader' status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying Right to Work in the UK Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Attached documents Procurement Lead Officer - JD.pdf
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Reference number: 410523 Total Package: London: East Kilbride: £44,500 per annum (non-negotiable). £49,500 per annum (non-negotiable). This figure includes a non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of £5,000. Contract: Permanent Location: King Charles Street, London; Abercrombie House, East Kilbride; or Glasgow. We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us This is a superb opportunity to work across the procurement process, from gathering requirements across the business in line with market research through to handing over the contract to the contract and supplier management. All through, you'll be contributing to a commercially excellent, customer-focused service. Working solo and as a part of a larger team will both be comfortable for you. You will draw on your commercial experience to manage setbacks and deliver to deadlines. In all cases, you're swift to changing operational demands and manage emerging risks. You will lead on end-to-end sourcing activities for the department, including route to market/sourcing models, input to business case, tender documents through to evaluation and delivery of compliant goods and services. Throughout the procurement lifecycle, you'll be on top of the maintenance and updating of systems. Building stakeholder relationships will be key. Even when contract management and supplier issues are complex, you're confident clearly advising the stakeholder. Always with an eye to ensuring successful delivery of requirements or suspending/terminating contracts where necessary. Working closely with the rest of the department, you'll influence and shape the future of procurement policy and standards. Feeding into broader commercial strategy will be key, along with supporting contract management activities - like supplier negotiations and variations. You'll help ensure value for money, maintain compliance with sourcing frameworks, and work closely with senior business leads to align category strategies with business needs. Who we're looking for From end-to-end, you've worked on the procurement process across a single area, accounting for the type of commodity, the complexity, value and strategic importance. You bring strong commercial insight, a solid grasp of procurement law, and know how to apply the right tools to deliver results. Within your category, you're able to support risk management (including cyber, personnel and physical) and apply standards to tackle corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour in supply chains. In any alleged breech of standards, you know how to take appropriate action. You are content working as part of a team, supporting performance, managing setbacks, and resolving issues internally. Plus, you're assured communicating with stakeholders at all levels, establishing governance and articulating benefits achieved. It would be desirable if you had an understanding of public sector commercial principles and legislation. An appropriate qualification in commercial management profession would be a plus. If you do not have one, you're willing to work towards a CIPS, IACCM or similar. We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 4th August 2025.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Reference number: 410523 Total Package: London: East Kilbride: £44,500 per annum (non-negotiable). £49,500 per annum (non-negotiable). This figure includes a non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of £5,000. Contract: Permanent Location: King Charles Street, London; Abercrombie House, East Kilbride; or Glasgow. We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us This is a superb opportunity to work across the procurement process, from gathering requirements across the business in line with market research through to handing over the contract to the contract and supplier management. All through, you'll be contributing to a commercially excellent, customer-focused service. Working solo and as a part of a larger team will both be comfortable for you. You will draw on your commercial experience to manage setbacks and deliver to deadlines. In all cases, you're swift to changing operational demands and manage emerging risks. You will lead on end-to-end sourcing activities for the department, including route to market/sourcing models, input to business case, tender documents through to evaluation and delivery of compliant goods and services. Throughout the procurement lifecycle, you'll be on top of the maintenance and updating of systems. Building stakeholder relationships will be key. Even when contract management and supplier issues are complex, you're confident clearly advising the stakeholder. Always with an eye to ensuring successful delivery of requirements or suspending/terminating contracts where necessary. Working closely with the rest of the department, you'll influence and shape the future of procurement policy and standards. Feeding into broader commercial strategy will be key, along with supporting contract management activities - like supplier negotiations and variations. You'll help ensure value for money, maintain compliance with sourcing frameworks, and work closely with senior business leads to align category strategies with business needs. Who we're looking for From end-to-end, you've worked on the procurement process across a single area, accounting for the type of commodity, the complexity, value and strategic importance. You bring strong commercial insight, a solid grasp of procurement law, and know how to apply the right tools to deliver results. Within your category, you're able to support risk management (including cyber, personnel and physical) and apply standards to tackle corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour in supply chains. In any alleged breech of standards, you know how to take appropriate action. You are content working as part of a team, supporting performance, managing setbacks, and resolving issues internally. Plus, you're assured communicating with stakeholders at all levels, establishing governance and articulating benefits achieved. It would be desirable if you had an understanding of public sector commercial principles and legislation. An appropriate qualification in commercial management profession would be a plus. If you do not have one, you're willing to work towards a CIPS, IACCM or similar. We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 4th August 2025.
Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. JOB MISSION: As a member of New Balance's Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and re sponsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functions and Business units . T his role will work on Indirect Spend Categories including IT , DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales . As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support and lead a set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also impro ving service quality and total cost of ownership. Cultivate relationships with business partners and organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitate effective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies. Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partn ers and suppliers to ensure b est quality, service and cost for the company. Apply a robust multi-step sourcing proce ss to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implem ent formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation's processes. Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support t he Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing . Provide Cross R egion al and Functional leadership to leverage best practices. Support change management and process change s that will be needed to deliver sustained v alue and benefit across the company. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS : Bachelor's Degree required ; MBA preferred or commensurate experience. Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing,Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting. ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred. Prior category management experience. Proven project management skills. Strong analytical approach and mentality. Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar. Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills . Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude. BENEFITS: Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate. Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Discount on the health insurance 8% holiday allowance Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme 25 days Annual Leave per year Up to €250 travel allowance each month Hybrid working On-site Gym Employee Discount Work from-home allowance Home working equipment Sports subscription services Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) Equal Opportunity Employer: New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. JOB MISSION: As a member of New Balance's Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and re sponsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functions and Business units . T his role will work on Indirect Spend Categories including IT , DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales . As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support and lead a set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also impro ving service quality and total cost of ownership. Cultivate relationships with business partners and organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitate effective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies. Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partn ers and suppliers to ensure b est quality, service and cost for the company. Apply a robust multi-step sourcing proce ss to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implem ent formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation's processes. Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support t he Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing . Provide Cross R egion al and Functional leadership to leverage best practices. Support change management and process change s that will be needed to deliver sustained v alue and benefit across the company. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS : Bachelor's Degree required ; MBA preferred or commensurate experience. Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing,Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting. ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred. Prior category management experience. Proven project management skills. Strong analytical approach and mentality. Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar. Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills . Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude. BENEFITS: Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate. Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Discount on the health insurance 8% holiday allowance Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme 25 days Annual Leave per year Up to €250 travel allowance each month Hybrid working On-site Gym Employee Discount Work from-home allowance Home working equipment Sports subscription services Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) Equal Opportunity Employer: New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Our client has one of the largest and youngest fleets in the UK, consisting of 5,000 machines all from the world s leading OEMs and offers a range that suits all construction projects. They are currently looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to operate from their Bedford Depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, the job holder will be delivering a range of plant hire equipment, mainly telehandlers and roto-telehandlers, to customers in a timely manner and acting as an ambassador for the business by providing an excellent service to the customers. Ideally, you will possess: Good time keeping skills and self-motivated Driver DIGI Carda LGV Licence category C + CE Excellent Customer Service skills The ability to speak and write a good standard of English Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of all plant In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points NPORS Card An update to date CPC record (evidence will need to be provided) You will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours: Resilient in dealing with changes in priorities, juggling a number of activities and continues to be effective The ability to work effectively in teams The ability to develop and apply appropriate skills The ability to generate alternative approaches to problems In return we will give you: A competitive annual salary Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An additional days leave on your birthday Access to a wide range of benefits including; Cash back on healthcare expenses including dental, optical & physio Healthcare plan that focuses on wellbeing, helplines and more Employee Assistance Programme Pension Life Cover Retail discounts Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Our client has one of the largest and youngest fleets in the UK, consisting of 5,000 machines all from the world s leading OEMs and offers a range that suits all construction projects. They are currently looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to operate from their Bedford Depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, the job holder will be delivering a range of plant hire equipment, mainly telehandlers and roto-telehandlers, to customers in a timely manner and acting as an ambassador for the business by providing an excellent service to the customers. Ideally, you will possess: Good time keeping skills and self-motivated Driver DIGI Carda LGV Licence category C + CE Excellent Customer Service skills The ability to speak and write a good standard of English Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of all plant In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points NPORS Card An update to date CPC record (evidence will need to be provided) You will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours: Resilient in dealing with changes in priorities, juggling a number of activities and continues to be effective The ability to work effectively in teams The ability to develop and apply appropriate skills The ability to generate alternative approaches to problems In return we will give you: A competitive annual salary Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An additional days leave on your birthday Access to a wide range of benefits including; Cash back on healthcare expenses including dental, optical & physio Healthcare plan that focuses on wellbeing, helplines and more Employee Assistance Programme Pension Life Cover Retail discounts Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Flextronics - The Flex Company
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application.Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used. Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies. Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Site Operations, based out of our Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, managing site operations across the UK and Europe. You will have overall responsibility for all site operations cross the EMEA region from install to commissioning and ongoing service packages thereafter. What a typical day looks like: Deliver and manage all major projects on site to budget and to the required program Provide strategic leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice Manage and control the health and safety of the Site Services, Service and Maintenance and Site Projects departments Vet and deploy local subcontractors and review their performance Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil business requirements To work closely with the Sales and Projects team to establish better performance on projects Build and maintain relationships amongst clients by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Planning and hand over meetings to ensure all requirements of projects are fully understood from the start to the finish Calculate, compile, and communicate business KPI's and associated metrics for each project to ensure margin performance is upheld. Ensure lessons learned meeting take place on all project and circle back to sales on project performance. Work with Site Services Operations Managers to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the service Centre. Monitor the development of the service centre model and how the Site Services team drive change. Ensure the continuous development of the service centre maximising department profitability & adequate resource is available also throughout the year covering the appropriate locations, technical demands and associated skillsets required. Ensure all sub-contractors completing work on behalf of Anord Mardix have the appropriate insurances, H&S systems, certification levels, training to comply with our internal / external and legal requirements. Deliver customer contractual commitments including price and Engineering Benefit Savings, and Logistical Cost Reduction. Travel across all sites and countries when required The experience we're looking to add to our team: Proven leadership experience in a senior operations or site execution role, preferably in data centre, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects Deep understanding of electrical systems, critical power distribution, or M&E (mechanical and electrical) environments Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects across international regions Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance requirements Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams in high-pressure environments Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as needed What you'll receive for the great work you provide: An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Employee recognition scheme and long service awards Referral bonus Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. TH10 Job Category Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies. Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Site Operations, based out of our Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, managing site operations across the UK and Europe. You will have overall responsibility for all site operations cross the EMEA region from install to commissioning and ongoing service packages thereafter. What a typical day looks like: Deliver and manage all major projects on site to budget and to the required program Provide strategic leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice Manage and control the health and safety of the Site Services, Service and Maintenance and Site Projects departments Vet and deploy local subcontractors and review their performance Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil business requirements To work closely with the Sales and Projects team to establish better performance on projects Build and maintain relationships amongst clients by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Planning and hand over meetings to ensure all requirements of projects are fully understood from the start to the finish Calculate, compile, and communicate business KPI's and associated metrics for each project to ensure margin performance is upheld. Ensure lessons learned meeting take place on all project and circle back to sales on project performance. Work with Site Services Operations Managers to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the service Centre. Monitor the development of the service centre model and how the Site Services team drive change. Ensure the continuous development of the service centre maximising department profitability & adequate resource is available also throughout the year covering the appropriate locations, technical demands and associated skillsets required. Ensure all sub-contractors completing work on behalf of Anord Mardix have the appropriate insurances, H&S systems, certification levels, training to comply with our internal / external and legal requirements. Deliver customer contractual commitments including price and Engineering Benefit Savings, and Logistical Cost Reduction. Travel across all sites and countries when required The experience we're looking to add to our team: Proven leadership experience in a senior operations or site execution role, preferably in data centre, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects Deep understanding of electrical systems, critical power distribution, or M&E (mechanical and electrical) environments Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects across international regions . click apply for full job details
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application.Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used. Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies. Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Site Operations, based out of our Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, managing site operations across the UK and Europe. You will have overall responsibility for all site operations cross the EMEA region from install to commissioning and ongoing service packages thereafter. What a typical day looks like: Deliver and manage all major projects on site to budget and to the required program Provide strategic leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice Manage and control the health and safety of the Site Services, Service and Maintenance and Site Projects departments Vet and deploy local subcontractors and review their performance Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil business requirements To work closely with the Sales and Projects team to establish better performance on projects Build and maintain relationships amongst clients by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Planning and hand over meetings to ensure all requirements of projects are fully understood from the start to the finish Calculate, compile, and communicate business KPI's and associated metrics for each project to ensure margin performance is upheld. Ensure lessons learned meeting take place on all project and circle back to sales on project performance. Work with Site Services Operations Managers to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the service Centre. Monitor the development of the service centre model and how the Site Services team drive change. Ensure the continuous development of the service centre maximising department profitability & adequate resource is available also throughout the year covering the appropriate locations, technical demands and associated skillsets required. Ensure all sub-contractors completing work on behalf of Anord Mardix have the appropriate insurances, H&S systems, certification levels, training to comply with our internal / external and legal requirements. Deliver customer contractual commitments including price and Engineering Benefit Savings, and Logistical Cost Reduction. Travel across all sites and countries when required The experience we're looking to add to our team: Proven leadership experience in a senior operations or site execution role, preferably in data centre, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects Deep understanding of electrical systems, critical power distribution, or M&E (mechanical and electrical) environments Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects across international regions Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance requirements Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams in high-pressure environments Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as needed What you'll receive for the great work you provide: An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Employee recognition scheme and long service awards Referral bonus Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. TH10 Job Category Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies. Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Site Operations, based out of our Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, managing site operations across the UK and Europe. You will have overall responsibility for all site operations cross the EMEA region from install to commissioning and ongoing service packages thereafter. What a typical day looks like: Deliver and manage all major projects on site to budget and to the required program Provide strategic leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice Manage and control the health and safety of the Site Services, Service and Maintenance and Site Projects departments Vet and deploy local subcontractors and review their performance Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil business requirements To work closely with the Sales and Projects team to establish better performance on projects Build and maintain relationships amongst clients by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Planning and hand over meetings to ensure all requirements of projects are fully understood from the start to the finish Calculate, compile, and communicate business KPI's and associated metrics for each project to ensure margin performance is upheld. Ensure lessons learned meeting take place on all project and circle back to sales on project performance. Work with Site Services Operations Managers to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the service Centre. Monitor the development of the service centre model and how the Site Services team drive change. Ensure the continuous development of the service centre maximising department profitability & adequate resource is available also throughout the year covering the appropriate locations, technical demands and associated skillsets required. Ensure all sub-contractors completing work on behalf of Anord Mardix have the appropriate insurances, H&S systems, certification levels, training to comply with our internal / external and legal requirements. Deliver customer contractual commitments including price and Engineering Benefit Savings, and Logistical Cost Reduction. Travel across all sites and countries when required The experience we're looking to add to our team: Proven leadership experience in a senior operations or site execution role, preferably in data centre, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects Deep understanding of electrical systems, critical power distribution, or M&E (mechanical and electrical) environments Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects across international regions . click apply for full job details
Payroll Officer Location: Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 20.86 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Responsible for accurately calculating gross and net pay in line with statutory and contractual requirements, ensuring timely processing of all transactions, and investigating and correcting anomalies before payroll finalisation. Resolve payroll enquiries from employees, managers, and third parties within agreed timescales, ensuring accurate payroll transactions. Provide excellent customer service to all payroll service users, offering advice on payroll procedures, tax, National Insurance, and pay entitlements. Understand statutory and contractual payroll requirements, including PAYE Tax, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage, London Living Wage, and relevant pension schemes. Collaborate with Senior Payroll Officers to ensure accurate and timely payroll production throughout the payroll cycle. Run regular and ad-hoc payroll processes, ensuring data accuracy and implementing necessary changes. Regularly review worker data such as tax codes and pension memberships to ensure accurate payroll calculations. Input payroll data for new starters into Oracle, including payment methods and tax codes. Coordinate with Recruitment and Organisation Structure Teams to manage starters, movers, and leavers for payroll purposes. Handle less complex overpayment cases, ensuring recovery processes are in place and notifications are issued. Assist Senior Payroll Officers with pay record checking and calculations during critical business periods. Respond to payroll enquiries via HR Helpdesk and other channels, providing accurate and timely information. Advise employees and managers on Oracle transactions affecting payroll, such as expenses and mileage submissions. Review and process employee claims for overtime and additional hours, ensuring correct authorisation and payments. Calculate annual leave purchase requests and follow up with claimants through payroll. Update master data based on worker changes, such as NI category and P45 data. Implement instructions for voluntary deductions, such as pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes. Manage court orders, liaising with issuing authorities and updating them on worker circumstances affecting deductions. Process season ticket loan requests and coordinate travel allowance payments with the HR Business Administration Team. Collate and submit pension data for Teachers Pensions and LPFA, ensuring reconciliation with payments. Participate in testing payroll-related software updates, recording outcomes and raising concerns as needed. Person Specification Demonstrate understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunity, Customer Care, and service delivery policies. No formal qualifications required, but essential skills and experience include payroll process understanding and guidance provision. Comprehend payroll components and issues affecting gross and net pay. Experience with payroll systems and processes. Understand pension scheme rules and employer obligations affecting payroll. Awareness of government guidance on pay, with a keen interest in policy updates. Ability to perform complex payroll-related numerical calculations. Proficient in Excel for payroll information analysis. Clear written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality outputs. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed. About this facility:
Jul 04, 2025
Contractor
Payroll Officer Location: Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 20.86 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Responsible for accurately calculating gross and net pay in line with statutory and contractual requirements, ensuring timely processing of all transactions, and investigating and correcting anomalies before payroll finalisation. Resolve payroll enquiries from employees, managers, and third parties within agreed timescales, ensuring accurate payroll transactions. Provide excellent customer service to all payroll service users, offering advice on payroll procedures, tax, National Insurance, and pay entitlements. Understand statutory and contractual payroll requirements, including PAYE Tax, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage, London Living Wage, and relevant pension schemes. Collaborate with Senior Payroll Officers to ensure accurate and timely payroll production throughout the payroll cycle. Run regular and ad-hoc payroll processes, ensuring data accuracy and implementing necessary changes. Regularly review worker data such as tax codes and pension memberships to ensure accurate payroll calculations. Input payroll data for new starters into Oracle, including payment methods and tax codes. Coordinate with Recruitment and Organisation Structure Teams to manage starters, movers, and leavers for payroll purposes. Handle less complex overpayment cases, ensuring recovery processes are in place and notifications are issued. Assist Senior Payroll Officers with pay record checking and calculations during critical business periods. Respond to payroll enquiries via HR Helpdesk and other channels, providing accurate and timely information. Advise employees and managers on Oracle transactions affecting payroll, such as expenses and mileage submissions. Review and process employee claims for overtime and additional hours, ensuring correct authorisation and payments. Calculate annual leave purchase requests and follow up with claimants through payroll. Update master data based on worker changes, such as NI category and P45 data. Implement instructions for voluntary deductions, such as pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes. Manage court orders, liaising with issuing authorities and updating them on worker circumstances affecting deductions. Process season ticket loan requests and coordinate travel allowance payments with the HR Business Administration Team. Collate and submit pension data for Teachers Pensions and LPFA, ensuring reconciliation with payments. Participate in testing payroll-related software updates, recording outcomes and raising concerns as needed. Person Specification Demonstrate understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunity, Customer Care, and service delivery policies. No formal qualifications required, but essential skills and experience include payroll process understanding and guidance provision. Comprehend payroll components and issues affecting gross and net pay. Experience with payroll systems and processes. Understand pension scheme rules and employer obligations affecting payroll. Awareness of government guidance on pay, with a keen interest in policy updates. Ability to perform complex payroll-related numerical calculations. Proficient in Excel for payroll information analysis. Clear written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality outputs. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed. About this facility:
Amazon strives to be the world's most customer centric company. To continue to delight and exceed our customer's expectations, at Amazon, we take the quality of the catalog data that drives this selection very seriously. That's where you can help. Our vision is to "enable our Customers shop the right size and fit, every single time". We delight customers when we understand their size and fit needs and return an experience that turns their moment of hesitation to an informed, high confidence buying decision. As a Program Manager for Size and Fit, you will work with cross functional teams to solve the customer problem of size and fit globally. You will get opportunity to improve the size and fit display across Amazon catalog worldwide by driving standardization and expanding size and fit strategies globally. Your success will improve customer experience, while simultaneously getting exposure to innovative/scalable solutions. You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders (product, tech, category etc.) to improve the Customer Experience and efficiency, leveraging tech products and manual workforce. You will partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across category teams to identify the size and fit experience gaps, surface findings, and influence the changes needed to fix them long-term. You will perform frequent documentation and writing tasks to effectively communicate complicated problems, strategies, and results to senior-leaders. Key job responsibilities • Track and report program effectiveness metrics to stakeholders, as well as continually monitor, analyze and tune messaging to maximize impact • Build strategic relationships with stakeholders to drive policy change or improvements that ensure the best customer experience • Define the clear requirement of specific business use cases for the product manager • Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and customer risks at multiple levels • Responsible for communication/contribution to Leadership (Flash updates/WBR/QBR/LT Deep dives) A day in the life The successful candidate will have good project management skill with the ability to conduct in-depth analyses, think big and identify game-changing opportunities. In addition, you will be expected to deliver solutions and programs that are technology based, highly scalable, secure, and flexible - all while maintaining customer and business partner focus. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify, define, and specify solutions meeting our customers' and vendors' needs. The individual would have targets on process standardization, automation and business metrics. Would engage with the business and support/service teams and build customer confidence through quality delivery, robust processes and sound reporting metrics. About the team Size & Fit team within the Retail Business Services (RBS) group identify catalog issues impacting CX at scale, and set up mechanisms to fix them. Our solutions ensure information in Amazon's catalogs is both complete and comprehensive enough to give our customers a great shopping experience every time. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications - Experience handling projects using six sigma or Lean processes - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations - 3+ years of experience in Deep dive, Data analysis, defect identification & resolution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in advanced SQL, Python, Tableau Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: May 14, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: June 18, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: March 24, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Amazon strives to be the world's most customer centric company. To continue to delight and exceed our customer's expectations, at Amazon, we take the quality of the catalog data that drives this selection very seriously. That's where you can help. Our vision is to "enable our Customers shop the right size and fit, every single time". We delight customers when we understand their size and fit needs and return an experience that turns their moment of hesitation to an informed, high confidence buying decision. As a Program Manager for Size and Fit, you will work with cross functional teams to solve the customer problem of size and fit globally. You will get opportunity to improve the size and fit display across Amazon catalog worldwide by driving standardization and expanding size and fit strategies globally. Your success will improve customer experience, while simultaneously getting exposure to innovative/scalable solutions. You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders (product, tech, category etc.) to improve the Customer Experience and efficiency, leveraging tech products and manual workforce. You will partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across category teams to identify the size and fit experience gaps, surface findings, and influence the changes needed to fix them long-term. You will perform frequent documentation and writing tasks to effectively communicate complicated problems, strategies, and results to senior-leaders. Key job responsibilities • Track and report program effectiveness metrics to stakeholders, as well as continually monitor, analyze and tune messaging to maximize impact • Build strategic relationships with stakeholders to drive policy change or improvements that ensure the best customer experience • Define the clear requirement of specific business use cases for the product manager • Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and customer risks at multiple levels • Responsible for communication/contribution to Leadership (Flash updates/WBR/QBR/LT Deep dives) A day in the life The successful candidate will have good project management skill with the ability to conduct in-depth analyses, think big and identify game-changing opportunities. In addition, you will be expected to deliver solutions and programs that are technology based, highly scalable, secure, and flexible - all while maintaining customer and business partner focus. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify, define, and specify solutions meeting our customers' and vendors' needs. The individual would have targets on process standardization, automation and business metrics. Would engage with the business and support/service teams and build customer confidence through quality delivery, robust processes and sound reporting metrics. About the team Size & Fit team within the Retail Business Services (RBS) group identify catalog issues impacting CX at scale, and set up mechanisms to fix them. Our solutions ensure information in Amazon's catalogs is both complete and comprehensive enough to give our customers a great shopping experience every time. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications - Experience handling projects using six sigma or Lean processes - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations - 3+ years of experience in Deep dive, Data analysis, defect identification & resolution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in advanced SQL, Python, Tableau Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: May 14, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: July 2, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted: June 18, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: March 24, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
