Operational Accounting Manager Location: Bedford / Hybrid Reporting to: Financial Controller Salary: From 51,000 Working pattern: Hybrid Hours: 37 hours per week Help us do the right thing, the right way At bpha, we're proud of the difference we make - and strong, well-run finances help make that possible. We're looking for an Operational Accounting Manager with strong technical accounting experience to lead our accounting team, keep things running smoothly, and help us continue to strengthen our financial control and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, leading people, and working closely with others to make sure complex accounting areas are handled properly and confidently. What you'll be doing As our Operational Accounting Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting across the organisation (excluding capital accounting). This includes technically complex areas such as subsidiary accounting, bond vehicles and joint ventures. You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and colleagues across the business, making sure our accounting treatments are robust, our reporting is accurate, and our controls stand up to scrutiny. You'll also help shape how the accounting function continues to develop, always looking for better ways of working. Your key responsibilities Leading, supporting and developing the Accounting Team, with a strong focus on quality, control and technical accuracy Owning the month-end process and ensuring complex journals and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are robust, well-evidenced and reviewed Managing technically complex tax areas including Corporation Tax, VAT (partial exemption), CIS, SDLT and ATED Acting as a key technical point of contact for accounting and VAT queries Coordinating information for the annual external audit and responding confidently to technical queries Monitoring and strengthening financial controls and processes Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency Providing accurate financial information to support budgets and forecasts Supporting the Financial Controller with technical queries and ad-hoc projects About you You'll be comfortable working with technical accounting issues, enjoy taking ownership, and want to do things properly - not just quickly. You'll combine strong technical knowledge with a collaborative and supportive leadership style. To be considered, you'll need: A professional accounting qualification - ACCA, ACA or CIMA Strong technical accounting experience, including complex areas such as subsidiaries, joint ventures, audit and tax Experience leading an accounting team in a similar role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting A good working understanding of key tax areas The ability to explain technical accounting matters clearly Strong Excel and finance system skills Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities High personal integrity and accountability Our values We take responsibility - we do what we say we'll do and make the right choices, even when they're not the easiest. We're better together - we work as one team, value different perspectives, and achieve more by collaborating. We show empathy - we listen, respect one another and care about our colleagues, customers and environment. We're ambitious - we keep learning, improving and looking for better ways to make a positive difference.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Operational Accounting Manager Location: Bedford / Hybrid Reporting to: Financial Controller Salary: From 51,000 Working pattern: Hybrid Hours: 37 hours per week Help us do the right thing, the right way At bpha, we're proud of the difference we make - and strong, well-run finances help make that possible. We're looking for an Operational Accounting Manager with strong technical accounting experience to lead our accounting team, keep things running smoothly, and help us continue to strengthen our financial control and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, leading people, and working closely with others to make sure complex accounting areas are handled properly and confidently. What you'll be doing As our Operational Accounting Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting across the organisation (excluding capital accounting). This includes technically complex areas such as subsidiary accounting, bond vehicles and joint ventures. You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and colleagues across the business, making sure our accounting treatments are robust, our reporting is accurate, and our controls stand up to scrutiny. You'll also help shape how the accounting function continues to develop, always looking for better ways of working. Your key responsibilities Leading, supporting and developing the Accounting Team, with a strong focus on quality, control and technical accuracy Owning the month-end process and ensuring complex journals and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are robust, well-evidenced and reviewed Managing technically complex tax areas including Corporation Tax, VAT (partial exemption), CIS, SDLT and ATED Acting as a key technical point of contact for accounting and VAT queries Coordinating information for the annual external audit and responding confidently to technical queries Monitoring and strengthening financial controls and processes Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency Providing accurate financial information to support budgets and forecasts Supporting the Financial Controller with technical queries and ad-hoc projects About you You'll be comfortable working with technical accounting issues, enjoy taking ownership, and want to do things properly - not just quickly. You'll combine strong technical knowledge with a collaborative and supportive leadership style. To be considered, you'll need: A professional accounting qualification - ACCA, ACA or CIMA Strong technical accounting experience, including complex areas such as subsidiaries, joint ventures, audit and tax Experience leading an accounting team in a similar role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting A good working understanding of key tax areas The ability to explain technical accounting matters clearly Strong Excel and finance system skills Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities High personal integrity and accountability Our values We take responsibility - we do what we say we'll do and make the right choices, even when they're not the easiest. We're better together - we work as one team, value different perspectives, and achieve more by collaborating. We show empathy - we listen, respect one another and care about our colleagues, customers and environment. We're ambitious - we keep learning, improving and looking for better ways to make a positive difference.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Project Manager, Platform Delivery page is loaded Project Manager, Platform Deliveryremote type: On-sitelocations: Bristol, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ483843 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Project Manager - Platform Delivery About the Role You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of our platform to customers, serving as the primary point of contact during onboarding and implementation. This customer-facing role requires you to guide clients through their journey while coordinating internal teams-customer success, engineering, data, and design-to ensure successful, timely delivery. Reporting to the Head of Product & Delivery, you'll balance customer needs with internal execution, turning complex implementations into smooth experiences. Key Responsibilities Own the customer onboarding experience, serving as the external face of delivery and building strong client relationships from kickoff through go-live Translate customer requirements into actionable plans for engineering and design teams Develop and manage project plans that align cross-functional efforts and keep implementations on track Identify risks early and drive solutions before they impact timelines or customer satisfaction Proactively unblock stalled initiatives by finding creative solutions, escalating when needed, and rallying the right people to keep momentum Coordinate technical delivery including customizations and data integrations Establish delivery KPIs and continuously improve processes Lead status meetings and report progress to senior leadership Requirements Based in Bristol, UK; flexibility for US hours when needed 5+ years project management experience, preferably in SaaS Strong customer-facing skills with proven ability to manage external stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly Track record managing complex, cross-functional projects Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, doesn't wait for issues to escalate, and finds creative ways around obstacles Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, adapting quickly to shifting resource constraints and team availability Understanding of software development lifecycles and data engineering Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira Ability to lead through influence across diverse teams Big Plus Experience in commercial real estate (CRE) or property management Background in accounting or financial systems Location: On-site -Bristol, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Project Manager, Platform Delivery page is loaded Project Manager, Platform Deliveryremote type: On-sitelocations: Bristol, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ483843 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Project Manager - Platform Delivery About the Role You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of our platform to customers, serving as the primary point of contact during onboarding and implementation. This customer-facing role requires you to guide clients through their journey while coordinating internal teams-customer success, engineering, data, and design-to ensure successful, timely delivery. Reporting to the Head of Product & Delivery, you'll balance customer needs with internal execution, turning complex implementations into smooth experiences. Key Responsibilities Own the customer onboarding experience, serving as the external face of delivery and building strong client relationships from kickoff through go-live Translate customer requirements into actionable plans for engineering and design teams Develop and manage project plans that align cross-functional efforts and keep implementations on track Identify risks early and drive solutions before they impact timelines or customer satisfaction Proactively unblock stalled initiatives by finding creative solutions, escalating when needed, and rallying the right people to keep momentum Coordinate technical delivery including customizations and data integrations Establish delivery KPIs and continuously improve processes Lead status meetings and report progress to senior leadership Requirements Based in Bristol, UK; flexibility for US hours when needed 5+ years project management experience, preferably in SaaS Strong customer-facing skills with proven ability to manage external stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly Track record managing complex, cross-functional projects Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, doesn't wait for issues to escalate, and finds creative ways around obstacles Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, adapting quickly to shifting resource constraints and team availability Understanding of software development lifecycles and data engineering Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira Ability to lead through influence across diverse teams Big Plus Experience in commercial real estate (CRE) or property management Background in accounting or financial systems Location: On-site -Bristol, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
5445 - Clarks Kingston, 79 Clarence Street, Kingston, London, City of, United Kingdom Overview Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM Expires Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM About the Role Support the Store Manager to manage all aspect of the store operations and lead the sales team members to ensure commercial objectives are achieved. Deputising Store Manager absence when required. Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent selling behaviours, being a role model to the sales team to consistently deliver personal key performance indicators Support the Store Manager to engage, coach and develop the team to ensure the store delivers its sales targets and associated key performance indicators. Oversee the sales floor, demonstrating excellent Floor Control skills to ensure the store is a great place to shop. Consistently review and utilise store CSAT insight to identify actions to improve the customer experience and store operations Support in the delivery of store operations and Visual Merchandising principles to deliver best practice retail standards and create the required shopping experience Continually upskill in knowledge of our products to be a product expert, role modelling and educating the team to utilise product knowledge to drive sales Organise and prioritise required tasks to ensure business needs are met whilst protecting sales and service in store Provide regular feedback to the team to motivate and engage to improve performance where required. Support the Store Manager with managing people issues as they occur to avoid escalation into more complex issues Build capability and understanding to effectively manage all aspects of the store in the absence of the store manager Qualifications You're a confident, hands-on leader with proven retail management experience and a track record of achieving targets. You know how to motivate a team, communicate clearly, and make sound commercial decisions. You're organised, adaptable, and able to balance delivering results with creating a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You'll bring Good retail experience including in a management role, leading a team Strong coaching skills Effective communicator who can provide clarity to individuals or team on what is required of them and why Ability to inspire and motivate a store team through injecting pride, passion and energy to create a positive working environment. Proficient in supporting with people processes and team development Good experience in delivering and exceeding sales and targets Proactive with good organisation skills to initiate completion of tasks without direction or supervision Good commercial skills IT proficient with the ability to use a range of systems to manage in store activity Good knowledge of and experience in Visual Merchandising About Clarks Two brothers, a small town, and shoes that changed the world. Based in Somerset, England, Clarks has redefined shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts and forever transformed the future of footwear. Sparking revolutions and defining generations, our archive of over 25,000 shoes includes the inimitable Clarks Desert Boot and Clarks Wallabee . And every pair we design today uses the same ground-breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship that started it all. Progress is woven into our DNA. Whether we're pioneering cutting-edge comfort technologies, championing social change, or working on trailblazing collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, we're always striding forward. Join us in 2025 as we celebrate 200 years of giving people the freedom to move comfortably, proudly commemorating our legacy of craft, innovation, and impact - and looking boldly ahead, too. Why join us? At Clarks, you'll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business. This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice. 5445 - Clarks Kingston, 79 Clarence Street, Kingston, London, City of, United Kingdom
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
5445 - Clarks Kingston, 79 Clarence Street, Kingston, London, City of, United Kingdom Overview Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM Expires Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM About the Role Support the Store Manager to manage all aspect of the store operations and lead the sales team members to ensure commercial objectives are achieved. Deputising Store Manager absence when required. Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent selling behaviours, being a role model to the sales team to consistently deliver personal key performance indicators Support the Store Manager to engage, coach and develop the team to ensure the store delivers its sales targets and associated key performance indicators. Oversee the sales floor, demonstrating excellent Floor Control skills to ensure the store is a great place to shop. Consistently review and utilise store CSAT insight to identify actions to improve the customer experience and store operations Support in the delivery of store operations and Visual Merchandising principles to deliver best practice retail standards and create the required shopping experience Continually upskill in knowledge of our products to be a product expert, role modelling and educating the team to utilise product knowledge to drive sales Organise and prioritise required tasks to ensure business needs are met whilst protecting sales and service in store Provide regular feedback to the team to motivate and engage to improve performance where required. Support the Store Manager with managing people issues as they occur to avoid escalation into more complex issues Build capability and understanding to effectively manage all aspects of the store in the absence of the store manager Qualifications You're a confident, hands-on leader with proven retail management experience and a track record of achieving targets. You know how to motivate a team, communicate clearly, and make sound commercial decisions. You're organised, adaptable, and able to balance delivering results with creating a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You'll bring Good retail experience including in a management role, leading a team Strong coaching skills Effective communicator who can provide clarity to individuals or team on what is required of them and why Ability to inspire and motivate a store team through injecting pride, passion and energy to create a positive working environment. Proficient in supporting with people processes and team development Good experience in delivering and exceeding sales and targets Proactive with good organisation skills to initiate completion of tasks without direction or supervision Good commercial skills IT proficient with the ability to use a range of systems to manage in store activity Good knowledge of and experience in Visual Merchandising About Clarks Two brothers, a small town, and shoes that changed the world. Based in Somerset, England, Clarks has redefined shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts and forever transformed the future of footwear. Sparking revolutions and defining generations, our archive of over 25,000 shoes includes the inimitable Clarks Desert Boot and Clarks Wallabee . And every pair we design today uses the same ground-breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship that started it all. Progress is woven into our DNA. Whether we're pioneering cutting-edge comfort technologies, championing social change, or working on trailblazing collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, we're always striding forward. Join us in 2025 as we celebrate 200 years of giving people the freedom to move comfortably, proudly commemorating our legacy of craft, innovation, and impact - and looking boldly ahead, too. Why join us? At Clarks, you'll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business. This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice. 5445 - Clarks Kingston, 79 Clarence Street, Kingston, London, City of, United Kingdom
We're looking for a Senior Temporary Works Advisor to join our Design team based in Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Temporary Works Advisor you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Advising TWCs, Business Unit DIs and business stream DIs (according to role) on the effective implementation of the group Temporary Works standard and associated guidance, complementing the role of SHE Advisor / Manager and Director Providing technical and practical advice on specific areas of temporary works design and implementing in accordance with own level of competency, drawing on the knowledge and experience of other KPS staff as required Undertaking formal and informal TW compliance audits of projects and frameworks on behalf of Business Unit DIs, recording findings (via Novade) supporting identification of trends and improvements Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Design management advice and coordination to support bid winning and project delivery, including acting as lead designer on projects requiring multidisciplinary teams or where Kier are required to take lead consultant role What are we looking for? This role of Senior Temporary Works Advisor is great for you if: Incorporated member of a relevant professional institutions (e.g. IEng MICE) and significant practical industry relevant experience Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . We look forward to seeing your application to join the
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Temporary Works Advisor to join our Design team based in Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Temporary Works Advisor you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Advising TWCs, Business Unit DIs and business stream DIs (according to role) on the effective implementation of the group Temporary Works standard and associated guidance, complementing the role of SHE Advisor / Manager and Director Providing technical and practical advice on specific areas of temporary works design and implementing in accordance with own level of competency, drawing on the knowledge and experience of other KPS staff as required Undertaking formal and informal TW compliance audits of projects and frameworks on behalf of Business Unit DIs, recording findings (via Novade) supporting identification of trends and improvements Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Design management advice and coordination to support bid winning and project delivery, including acting as lead designer on projects requiring multidisciplinary teams or where Kier are required to take lead consultant role What are we looking for? This role of Senior Temporary Works Advisor is great for you if: Incorporated member of a relevant professional institutions (e.g. IEng MICE) and significant practical industry relevant experience Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . We look forward to seeing your application to join the
Continuous Insights Manager Slough (Head Office) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Continuous Insights Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be at the heart of our Marketing team, turning data into insights that inspire action and help shape decisions across KP Snacks. This role is all about curiosity, collaboration and making data tell a compelling story. You'll manage regular reporting on market performance, providing clear and actionable recommendations that keep our brands growing and connected to snackers everywhere. As a Continuous Insights Manager, you'll work closely with our Category, Research & Insights team - the hub for data-driven decision-making. You'll lead periodic reporting on KP Snacks' performance, monitor key metrics and act as an early warning radar for trends and opportunities. Alongside this, you'll conduct deep-dive analyses to support teams across Brand Marketing, Sales and Commercial Finance, helping them understand what's happening in the market and why. You'll also build and maintain database reports in partnership with Nielsen and Kantar, manage relationships with external data partners and support our annual Growth Planning process with impactful market and consumer trend analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence decisions at all levels, gain exposure across the business and make a real difference to some of the UK's most-loved snack brands. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual salary from £45,000 depending on experience. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead market performance reporting - Own the delivery of regular reports on KP Snacks' performance and market trends, providing clear, actionable insights that help the business make informed decisions Deliver deep-dive analyses - Investigate areas of interest or concern across our brands, categories and channels, turning complex data into compelling stories that support Brand Marketing, Sales and Commercial Finance teams Build and maintain database reports - Work with Nielsen and Kantar to create and manage tools that allow our Brand and Commercial teams to self-serve for basic data requests, ensuring efficiency and accuracy Manage external data partnerships - Maintain strong relationships with Nielsen and Kantar, and lead the Mintel and IGD relationships, ensuring KP Snacks gets the best quality and value from these contracts Support strategic planning - Support our annual Growth Planning process by delivering external insights on macro trends, consumer behaviour and market dynamics, helping shape future strategies Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Analytical strength and curiosity - A passion for digging into data, spotting patterns and uncovering insights that drive action Experience with retail and consumer data - Experience with ideally Nielsen and Kantar, with the ability to turn data into meaningful stories Technical skills and data literacy - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with multiple data sources, plus an understanding of key sales and shopper metrics Communication and collaboration - Ability to present insights clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams, influencing decisions at all levels Attention to detail and adaptability - Comfortable managing ambiguity, prioritising tasks and delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Continuous Insights Manager Slough (Head Office) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Continuous Insights Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be at the heart of our Marketing team, turning data into insights that inspire action and help shape decisions across KP Snacks. This role is all about curiosity, collaboration and making data tell a compelling story. You'll manage regular reporting on market performance, providing clear and actionable recommendations that keep our brands growing and connected to snackers everywhere. As a Continuous Insights Manager, you'll work closely with our Category, Research & Insights team - the hub for data-driven decision-making. You'll lead periodic reporting on KP Snacks' performance, monitor key metrics and act as an early warning radar for trends and opportunities. Alongside this, you'll conduct deep-dive analyses to support teams across Brand Marketing, Sales and Commercial Finance, helping them understand what's happening in the market and why. You'll also build and maintain database reports in partnership with Nielsen and Kantar, manage relationships with external data partners and support our annual Growth Planning process with impactful market and consumer trend analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence decisions at all levels, gain exposure across the business and make a real difference to some of the UK's most-loved snack brands. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual salary from £45,000 depending on experience. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead market performance reporting - Own the delivery of regular reports on KP Snacks' performance and market trends, providing clear, actionable insights that help the business make informed decisions Deliver deep-dive analyses - Investigate areas of interest or concern across our brands, categories and channels, turning complex data into compelling stories that support Brand Marketing, Sales and Commercial Finance teams Build and maintain database reports - Work with Nielsen and Kantar to create and manage tools that allow our Brand and Commercial teams to self-serve for basic data requests, ensuring efficiency and accuracy Manage external data partnerships - Maintain strong relationships with Nielsen and Kantar, and lead the Mintel and IGD relationships, ensuring KP Snacks gets the best quality and value from these contracts Support strategic planning - Support our annual Growth Planning process by delivering external insights on macro trends, consumer behaviour and market dynamics, helping shape future strategies Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Analytical strength and curiosity - A passion for digging into data, spotting patterns and uncovering insights that drive action Experience with retail and consumer data - Experience with ideally Nielsen and Kantar, with the ability to turn data into meaningful stories Technical skills and data literacy - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with multiple data sources, plus an understanding of key sales and shopper metrics Communication and collaboration - Ability to present insights clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams, influencing decisions at all levels Attention to detail and adaptability - Comfortable managing ambiguity, prioritising tasks and delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners. About the role As a People Partner in Waitrose Distribution, you will act as trusted advisor to site General Managers and the Head of Distribution. You will provide on the ground coaching and support to maximise individual and team performance, drive inclusive behaviour, build a more diverse workforce in service of improving the experiences of everyone who works across the Distribution site teams today, tomorrow and in the future. You will ensure that all site level people activity is aligned to the Waitrose Supply Chain business plan and objectives and supports the effective execution of the Partnership People Plan, by fostering an inclusive, empowering and collaborative culture. Working in collaboration with the relevant Senior People Partner, People Team Centres of Expertise (CoE) and People Operations teams you will be integral to ensuring that the business has the right talent, in the right place and at the right time enabling a high-performing culture. Salary - £55,500 - £86,700 per annum Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - There will be some adhoc evening and weekend work to be determined locally. Location - This role is based at our Aylesford Distribution sites. There will also be the need to be in our Bracknell or London offices on occasion for team meetings. Key responsibilities Business Partnering Be a trusted advisor to leadership and their teams, coaching and supporting them to optimise individual and team performance. Ensure alignment between the business strategy and people-related initiatives, focusing on the delivery of the People Plan and broader organisational goals. Co-own the change agenda, working closely with leadership to ensure smooth transitions and the effective implementation of people-related changes. People Plan Execution Partner with General Managers to ensure effective delivery of strategic people outcomes, helping to identify key priorities and interventions that align with business goals. Champion the People Plan across the business, ensuring key initiatives (e.g., talent management, D&I, leadership development) are effectively executed, including appropriate pan-partnership initiatives. Workforce Planning & Talent Support and facilitate talent management processes, including talent identification, performance management, and succession planning. Support leadership development programs and initiatives that drive growth, enhance leadership capabilities, and improve employee engagement. Diagnose and scope people change initiatives, identifying areas for development and recommending solutions that support business transformation and growth. Support the business in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through programs, policy development, and awareness-building activities. Operational HR support Provide first-line signposting to People advice and guidance to Managers on policies, procedures and employment legislation working with the ER Team Support and signpost on absence management, performance management, disciplinaries and grievances. Build management team confidence in their role in formal meetings and that Managers ensure accurate note-taking and follow-up actions Ensure investigations, formal meetings and disciplinary process are in line with Partnership policy and ACAS guidelines signposting support and drawing in ER advice where needed Act as a visible day to day People team presence in the Distribution Centre. Collaboration & Capability Collaborate with the Demand & Capacity Planning team to assess and determine resource allocation, ensuring that the business has the right people capabilities to deliver on business objectives. Ensure the business area has the right people capabilities, structured in the most effective way to deliver strategic outcomes. Personal Development Role model the Partnership Behaviours and proactively invest in your own continuous professional development, both technically and personally. Drive your own contribution conversations and set and review your development goals regularly. Participate in the Partnership's democratic channels and encourage others to do so. Essential skills/experience you'll need Key will be proven experience in an HR Business Partner role, with a track record of supporting operational Supply Chain teams and driving people initiatives in a complex, fast-paced FMCG distribution environment. Strong knowledge of talent and performance management, discipline and grievance, leadership development, and change management. Experience collaborating with People CoEs, especially in recruitment, Employee Relations, and learning & development. Strong understanding of Diversity & Inclusion principles and experience implementing D&I strategies in a business context. Expertise in change management and driving People related change Desirable skills/experience you may have Relevant HR qualifications (CIPD or equivalent) preferred. 35 The partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners. About the role As a People Partner in Waitrose Distribution, you will act as trusted advisor to site General Managers and the Head of Distribution. You will provide on the ground coaching and support to maximise individual and team performance, drive inclusive behaviour, build a more diverse workforce in service of improving the experiences of everyone who works across the Distribution site teams today, tomorrow and in the future. You will ensure that all site level people activity is aligned to the Waitrose Supply Chain business plan and objectives and supports the effective execution of the Partnership People Plan, by fostering an inclusive, empowering and collaborative culture. Working in collaboration with the relevant Senior People Partner, People Team Centres of Expertise (CoE) and People Operations teams you will be integral to ensuring that the business has the right talent, in the right place and at the right time enabling a high-performing culture. Salary - £55,500 - £86,700 per annum Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - There will be some adhoc evening and weekend work to be determined locally. Location - This role is based at our Aylesford Distribution sites. There will also be the need to be in our Bracknell or London offices on occasion for team meetings. Key responsibilities Business Partnering Be a trusted advisor to leadership and their teams, coaching and supporting them to optimise individual and team performance. Ensure alignment between the business strategy and people-related initiatives, focusing on the delivery of the People Plan and broader organisational goals. Co-own the change agenda, working closely with leadership to ensure smooth transitions and the effective implementation of people-related changes. People Plan Execution Partner with General Managers to ensure effective delivery of strategic people outcomes, helping to identify key priorities and interventions that align with business goals. Champion the People Plan across the business, ensuring key initiatives (e.g., talent management, D&I, leadership development) are effectively executed, including appropriate pan-partnership initiatives. Workforce Planning & Talent Support and facilitate talent management processes, including talent identification, performance management, and succession planning. Support leadership development programs and initiatives that drive growth, enhance leadership capabilities, and improve employee engagement. Diagnose and scope people change initiatives, identifying areas for development and recommending solutions that support business transformation and growth. Support the business in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through programs, policy development, and awareness-building activities. Operational HR support Provide first-line signposting to People advice and guidance to Managers on policies, procedures and employment legislation working with the ER Team Support and signpost on absence management, performance management, disciplinaries and grievances. Build management team confidence in their role in formal meetings and that Managers ensure accurate note-taking and follow-up actions Ensure investigations, formal meetings and disciplinary process are in line with Partnership policy and ACAS guidelines signposting support and drawing in ER advice where needed Act as a visible day to day People team presence in the Distribution Centre. Collaboration & Capability Collaborate with the Demand & Capacity Planning team to assess and determine resource allocation, ensuring that the business has the right people capabilities to deliver on business objectives. Ensure the business area has the right people capabilities, structured in the most effective way to deliver strategic outcomes. Personal Development Role model the Partnership Behaviours and proactively invest in your own continuous professional development, both technically and personally. Drive your own contribution conversations and set and review your development goals regularly. Participate in the Partnership's democratic channels and encourage others to do so. Essential skills/experience you'll need Key will be proven experience in an HR Business Partner role, with a track record of supporting operational Supply Chain teams and driving people initiatives in a complex, fast-paced FMCG distribution environment. Strong knowledge of talent and performance management, discipline and grievance, leadership development, and change management. Experience collaborating with People CoEs, especially in recruitment, Employee Relations, and learning & development. Strong understanding of Diversity & Inclusion principles and experience implementing D&I strategies in a business context. Expertise in change management and driving People related change Desirable skills/experience you may have Relevant HR qualifications (CIPD or equivalent) preferred. 35 The partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join our Scotland business! Location : Stepps / Edinburgh We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? This Senior Design Manager will lead from PCSA period on a 100M + healthcare new build facility providing essential management, subject matter expertise and guidance to drive the success of the assigned project from 2nd stage through to delivery. Your day to day will include: Ensuring the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule on a large new build healthcare project. Ensuring that our appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment, assessing returns to ensure compliance with standards and brief, addressing any issues of underperformance from supply chain. Design management of preconstruction and construction stage of the assigned project. Assessing, mitigating and managing risks connected with design, management of external consultants to ensure performance against design programme and quality. Chairing design meetings, writing reports and upline reporting to the SLT on design progress. Production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules. Offer subject matter expertise as it pertains to design of healthcare buildings Offer strategic insight to ways of keeping Kier at the forefront of MMC and in position to offer effective technical solutions to clients What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if you can demonstrate: Relevant Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture Evidence of high level professional development through chartership and / or additional accreditation Demonstrable experience in a design role within a main contracting environment High level experience of working on tenders, 2nd stage bids and live projects of significant size, technical complexity and construction value. Excellent well rounded knowledge of specific design management considerations as they pertain to the project (Healthcare) i.e Knowledge of NHS Scotland Assure processes, NHS Scotland KSAR process, NHS Scotland NDAP Experience of BIM level 2 projects, including COBie data, LoDM Up to date knowledge of current building regulations and understanding of how thing influences the design function. Understanding of key design principles such as M&E design parameters, fire and acoustic requirements. Understanding of Building Contracts (NEC, JCT, SBCC etc) and how they inform design management Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join our Scotland business! Location : Stepps / Edinburgh We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? This Senior Design Manager will lead from PCSA period on a 100M + healthcare new build facility providing essential management, subject matter expertise and guidance to drive the success of the assigned project from 2nd stage through to delivery. Your day to day will include: Ensuring the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule on a large new build healthcare project. Ensuring that our appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment, assessing returns to ensure compliance with standards and brief, addressing any issues of underperformance from supply chain. Design management of preconstruction and construction stage of the assigned project. Assessing, mitigating and managing risks connected with design, management of external consultants to ensure performance against design programme and quality. Chairing design meetings, writing reports and upline reporting to the SLT on design progress. Production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules. Offer subject matter expertise as it pertains to design of healthcare buildings Offer strategic insight to ways of keeping Kier at the forefront of MMC and in position to offer effective technical solutions to clients What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if you can demonstrate: Relevant Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture Evidence of high level professional development through chartership and / or additional accreditation Demonstrable experience in a design role within a main contracting environment High level experience of working on tenders, 2nd stage bids and live projects of significant size, technical complexity and construction value. Excellent well rounded knowledge of specific design management considerations as they pertain to the project (Healthcare) i.e Knowledge of NHS Scotland Assure processes, NHS Scotland KSAR process, NHS Scotland NDAP Experience of BIM level 2 projects, including COBie data, LoDM Up to date knowledge of current building regulations and understanding of how thing influences the design function. Understanding of key design principles such as M&E design parameters, fire and acoustic requirements. Understanding of Building Contracts (NEC, JCT, SBCC etc) and how they inform design management Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
ABOUT THE ROLE As Data Science Manager, you will lead a small, high performing team delivering the models, analytics and insight that shape Onmo's credit, commercial and customer strategies. You'll own the data science roadmap, drive the development and governance of predictive models, and ensure our work advances business goals, regulatory expectations and great customer outcomes under the FCA Consumer Duty. Example Strategic Initiatives: Early intervention models for vulnerable and at risk customers. Enhancements to risk and growth models across the lifecycle. Utilisation and engagement forecasting to unlock responsible growth. Behaviour scorecards and feature engineering (including Open Banking). Champion-challenger testbeds and a model governance library. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Roadmap: Set direction, prioritise impact and create clear ways of working for a high performing team. Model Development & Governance: Build, validate and document robust predictive models; ensure compliance with model governance, FCA guidelines and Onmo standards. Model Monitoring: Establish champion-challenger frameworks and performance dashboards; escalate and remediate drift proactively. Analytics & Experimentation: Design and run tests that unlock growth, improve risk selection and enhance customer experience. Credit Risk & Decisioning: Partner with Risk, Product and Engineering to embed models across the lifecycle (acquisition, utilisation, behaviour, collections). Cross functional Collaboration: Translate complex analysis for non technical stakeholders and influence decisions across the business. FCA Compliance & Consumer Duty At Onmo we all take collective responsibility for our individual roles in creating the best outcomes for our customers. In this role that involves; Following the FCA Conduct Rules; You must act with integrity You must act with due skill, care and diligence You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly You must observe proper standards of market conduct ABOUT YOU Clear, motivating leadership style with a bias for execution and structured delivery. Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication. Pragmatic, automation minded and curious; you value simplicity and standards. Strategic thinker who enjoys solving ambiguous problems in a fast paced fintech. Essential Qualifications/Experiencel: 4+ years in Data Science (or similar analytics) with delivery in financial services and/or credit risk. People leadership: mentoring, coaching and representing Data Science with senior stakeholders. Model development expertise (e.g., logistic regression, gradient boosted trees such as XGBoost). Production grade Python: clean, modular code; comfortable building production pipelines. Model governance: monitoring, documentation standards and controls aligned to FCA expectations and Consumer Duty. Advanced SQL and data manipulation to turn raw data into actionable insight. Engineering best practice: Git, Docker and CI/CD. Communication & influence: explain complex topics simply and advocate for data driven decisions. Desirable: Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics platforms (Databricks). Scale up experience; comfortable with pace and ambiguity. LLMs/GenAI awareness and practical judgment on value adding use cases
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As Data Science Manager, you will lead a small, high performing team delivering the models, analytics and insight that shape Onmo's credit, commercial and customer strategies. You'll own the data science roadmap, drive the development and governance of predictive models, and ensure our work advances business goals, regulatory expectations and great customer outcomes under the FCA Consumer Duty. Example Strategic Initiatives: Early intervention models for vulnerable and at risk customers. Enhancements to risk and growth models across the lifecycle. Utilisation and engagement forecasting to unlock responsible growth. Behaviour scorecards and feature engineering (including Open Banking). Champion-challenger testbeds and a model governance library. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Roadmap: Set direction, prioritise impact and create clear ways of working for a high performing team. Model Development & Governance: Build, validate and document robust predictive models; ensure compliance with model governance, FCA guidelines and Onmo standards. Model Monitoring: Establish champion-challenger frameworks and performance dashboards; escalate and remediate drift proactively. Analytics & Experimentation: Design and run tests that unlock growth, improve risk selection and enhance customer experience. Credit Risk & Decisioning: Partner with Risk, Product and Engineering to embed models across the lifecycle (acquisition, utilisation, behaviour, collections). Cross functional Collaboration: Translate complex analysis for non technical stakeholders and influence decisions across the business. FCA Compliance & Consumer Duty At Onmo we all take collective responsibility for our individual roles in creating the best outcomes for our customers. In this role that involves; Following the FCA Conduct Rules; You must act with integrity You must act with due skill, care and diligence You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly You must observe proper standards of market conduct ABOUT YOU Clear, motivating leadership style with a bias for execution and structured delivery. Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication. Pragmatic, automation minded and curious; you value simplicity and standards. Strategic thinker who enjoys solving ambiguous problems in a fast paced fintech. Essential Qualifications/Experiencel: 4+ years in Data Science (or similar analytics) with delivery in financial services and/or credit risk. People leadership: mentoring, coaching and representing Data Science with senior stakeholders. Model development expertise (e.g., logistic regression, gradient boosted trees such as XGBoost). Production grade Python: clean, modular code; comfortable building production pipelines. Model governance: monitoring, documentation standards and controls aligned to FCA expectations and Consumer Duty. Advanced SQL and data manipulation to turn raw data into actionable insight. Engineering best practice: Git, Docker and CI/CD. Communication & influence: explain complex topics simply and advocate for data driven decisions. Desirable: Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics platforms (Databricks). Scale up experience; comfortable with pace and ambiguity. LLMs/GenAI awareness and practical judgment on value adding use cases
People & Payroll Services Manager Maternity Cover (12-month FTC, ideally from mid-April 2026) Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Skips, and more!) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a People & Payroll Services Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Payroll & People Services Manager, you'll lead a team that delivers a first-class HR administration and payroll service to the business. You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of people and payroll services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional colleague experience. This role also involves leading the delivery of agreed objectives and strategic plans, managing audits, and supporting the evolution of HR systems to improve efficiency. You'll inspire and develop your team, promoting collaboration and accountability to achieve high performance and service standards. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £6,000 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead and develop a high performing team Role modelling behaviours that inspire personal & professional development but also team excellence linked to a continuous improvement mindset Provide an exceptional customer service Confidence in developing and maintaining excellent relationships within HR and with stakeholders at all levels Manage team performance and development Inspire and lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress and supporting professional growth Act as the escalation point for complex queries Resolve issues that fall outside standard processes, providing clear guidance and solutions to stakeholders and colleagues Accountable for an efficient HR transactional support service Offering an effective, timely, high quality administration activities to the business via the people and payroll services team Oversee HR systems and service delivery Support the effective use of HR systems, ensuring data integrity and partnering with HR teams to deliver agreed objectives and service levels Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: HR leadership experience You'll have experience managing HR teams in a complex environment Strong knowledge of compliance and legislation Understanding of UK employment law Team leadership and stakeholder management Ability to lead, develop and performance manage within a team, and build strong relationships across all levels Technical and analytical skills Advanced Excel skills, attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive data
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
People & Payroll Services Manager Maternity Cover (12-month FTC, ideally from mid-April 2026) Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Skips, and more!) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a People & Payroll Services Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Payroll & People Services Manager, you'll lead a team that delivers a first-class HR administration and payroll service to the business. You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of people and payroll services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional colleague experience. This role also involves leading the delivery of agreed objectives and strategic plans, managing audits, and supporting the evolution of HR systems to improve efficiency. You'll inspire and develop your team, promoting collaboration and accountability to achieve high performance and service standards. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £6,000 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead and develop a high performing team Role modelling behaviours that inspire personal & professional development but also team excellence linked to a continuous improvement mindset Provide an exceptional customer service Confidence in developing and maintaining excellent relationships within HR and with stakeholders at all levels Manage team performance and development Inspire and lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress and supporting professional growth Act as the escalation point for complex queries Resolve issues that fall outside standard processes, providing clear guidance and solutions to stakeholders and colleagues Accountable for an efficient HR transactional support service Offering an effective, timely, high quality administration activities to the business via the people and payroll services team Oversee HR systems and service delivery Support the effective use of HR systems, ensuring data integrity and partnering with HR teams to deliver agreed objectives and service levels Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: HR leadership experience You'll have experience managing HR teams in a complex environment Strong knowledge of compliance and legislation Understanding of UK employment law Team leadership and stakeholder management Ability to lead, develop and performance manage within a team, and build strong relationships across all levels Technical and analytical skills Advanced Excel skills, attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive data
Supportive Senior Management New Home Decision Making Role Competitive Salary Generous Annual Leave Ofsted Registered Manager Essex / Southend-On-Sea - Up to £75,000 Were currently supporting a highly regarded children's residential care provider in opening abrand-new 8-10 bed childrens home in Brighlingsea, supporting young people aged 1117 with Learning Disabilities and complex needs, a click apply for full job details
Feb 08, 2026
Contractor
Supportive Senior Management New Home Decision Making Role Competitive Salary Generous Annual Leave Ofsted Registered Manager Essex / Southend-On-Sea - Up to £75,000 Were currently supporting a highly regarded children's residential care provider in opening abrand-new 8-10 bed childrens home in Brighlingsea, supporting young people aged 1117 with Learning Disabilities and complex needs, a click apply for full job details
Having recently implemented a new People Services model and with a clear vision for transformation and cultural change, this is a unique opportunity to join the People Services directorate at the beginning of their journey. Playing a pivotal role in shaping and leading the people service agenda and the successful delivery of the People Strategy you will have the autonomy and opportunity to thrive. Adept, ambitious and innovative, the Trust are looking for experienced Senior People Partners who can ably move between being part of the Senior People Services Team and the Divisional Management team, and be embedded into the operational business. The new model provides for a purposely designed specialist hub responsible for dealing with operational HR matters to ensure that this role is able to focus on leading and effecting change within the Trust to become an outstanding place to work, learn and achieve. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Build strong and credible relationships within the Divisional/service Leadership Team that allow insight, strategy and solutions that support progression of the people agenda, to flourish Design and deliver local people plans and best people practices that align with the Trust People Plan Drive the development and implementation of Trust-wide policies, initiatives and schemes, as agreed with the Head of Business Partnering Lead the planning of organisational change programmes and joint ventures with new partners relating to service reconfiguration programmes and delivery of strategic and operational objectives Work closely with management teams to design and implement new management and team structures to facilitate new models of care and ways of working Develop recruitment strategies and business cases to support recruitment of talent and work collaboratively with the Strategic Resourcing Lead in the commissioning of planned recruitment campaigns, activities and initiatives Promote and facilitate positive employee engagement and ensure appropriate staff engagement plans are in place to address and tackle cultural barriers Advise on complex, sensitive, or high profile/risk cases, providing an options appraisal and risk assessment of possible courses of action, and in securing best outcomes About us We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1.We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3.We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Please review the full JD ahead of your application; some main responsibilities of the post are: Ensure the people elements of business cases are well-structured, cost effective and deliver strategic and operational objectives. Provide guidance to the Divisional Leadership Team on people issues, risks and developments relating to the Division(s) for board management purposes, guided by in-depth and expert knowledge of the Division/service area. Seek feedback and coaching to continually learn and develop as a professional. Provide support and oversight of any case work or projects allocated to staff within the People Services Hub, working collaboratively with the People Services Hub Manager in the management of capacity and capability, and in supporting their on-going learning and development. Ensure local operational/service business strategy/plans are in place and reflect business opportunities for growth, plans for redesigned services and are aligned to the overall Trusts People Plan. Responsible for the planning of organisational change programmes and joint ventures with new partners relating to service reconfiguration programmes and delivery of strategic and operational objectives. Work with high levels of autonomy to interpret and lead on people matters, commissioning support from OD Partners as required, and carrying out highly complex intervention requirements across multiple service streams. Provide, monitor and analyse divisional workforce information reports, highlighting areas for concern. Proactively work with managers to put plans in place to resolve areas of concern and/or manage risks, ensuring delivery of national and local people performance targets and helping managers to identify how targets can be best achieved. Fully utilise the Trusts electronic workforce systems, produce reports to aid problem identification and management action. Monitor and report against agreed People Services Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for key performance areas, ensuring that there are clearly defined key performance indicators and productivity metrics against which, areas are monitored and improvement actions taken. Person Specification Education Educated to degree level and Masters level or equivalent knowledge acquired by experience. CIPD qualified or equivalent. Experience Substantial experience of operational and strategic HR achievement at a senior level. Previous public sector experience within a Unionised environment. Substantial evidence of strategic project management experience, and ability to work autonomously in leading, implementing and managing areas of work and service redesign projects to tight deadlines from initiation to completion. Substantial experience of performance management processes, hearings, appeals and employment tribunals. Skills Change Management - ability to assess the organisation's change capacity to absorb scale of OD interventions, and the potential risks and impact on business performance Well- developed written and presentation skills and demonstrable experience of reporting and policy writing skills. Well-developed communication skills including strong interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills. High level of analytical and judgement skills which require management of complex facts and problems. Evidence of ability to manage complex and difficult situations where there is often direct conflict to prioritise work in the face of competing demands. Able to capture and use workforce metrics to inform workforce and strategic plans. Personal Qualities Is a positive role model of the leadership behaviours that build engaged staff and teams. Credible with strong sense of integrity. Is a positive role model of the leadership behaviours that build engaged staff and teams Calm, empathetic and logical when faced with urgent and stressful situations. Commitment to helping to provide equitable services for all health service users and NHS staff. Commitment to the principles of lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £70,396 to £80,837 a yearPer annum including Outer London HCAS
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Having recently implemented a new People Services model and with a clear vision for transformation and cultural change, this is a unique opportunity to join the People Services directorate at the beginning of their journey. Playing a pivotal role in shaping and leading the people service agenda and the successful delivery of the People Strategy you will have the autonomy and opportunity to thrive. Adept, ambitious and innovative, the Trust are looking for experienced Senior People Partners who can ably move between being part of the Senior People Services Team and the Divisional Management team, and be embedded into the operational business. The new model provides for a purposely designed specialist hub responsible for dealing with operational HR matters to ensure that this role is able to focus on leading and effecting change within the Trust to become an outstanding place to work, learn and achieve. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Build strong and credible relationships within the Divisional/service Leadership Team that allow insight, strategy and solutions that support progression of the people agenda, to flourish Design and deliver local people plans and best people practices that align with the Trust People Plan Drive the development and implementation of Trust-wide policies, initiatives and schemes, as agreed with the Head of Business Partnering Lead the planning of organisational change programmes and joint ventures with new partners relating to service reconfiguration programmes and delivery of strategic and operational objectives Work closely with management teams to design and implement new management and team structures to facilitate new models of care and ways of working Develop recruitment strategies and business cases to support recruitment of talent and work collaboratively with the Strategic Resourcing Lead in the commissioning of planned recruitment campaigns, activities and initiatives Promote and facilitate positive employee engagement and ensure appropriate staff engagement plans are in place to address and tackle cultural barriers Advise on complex, sensitive, or high profile/risk cases, providing an options appraisal and risk assessment of possible courses of action, and in securing best outcomes About us We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1.We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3.We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Please review the full JD ahead of your application; some main responsibilities of the post are: Ensure the people elements of business cases are well-structured, cost effective and deliver strategic and operational objectives. Provide guidance to the Divisional Leadership Team on people issues, risks and developments relating to the Division(s) for board management purposes, guided by in-depth and expert knowledge of the Division/service area. Seek feedback and coaching to continually learn and develop as a professional. Provide support and oversight of any case work or projects allocated to staff within the People Services Hub, working collaboratively with the People Services Hub Manager in the management of capacity and capability, and in supporting their on-going learning and development. Ensure local operational/service business strategy/plans are in place and reflect business opportunities for growth, plans for redesigned services and are aligned to the overall Trusts People Plan. Responsible for the planning of organisational change programmes and joint ventures with new partners relating to service reconfiguration programmes and delivery of strategic and operational objectives. Work with high levels of autonomy to interpret and lead on people matters, commissioning support from OD Partners as required, and carrying out highly complex intervention requirements across multiple service streams. Provide, monitor and analyse divisional workforce information reports, highlighting areas for concern. Proactively work with managers to put plans in place to resolve areas of concern and/or manage risks, ensuring delivery of national and local people performance targets and helping managers to identify how targets can be best achieved. Fully utilise the Trusts electronic workforce systems, produce reports to aid problem identification and management action. Monitor and report against agreed People Services Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for key performance areas, ensuring that there are clearly defined key performance indicators and productivity metrics against which, areas are monitored and improvement actions taken. Person Specification Education Educated to degree level and Masters level or equivalent knowledge acquired by experience. CIPD qualified or equivalent. Experience Substantial experience of operational and strategic HR achievement at a senior level. Previous public sector experience within a Unionised environment. Substantial evidence of strategic project management experience, and ability to work autonomously in leading, implementing and managing areas of work and service redesign projects to tight deadlines from initiation to completion. Substantial experience of performance management processes, hearings, appeals and employment tribunals. Skills Change Management - ability to assess the organisation's change capacity to absorb scale of OD interventions, and the potential risks and impact on business performance Well- developed written and presentation skills and demonstrable experience of reporting and policy writing skills. Well-developed communication skills including strong interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills. High level of analytical and judgement skills which require management of complex facts and problems. Evidence of ability to manage complex and difficult situations where there is often direct conflict to prioritise work in the face of competing demands. Able to capture and use workforce metrics to inform workforce and strategic plans. Personal Qualities Is a positive role model of the leadership behaviours that build engaged staff and teams. Credible with strong sense of integrity. Is a positive role model of the leadership behaviours that build engaged staff and teams Calm, empathetic and logical when faced with urgent and stressful situations. Commitment to helping to provide equitable services for all health service users and NHS staff. Commitment to the principles of lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £70,396 to £80,837 a yearPer annum including Outer London HCAS
We're looking for a Senior Temporary Works Advisor to join our Design team based in Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's 11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Temporary Works Advisor you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Advising TWCs, Business Unit DIs and business stream DIs (according to role) on the effective implementation of the group Temporary Works standard and associated guidance, complementing the role of SHE Advisor / Manager and Director Providing technical and practical advice on specific areas of temporary works design and implementing in accordance with own level of competency, drawing on the knowledge and experience of other KPS staff as required Undertaking formal and informal TW compliance audits of projects and frameworks on behalf of Business Unit DIs, recording findings (via Novade) supporting identification of trends and improvements Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Design management advice and coordination to support bid winning and project delivery, including acting as lead designer on projects requiring multidisciplinary teams or where Kier are required to take lead consultant role What are we looking for? This role of Senior Temporary Works Advisor is great for you if: Incorporated member of a relevant professional institutions (e.g. IEng MICE) and significant practical industry relevant experience Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. We look forward to seeing your application to join the
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Temporary Works Advisor to join our Design team based in Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's 11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Leeds, Liverpool, Speke and Salford Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Temporary Works Advisor you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include: Advising TWCs, Business Unit DIs and business stream DIs (according to role) on the effective implementation of the group Temporary Works standard and associated guidance, complementing the role of SHE Advisor / Manager and Director Providing technical and practical advice on specific areas of temporary works design and implementing in accordance with own level of competency, drawing on the knowledge and experience of other KPS staff as required Undertaking formal and informal TW compliance audits of projects and frameworks on behalf of Business Unit DIs, recording findings (via Novade) supporting identification of trends and improvements Tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position Design management advice and coordination to support bid winning and project delivery, including acting as lead designer on projects requiring multidisciplinary teams or where Kier are required to take lead consultant role What are we looking for? This role of Senior Temporary Works Advisor is great for you if: Incorporated member of a relevant professional institutions (e.g. IEng MICE) and significant practical industry relevant experience Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. We look forward to seeing your application to join the
A leading global logistics provider is seeking a Business Development General Manager to grow their Healthcare vertical in the UK. You will lead the development of strategic initiatives, manage complex sales opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates come with extensive experience in business development within healthcare logistics and a proven ability to present solutions to senior leaders. This is a national role offering a competitive salary and bonus structure.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
A leading global logistics provider is seeking a Business Development General Manager to grow their Healthcare vertical in the UK. You will lead the development of strategic initiatives, manage complex sales opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates come with extensive experience in business development within healthcare logistics and a proven ability to present solutions to senior leaders. This is a national role offering a competitive salary and bonus structure.
Overview Independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working) Permanent, Full Time Salary: £62,400-£70,200 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support. Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Head of Research, Policy and Impact. This is a senior leadership role for someone with a deep instinct for politics, policy and government. Our client sits at the centre of cross-sector dialogue, convening senior leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to address some of the UK's most significant long-term economic and policy challenges. Through a programme of briefings, roundtables, conferences, senior forums, case studies and benchmarking reports, this role plays a central part in shaping national conversations on growth, reform, geopolitics, technology and productivity. It is ideally suited to an individual with a strong commitment to Westminster, public affairs and evidence-led policy thinking. The Head of Research, Policy and Impact is a critical leadership position, responsible for driving the organisation's research, policy and impact agenda. The role will oversee the development of high-quality research and insight that builds the business case for cross-sector collaboration, supports the organisation's mission and informs senior-level dialogue across government and industry. Key responsibilities Policy insight and horizon scanning Monitor the UK policy landscape, identifying emerging trends and issues relevant to members Horizon scan to inform programme development and identify priority cross-sector themes Build and maintain a strong network of senior stakeholders across government, business and the not-for-profit sector Research and strategic dialogue Oversee delivery of the annual events programme, including briefings, workshops, conferences, roundtables and senior receptions Lead and support income-generating events, including workshops and a flagship CEO-Permanent Secretary summit Chair and facilitate senior-level discussions and forums throughout the year Support membership engagement and business development activity, including work with at-risk members Attend events outside core hours and occasional regional events, including travel where required Research and thought leadership Lead the development of flagship research positioning the organisation as the UK's centre of excellence for cross-sector collaboration Oversee surveys, international benchmarking, and local and national case studies spotlighting cross-sector best practice Champion innovative content formats that support member retention, growth and engagement Alumni programme oversight Work closely with the Alumni Lead to shape and deliver a high-impact alumni programme Oversee research and content that builds a visible movement of leaders advocating for cross-sector collaboration to drive growth and prosperity Leadership and team management Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of four, including event and content managers, a research manager and an alumni lead Take responsibility for performance management, coaching, development and all associated people management activities Work collaboratively with senior colleagues across membership, leadership and talent, and production to deliver organisational objectives About you Significant experience in a senior leadership role across research, policy, events or content Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams Demonstrable success overseeing complex programmes of events, research or policy activity with measurable impact Experience developing and delivering income-generating activity and reporting on performance Strong understanding of event marketing and campaign performance Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines Proven confidence chairing and facilitating senior forums and events Deep interest in UK policy, government and current affairs Strong experience commissioning and delivering research, including surveys, benchmarking and qualitative case studies Excellent editorial skills, with the ability to produce or oversee high-quality reports, insight papers and policy content Proven ability to translate research into compelling narratives that support member value and the case for cross-sector collaboration How to apply To apply for the Head of Research, Policy and Impact role, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working) Permanent, Full Time Salary: £62,400-£70,200 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support. Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Head of Research, Policy and Impact. This is a senior leadership role for someone with a deep instinct for politics, policy and government. Our client sits at the centre of cross-sector dialogue, convening senior leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to address some of the UK's most significant long-term economic and policy challenges. Through a programme of briefings, roundtables, conferences, senior forums, case studies and benchmarking reports, this role plays a central part in shaping national conversations on growth, reform, geopolitics, technology and productivity. It is ideally suited to an individual with a strong commitment to Westminster, public affairs and evidence-led policy thinking. The Head of Research, Policy and Impact is a critical leadership position, responsible for driving the organisation's research, policy and impact agenda. The role will oversee the development of high-quality research and insight that builds the business case for cross-sector collaboration, supports the organisation's mission and informs senior-level dialogue across government and industry. Key responsibilities Policy insight and horizon scanning Monitor the UK policy landscape, identifying emerging trends and issues relevant to members Horizon scan to inform programme development and identify priority cross-sector themes Build and maintain a strong network of senior stakeholders across government, business and the not-for-profit sector Research and strategic dialogue Oversee delivery of the annual events programme, including briefings, workshops, conferences, roundtables and senior receptions Lead and support income-generating events, including workshops and a flagship CEO-Permanent Secretary summit Chair and facilitate senior-level discussions and forums throughout the year Support membership engagement and business development activity, including work with at-risk members Attend events outside core hours and occasional regional events, including travel where required Research and thought leadership Lead the development of flagship research positioning the organisation as the UK's centre of excellence for cross-sector collaboration Oversee surveys, international benchmarking, and local and national case studies spotlighting cross-sector best practice Champion innovative content formats that support member retention, growth and engagement Alumni programme oversight Work closely with the Alumni Lead to shape and deliver a high-impact alumni programme Oversee research and content that builds a visible movement of leaders advocating for cross-sector collaboration to drive growth and prosperity Leadership and team management Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of four, including event and content managers, a research manager and an alumni lead Take responsibility for performance management, coaching, development and all associated people management activities Work collaboratively with senior colleagues across membership, leadership and talent, and production to deliver organisational objectives About you Significant experience in a senior leadership role across research, policy, events or content Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams Demonstrable success overseeing complex programmes of events, research or policy activity with measurable impact Experience developing and delivering income-generating activity and reporting on performance Strong understanding of event marketing and campaign performance Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines Proven confidence chairing and facilitating senior forums and events Deep interest in UK policy, government and current affairs Strong experience commissioning and delivering research, including surveys, benchmarking and qualitative case studies Excellent editorial skills, with the ability to produce or oversee high-quality reports, insight papers and policy content Proven ability to translate research into compelling narratives that support member value and the case for cross-sector collaboration How to apply To apply for the Head of Research, Policy and Impact role, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.
The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognizable brandsin the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company. The Head of Creative Operations is a key member of the B-Hive Lead Team. They are responsible for leading and managing the people, processes, systems and tools that enable the effective and efficient operation of the whole B-Hive. They understand that their role is about strategic value creation and not just asset volume (but also asset volume). They ensure the team has what it need to deliver on time, keep process sharp and make sure the machine doesn't break. They drive the adoption of new tools and systems to future-proof our processes, ensuring we remain agile enough to pivot as quickly as our clients or market demands. They report directly to the Head of B-Hive. Key responsibilities Works across all studio teams to own and operate our agency work management processes and procedures, through leading project & operations teams to deliver internal client needs as efficient and effectively as possible. Responsible for how the B-Hive manages all project briefs from regular BAU briefs through larger, more complex and/or critical projects; leads operations & project management best practice Support with building collaborative bridges and communication frameworks needed for effective inter-agency ways of working Be a champion for change, looking to evolve our operations through tech-driven innovation, ensuring we remain agile enough to pivot quickly Leads teams of project managers, scheduling and traffic managers, quality & compliance and digital production & delivery specialists to deliver the required quality on time and to budget. Is focused on the outcomes the business needs to drive and negotiates resource time and commitment across multiple teams and projects according to that client need Supports Head of Client Management with understanding and delivering evolving client needs Supports Head of Creative with tools, process and freelance selection Leads the B-Hive management of P&L and operational financial obligations, including overall staff utilization targets. What you'll need to have (our must-haves) Senior creative, project or operations management experience or other appropriate delivery experience in a creative agency or business Experience managing a production house or working in a production studio Demonstrate strong experience of digital asset management & delivery Proven ability to navigate multi-layered stakeholder landscapes, negotiating resources and driving cross-functional alignment Strong ability to understand, map and plan processes, turning them into robust project plans Likely to hold a degree, or equivalent apprenticeship or experience in a creative, business, process or similar field Highly comfortable working in a fluid creative environment where plans change rapidly Can bring teams (and peers) together around complex process planning, creating robust systems for all critical projects to build on Rewards designed for you Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. About The Boots Group The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. What's next If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. Agency Partnership Manager - Production, The B-Hive
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognizable brandsin the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company. The Head of Creative Operations is a key member of the B-Hive Lead Team. They are responsible for leading and managing the people, processes, systems and tools that enable the effective and efficient operation of the whole B-Hive. They understand that their role is about strategic value creation and not just asset volume (but also asset volume). They ensure the team has what it need to deliver on time, keep process sharp and make sure the machine doesn't break. They drive the adoption of new tools and systems to future-proof our processes, ensuring we remain agile enough to pivot as quickly as our clients or market demands. They report directly to the Head of B-Hive. Key responsibilities Works across all studio teams to own and operate our agency work management processes and procedures, through leading project & operations teams to deliver internal client needs as efficient and effectively as possible. Responsible for how the B-Hive manages all project briefs from regular BAU briefs through larger, more complex and/or critical projects; leads operations & project management best practice Support with building collaborative bridges and communication frameworks needed for effective inter-agency ways of working Be a champion for change, looking to evolve our operations through tech-driven innovation, ensuring we remain agile enough to pivot quickly Leads teams of project managers, scheduling and traffic managers, quality & compliance and digital production & delivery specialists to deliver the required quality on time and to budget. Is focused on the outcomes the business needs to drive and negotiates resource time and commitment across multiple teams and projects according to that client need Supports Head of Client Management with understanding and delivering evolving client needs Supports Head of Creative with tools, process and freelance selection Leads the B-Hive management of P&L and operational financial obligations, including overall staff utilization targets. What you'll need to have (our must-haves) Senior creative, project or operations management experience or other appropriate delivery experience in a creative agency or business Experience managing a production house or working in a production studio Demonstrate strong experience of digital asset management & delivery Proven ability to navigate multi-layered stakeholder landscapes, negotiating resources and driving cross-functional alignment Strong ability to understand, map and plan processes, turning them into robust project plans Likely to hold a degree, or equivalent apprenticeship or experience in a creative, business, process or similar field Highly comfortable working in a fluid creative environment where plans change rapidly Can bring teams (and peers) together around complex process planning, creating robust systems for all critical projects to build on Rewards designed for you Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. About The Boots Group The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. What's next If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. Agency Partnership Manager - Production, The B-Hive
Overview Bauer Media Outdoor estate spans 12 European countries, helping advertisers reach millions of consumers through 110,000 Out-of-Home assets. With a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure solutions and services, and iconic locations, we connect brands and partners with audiences in creative and innovative ways. Using data analytics and programmatic capabilities, we provide tailored advertising experiences and measurable insights that help our partners reach the right audiences, deliver impact and drive engagement. We are a platform for brands and a platform for good. We are focused on delivering more impact for advertisers, more value for communities, inspiring social change, and less impact on the planet. Bauer Media Outdoors's advertising opportunities are in everyday spaces where people live, work, and travel, providing a highly impactful platform to build brands. About the role As Strategy Project Manager (Commercial), your role is to help turn strategy into action across Bauer Media Outdoor's European and UK businesses. Reporting to the Strategy Director (Europe & UK), you will support high-impact commercial initiatives that directly influence revenue growth, commercial effectiveness and product strategy. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, commercial execution and data-led decision making, you will bring structure, insight and momentum to priority projects across multiple markets. You will work closely with senior commercial leaders, local market teams and cross-functional partners across Out-of-Home, Audio and Publishing. A key focus of the role will be supporting Project Orchestra, Bauer's programme to align and integrate commercial capabilities across the Group, helping ensure initiatives are well-defined, insight-led and delivered effectively. What you'll be doing Lead and support defined workstreams within Project Orchestra, delivering high-impact commercial initiatives across Bauer Media Outdoor's European markets. Support the development and execution of initiatives across commercial brand, product strategy, data strategy and organisational transformation. Provide structured, insight-driven analysis on commercial topics such as product packaging, pricing, yield management and inventory utilisation. Use data and commercial insight to support better decision-making, including analysis of sales performance, pricing outcomes and market trends. Translate complex data into clear, compelling, executive-ready narratives that drive action. Provide hands-on project support to local commercial teams, helping turn ideas into structured plans and executable actions. Ensure strategic initiatives are well-scoped, tracked and aligned to wider business objectives. Act as a problem-solver and thought partner to senior commercial leaders across markets. Work collaboratively across an international, matrix environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. In the short term, the role will have a strong focus on supporting the successful integration of Bauer's commercial functions through Project Orchestra, including supporting the commercial workstream through execution in 2026 and 2027. Who are you? We're looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially curious and confident working with both data and people. You don't need to have all the answers, but you do need strong analytical thinking, clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You will bring: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to summarise complex ideas clearly. Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience supporting or managing strategic or commercial projects in a fast-paced, complex environment. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups. Confidence working independently to source and interpret data from a range of systems and teams. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Comfort operating across an international, cross-market environment with different cultures and ways of working. What's in it for you Salary DOE + Annual Core Bonus Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance. (This usually looks like 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home). Enjoy 25 paid holidays, including those well need bank holidays! Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8% Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan Life Insurance and group income protection scheme Cycle to Work Scheme + Enjoy travel/season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back! At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you. If you need this job description in another format or need any adjustments for your application/interview process, please let us know at
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Bauer Media Outdoor estate spans 12 European countries, helping advertisers reach millions of consumers through 110,000 Out-of-Home assets. With a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure solutions and services, and iconic locations, we connect brands and partners with audiences in creative and innovative ways. Using data analytics and programmatic capabilities, we provide tailored advertising experiences and measurable insights that help our partners reach the right audiences, deliver impact and drive engagement. We are a platform for brands and a platform for good. We are focused on delivering more impact for advertisers, more value for communities, inspiring social change, and less impact on the planet. Bauer Media Outdoors's advertising opportunities are in everyday spaces where people live, work, and travel, providing a highly impactful platform to build brands. About the role As Strategy Project Manager (Commercial), your role is to help turn strategy into action across Bauer Media Outdoor's European and UK businesses. Reporting to the Strategy Director (Europe & UK), you will support high-impact commercial initiatives that directly influence revenue growth, commercial effectiveness and product strategy. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, commercial execution and data-led decision making, you will bring structure, insight and momentum to priority projects across multiple markets. You will work closely with senior commercial leaders, local market teams and cross-functional partners across Out-of-Home, Audio and Publishing. A key focus of the role will be supporting Project Orchestra, Bauer's programme to align and integrate commercial capabilities across the Group, helping ensure initiatives are well-defined, insight-led and delivered effectively. What you'll be doing Lead and support defined workstreams within Project Orchestra, delivering high-impact commercial initiatives across Bauer Media Outdoor's European markets. Support the development and execution of initiatives across commercial brand, product strategy, data strategy and organisational transformation. Provide structured, insight-driven analysis on commercial topics such as product packaging, pricing, yield management and inventory utilisation. Use data and commercial insight to support better decision-making, including analysis of sales performance, pricing outcomes and market trends. Translate complex data into clear, compelling, executive-ready narratives that drive action. Provide hands-on project support to local commercial teams, helping turn ideas into structured plans and executable actions. Ensure strategic initiatives are well-scoped, tracked and aligned to wider business objectives. Act as a problem-solver and thought partner to senior commercial leaders across markets. Work collaboratively across an international, matrix environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. In the short term, the role will have a strong focus on supporting the successful integration of Bauer's commercial functions through Project Orchestra, including supporting the commercial workstream through execution in 2026 and 2027. Who are you? We're looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially curious and confident working with both data and people. You don't need to have all the answers, but you do need strong analytical thinking, clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You will bring: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to summarise complex ideas clearly. Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience supporting or managing strategic or commercial projects in a fast-paced, complex environment. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups. Confidence working independently to source and interpret data from a range of systems and teams. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Comfort operating across an international, cross-market environment with different cultures and ways of working. What's in it for you Salary DOE + Annual Core Bonus Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance. (This usually looks like 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home). Enjoy 25 paid holidays, including those well need bank holidays! Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8% Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan Life Insurance and group income protection scheme Cycle to Work Scheme + Enjoy travel/season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back! At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you. If you need this job description in another format or need any adjustments for your application/interview process, please let us know at
Job Description Job Role: Strategy Manager (Media Industry) Location: London Mobility: Up to 50% Career Level: 7 Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture's Media team forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. Our Media team delivers tailored services to help a broad range of clients across the full range of media industry player types, including broadcasters, payTV operators, studios and production houses, gaming, business media, press and print publishing among other sub-sectors. We help our clients formulate strategies to navigate complex, often ambiguous challenges to achieve sustained growth, drive efficiency, scale, and enhance or maintain their competitive position. Our Media team is an exciting practice to work, and you will work with a diverse range of clients to help them navigate some of the biggest strategic shifts faced by the industry, including the transition to digital consumption and AI. As a Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in driving thought leadership and delivering value to our clients. You will do this by working closely with the wider Media Portfolio Team (including Technology, Operations and SONG colleagues). In our team you will learn: How to work across strategy and consulting, technology and operations and leverage our capabilities to bring the best of Accenture New technologies in the age of AI, and ways to help clients set up for success in this new competitive environment Media topic knowledge, acquired from working with the leading Media companies in the world In this role you will: Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively frame issue sets and communicate solutions with structure and clarity Present internally and to clients, representing the practice and building credibility in your work Take ownership of large-scale strategy projects, ensuring we are engaging the right stakeholders, on track against plans, and delivering high quality output to the client's requirements Lead complex, end-to-end strategic and transformation programmes Own delivery scope and commercial outcomes, including business casing, risk management, and value tracking Contribute to business development efforts - from client proposals to go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership Create and lead high-performing teams, mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture Drive innovation within the practice by shaping new capabilities, assets, thought leadership perspectives and become a subject matter expert, delivering value to clients Qualification What we are looking for Background You have at least 5 years of work experience within: A Strategy consulting environment (e.g. strategy consulting firm or inhouse strategy unit) and/ or Media Industry companies (e.g. broadcasters, payTV operators, studios, music labels etc.) You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to simplify and demonstrate insights clearly You're able to think critically - you quickly understand client challenges and form hypotheses and solutions You're a strong communicator with the ability to deliver presentations, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication You work well as part of a team, and thrive in a cross functional environment You bring relevant Media Industry topic expertise that can help the practice broaden its repertoire (e.g. in platform strategy, content sourcing, advertising) You have a 1st Class or 2:1 Undergraduate degree from a well-recognised University or similar academic qualifications. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Working within the Media Strategy team will provide you with direct access and exposure to some of the world's leading media businesses, where you will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to businesses which impact many aspects of consumers' lives and society at large. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovate individuals across the team, but you will also have the opportunity to continuously learn new skills across the industry with continuous progression opportunities available. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Locations London Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Role: Strategy Manager (Media Industry) Location: London Mobility: Up to 50% Career Level: 7 Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Accenture's Media team forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. Our Media team delivers tailored services to help a broad range of clients across the full range of media industry player types, including broadcasters, payTV operators, studios and production houses, gaming, business media, press and print publishing among other sub-sectors. We help our clients formulate strategies to navigate complex, often ambiguous challenges to achieve sustained growth, drive efficiency, scale, and enhance or maintain their competitive position. Our Media team is an exciting practice to work, and you will work with a diverse range of clients to help them navigate some of the biggest strategic shifts faced by the industry, including the transition to digital consumption and AI. As a Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in driving thought leadership and delivering value to our clients. You will do this by working closely with the wider Media Portfolio Team (including Technology, Operations and SONG colleagues). In our team you will learn: How to work across strategy and consulting, technology and operations and leverage our capabilities to bring the best of Accenture New technologies in the age of AI, and ways to help clients set up for success in this new competitive environment Media topic knowledge, acquired from working with the leading Media companies in the world In this role you will: Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively frame issue sets and communicate solutions with structure and clarity Present internally and to clients, representing the practice and building credibility in your work Take ownership of large-scale strategy projects, ensuring we are engaging the right stakeholders, on track against plans, and delivering high quality output to the client's requirements Lead complex, end-to-end strategic and transformation programmes Own delivery scope and commercial outcomes, including business casing, risk management, and value tracking Contribute to business development efforts - from client proposals to go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership Create and lead high-performing teams, mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture Drive innovation within the practice by shaping new capabilities, assets, thought leadership perspectives and become a subject matter expert, delivering value to clients Qualification What we are looking for Background You have at least 5 years of work experience within: A Strategy consulting environment (e.g. strategy consulting firm or inhouse strategy unit) and/ or Media Industry companies (e.g. broadcasters, payTV operators, studios, music labels etc.) You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to simplify and demonstrate insights clearly You're able to think critically - you quickly understand client challenges and form hypotheses and solutions You're a strong communicator with the ability to deliver presentations, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication You work well as part of a team, and thrive in a cross functional environment You bring relevant Media Industry topic expertise that can help the practice broaden its repertoire (e.g. in platform strategy, content sourcing, advertising) You have a 1st Class or 2:1 Undergraduate degree from a well-recognised University or similar academic qualifications. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Working within the Media Strategy team will provide you with direct access and exposure to some of the world's leading media businesses, where you will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to businesses which impact many aspects of consumers' lives and society at large. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovate individuals across the team, but you will also have the opportunity to continuously learn new skills across the industry with continuous progression opportunities available. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Locations London Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at
Senior Project Manager (Ref: 6373) Reference number: 446892 Salary: £37,950. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Fixed term Length of employment: For a period of up to 1 year Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location: National (England) Join us in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. Whether you're drawn to hands-on conservation or playing a vital part behind the scenes, your work at Natural England will support lasting benefits for the environment and society. Our Role Natural England is the Government's adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others. Strategic Outcomes for Nature Our strategy is framed through four strategic outcomes. Each of these outcomes reinforces and amplifies the others, and together they address environmental, social and economic actions critical to thriving nature. Recovering Nature - Increased scale and quality of places where nature thrives. Building Better Places - Greener homes and infrastructure create healthier, more investable places, recognising we live better where nature thrives around us. Improving Health and Wellbeing - Build nature into everyday life so people can support, access and benefit from nature, wherever they live. Delivering Security through Nature - Nature helps us adapt to the threats of a changing climate and improves our national security, supporting more resilient food production, healthy soils, clean and plentiful water and clean air. The Role This role is a rare opportunity to play a part to bring about systematic change to the planning system and planning casework. We are seeking ambitious individuals with great communication and organisational skills to join our highly performing, supportive and friendly teams across Natural England's Sustainable Development work. Job Purpose You will help shape and deliver legislative planning, policy reforms and infrastructure projects to ensure that they are customer focused, digitally enabled and sustainable in the long term with a shift to nature's recovery at scale delivered through the planning system. Priority work areas include the Nature Restoration Fund, wider planning policy reforms and implementing Government reviews such as the Lead Environmental Regulator pilot (major projects/infrastructure development). Key Tasks / Principal Accountabilities Prepare, monitor and control the development of the business case and project plan(s) to ensure that the project scope, cost and timeframes are agreed and deliverable; agreeing and deriving the benefits as intended. Apply project management expertise through selection and application of the most appropriate project management methodologies, operating to organisational project delivery standards and ensuring that all approvals and assurance is understood and applied in accordance with schemes of delegation to ensure compliance within your project. Identify benefits and ensure they are understood, measured, tracked and owned. Supervise the process of contract negotiation and approval and contractor management. Undertake detailed stakeholder analysis to ensure that the project is understood and supported by all relevant parties. Plan stakeholder engagement to manage expectations through timely communications to all relevant audiences (internal, external, senior stakeholders, delivery staff). Identify, record and monitor project issues/risks including mapping mitigating actions and resolution. Where necessary ensure escalation to the appropriate level at the appropriate time to protect the project and organisation from reputational damage. Develop and maintain relationships across the project management and change management profession to enable continuous improvement, best practice change management and build capability across the organisation. Undertake the appropriate close procedures for the project including record keeping and lessons learnt to ensure that a formal audit trail is maintained, and future initiatives can be improved. Knowledge, Skills & Experience A recognised project delivery qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, MSP) or 3+ years of experience managing small projects or working in a management team on larger ones. (Essential) Strong knowledge and experience of project planning, risk and benefits management, and business case development. (Essential) Able to work effectively across teams and build strong, collaborative relationships. (Essential) Able to work confidently in busy and complex environments, making sound decisions and managing risks. (Essential) Strategic thinker who can link project work to wider organisational goals. (Essential) Professional, organised, and proactive: able to lead by example and hold others to account constructively. (Essential) Confident user of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and project planning tools (e.g. MS Project). (Essential) Experience leading and inspiring teams or mentoring others. (Desirable) Experience of leading organisational change / reform projects. (Desirable) Benefits At Natural England, we support a healthy work-life balance by offering full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development tailored to your role. This includes ten days annually for personal learning and development, plus three additional days for volunteering. You'll receive a generous leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), access to the Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution, and a range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme. Staff can also join the Civil Service Sport club for discounts on sports, leisure activities, and social events. We are committed to fairness, equality, and inclusivity. Our employee-led diversity networks help foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported Locations Natural England has adopted hybrid working - which means our staff work from a flexible range of locations, encompassing home, offices (ours and our partners) and relevant sites. All new staff will be formally linked to one of our 25 offices across England, and the expectation is that all new staff will be able to access their local office to be part of the community of staff in their geographical area. Staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours. Staff members are required to carry out all their duties working in this way and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Travel expenses will be paid if work-related travel is required but does not apply to travel between home and your associated office. National team roles can be linked with any Natural England office while Area Team roles will be linked with an office in the relevant geographic area. View a map of our office locations: informational summary only Pay It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range. You will become an active member of the relevant local leadership community, the group of senior Natural England staff in each of the localities across England who we ask to provide support and co-ordination for the local group of staff. How to Apply We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview, or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you should notify us of this at application stage where possible, or well in advance of your interview. We now provide primary interview questions in advance for all formal recruitments. This vacancy uses competency-based assessment. We'll assess you against the competencies below during the selection process: Technical Skills and Knowledge Personal Effectiveness Work Delivery Putting People at the Heart of the Environment When completing the application form you should present relevant examples using the STAR format. Give us an example of how you have demonstrated the competency (which can be work related or from another area of your life) and tell us about the Situation, the specific Task you had to undertake, the specific Actions you took, and the Result (both immediate and in a wider context) of your Action. Please note that STAR format is not required when answering a Technical Skills & Knowledge competency. Examples should be given in no more than 250 words for each competency. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams or a suitable alternative, where you will be asked to give examples for all competencies as set out in the Job Description. Please note: Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience . click apply for full job details
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager (Ref: 6373) Reference number: 446892 Salary: £37,950. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Fixed term Length of employment: For a period of up to 1 year Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location: National (England) Join us in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. Whether you're drawn to hands-on conservation or playing a vital part behind the scenes, your work at Natural England will support lasting benefits for the environment and society. Our Role Natural England is the Government's adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others. Strategic Outcomes for Nature Our strategy is framed through four strategic outcomes. Each of these outcomes reinforces and amplifies the others, and together they address environmental, social and economic actions critical to thriving nature. Recovering Nature - Increased scale and quality of places where nature thrives. Building Better Places - Greener homes and infrastructure create healthier, more investable places, recognising we live better where nature thrives around us. Improving Health and Wellbeing - Build nature into everyday life so people can support, access and benefit from nature, wherever they live. Delivering Security through Nature - Nature helps us adapt to the threats of a changing climate and improves our national security, supporting more resilient food production, healthy soils, clean and plentiful water and clean air. The Role This role is a rare opportunity to play a part to bring about systematic change to the planning system and planning casework. We are seeking ambitious individuals with great communication and organisational skills to join our highly performing, supportive and friendly teams across Natural England's Sustainable Development work. Job Purpose You will help shape and deliver legislative planning, policy reforms and infrastructure projects to ensure that they are customer focused, digitally enabled and sustainable in the long term with a shift to nature's recovery at scale delivered through the planning system. Priority work areas include the Nature Restoration Fund, wider planning policy reforms and implementing Government reviews such as the Lead Environmental Regulator pilot (major projects/infrastructure development). Key Tasks / Principal Accountabilities Prepare, monitor and control the development of the business case and project plan(s) to ensure that the project scope, cost and timeframes are agreed and deliverable; agreeing and deriving the benefits as intended. Apply project management expertise through selection and application of the most appropriate project management methodologies, operating to organisational project delivery standards and ensuring that all approvals and assurance is understood and applied in accordance with schemes of delegation to ensure compliance within your project. Identify benefits and ensure they are understood, measured, tracked and owned. Supervise the process of contract negotiation and approval and contractor management. Undertake detailed stakeholder analysis to ensure that the project is understood and supported by all relevant parties. Plan stakeholder engagement to manage expectations through timely communications to all relevant audiences (internal, external, senior stakeholders, delivery staff). Identify, record and monitor project issues/risks including mapping mitigating actions and resolution. Where necessary ensure escalation to the appropriate level at the appropriate time to protect the project and organisation from reputational damage. Develop and maintain relationships across the project management and change management profession to enable continuous improvement, best practice change management and build capability across the organisation. Undertake the appropriate close procedures for the project including record keeping and lessons learnt to ensure that a formal audit trail is maintained, and future initiatives can be improved. Knowledge, Skills & Experience A recognised project delivery qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, MSP) or 3+ years of experience managing small projects or working in a management team on larger ones. (Essential) Strong knowledge and experience of project planning, risk and benefits management, and business case development. (Essential) Able to work effectively across teams and build strong, collaborative relationships. (Essential) Able to work confidently in busy and complex environments, making sound decisions and managing risks. (Essential) Strategic thinker who can link project work to wider organisational goals. (Essential) Professional, organised, and proactive: able to lead by example and hold others to account constructively. (Essential) Confident user of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and project planning tools (e.g. MS Project). (Essential) Experience leading and inspiring teams or mentoring others. (Desirable) Experience of leading organisational change / reform projects. (Desirable) Benefits At Natural England, we support a healthy work-life balance by offering full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development tailored to your role. This includes ten days annually for personal learning and development, plus three additional days for volunteering. You'll receive a generous leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), access to the Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution, and a range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme. Staff can also join the Civil Service Sport club for discounts on sports, leisure activities, and social events. We are committed to fairness, equality, and inclusivity. Our employee-led diversity networks help foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported Locations Natural England has adopted hybrid working - which means our staff work from a flexible range of locations, encompassing home, offices (ours and our partners) and relevant sites. All new staff will be formally linked to one of our 25 offices across England, and the expectation is that all new staff will be able to access their local office to be part of the community of staff in their geographical area. Staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours. Staff members are required to carry out all their duties working in this way and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Travel expenses will be paid if work-related travel is required but does not apply to travel between home and your associated office. National team roles can be linked with any Natural England office while Area Team roles will be linked with an office in the relevant geographic area. View a map of our office locations: informational summary only Pay It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range. You will become an active member of the relevant local leadership community, the group of senior Natural England staff in each of the localities across England who we ask to provide support and co-ordination for the local group of staff. How to Apply We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview, or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you should notify us of this at application stage where possible, or well in advance of your interview. We now provide primary interview questions in advance for all formal recruitments. This vacancy uses competency-based assessment. We'll assess you against the competencies below during the selection process: Technical Skills and Knowledge Personal Effectiveness Work Delivery Putting People at the Heart of the Environment When completing the application form you should present relevant examples using the STAR format. Give us an example of how you have demonstrated the competency (which can be work related or from another area of your life) and tell us about the Situation, the specific Task you had to undertake, the specific Actions you took, and the Result (both immediate and in a wider context) of your Action. Please note that STAR format is not required when answering a Technical Skills & Knowledge competency. Examples should be given in no more than 250 words for each competency. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams or a suitable alternative, where you will be asked to give examples for all competencies as set out in the Job Description. Please note: Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience . click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Salary: From £40,000 Location: Barrow in Furness Walney Road Argos, Barrow In Furness, LA14 5UN Contract type: Permanent Business area: Argos Retail Closing date: 19 February 2026 Requisition ID: Shift hours Full flexibility to work 5/7 days including earlies, lates and weekends Every time somebody buys a product from us - whether it's to be dropped to their door, clicked and collected, or even picked up from a convenient Sainsbury's store - that item will have begun its journey at one of our Hubs. Each one is a major distribution operation, and one of them is set to be the latest and possibly greatest challenge in your management career to date. What you'll do You will lead and create a high-performing team, spreading our customer-centric culture in your every word and action across the hub and spoke community. Equipped with a clear vision, growth mindset and excellent leadership skills, you'll inspire, motivate and empower your colleagues to realise their potential and deliver business success in an ever evolving multi-channel retail environment. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will have total accountability for a significant store and customer fulfilment operation, delivering on all KPIs. As importantly, you'll ensure of exceptional store standards and delivery of process, so that we meet our complete customer offer from in-store to home. Who you are Positive about change and the opportunities it offers, you lead and support others and put customers firmly at the top of the agenda. You'll know how to create a vision along with your team and inspire them to deliver it. In addition, you'll recognize the strengths and skill gaps in yourself and those around you, and look to address them. Your decision-making, communication and listening skills will all be key, and you'll be adept at nurturing an environment where understanding of the customer experience should be reflected in what we do - customer first, process second. Lastly, you'll know what needs to be achieved and how to put in place the right plan and resources to do it. How you'll progress There's a host of routes to choose from. Prove yourself in this role, and we'll really encourage you to develop. Whether you choose to stay with Argos and perhaps step into a Store and then Regional Manager role or move across and develop in one of our Sainsbury's stores or regions, you'll have every opportunity to take your career where you want it to go. Relentless in your pursuit of better customer experiences, you'll evidence how you've changed things for the better for customers in a previous role. You've managed a fast-paced operation, delivering results across service, sales, customer outcomes and team performance. You use insight to make smart decisions that improve performance and customer experiences. You're confident navigating employee relations, and apply HR policies with consistency and care. You've developed and supported performance and capability within a team, helping others step up and succeed. You know how to lead through change - keeping your team motivated and focused. You walk the talk - showing up every day as a role model for service and values. What we'll give you Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI. Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Salary: From £40,000 Location: Barrow in Furness Walney Road Argos, Barrow In Furness, LA14 5UN Contract type: Permanent Business area: Argos Retail Closing date: 19 February 2026 Requisition ID: Shift hours Full flexibility to work 5/7 days including earlies, lates and weekends Every time somebody buys a product from us - whether it's to be dropped to their door, clicked and collected, or even picked up from a convenient Sainsbury's store - that item will have begun its journey at one of our Hubs. Each one is a major distribution operation, and one of them is set to be the latest and possibly greatest challenge in your management career to date. What you'll do You will lead and create a high-performing team, spreading our customer-centric culture in your every word and action across the hub and spoke community. Equipped with a clear vision, growth mindset and excellent leadership skills, you'll inspire, motivate and empower your colleagues to realise their potential and deliver business success in an ever evolving multi-channel retail environment. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will have total accountability for a significant store and customer fulfilment operation, delivering on all KPIs. As importantly, you'll ensure of exceptional store standards and delivery of process, so that we meet our complete customer offer from in-store to home. Who you are Positive about change and the opportunities it offers, you lead and support others and put customers firmly at the top of the agenda. You'll know how to create a vision along with your team and inspire them to deliver it. In addition, you'll recognize the strengths and skill gaps in yourself and those around you, and look to address them. Your decision-making, communication and listening skills will all be key, and you'll be adept at nurturing an environment where understanding of the customer experience should be reflected in what we do - customer first, process second. Lastly, you'll know what needs to be achieved and how to put in place the right plan and resources to do it. How you'll progress There's a host of routes to choose from. Prove yourself in this role, and we'll really encourage you to develop. Whether you choose to stay with Argos and perhaps step into a Store and then Regional Manager role or move across and develop in one of our Sainsbury's stores or regions, you'll have every opportunity to take your career where you want it to go. Relentless in your pursuit of better customer experiences, you'll evidence how you've changed things for the better for customers in a previous role. You've managed a fast-paced operation, delivering results across service, sales, customer outcomes and team performance. You use insight to make smart decisions that improve performance and customer experiences. You're confident navigating employee relations, and apply HR policies with consistency and care. You've developed and supported performance and capability within a team, helping others step up and succeed. You know how to lead through change - keeping your team motivated and focused. You walk the talk - showing up every day as a role model for service and values. What we'll give you Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI. Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
