Category Manager - Technology Infrastructure 75,000 - 84,000 per annum + discretionary bonus 3 days in London Office Your new company A leading global financial services and technology organisation is continuing to invest heavily across its technology and procurement functions as part of a wider transformation programme. Operating across multiple international markets, the business manages a complex technology estate and works with some of the world's largest software providers to support critical business operations.Procurement is a highly regarded function within the organisation, partnering closely with technology, finance, legal and senior leadership teams to influence strategic investment decisions and deliver commercial value across the business. Your new role Joining the Technology Procurement team, you will take ownership of a strategic software category focused on Technology Infrastructure, covering areas such as databases, middleware and enterprise software solutions. This is a highly visible role, working closely with engineering, architecture, legal, finance and vendor management stakeholders to support major technology initiatives and drive commercial outcomes across a complex supplier portfolio. You will lead sourcing activity and commercial negotiations with global software vendors, managing high-value agreements, renewals and licencing arrangements while ensuring appropriate commercial and contractual protections are in place. The role will involve partnering closely with legal teams throughout negotiations, reviewing commercial terms and helping stakeholders navigate complex supplier relationships. Alongside supplier management and sourcing responsibilities, you will act as a trusted commercial advisor across the business, helping shape procurement strategy and supporting long-term technology objectives. You'll engage with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and play a key role in supplier governance, risk management and value delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on globally significant agreements with some of the largest technology suppliers in the market, whilst gaining exposure to business-critical programmes and senior decision makers. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience within Technology Procurement, Software Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a demonstrable track record of negotiating complex software agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships. Experience working with major software providers such as Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow or similar enterprise vendors will be highly beneficial. Exposure to software licencing, renewals, contract negotiations and commercial optimisation programmes is particularly relevant. You'll be comfortable operating within a large and complex environment, balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups and managing procurement activity that supports organisation-wide objectives. Experience partnering closely with legal teams, reviewing commercial contracts and supporting contractual negotiations will also be advantageous. Just as importantly, you'll be able to communicate complex commercial situations in a clear, concise and structured manner. The successful candidate will be confident presenting recommendations, influencing stakeholders and articulating the value delivered through previous negotiations and sourcing activity. Candidates who can demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills alongside tangible commercial achievements are likely to be particularly successful. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant investment and transformation across its technology landscape. You'll have the opportunity to lead negotiations with some of the world's largest software providers, partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions and contribute to strategic technology investment decisions. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package alongside a hybrid working model of three days per week in the London office. You'll also benefit from strong long-term career development opportunities within a highly regarded procurement function operating on a global scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or apply now for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Category Manager - Technology Infrastructure 75,000 - 84,000 per annum + discretionary bonus 3 days in London Office Your new company A leading global financial services and technology organisation is continuing to invest heavily across its technology and procurement functions as part of a wider transformation programme. Operating across multiple international markets, the business manages a complex technology estate and works with some of the world's largest software providers to support critical business operations.Procurement is a highly regarded function within the organisation, partnering closely with technology, finance, legal and senior leadership teams to influence strategic investment decisions and deliver commercial value across the business. Your new role Joining the Technology Procurement team, you will take ownership of a strategic software category focused on Technology Infrastructure, covering areas such as databases, middleware and enterprise software solutions. This is a highly visible role, working closely with engineering, architecture, legal, finance and vendor management stakeholders to support major technology initiatives and drive commercial outcomes across a complex supplier portfolio. You will lead sourcing activity and commercial negotiations with global software vendors, managing high-value agreements, renewals and licencing arrangements while ensuring appropriate commercial and contractual protections are in place. The role will involve partnering closely with legal teams throughout negotiations, reviewing commercial terms and helping stakeholders navigate complex supplier relationships. Alongside supplier management and sourcing responsibilities, you will act as a trusted commercial advisor across the business, helping shape procurement strategy and supporting long-term technology objectives. You'll engage with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and play a key role in supplier governance, risk management and value delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on globally significant agreements with some of the largest technology suppliers in the market, whilst gaining exposure to business-critical programmes and senior decision makers. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience within Technology Procurement, Software Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a demonstrable track record of negotiating complex software agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships. Experience working with major software providers such as Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow or similar enterprise vendors will be highly beneficial. Exposure to software licencing, renewals, contract negotiations and commercial optimisation programmes is particularly relevant. You'll be comfortable operating within a large and complex environment, balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups and managing procurement activity that supports organisation-wide objectives. Experience partnering closely with legal teams, reviewing commercial contracts and supporting contractual negotiations will also be advantageous. Just as importantly, you'll be able to communicate complex commercial situations in a clear, concise and structured manner. The successful candidate will be confident presenting recommendations, influencing stakeholders and articulating the value delivered through previous negotiations and sourcing activity. Candidates who can demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills alongside tangible commercial achievements are likely to be particularly successful. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant investment and transformation across its technology landscape. You'll have the opportunity to lead negotiations with some of the world's largest software providers, partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions and contribute to strategic technology investment decisions. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package alongside a hybrid working model of three days per week in the London office. You'll also benefit from strong long-term career development opportunities within a highly regarded procurement function operating on a global scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or apply now for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
National Account Manager, Discounters Haddenham, UK McCormick is looking for a National Account Manager, Discounters to manage and grow a key group of customers within the UK discounter channel. This role will focus primarily on the McCormick branded portfolio, with additional support across own label opportunities. The discounter channel is a strategic growth area for McCormick UK Consumer. With clear white space opportunities to improve the physical availability of our brands, this role will be central to delivering sustainable, defensible and profitable growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven National Account Manager to take ownership of an important area of the business, from strategy creation through to sales delivery and growth. Success in this role will provide strong visibility across McCormick and could create a platform for future career progression. Key Responsibilities Deliver sales and profit targets, including NSV and GP, across the assigned customer portfolio. Manage the day-to-day operational running of customer accounts, including customer administration and McCormick internal requirements for S&OP and commercial reporting cycles. Work closely with the McCormick Category team to generate customer insights and identify growth opportunities. Maximise return on investment from terms investment by ensuring customer implementation and partnering with Shopper teams to deliver strong in-store and online activation. Support the Channel Sales Controller in designing and implementing the business strategy for the discounter channel. Drive account share through distribution growth, NPD, share of space and activation aligned to brand plans. Support own label business activity, including tender processes, commercial negotiation, route to market set-up, SKU selection and customer delivery. Contribute to the development of joint business plans and implement them with key customers. Track company measures and propose corrective actions where performance gaps are identified. Plan and deliver customer negotiations for fiscal terms and profit levels, ensuring activity is agreed, budgeted and executed with excellence. Monitor industry trends, customer-specific developments and competitor activity, sharing insights with the Consumer team as required. Collaborate closely with internal and external supply chain teams to deliver target forecast accuracy. Build strong relationships across the key internal functions needed to deliver commercial plans successfully. Candidate Profile FMCG experience. Experience operating as a National Account Manager. Experience working within the discounter channel, ideally with one of the hard discounters such as Aldi or Lidl, and one of the value retailers such as B&M or Home Bargains, or frozen specialists such as Farmfoods or Iceland. Experience winning new business, opening new trading relationships or re-opening trading with customers. Evidence of developing strong joint business plans. Experience managing cost price increase negotiations. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Strong commercial understanding. Confidence presenting to customers and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn insight and data into commercial opportunity. A growth mindset and proactive approach to identifying and delivering opportunities. Preferred Qualifications Degree qualified. Strong Excel skills. Valid UK driving licence. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
National Account Manager, Discounters Haddenham, UK McCormick is looking for a National Account Manager, Discounters to manage and grow a key group of customers within the UK discounter channel. This role will focus primarily on the McCormick branded portfolio, with additional support across own label opportunities. The discounter channel is a strategic growth area for McCormick UK Consumer. With clear white space opportunities to improve the physical availability of our brands, this role will be central to delivering sustainable, defensible and profitable growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven National Account Manager to take ownership of an important area of the business, from strategy creation through to sales delivery and growth. Success in this role will provide strong visibility across McCormick and could create a platform for future career progression. Key Responsibilities Deliver sales and profit targets, including NSV and GP, across the assigned customer portfolio. Manage the day-to-day operational running of customer accounts, including customer administration and McCormick internal requirements for S&OP and commercial reporting cycles. Work closely with the McCormick Category team to generate customer insights and identify growth opportunities. Maximise return on investment from terms investment by ensuring customer implementation and partnering with Shopper teams to deliver strong in-store and online activation. Support the Channel Sales Controller in designing and implementing the business strategy for the discounter channel. Drive account share through distribution growth, NPD, share of space and activation aligned to brand plans. Support own label business activity, including tender processes, commercial negotiation, route to market set-up, SKU selection and customer delivery. Contribute to the development of joint business plans and implement them with key customers. Track company measures and propose corrective actions where performance gaps are identified. Plan and deliver customer negotiations for fiscal terms and profit levels, ensuring activity is agreed, budgeted and executed with excellence. Monitor industry trends, customer-specific developments and competitor activity, sharing insights with the Consumer team as required. Collaborate closely with internal and external supply chain teams to deliver target forecast accuracy. Build strong relationships across the key internal functions needed to deliver commercial plans successfully. Candidate Profile FMCG experience. Experience operating as a National Account Manager. Experience working within the discounter channel, ideally with one of the hard discounters such as Aldi or Lidl, and one of the value retailers such as B&M or Home Bargains, or frozen specialists such as Farmfoods or Iceland. Experience winning new business, opening new trading relationships or re-opening trading with customers. Evidence of developing strong joint business plans. Experience managing cost price increase negotiations. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Strong commercial understanding. Confidence presenting to customers and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn insight and data into commercial opportunity. A growth mindset and proactive approach to identifying and delivering opportunities. Preferred Qualifications Degree qualified. Strong Excel skills. Valid UK driving licence. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Procurement Category Manager Derby Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Up to 55,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Full Time Looking for a procurement role where you can genuinely make an impact? We're working with a growing, highly regulated organisation that is continuing to invest in its procurement and commercial capability. Following significant progress over the last few years, they're now looking to appoint a Group Category Manager who can help take things to the next level. This isn't an operational buying role. Instead, we're looking for someone who enjoys building supplier strategies, creating robust governance processes, managing third-party risk and helping the business become smarter in how it engages with suppliers. The procurement function has gained significant visibility and support at executive level, and there are ambitious plans to continue growing the team over the coming years. You'll join a collaborative environment where procurement is increasingly seen as a strategic partner to the wider business. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of category management and supplier governance activities across a varied portfolio of spend. The organisation works with hundreds of external suppliers across professional/ corporate services categories. Whilst cost and value remain important, the real focus is ensuring suppliers are properly managed, contracts are reviewed, risks are understood and robust processes are embedded throughout the business. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple business units, helping to build engagement and ensure procurement is involved early enough to influence decision-making. A new procurement platform has recently been introduced, creating an excellent opportunity to improve visibility, supplier oversight and reporting. You'll play a key role in ensuring the business adopts best practice and gets maximum value from the investment. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category and supplier management strategies across group-wide spend areas Lead end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contract management Strengthen supplier relationship management practices and create structured review processes Drive governance, due diligence and third-party risk management activities Ensure procurement processes align with regulatory and audit requirements Partner with stakeholders to improve supplier engagement, contract visibility and commercial outcomes Analyse supplier performance, spend and market data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk Support the ongoing development and adoption of procurement systems and processes Influence stakeholders to follow best practice procurement and supplier management principles What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced procurement professionals who understand that great procurement is about far more than placing orders or running tenders. You'll ideally bring: Proven experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Strong supplier relationship and contract management experience Experience building category strategies and governance frameworks A structured approach to supplier reviews, performance management and stakeholder engagement Strong understanding of third-party risk, due diligence and supplier governance Confidence influencing stakeholders across different business functions Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness alongside a collaborative and relationship-driven approach You'll be naturally curious, commercially minded and comfortable balancing governance requirements with practical business needs. Most importantly, you'll enjoy building relationships, driving positive change and helping create a procurement function that is recognised as a trusted business partner. What's On Offer? Salary up to 55,000 Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Derby) On-site parking Private Medical Insurance This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Category Manager or Procurement Manager looking to move into a broader, more strategic role where supplier governance, risk management and relationship building are just as important as commercial delivery. To apply for the Group Category Manager position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Procurement Category Manager Derby Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Up to 55,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Full Time Looking for a procurement role where you can genuinely make an impact? We're working with a growing, highly regulated organisation that is continuing to invest in its procurement and commercial capability. Following significant progress over the last few years, they're now looking to appoint a Group Category Manager who can help take things to the next level. This isn't an operational buying role. Instead, we're looking for someone who enjoys building supplier strategies, creating robust governance processes, managing third-party risk and helping the business become smarter in how it engages with suppliers. The procurement function has gained significant visibility and support at executive level, and there are ambitious plans to continue growing the team over the coming years. You'll join a collaborative environment where procurement is increasingly seen as a strategic partner to the wider business. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of category management and supplier governance activities across a varied portfolio of spend. The organisation works with hundreds of external suppliers across professional/ corporate services categories. Whilst cost and value remain important, the real focus is ensuring suppliers are properly managed, contracts are reviewed, risks are understood and robust processes are embedded throughout the business. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple business units, helping to build engagement and ensure procurement is involved early enough to influence decision-making. A new procurement platform has recently been introduced, creating an excellent opportunity to improve visibility, supplier oversight and reporting. You'll play a key role in ensuring the business adopts best practice and gets maximum value from the investment. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category and supplier management strategies across group-wide spend areas Lead end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contract management Strengthen supplier relationship management practices and create structured review processes Drive governance, due diligence and third-party risk management activities Ensure procurement processes align with regulatory and audit requirements Partner with stakeholders to improve supplier engagement, contract visibility and commercial outcomes Analyse supplier performance, spend and market data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk Support the ongoing development and adoption of procurement systems and processes Influence stakeholders to follow best practice procurement and supplier management principles What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced procurement professionals who understand that great procurement is about far more than placing orders or running tenders. You'll ideally bring: Proven experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Strong supplier relationship and contract management experience Experience building category strategies and governance frameworks A structured approach to supplier reviews, performance management and stakeholder engagement Strong understanding of third-party risk, due diligence and supplier governance Confidence influencing stakeholders across different business functions Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness alongside a collaborative and relationship-driven approach You'll be naturally curious, commercially minded and comfortable balancing governance requirements with practical business needs. Most importantly, you'll enjoy building relationships, driving positive change and helping create a procurement function that is recognised as a trusted business partner. What's On Offer? Salary up to 55,000 Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Derby) On-site parking Private Medical Insurance This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Category Manager or Procurement Manager looking to move into a broader, more strategic role where supplier governance, risk management and relationship building are just as important as commercial delivery. To apply for the Group Category Manager position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Entropia is rebuilding the data room: the software behind the most important moments in the life of a company or an asset, from M&A to fundraising to strategic partnerships. The category has barely moved in twenty years: the incumbents that defined it are still, at their core, document vaults with a search box, built for an era of static files and manual review. We start from a different premise: the data room should be agent-native infrastructure for those moments, software that reads, structures and answers alongside the deal team. We don't just build agentic software, we run on it. Every internal system across sales, product, design and engineering is built in-house and connected over MCP. That changes how the company works: each function ships faster, and the distance between an idea and a working tool nearly disappears. A seller can build. A designer queries live data. Support automates its own workflow. There are no silos to break because none have a reason to exist. Every Entropian is a builder. As a Customer Success Manager at Entropia, you make deal teams successful inside our data rooms, often under real time pressure. You lead onboarding for new transactions, set up the permission and workspace structures a deal needs, and keep advisors, banks and their clients moving. Renewals follow deal flow, so your job is to make Entropia the room they reach for on the next mandate. This role is based in London. We mainly use an in-person work model, with a flexible work-from-home policy. Strategic Implementation: Take the lead in integrating Entropia's solutions into client workflows, ensuring smooth adoption and maximizing the impact of our technology. Training & Enablement: get deal teams productive fast, from admins setting up a room to bankers and advisors working in it under deadline. Client Relationship Management: Be the go-to trusted advisor for clients, providing a consultative, high-touch experience that drives their success with our platform. Success Metrics Management: Leverage key metrics like adoption rates and NPS to craft strategies that ensure exceptional client satisfaction and deliver strong ROI. Advocacy and Engagement: Foster deep engagement among users and stakeholders, converting them into passionate advocates for Entropia within their organizations. Customer Health Monitoring: Monitor customer health through analytics and feedback, staying proactive to guarantee satisfaction and capitalize on renewal and growth opportunities. Feedback Loop: Serve as the voice of the customer, relaying insights and feedback to internal teams to drive continuous product and service enhancements. Experienced professionals with a strong background in Enterprise SaaS or top-tier management consulting, and hands-on experience managing large-scale technology projects. Exceptional communicators and strategic thinkers who can effectively influence stakeholders at all levels and align teams around shared goals. Results-driven individuals who excel at prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environments, seamlessly managing competing demands from clients with precision. Team players known for being empathetic, dedicated, organized, and motivated, with a collaborative, team-first mindset that drives success across the board. The salary for this position will be determined by a combination of market analysis and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Entropia is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. If you're excited about our mission but feel like an alien, or are unsure if you meet every qualification, don't let imposter syndrome hold you back-
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Entropia is rebuilding the data room: the software behind the most important moments in the life of a company or an asset, from M&A to fundraising to strategic partnerships. The category has barely moved in twenty years: the incumbents that defined it are still, at their core, document vaults with a search box, built for an era of static files and manual review. We start from a different premise: the data room should be agent-native infrastructure for those moments, software that reads, structures and answers alongside the deal team. We don't just build agentic software, we run on it. Every internal system across sales, product, design and engineering is built in-house and connected over MCP. That changes how the company works: each function ships faster, and the distance between an idea and a working tool nearly disappears. A seller can build. A designer queries live data. Support automates its own workflow. There are no silos to break because none have a reason to exist. Every Entropian is a builder. As a Customer Success Manager at Entropia, you make deal teams successful inside our data rooms, often under real time pressure. You lead onboarding for new transactions, set up the permission and workspace structures a deal needs, and keep advisors, banks and their clients moving. Renewals follow deal flow, so your job is to make Entropia the room they reach for on the next mandate. This role is based in London. We mainly use an in-person work model, with a flexible work-from-home policy. Strategic Implementation: Take the lead in integrating Entropia's solutions into client workflows, ensuring smooth adoption and maximizing the impact of our technology. Training & Enablement: get deal teams productive fast, from admins setting up a room to bankers and advisors working in it under deadline. Client Relationship Management: Be the go-to trusted advisor for clients, providing a consultative, high-touch experience that drives their success with our platform. Success Metrics Management: Leverage key metrics like adoption rates and NPS to craft strategies that ensure exceptional client satisfaction and deliver strong ROI. Advocacy and Engagement: Foster deep engagement among users and stakeholders, converting them into passionate advocates for Entropia within their organizations. Customer Health Monitoring: Monitor customer health through analytics and feedback, staying proactive to guarantee satisfaction and capitalize on renewal and growth opportunities. Feedback Loop: Serve as the voice of the customer, relaying insights and feedback to internal teams to drive continuous product and service enhancements. Experienced professionals with a strong background in Enterprise SaaS or top-tier management consulting, and hands-on experience managing large-scale technology projects. Exceptional communicators and strategic thinkers who can effectively influence stakeholders at all levels and align teams around shared goals. Results-driven individuals who excel at prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environments, seamlessly managing competing demands from clients with precision. Team players known for being empathetic, dedicated, organized, and motivated, with a collaborative, team-first mindset that drives success across the board. The salary for this position will be determined by a combination of market analysis and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Entropia is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. If you're excited about our mission but feel like an alien, or are unsure if you meet every qualification, don't let imposter syndrome hold you back-
Job details Job reference REQ05632 Date posted 22/06/2026 Application closing date 10/07/2026 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary GR10 SCP 34 £45,091 - SCP 38 £49,282 per annum Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Location of post: Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ / Hybrid working Is this post a secondment? NO Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times. About the role: We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical and collaborative individual to join our team as a Commissioning Officer within the Social Services, Health & Housing Directorate. The Common Commissioning Unit plays a pivotal role in shaping, developing and delivering high-quality services for adults, children and young people, and vulnerable people across Neath Port Talbot. We are responsible for designing and commissioning a diverse range of services across social care and housing support, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and outcomes. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of complex service models across both adult and children's provision, and to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. As a Commissioning Officer, you will take a lead role in the development, commissioning and ongoing review of services across adults and children's provision, ensuring that services are responsive to identified need, deliver measurable outcomes and are fully aligned with legislative requirements and Welsh Government priorities. You will work in partnership with providers, internal services and regional colleagues to drive service transformation, support market development and deliver continuous improvement across adult social care, children and young people's services, and housing related support. Your daily routine will include: Leading commissioning projects to develop new and redesigned adult and housing support services Managing contracts and working with providers to ensure quality, performance and value for money Analysing demand and supply data to inform service design and strategic planning Developing specifications, procurement documentation and commissioning strategies Engaging with stakeholders, including people who use services, to shape provision Monitoring and reviewing service performance and implementing improvements About you: Do you have: Strong experience in commissioning, contracting or procurement, including developing new service models Experience of specifying, implementing, monitoring and reviewing commissioned services against quality standards Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and building effective partnerships Knowledge of current legislation, guidance and policy relating to adult social care or housing support services Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and inform decision making Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Commissioning Officer, Contracts Officer, Service Development Officer, Project Manager, Procurement Officer, or roles within adult social care or complex service delivery. Benefits: Hybrid working and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus 8 bank holidays) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required appointed to the post. Additional Information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Job details Job reference REQ05632 Date posted 22/06/2026 Application closing date 10/07/2026 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary GR10 SCP 34 £45,091 - SCP 38 £49,282 per annum Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Location of post: Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ / Hybrid working Is this post a secondment? NO Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times. About the role: We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical and collaborative individual to join our team as a Commissioning Officer within the Social Services, Health & Housing Directorate. The Common Commissioning Unit plays a pivotal role in shaping, developing and delivering high-quality services for adults, children and young people, and vulnerable people across Neath Port Talbot. We are responsible for designing and commissioning a diverse range of services across social care and housing support, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and outcomes. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of complex service models across both adult and children's provision, and to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. As a Commissioning Officer, you will take a lead role in the development, commissioning and ongoing review of services across adults and children's provision, ensuring that services are responsive to identified need, deliver measurable outcomes and are fully aligned with legislative requirements and Welsh Government priorities. You will work in partnership with providers, internal services and regional colleagues to drive service transformation, support market development and deliver continuous improvement across adult social care, children and young people's services, and housing related support. Your daily routine will include: Leading commissioning projects to develop new and redesigned adult and housing support services Managing contracts and working with providers to ensure quality, performance and value for money Analysing demand and supply data to inform service design and strategic planning Developing specifications, procurement documentation and commissioning strategies Engaging with stakeholders, including people who use services, to shape provision Monitoring and reviewing service performance and implementing improvements About you: Do you have: Strong experience in commissioning, contracting or procurement, including developing new service models Experience of specifying, implementing, monitoring and reviewing commissioned services against quality standards Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and building effective partnerships Knowledge of current legislation, guidance and policy relating to adult social care or housing support services Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and inform decision making Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Commissioning Officer, Contracts Officer, Service Development Officer, Project Manager, Procurement Officer, or roles within adult social care or complex service delivery. Benefits: Hybrid working and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus 8 bank holidays) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required appointed to the post. Additional Information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Senior Category Manager - Corporate & Business Software 90,000 - 102,000 per annum + discretionary bonus 3 days in London Office Your new company A leading global financial services and technology organisation is continuing to invest heavily across its technology and procurement functions as part of a wider transformation programme. Operating across multiple international markets, the business manages a complex technology estate and partners with many of the world's largest software providers to support critical business operations and strategic transformation initiatives. Procurement is a highly regarded function within the organisation, recognised by senior leadership for the value it delivers across the business. The team works closely with technology, finance, legal and executive stakeholders to influence key investment decisions, manage supplier risk and deliver commercial outcomes across a global environment. Your new role Joining the Technology Procurement team, you will take ownership of a strategic Corporate & Business Software category, supporting a broad range of business functions including Finance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications and Sales.This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for defining category strategy across a significant supplier portfolio which includes some of the world's leading enterprise software providers. You'll work closely with business leaders, technology stakeholders and procurement colleagues to support major transformation programmes, commercial initiatives and long-term technology objectives.You will lead sourcing activity, supplier strategy and complex commercial negotiations across software, SaaS and related technology services, managing high-value agreements, renewals and contractual arrangements whilst ensuring appropriate commercial and risk protections are in place. The role will involve partnering extensively with legal, finance, vendor management and technology teams throughout the procurement life cycle.In addition to category ownership, you will have responsibility for leading and developing a small team, providing direction, coaching and support to Category Managers and procurement professionals. You'll play a key role in prioritising activity, driving value delivery and ensuring category plans align with wider business and technology objectives.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine strategic category leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management within a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant technology investment and change. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience within Technology Procurement, Software Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a demonstrable track record of developing category strategies, negotiating complex software agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.Experience working with major enterprise software providers such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, Microsoft or similar vendors will be highly beneficial. Exposure to software licencing, SaaS agreements, contract negotiations, commercial optimisation programmes and supplier governance activities will be particularly relevant.You'll be comfortable operating within a large and complex environment, balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups whilst supporting organisation-wide objectives. Previous experience managing or mentoring procurement professionals would be advantageous, although candidates with strong leadership potential are also encouraged to apply.Just as importantly, you'll be able to communicate complex commercial situations in a clear, concise and structured manner. The successful candidate will be confident presenting recommendations, influencing senior stakeholders and articulating the value delivered through category strategies, sourcing activity and commercial negotiations. Candidates who can demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills alongside tangible commercial achievements are likely to be particularly successful. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant investment and transformation across its technology landscape.You'll have the opportunity to lead strategy and negotiations with some of the world's largest software providers, manage and develop a procurement team, partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions and contribute directly to strategic technology investment decisions.The role offers a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package alongside a hybrid working model of three days per week in the London office. You'll also benefit from strong long-term career development opportunities within an increasingly influential procurement function operating on a global scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or apply now for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Category Manager - Corporate & Business Software 90,000 - 102,000 per annum + discretionary bonus 3 days in London Office Your new company A leading global financial services and technology organisation is continuing to invest heavily across its technology and procurement functions as part of a wider transformation programme. Operating across multiple international markets, the business manages a complex technology estate and partners with many of the world's largest software providers to support critical business operations and strategic transformation initiatives. Procurement is a highly regarded function within the organisation, recognised by senior leadership for the value it delivers across the business. The team works closely with technology, finance, legal and executive stakeholders to influence key investment decisions, manage supplier risk and deliver commercial outcomes across a global environment. Your new role Joining the Technology Procurement team, you will take ownership of a strategic Corporate & Business Software category, supporting a broad range of business functions including Finance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications and Sales.This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for defining category strategy across a significant supplier portfolio which includes some of the world's leading enterprise software providers. You'll work closely with business leaders, technology stakeholders and procurement colleagues to support major transformation programmes, commercial initiatives and long-term technology objectives.You will lead sourcing activity, supplier strategy and complex commercial negotiations across software, SaaS and related technology services, managing high-value agreements, renewals and contractual arrangements whilst ensuring appropriate commercial and risk protections are in place. The role will involve partnering extensively with legal, finance, vendor management and technology teams throughout the procurement life cycle.In addition to category ownership, you will have responsibility for leading and developing a small team, providing direction, coaching and support to Category Managers and procurement professionals. You'll play a key role in prioritising activity, driving value delivery and ensuring category plans align with wider business and technology objectives.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine strategic category leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management within a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant technology investment and change. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience within Technology Procurement, Software Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a demonstrable track record of developing category strategies, negotiating complex software agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.Experience working with major enterprise software providers such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, Microsoft or similar vendors will be highly beneficial. Exposure to software licencing, SaaS agreements, contract negotiations, commercial optimisation programmes and supplier governance activities will be particularly relevant.You'll be comfortable operating within a large and complex environment, balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups whilst supporting organisation-wide objectives. Previous experience managing or mentoring procurement professionals would be advantageous, although candidates with strong leadership potential are also encouraged to apply.Just as importantly, you'll be able to communicate complex commercial situations in a clear, concise and structured manner. The successful candidate will be confident presenting recommendations, influencing senior stakeholders and articulating the value delivered through category strategies, sourcing activity and commercial negotiations. Candidates who can demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills alongside tangible commercial achievements are likely to be particularly successful. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a globally recognised organisation undertaking significant investment and transformation across its technology landscape.You'll have the opportunity to lead strategy and negotiations with some of the world's largest software providers, manage and develop a procurement team, partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions and contribute directly to strategic technology investment decisions.The role offers a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package alongside a hybrid working model of three days per week in the London office. You'll also benefit from strong long-term career development opportunities within an increasingly influential procurement function operating on a global scale. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or apply now for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Competitive annual salary plus 12% management bonus Contract Type Permanent Position Type Full Time Weekly hours 37.5 Shift Pattern 4 on 2 off Fantastic benefits inc free parking, bonus scheme, wellbeing support (EAP), staff discount, travel discount, life assurance, pension, health cash plan (dental, optical, medical, health and fitness discounts - cash back plan) Description & Requirements Seeking a Dynamic Retail Manager to Lead Success at World Duty Free - Glasgow Airport Are you a proven leader with a passion for inspiring teams and delivering exceptional retail experiences? World Duty Free is on the hunt for a strong, results-driven Retail Manager to lead our high-performing team at Glasgow Airport and drive continued success in this fast-paced environment. Your Mission: As a Customer Service Leader/Department Manager, you'll take charge, leading with energy, expertise, and a relentless focus on achieving excellence. Key responsibilities include: Inspiring and motivating the team to deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales growth. Coaching and developing talent to ensure high performance and operational excellence. Leading seamless store operations in collaboration with peers and Customer Service Leaders. Driving department and category performance to maximize sales and profitability. Implementing innovative strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. What You Bring: We are seeking an exceptional leader with: Proven success in managing large teams in a fast-paced retail environment. Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire. A relentless customer-first mindset and the drive to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to manage day-to-day operations smoothly. Passion, resilience, and energy to thrive in a dynamic airport retail setting. You will receive comprehensive training and support to thrive in your new role. As a Retail Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead by example and make a lasting impact on our team and customers. We know, to be a great employer, we rely on thousands of colleagues being dedicated to coming to work every day with a smile and giving our customers exceptional service. For us to be a great employer, our aim is for you to be a part of our people promise, to be treated with respect, be engaged in your job, to grow your skills and receive fair recognition and reward. You can find out more about our benefits and values at At World Duty Free we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, so if you have a disability, we can support you with adjustments that need to be made.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Competitive annual salary plus 12% management bonus Contract Type Permanent Position Type Full Time Weekly hours 37.5 Shift Pattern 4 on 2 off Fantastic benefits inc free parking, bonus scheme, wellbeing support (EAP), staff discount, travel discount, life assurance, pension, health cash plan (dental, optical, medical, health and fitness discounts - cash back plan) Description & Requirements Seeking a Dynamic Retail Manager to Lead Success at World Duty Free - Glasgow Airport Are you a proven leader with a passion for inspiring teams and delivering exceptional retail experiences? World Duty Free is on the hunt for a strong, results-driven Retail Manager to lead our high-performing team at Glasgow Airport and drive continued success in this fast-paced environment. Your Mission: As a Customer Service Leader/Department Manager, you'll take charge, leading with energy, expertise, and a relentless focus on achieving excellence. Key responsibilities include: Inspiring and motivating the team to deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales growth. Coaching and developing talent to ensure high performance and operational excellence. Leading seamless store operations in collaboration with peers and Customer Service Leaders. Driving department and category performance to maximize sales and profitability. Implementing innovative strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. What You Bring: We are seeking an exceptional leader with: Proven success in managing large teams in a fast-paced retail environment. Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire. A relentless customer-first mindset and the drive to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to manage day-to-day operations smoothly. Passion, resilience, and energy to thrive in a dynamic airport retail setting. You will receive comprehensive training and support to thrive in your new role. As a Retail Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead by example and make a lasting impact on our team and customers. We know, to be a great employer, we rely on thousands of colleagues being dedicated to coming to work every day with a smile and giving our customers exceptional service. For us to be a great employer, our aim is for you to be a part of our people promise, to be treated with respect, be engaged in your job, to grow your skills and receive fair recognition and reward. You can find out more about our benefits and values at At World Duty Free we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, so if you have a disability, we can support you with adjustments that need to be made.
Procurement Manager Construction Scotstoun Based (Hybrid) 60.69 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence Organisations based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site. There is also a Senior Procurement Professional (Construction) role available if this manager role is not quite suitable. The Senior role is 47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35. 12 month Contract. Core Duties Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations. Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects. Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives. Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks. Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors. Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met. Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required. Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations. Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard. Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data. Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement. Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Essential: Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement. Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks. Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts Ability to influence senior stakeholders Proven experience of developing procurement strategies Quantity Surveying background Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process) Desirable: Client side experience MRICS qualification or similar MCIPS Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
Aug 26, 2026
Contractor
Procurement Manager Construction Scotstoun Based (Hybrid) 60.69 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence Organisations based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site. There is also a Senior Procurement Professional (Construction) role available if this manager role is not quite suitable. The Senior role is 47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35. 12 month Contract. Core Duties Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations. Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects. Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives. Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks. Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors. Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met. Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required. Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations. Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard. Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data. Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement. Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Essential: Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement. Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks. Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts Ability to influence senior stakeholders Proven experience of developing procurement strategies Quantity Surveying background Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process) Desirable: Client side experience MRICS qualification or similar MCIPS Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
Headway Adolescent Resources Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Bridgwater Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week, including shift work and sleep-in duties Salary: Up to 38,955.18 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments Responsible for: Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers Make a Difference in a Child's Life Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced, caring and confident Deputy Manager to join our children's home in Bridgwater. Our three-bed home is rated Good by Ofsted and is led by an experienced Registered Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, lead a committed staff team and help ensure that children receive high-quality, child-centred care every day. Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing children and young people with safe, nurturing homes where they feel listened to and receive the consistent support they need to build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the home. You will provide visible leadership, support and develop the staff team and maintain strong safeguarding practice. You will also help create a stable and homely environment in which children can thrive. Key Responsibilities Support the safe, effective and efficient day-to-day running of the home Deputise for the Registered Manager when required and provide confident leadership to the staff team Safeguard children at all times, respond promptly to concerns and ensure relevant policies, procedures and reporting requirements are followed Create a nurturing and consistent environment that reflects each child's needs, wishes, feelings and individual plans Lead, supervise, motivate and develop Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, promoting accountability, reflective practice and high standards of care Support the implementation and ongoing review of care plans, risk assessments and placement objectives Develop positive working relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers and other professionals Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the home's Statement of Purpose, organisational policies, relevant legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the home Support safe staffing arrangements, participate in the on-call rota and provide operational cover when required Help manage the home's budget, petty cash and resources responsibly Contribute to staff training, team meetings, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement within the home Coordinate annual leave with the Registered Manager to maintain effective management cover About You Have at least two years' experience working directly with children, including supporting children who may display behaviours that challenge Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants currently working towards an appropriate Level 3 qualification may also be considered Be committed to starting a relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification within six months of appointment, subject to successful completion of probation, if not already qualified Have current knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Have experience of working collaboratively with families, local authorities and other professional agencies Have leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, support, develop and hold staff accountable Have clear written and verbal communication skills, including strong report-writing skills Have good organisational, administrative, numeracy and IT skills Have a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children Hold a full UK manual driving licence Be flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays and participate in the on-call rota Be willing to complete all required safer recruitment checks What We Offer On-call payments of 10 for weekday duties and 50 for Saturday and Sunday on-call duties Ofsted bonus of 200 for a Good inspection outcome and 500 for an Outstanding inspection outcome Enhanced overtime rates Holiday allowance Company pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution Company mobile phone Training, ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to lead by example and help children feel safe, supported and able to thrive, we would be pleased to hear from you. Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway Adolescent Resources is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Headway Adolescent Resources Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Bridgwater Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week, including shift work and sleep-in duties Salary: Up to 38,955.18 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments Responsible for: Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers Make a Difference in a Child's Life Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced, caring and confident Deputy Manager to join our children's home in Bridgwater. Our three-bed home is rated Good by Ofsted and is led by an experienced Registered Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, lead a committed staff team and help ensure that children receive high-quality, child-centred care every day. Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing children and young people with safe, nurturing homes where they feel listened to and receive the consistent support they need to build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the home. You will provide visible leadership, support and develop the staff team and maintain strong safeguarding practice. You will also help create a stable and homely environment in which children can thrive. Key Responsibilities Support the safe, effective and efficient day-to-day running of the home Deputise for the Registered Manager when required and provide confident leadership to the staff team Safeguard children at all times, respond promptly to concerns and ensure relevant policies, procedures and reporting requirements are followed Create a nurturing and consistent environment that reflects each child's needs, wishes, feelings and individual plans Lead, supervise, motivate and develop Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, promoting accountability, reflective practice and high standards of care Support the implementation and ongoing review of care plans, risk assessments and placement objectives Develop positive working relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers and other professionals Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the home's Statement of Purpose, organisational policies, relevant legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the home Support safe staffing arrangements, participate in the on-call rota and provide operational cover when required Help manage the home's budget, petty cash and resources responsibly Contribute to staff training, team meetings, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement within the home Coordinate annual leave with the Registered Manager to maintain effective management cover About You Have at least two years' experience working directly with children, including supporting children who may display behaviours that challenge Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants currently working towards an appropriate Level 3 qualification may also be considered Be committed to starting a relevant Level 5 leadership and management qualification within six months of appointment, subject to successful completion of probation, if not already qualified Have current knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Have experience of working collaboratively with families, local authorities and other professional agencies Have leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to motivate, support, develop and hold staff accountable Have clear written and verbal communication skills, including strong report-writing skills Have good organisational, administrative, numeracy and IT skills Have a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children Hold a full UK manual driving licence Be flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays and participate in the on-call rota Be willing to complete all required safer recruitment checks What We Offer On-call payments of 10 for weekday duties and 50 for Saturday and Sunday on-call duties Ofsted bonus of 200 for a Good inspection outcome and 500 for an Outstanding inspection outcome Enhanced overtime rates Holiday allowance Company pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution Company mobile phone Training, ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to lead by example and help children feel safe, supported and able to thrive, we would be pleased to hear from you. Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway Adolescent Resources is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,
Continuous Improvement Lead Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. Reference 86 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB Job title Continuous Improvement Lead Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll be responsible for leading and coaching the organisation in driving an effective improvement journey. You'll actively lead teams and engage business leaders to analyse performance, determine processes and tools, and drive the projects and governance to implement tangible improvements. You'll become a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results. Key responsibilities Continuous Improvement (CI): Lead project teams to deliver business improvements through the deployment of tool Work with business leaders to undertake continual analysis of our operations, to expose opportunities for change & improvement Drive continuous improvement within the business and identify opportunities for improvement including deployment of Balanced scorecard, One Safran, Customer Improvement projects, Lean Journey & QRQC Analyse and monitor financial and customer benefits throughout the life of improvement projects Problem Solving Capability Work with the Director of CI to determine the tools required & scope of CI Training across the business Create, organise and deliver training to the targeted scope Coach Project Sponsors and Leaders to enable the delivery of successful project implementation Drive Plant / Business Unit Improvement Workstreams Lead teams in analysing data and determining the key activities that will reduce the defects or increase flow Use of Value-Stream Mapping to determine production bottle necks and leading the team to address the issues found Communicate the progress to both internal and external customers and influence the leadership team to ensure support to drive workstreams to closure Accountable for governance of improvement projects and activities But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Here, we craft excellence together. Why Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll bring a wide range knowledge and experience of problem solving, including: Six-sigma methodologies lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools A Black Belt qualification is essential with proven leadership in driving improvement projects across a business Able to act as a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results. Demonstrable CI project delivery experience within a production/manufacturing environment At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Position location Job location Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Continuous Improvement Lead Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. Reference 86 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB Job title Continuous Improvement Lead Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll be responsible for leading and coaching the organisation in driving an effective improvement journey. You'll actively lead teams and engage business leaders to analyse performance, determine processes and tools, and drive the projects and governance to implement tangible improvements. You'll become a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results. Key responsibilities Continuous Improvement (CI): Lead project teams to deliver business improvements through the deployment of tool Work with business leaders to undertake continual analysis of our operations, to expose opportunities for change & improvement Drive continuous improvement within the business and identify opportunities for improvement including deployment of Balanced scorecard, One Safran, Customer Improvement projects, Lean Journey & QRQC Analyse and monitor financial and customer benefits throughout the life of improvement projects Problem Solving Capability Work with the Director of CI to determine the tools required & scope of CI Training across the business Create, organise and deliver training to the targeted scope Coach Project Sponsors and Leaders to enable the delivery of successful project implementation Drive Plant / Business Unit Improvement Workstreams Lead teams in analysing data and determining the key activities that will reduce the defects or increase flow Use of Value-Stream Mapping to determine production bottle necks and leading the team to address the issues found Communicate the progress to both internal and external customers and influence the leadership team to ensure support to drive workstreams to closure Accountable for governance of improvement projects and activities But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Here, we craft excellence together. Why Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll bring a wide range knowledge and experience of problem solving, including: Six-sigma methodologies lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools A Black Belt qualification is essential with proven leadership in driving improvement projects across a business Able to act as a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results. Demonstrable CI project delivery experience within a production/manufacturing environment At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Position location Job location Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
Trusted Connectivity for AI-Powered Dominance. Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world's most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don't just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success - it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option. About the role: Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week) Key Responsibilities: Build proactive talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for priority and hard to fill roles, applying market intelligence and competitive insights to improve sourcing effectiveness. Manage end to end hiring-from intake, assessment, and structured interviews through offer acceptance-while coaching hiring teams on interviewing effectiveness and selection quality. Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, influencing hiring decisions with candidate insights, labor market data, and workforce trends. Optimize recruiting workflows to improve recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager experience; maintain ATS data integrity and consistent process execution. Interpret workforce trends and advise leaders proactively on pipeline health, talent availability, and competitive dynamics to align recruiting with business demand. Strengthen candidate experience and partner with stakeholders to enhance employer brand positioning and engagement strategies. Align recruiting priorities to workforce demand and business objectives across London and European hiring needs, anticipating future talent requirements. Contribute to scalable recruiting operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and data driven hiring recommendations; mentor peers and support team capability growth through expertise and influence. Key Knowledge and Skills: Advanced sourcing: market mapping, talent pipelining, and competitive research; expert use of LinkedIn and sourcing tools. Assessment excellence: structured interviewing, rubric based evaluation, and coaching hiring teams to improve selection quality. Stakeholder partnership: trusted advisor to senior hiring leaders; confident influencing decisions with data and market insights. Process optimization: full cycle recruiting with workflow improvements that elevate recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager experience. Data & insights: apply recruiting analytics and labor market intelligence to recommendations; interpret workforce trends to guide leaders. Candidate & employer experience: strengthen employer brand positioning, engagement strategies, and consistent candidate communications. Business alignment: align recruiting priorities to business objectives; anticipate future needs and advise proactively. Leadership contribution: mentor others and lead initiatives through expertise and influence (without direct people management). Experience with Workday ATS preferred. Key Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 6-10+ years of progressive, full lifecycle recruiting experience, ideally within technology, cybersecurity, defense, or regulated environments. Proficiency with ATS/CRM platforms and recruiting analytics tools; strong familiarity with UK/EU hiring practices and compliance. Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, AIRS, Social Talent) are beneficial. Success Indicators: Pipeline health and time to fill for priority roles meet or exceed targets; improved offer acceptance and quality of hire outcomes. Positive candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction; strengthened employer brand engagement. Data driven, proactive workforce insights influence hiring plans and reduce talent risk across London/EU markets. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: £69,900.00-97,700.00 GBP The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to base salary and either bonus or commission, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including competitive annual leave, pension match, PMI, dental, health cash plan, income protection, in a hybrid work environment. competitive annual leave pension match PMI dental health cash plan income protection Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Everfox does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied. Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world's most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don't just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success - it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Trusted Connectivity for AI-Powered Dominance. Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world's most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don't just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success - it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option. About the role: Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week) Key Responsibilities: Build proactive talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for priority and hard to fill roles, applying market intelligence and competitive insights to improve sourcing effectiveness. Manage end to end hiring-from intake, assessment, and structured interviews through offer acceptance-while coaching hiring teams on interviewing effectiveness and selection quality. Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, influencing hiring decisions with candidate insights, labor market data, and workforce trends. Optimize recruiting workflows to improve recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager experience; maintain ATS data integrity and consistent process execution. Interpret workforce trends and advise leaders proactively on pipeline health, talent availability, and competitive dynamics to align recruiting with business demand. Strengthen candidate experience and partner with stakeholders to enhance employer brand positioning and engagement strategies. Align recruiting priorities to workforce demand and business objectives across London and European hiring needs, anticipating future talent requirements. Contribute to scalable recruiting operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and data driven hiring recommendations; mentor peers and support team capability growth through expertise and influence. Key Knowledge and Skills: Advanced sourcing: market mapping, talent pipelining, and competitive research; expert use of LinkedIn and sourcing tools. Assessment excellence: structured interviewing, rubric based evaluation, and coaching hiring teams to improve selection quality. Stakeholder partnership: trusted advisor to senior hiring leaders; confident influencing decisions with data and market insights. Process optimization: full cycle recruiting with workflow improvements that elevate recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager experience. Data & insights: apply recruiting analytics and labor market intelligence to recommendations; interpret workforce trends to guide leaders. Candidate & employer experience: strengthen employer brand positioning, engagement strategies, and consistent candidate communications. Business alignment: align recruiting priorities to business objectives; anticipate future needs and advise proactively. Leadership contribution: mentor others and lead initiatives through expertise and influence (without direct people management). Experience with Workday ATS preferred. Key Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 6-10+ years of progressive, full lifecycle recruiting experience, ideally within technology, cybersecurity, defense, or regulated environments. Proficiency with ATS/CRM platforms and recruiting analytics tools; strong familiarity with UK/EU hiring practices and compliance. Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, AIRS, Social Talent) are beneficial. Success Indicators: Pipeline health and time to fill for priority roles meet or exceed targets; improved offer acceptance and quality of hire outcomes. Positive candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction; strengthened employer brand engagement. Data driven, proactive workforce insights influence hiring plans and reduce talent risk across London/EU markets. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: £69,900.00-97,700.00 GBP The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to base salary and either bonus or commission, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including competitive annual leave, pension match, PMI, dental, health cash plan, income protection, in a hybrid work environment. competitive annual leave pension match PMI dental health cash plan income protection Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Everfox does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied. Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world's most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don't just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success - it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option.
We Are Teva We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collab click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
We Are Teva We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collab click apply for full job details
MPA Recruitment are currently recruiting a Band 3 Bus Driver with Caring Duties. The post holder will support the Trust in the delivery of a high quality service within the Transport Department As a Bus Driver with Caring Duties, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers to their destinations while providing a high level of care and support. With core skills in driving and a Category D Licence, you will navigate routes efficiently and ensure passenger safety at all times. Your premium skills in mechanical knowledge, commercial driving, and maintenance will be essential in maintaining the vehicle's performance and safety standards. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those you transport. Key Responsibilities Assist service users to and from Trust facilities, centres, clubs, and outings. Support individuals with mobility needs, including wheelchair users and those using walking aids, ensuring safe transfer and secure restraint during transport. Assist with activities and outings under the direction of the Facility Manager. Provide basic First Aid and respond appropriately in emergencies, including reporting incidents and arranging medical assistance when required. Assist with emergency evacuations when necessary. Transport and safely handle supplies, equipment, meals, laundry, pharmacy items, furniture, and other materials, obtaining signatures where required. Participate in training and on-call duties as required. Vehicle Responsibilities Drive Trust vehicles safely, legally, and with consideration for passengers and cargo. Carry out routine vehicle checks and minor maintenance, including fuel, oil, water, tyres, and basic repairs. Maintain accurate vehicle records, including fuel usage, journey logs, defects, and accident reports. Keep vehicles clean, tidy, and roadworthy. Operate vehicle lifts and ramps safely. General Responsibilities Promote teamwork, openness, and a positive working environment. Follow Trust policies, including health and safety, equality, infection prevention and control, IT security, and records management. Report accidents, incidents, defects, and concerns in line with Trust procedures. Maintain high standards of professionalism, attendance, appearance, and conduct. Support ongoing learning and development. Treat service users, colleagues, and members of the public with dignity, respect, compassion, and courtesy. Uphold HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty, and Compassion. Qualifications / Experience Required Category D licence CPC card Minimum of 12 months experience of driving minibus and/or coaches Hours and Pay 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday £12.75 Weekly Pay Holiday Fund
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
MPA Recruitment are currently recruiting a Band 3 Bus Driver with Caring Duties. The post holder will support the Trust in the delivery of a high quality service within the Transport Department As a Bus Driver with Caring Duties, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers to their destinations while providing a high level of care and support. With core skills in driving and a Category D Licence, you will navigate routes efficiently and ensure passenger safety at all times. Your premium skills in mechanical knowledge, commercial driving, and maintenance will be essential in maintaining the vehicle's performance and safety standards. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those you transport. Key Responsibilities Assist service users to and from Trust facilities, centres, clubs, and outings. Support individuals with mobility needs, including wheelchair users and those using walking aids, ensuring safe transfer and secure restraint during transport. Assist with activities and outings under the direction of the Facility Manager. Provide basic First Aid and respond appropriately in emergencies, including reporting incidents and arranging medical assistance when required. Assist with emergency evacuations when necessary. Transport and safely handle supplies, equipment, meals, laundry, pharmacy items, furniture, and other materials, obtaining signatures where required. Participate in training and on-call duties as required. Vehicle Responsibilities Drive Trust vehicles safely, legally, and with consideration for passengers and cargo. Carry out routine vehicle checks and minor maintenance, including fuel, oil, water, tyres, and basic repairs. Maintain accurate vehicle records, including fuel usage, journey logs, defects, and accident reports. Keep vehicles clean, tidy, and roadworthy. Operate vehicle lifts and ramps safely. General Responsibilities Promote teamwork, openness, and a positive working environment. Follow Trust policies, including health and safety, equality, infection prevention and control, IT security, and records management. Report accidents, incidents, defects, and concerns in line with Trust procedures. Maintain high standards of professionalism, attendance, appearance, and conduct. Support ongoing learning and development. Treat service users, colleagues, and members of the public with dignity, respect, compassion, and courtesy. Uphold HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty, and Compassion. Qualifications / Experience Required Category D licence CPC card Minimum of 12 months experience of driving minibus and/or coaches Hours and Pay 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday £12.75 Weekly Pay Holiday Fund
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/35343/1268 Contract Type: Full Time £15.21 per hour plus excellent overtime Working Hours: 173 hours per month Location: Closing Date: 31/08/2026 Job Category: Region / Division: East Midlands Business Unit: Job Introduction Horizon Care have an exciting opportunity for an Team Manager to join our fantastic team in Leicester. Experience in similar role is desirable, experience working with children is essential. Must hold a full UK driving license. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. We believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. About the role: As an Team Manager, you will support the Manager in leading the team to support our young people in supported accommodation . You must be practical, flexible, and able to respond to a variety of situations. You will be supporting the manager to ensure full compliance on health and safety monitoring, implement and manage safeguarding practices, attend multi professional meetings, placement disruption meetings, young person reviews, hold a small caseload of people with complex needs, monitoring and auditing, creating rotas, writing support plans . Shifts will include evenings, weekends and sleep ins. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. Why work for us? Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! 28 days holiday includes bank holidays Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face to face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. Horizon Care is also committed to safeguarding young people and most posts will require an enhanced DBS clearance. Horizon Care is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all, to taking action to promote inclusion and avoid discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/35343/1268 Contract Type: Full Time £15.21 per hour plus excellent overtime Working Hours: 173 hours per month Location: Closing Date: 31/08/2026 Job Category: Region / Division: East Midlands Business Unit: Job Introduction Horizon Care have an exciting opportunity for an Team Manager to join our fantastic team in Leicester. Experience in similar role is desirable, experience working with children is essential. Must hold a full UK driving license. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. We believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. About the role: As an Team Manager, you will support the Manager in leading the team to support our young people in supported accommodation . You must be practical, flexible, and able to respond to a variety of situations. You will be supporting the manager to ensure full compliance on health and safety monitoring, implement and manage safeguarding practices, attend multi professional meetings, placement disruption meetings, young person reviews, hold a small caseload of people with complex needs, monitoring and auditing, creating rotas, writing support plans . Shifts will include evenings, weekends and sleep ins. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. Why work for us? Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! 28 days holiday includes bank holidays Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face to face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. Horizon Care is also committed to safeguarding young people and most posts will require an enhanced DBS clearance. Horizon Care is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all, to taking action to promote inclusion and avoid discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK & Ireland Marketing team at DS Smith as a Category Manager. This is a highly visible role, responsible for leading the development of our growth agenda across priority segments. You will help lead the Annual Business Planning process for UK&I through profit pool mapping, category strategy development, growth roadmaps, and market op click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK & Ireland Marketing team at DS Smith as a Category Manager. This is a highly visible role, responsible for leading the development of our growth agenda across priority segments. You will help lead the Annual Business Planning process for UK&I through profit pool mapping, category strategy development, growth roadmaps, and market op click apply for full job details
LEGO Group in London is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to shape warehousing, transportation and customs services category plans across regional distribution networks. You will negotiate warehousing, transportation and customs contracts and build supplier strategies to deliver savings while preserving supply resilience. Collaborating with finance and regional teams, you will translate market insights into practical sourcing actions, influence a diverse stakeholder network in a large
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
LEGO Group in London is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to shape warehousing, transportation and customs services category plans across regional distribution networks. You will negotiate warehousing, transportation and customs contracts and build supplier strategies to deliver savings while preserving supply resilience. Collaborating with finance and regional teams, you will translate market insights into practical sourcing actions, influence a diverse stakeholder network in a large
RecruiterJob description Salary From:£30,000 Salary To:£35,000 Location:Woking & Central London Category:Head Office Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract Recruiter Ready to Lead Recruitment for a Flagship Retail Transformation? Fixed Term Contract: September 2026 - March 2027 Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits Location: Woking, Surrey (Hybrid Working, ideally Tuesday-Thursday in the office) We're looking for an experienced Retail Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team on a fixed-term contract to support an exciting retail growth programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience hiring both senior retail leadership talent and high-volume store teams . Working closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in building exceptional retail teams across multiple locations while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. What You'll Be Doing As the Retail Recruiter, you will take full ownership of end-to-end recruitment across a wide range of retail positions, including General Managers, Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Store Specialists, and Retail Sales Advisors. Working closely with hiring managers, you will develop effective attraction strategies and recruitment plans to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-quality talent across the retail network. You will lead high-volume recruitment campaigns across multiple locations, creating engaging job advertisements and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract the very best candidates. From initial screening and interviewing through to offer management and onboarding support, you will ensure a seamless and professional hiring experience for both candidates and stakeholders. Using the ATS to manage recruitment activity, you will maintain an efficient and organised recruitment process while building talent pools for both current and future hiring needs. You will also drive direct sourcing activity through LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networking channels, proactively identifying and engaging top retail talent. In addition, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, providing market insight, recruitment data, and hiring recommendations that support informed decision-making. Throughout every stage of the recruitment journey, you will champion a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience that reflects the values of the business and strengthens the employer brand. What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced retail recruiter with a proven track record of delivering successful recruitment campaigns within a fast-paced retail environment. You will have significant experience hiring across a variety of retail roles, with particular expertise in attracting and securing senior retail management and leadership talent. You will be confident managing large-scale, high-volume recruitment activity while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail. Your ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders will enable you to act as a trusted recruitment partner, providing expert guidance and support throughout the hiring process. As a proactive talent acquisition professional, you will be skilled in sourcing and engaging passive candidates through a variety of channels, developing talent pipelines that support both immediate and future hiring requirements. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you'll be managing multiple vacancies, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. You will also bring a data-driven approach to recruitment, using market insights, hiring metrics, and performance data to influence decisions and drive continuous improvement. Above all, you'll be passionate about delivering exceptional service to both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring every interaction reflects a positive and professional employer brand. Why Join Us? Opportunity to support an exciting retail transformation project. Exposure to both strategic leadership recruitment and high-volume hiring. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. Supportive and collaborative Talent Acquisition team. Chance to make a significant impact during a key period of business growth.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
RecruiterJob description Salary From:£30,000 Salary To:£35,000 Location:Woking & Central London Category:Head Office Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract Recruiter Ready to Lead Recruitment for a Flagship Retail Transformation? Fixed Term Contract: September 2026 - March 2027 Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits Location: Woking, Surrey (Hybrid Working, ideally Tuesday-Thursday in the office) We're looking for an experienced Retail Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team on a fixed-term contract to support an exciting retail growth programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience hiring both senior retail leadership talent and high-volume store teams . Working closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in building exceptional retail teams across multiple locations while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. What You'll Be Doing As the Retail Recruiter, you will take full ownership of end-to-end recruitment across a wide range of retail positions, including General Managers, Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Store Specialists, and Retail Sales Advisors. Working closely with hiring managers, you will develop effective attraction strategies and recruitment plans to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-quality talent across the retail network. You will lead high-volume recruitment campaigns across multiple locations, creating engaging job advertisements and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract the very best candidates. From initial screening and interviewing through to offer management and onboarding support, you will ensure a seamless and professional hiring experience for both candidates and stakeholders. Using the ATS to manage recruitment activity, you will maintain an efficient and organised recruitment process while building talent pools for both current and future hiring needs. You will also drive direct sourcing activity through LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networking channels, proactively identifying and engaging top retail talent. In addition, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, providing market insight, recruitment data, and hiring recommendations that support informed decision-making. Throughout every stage of the recruitment journey, you will champion a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience that reflects the values of the business and strengthens the employer brand. What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced retail recruiter with a proven track record of delivering successful recruitment campaigns within a fast-paced retail environment. You will have significant experience hiring across a variety of retail roles, with particular expertise in attracting and securing senior retail management and leadership talent. You will be confident managing large-scale, high-volume recruitment activity while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail. Your ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders will enable you to act as a trusted recruitment partner, providing expert guidance and support throughout the hiring process. As a proactive talent acquisition professional, you will be skilled in sourcing and engaging passive candidates through a variety of channels, developing talent pipelines that support both immediate and future hiring requirements. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you'll be managing multiple vacancies, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. You will also bring a data-driven approach to recruitment, using market insights, hiring metrics, and performance data to influence decisions and drive continuous improvement. Above all, you'll be passionate about delivering exceptional service to both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring every interaction reflects a positive and professional employer brand. Why Join Us? Opportunity to support an exciting retail transformation project. Exposure to both strategic leadership recruitment and high-volume hiring. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. Supportive and collaborative Talent Acquisition team. Chance to make a significant impact during a key period of business growth.
Job DescriptionJust imagine shaping how LEGO products move around the world. Then make it real.This Procurement Category Manager role sits in Global Procurement, based in Billund or London. You'll join us as a trusted business partner to actively support our strategy on cost-saving, supply chain resilience, sustainability, risk mitigation, and source warehousing and distribution solutions that keep play moving!Play your part in our team succeedingThe Indirect Materials & Services Procurement team buys services across Facilities, Construction, Digital, Professional Services, Travel and Distribution for the LEGO Group. We are experiencing significant growth and expansion, rapidly opening new markets and channels worldwide. You will source sustainable Warehousing and Distribution solutions and establish strong category expertise within the Distribution team.Core ResponsibilitiesShape category plans for warehousing, transportation and customs services across regional distribution networks.Negotiate and maintain logistic contracts on warehousing, transportation, and customs services.Build supplier strategies with clear goals, service measures and commercial outcomes for each partnership.Partner with finance, regional management and suppliers to deliver savings without losing supply resilience.Translate market insights, automation trends and supplier data into practical category decisions.Do you have what it takes?We're particularly interested in candidates who are building their careers within logistics procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing and have experience managing complex warehousing or distribution categories in an international environment.Success in this role requires curiosity, resilience, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence a diverse stakeholder network while balancing cost, service, risk, and sustainability priorities. More specifically, you have:Strong experience sourcing and negotiating complex warehousing and/or distribution agreementsProven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial outcomesExperience working in a large multinational or highly matrixed organizationStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across functions and levels without direct authorityCommercial acumen combined with an analytical mindset and the ability to translate market insights into sourcing strategiesKnowledge of logistics market dynamics, warehousing operations, and emerging trends such as automation, sustainability, and network optimizationExperience navigating ambiguity and driving results in changing business environmentsFluency in English, both written and spokenThis role can be based in Billund, Denmark, or London, United Kingdom. Relocation support is offered for Billund only. are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What's in it for you?Here is what you can expect:Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJust imagine shaping how LEGO products move around the world. Then make it real.This Procurement Category Manager role sits in Global Procurement, based in Billund or London. You'll join us as a trusted business partner to actively support our strategy on cost-saving, supply chain resilience, sustainability, risk mitigation, and source warehousing and distribution solutions that keep play moving!Play your part in our team succeedingThe Indirect Materials & Services Procurement team buys services across Facilities, Construction, Digital, Professional Services, Travel and Distribution for the LEGO Group. We are experiencing significant growth and expansion, rapidly opening new markets and channels worldwide. You will source sustainable Warehousing and Distribution solutions and establish strong category expertise within the Distribution team.Core ResponsibilitiesShape category plans for warehousing, transportation and customs services across regional distribution networks.Negotiate and maintain logistic contracts on warehousing, transportation, and customs services.Build supplier strategies with clear goals, service measures and commercial outcomes for each partnership.Partner with finance, regional management and suppliers to deliver savings without losing supply resilience.Translate market insights, automation trends and supplier data into practical category decisions.Do you have what it takes?We're particularly interested in candidates who are building their careers within logistics procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing and have experience managing complex warehousing or distribution categories in an international environment.Success in this role requires curiosity, resilience, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence a diverse stakeholder network while balancing cost, service, risk, and sustainability priorities. More specifically, you have:Strong experience sourcing and negotiating complex warehousing and/or distribution agreementsProven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial outcomesExperience working in a large multinational or highly matrixed organizationStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across functions and levels without direct authorityCommercial acumen combined with an analytical mindset and the ability to translate market insights into sourcing strategiesKnowledge of logistics market dynamics, warehousing operations, and emerging trends such as automation, sustainability, and network optimizationExperience navigating ambiguity and driving results in changing business environmentsFluency in English, both written and spokenThis role can be based in Billund, Denmark, or London, United Kingdom. Relocation support is offered for Billund only. are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What's in it for you?Here is what you can expect:Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.
Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on driving performance, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering operational excellence? We're looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop a high-performing team across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and ERP-driven process improvement.In this senior leadership role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring the business has the right materials, processes, and supplier relationships in place to support growth, service, and efficiency. You'll play a key part in aligning supply chain performance with wider business goals, while continuously improving cost, quality, delivery, and operational resilience.What you'll be doing:Leading strategic procurement and category management activityDriving forecasting, material planning, and inventory optimisationDeveloping supplier relationships, contracts, and performance frameworksImproving warehousing and global logistics performanceEnhancing ERP usage and supply chain processes to support better decision-makingSetting clear team objectives, KPIs, and development plansPartnering across the business to strengthen planning and S&OP capabilityReviewing make-vs-buy opportunities and identifying areas for optimisationWhat we're looking for:A proven supply chain leader with experience across procurement, planning, inventory, and logisticsStrong commercial and negotiation skillsExperience managing supplier performance and strategic vendor relationshipsA track record of driving cost improvement and operational efficiencyStrong ERP and business systems knowledgeExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skillsA confident people leader who can build capability and deliver through othersStrong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-paced environmentWhy join us?This is an opportunity to shape and influence a critical function, lead meaningful improvement, and make a visible impact on business performance. If you're looking for a senior role where strategy and execution go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to talk flexible workingJust so you know, we review CV's as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.Benefits PackageWe are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) Optional 9-day fortnight 50/50 office and home working Buying/selling holiday14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leaveTraining and professional developmentEmployee Bonus Scheme Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) BUPA for eligible employees Health cash plan - contribution towards health care costsEAP Workplace optionsLife insurance - 4 times base salaryLong service awards and additional holiday24/7 support healthlineCycle to work schemeParticipation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable eventsBenefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise PartnerFree electric car chargingFree onsite parkingSubsidised canteenWe do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered. the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on driving performance, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering operational excellence? We're looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop a high-performing team across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and ERP-driven process improvement.In this senior leadership role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring the business has the right materials, processes, and supplier relationships in place to support growth, service, and efficiency. You'll play a key part in aligning supply chain performance with wider business goals, while continuously improving cost, quality, delivery, and operational resilience.What you'll be doing:Leading strategic procurement and category management activityDriving forecasting, material planning, and inventory optimisationDeveloping supplier relationships, contracts, and performance frameworksImproving warehousing and global logistics performanceEnhancing ERP usage and supply chain processes to support better decision-makingSetting clear team objectives, KPIs, and development plansPartnering across the business to strengthen planning and S&OP capabilityReviewing make-vs-buy opportunities and identifying areas for optimisationWhat we're looking for:A proven supply chain leader with experience across procurement, planning, inventory, and logisticsStrong commercial and negotiation skillsExperience managing supplier performance and strategic vendor relationshipsA track record of driving cost improvement and operational efficiencyStrong ERP and business systems knowledgeExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skillsA confident people leader who can build capability and deliver through othersStrong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-paced environmentWhy join us?This is an opportunity to shape and influence a critical function, lead meaningful improvement, and make a visible impact on business performance. If you're looking for a senior role where strategy and execution go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to talk flexible workingJust so you know, we review CV's as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.Benefits PackageWe are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) Optional 9-day fortnight 50/50 office and home working Buying/selling holiday14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leaveTraining and professional developmentEmployee Bonus Scheme Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) BUPA for eligible employees Health cash plan - contribution towards health care costsEAP Workplace optionsLife insurance - 4 times base salaryLong service awards and additional holiday24/7 support healthlineCycle to work schemeParticipation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable eventsBenefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise PartnerFree electric car chargingFree onsite parkingSubsidised canteenWe do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered. the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Closing Date: 06/09/2026 Job Category: Adult Social Care Service Area: Adult Services- Homeless Prevention + Access Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32days after five years.In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available. A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements. Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses. Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. Job Introduction We're recruiting a Housing Solutions Officer (Higher) to join our Housing Solutions team at Milton Keynes City Council. This rewarding specialist role focuses on supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need of housing assistance. Working closely with local mental health services, you'll spend a significant amount of time across a range of mental health settings, including hospitals, inpatient units, community mental health teams, supported accommodation and clinics, providing housing advice and support to patients preparing for discharge. You'll manage complex cases, undertake homelessness assessments, develop personalised housing plans and coordinate with health professionals and partner agencies to help individuals secure suitable accommodation and sustain successful move on outcomes. By ensuring housing needs are addressed as part of the discharge process, you'll play a vital role in reducing homelessness, preventing delayed discharges and supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in our community. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while contributing to our wider priority of delivering decent and affordable homes for local people. At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Site-Based role This is a Site-Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 15th September 2026 At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive. Prevent and relieve homelessness by providing housing advice, support and practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Manage a varied caseload of complex homelessness cases, considering support needs and making appropriate referrals where required. Develop Personal Housing Plans and issue statutory correspondence in line with homelessness legislation and council policies. Complete homelessness assessments and statutory decisions while ensuring customers receive clear and accurate advice. Work collaboratively with internal services and external partners, leading and contributing to multi agency meetings to achieve positive outcomes for residents. Support service improvement and the development of colleagues through sharing knowledge, reviewing casework and contributing to performance and quality standards. Ideal Candidate A commitment to achieving or holding a Chartered Institute of Housing qualification, or another relevant housing or homelessness qualification at Level 2 or Level 3. Brings a strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, safeguarding responsibilities and related statutory frameworks. Comfortable managing complex cases independently and making sound decisions using professional judgement. Demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and partner organisations. Shows creativity and resilience when solving difficult problems and finding practical housing solutions. Has access to transport to enable travel across Milton Keynes and surrounding locations as required. As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we'll carry out an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round the clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. skillsforcare.org.uk We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Closing Date: 06/09/2026 Job Category: Adult Social Care Service Area: Adult Services- Homeless Prevention + Access Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32days after five years.In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available. A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements. Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses. Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. Job Introduction We're recruiting a Housing Solutions Officer (Higher) to join our Housing Solutions team at Milton Keynes City Council. This rewarding specialist role focuses on supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need of housing assistance. Working closely with local mental health services, you'll spend a significant amount of time across a range of mental health settings, including hospitals, inpatient units, community mental health teams, supported accommodation and clinics, providing housing advice and support to patients preparing for discharge. You'll manage complex cases, undertake homelessness assessments, develop personalised housing plans and coordinate with health professionals and partner agencies to help individuals secure suitable accommodation and sustain successful move on outcomes. By ensuring housing needs are addressed as part of the discharge process, you'll play a vital role in reducing homelessness, preventing delayed discharges and supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in our community. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while contributing to our wider priority of delivering decent and affordable homes for local people. At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Site-Based role This is a Site-Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 15th September 2026 At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive. Prevent and relieve homelessness by providing housing advice, support and practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Manage a varied caseload of complex homelessness cases, considering support needs and making appropriate referrals where required. Develop Personal Housing Plans and issue statutory correspondence in line with homelessness legislation and council policies. Complete homelessness assessments and statutory decisions while ensuring customers receive clear and accurate advice. Work collaboratively with internal services and external partners, leading and contributing to multi agency meetings to achieve positive outcomes for residents. Support service improvement and the development of colleagues through sharing knowledge, reviewing casework and contributing to performance and quality standards. Ideal Candidate A commitment to achieving or holding a Chartered Institute of Housing qualification, or another relevant housing or homelessness qualification at Level 2 or Level 3. Brings a strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, safeguarding responsibilities and related statutory frameworks. Comfortable managing complex cases independently and making sound decisions using professional judgement. Demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and partner organisations. Shows creativity and resilience when solving difficult problems and finding practical housing solutions. Has access to transport to enable travel across Milton Keynes and surrounding locations as required. As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we'll carry out an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round the clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. skillsforcare.org.uk We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.
