Interim Community Development Lead Day Rate: £500-£550 (Inside IR35) Duration: Interim - initial 3-6 months Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Hays are delighted to be working on an interim Community Development Lead role, seeking an experienced interim professional to support ongoing work across Adult Social Care (ASC), Early Intervention & Prevention (EI&P), and the wider transformation agenda. This role will play a pivotal part in strengthening and modernising my client's partnership with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, building collaborative relationships, shaping a new customer journey for residents, and ensuring the VCSE sector is fully aligned to their strategic priorities around demand reduction and improved wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Partnership & Collaboration Work closely with the City's well-established VCSE sector to develop, strengthen and enhance collaborative working. Act as a trusted, reliable link between the Council and VCSE partners, supporting transparency, trust, and joint problem-solving. Identify opportunities for improved partnership working and help bridge gaps across the City's provision. Strategic Alignment & Sector Development Build strong working relationships across internal teams including the Programme, Commissioning, EI&P and CoL teams. Translate ASC and EI&P strategic priorities into meaningful engagement, support offers, and commissioned or non-commissioned services within the VCSE sector. Develop an organic, strengths-based approach that utilises existing networks, community assets, and local infrastructure. Service Transformation & Customer Journey Support the delivery of a new customer journey for residents engaging with Council services and VCSE support. Ensure the sector is positioned to play a key role in early help, prevention, and community-based interventions. Evidence, Impact & Outcomes Work with Business Analysts, Finance and other internal teams to build a robust evidence base demonstrating the impact of VCSE interventions on demand reduction. Capture resident experience and outcomes in a way that is independent of provider contractual reporting, giving a clearer picture of lived experience. Use data, feedback and insight to shape recommendations and inform future commissioning and strategic direction. About You We are looking for an interim professional who can quickly build credibility and deliver impact. You will bring: Proven experience working with or within the VCSE sector, ideally in a partnership, community development or strategic engagement role. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to operate across complex stakeholder landscapes. Understanding of Adult Social Care, Early Intervention & Prevention, community-based delivery models and strengths-based practice. Experience in transformation or service redesign is highly desirable. Confidence analysing qualitative and quantitative data to tell a clear story of outcomes and impact. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 09, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Community Development Lead Day Rate: £500-£550 (Inside IR35) Duration: Interim - initial 3-6 months Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Hays are delighted to be working on an interim Community Development Lead role, seeking an experienced interim professional to support ongoing work across Adult Social Care (ASC), Early Intervention & Prevention (EI&P), and the wider transformation agenda. This role will play a pivotal part in strengthening and modernising my client's partnership with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, building collaborative relationships, shaping a new customer journey for residents, and ensuring the VCSE sector is fully aligned to their strategic priorities around demand reduction and improved wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Partnership & Collaboration Work closely with the City's well-established VCSE sector to develop, strengthen and enhance collaborative working. Act as a trusted, reliable link between the Council and VCSE partners, supporting transparency, trust, and joint problem-solving. Identify opportunities for improved partnership working and help bridge gaps across the City's provision. Strategic Alignment & Sector Development Build strong working relationships across internal teams including the Programme, Commissioning, EI&P and CoL teams. Translate ASC and EI&P strategic priorities into meaningful engagement, support offers, and commissioned or non-commissioned services within the VCSE sector. Develop an organic, strengths-based approach that utilises existing networks, community assets, and local infrastructure. Service Transformation & Customer Journey Support the delivery of a new customer journey for residents engaging with Council services and VCSE support. Ensure the sector is positioned to play a key role in early help, prevention, and community-based interventions. Evidence, Impact & Outcomes Work with Business Analysts, Finance and other internal teams to build a robust evidence base demonstrating the impact of VCSE interventions on demand reduction. Capture resident experience and outcomes in a way that is independent of provider contractual reporting, giving a clearer picture of lived experience. Use data, feedback and insight to shape recommendations and inform future commissioning and strategic direction. About You We are looking for an interim professional who can quickly build credibility and deliver impact. You will bring: Proven experience working with or within the VCSE sector, ideally in a partnership, community development or strategic engagement role. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to operate across complex stakeholder landscapes. Understanding of Adult Social Care, Early Intervention & Prevention, community-based delivery models and strengths-based practice. Experience in transformation or service redesign is highly desirable. Confidence analysing qualitative and quantitative data to tell a clear story of outcomes and impact. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. Kpler Insight is looking for an experienced LNG Freight Analyst to support and develop our LNG freight market research. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining in-house models related to LNG freight dynamics, providing data-driven insights, and producing market-relevant written content as part of Kpler's comprehensive research offering. The role will operate as part of the Insight team, producing weekly and monthly reports and interacting with clients to present Kpler's view on LNG freight dynamics. Your mission is to: Identify, research, and report on key developments in the global LNG freight market forKpler Insight's client base. Develop and maintain in-house models to analyse ton-mile demand, implications for freight and freight rates, vessel utilisation, and trade patterns. Produce actionable insights through reports, articles, and commentary on LNG freight trends and their implications for the wider LNG market. Track commissioning, scraping, upgrading activities as well as conversions to FSRUs across the entire LNG fleet. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Kpler's LNG freight market coverage. Actively engage with stakeholders, including clients, media, and industry participants, to promote research and market insights developed at Kpler. Organise and deliver webinars, presentations, and participate in conferences to share market expertise. You could be a good fit if you: Have at least 3 years of experience analyzing and modelling freight markets, commodity markets, or the shipping industry. Are proficient in analysing complex datasets, with advanced skills in Excel and data handling. Have coding experience with tools/languages such as SQL, Python, or VBA, enabling efficient data analysis and model development. Knowledge of global LNG supply-demand fundamentals and their interaction with freight markets. Possess a strong understanding of LNG shipping, including vessel types, route economics, and trade flows. Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience creating high-quality reports and delivering insights to stakeholders. Exhibit strong logical thinking, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear conclusions. Are passionate about shipping and energy markets, with a keen interest in understanding and forecasting market dynamics. We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you've found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? We make things happen We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. We build together We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. We are here to help We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. Our People Pledge Don't meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don't match 100% of the job requirements. Don't let the confidence gap stand in your way, we'd love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. By applying, I confirm that I have read and accept the Staff Privacy Notice
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. Kpler Insight is looking for an experienced LNG Freight Analyst to support and develop our LNG freight market research. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining in-house models related to LNG freight dynamics, providing data-driven insights, and producing market-relevant written content as part of Kpler's comprehensive research offering. The role will operate as part of the Insight team, producing weekly and monthly reports and interacting with clients to present Kpler's view on LNG freight dynamics. Your mission is to: Identify, research, and report on key developments in the global LNG freight market forKpler Insight's client base. Develop and maintain in-house models to analyse ton-mile demand, implications for freight and freight rates, vessel utilisation, and trade patterns. Produce actionable insights through reports, articles, and commentary on LNG freight trends and their implications for the wider LNG market. Track commissioning, scraping, upgrading activities as well as conversions to FSRUs across the entire LNG fleet. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Kpler's LNG freight market coverage. Actively engage with stakeholders, including clients, media, and industry participants, to promote research and market insights developed at Kpler. Organise and deliver webinars, presentations, and participate in conferences to share market expertise. You could be a good fit if you: Have at least 3 years of experience analyzing and modelling freight markets, commodity markets, or the shipping industry. Are proficient in analysing complex datasets, with advanced skills in Excel and data handling. Have coding experience with tools/languages such as SQL, Python, or VBA, enabling efficient data analysis and model development. Knowledge of global LNG supply-demand fundamentals and their interaction with freight markets. Possess a strong understanding of LNG shipping, including vessel types, route economics, and trade flows. Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience creating high-quality reports and delivering insights to stakeholders. Exhibit strong logical thinking, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear conclusions. Are passionate about shipping and energy markets, with a keen interest in understanding and forecasting market dynamics. We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you've found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? We make things happen We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. We build together We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. We are here to help We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. Our People Pledge Don't meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don't match 100% of the job requirements. Don't let the confidence gap stand in your way, we'd love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. By applying, I confirm that I have read and accept the Staff Privacy Notice
I'm working with a leading manufacturer based near High Wycombe to find a confident and detail-focused Supply Chain Analyst to take ownership of outsourced product supply, inventory management, and delivery performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across teams and building strong supplier relationships, while keeping a close eye on data, forecasts, and performance. The role: You'll be responsible for overseeing the flow of outsourced products, ensuring inventory levels are accurate and deliveries run smoothly. You'll work closely with the Supply Chain Apprentice, Factory Planning, and Customer Service teams to keep everything aligned and operating efficiently. A big part of the role will be monitoring supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and making sure communication between suppliers, the warehouse, and customers (via Customer Service) is clear and effective. Key responsibilities: Analyse monthly demand and produce accurate forecasts Maintain ERP/MRP systems with a high degree of accuracy Monitor inbound volumes to the warehouse to ensure smooth intake within agreed SLAs Hold regular supplier meetings to review performance and resolve any issues Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers Work closely with internal teams to support planning and customer delivery What we're looking for: Around 5+ years' experience in a supply chain role Strong experience in forecasting and inventory management Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Confident Excel user Good time management and able to work well under pressure Salary - £35K Location - High Wycombe
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
I'm working with a leading manufacturer based near High Wycombe to find a confident and detail-focused Supply Chain Analyst to take ownership of outsourced product supply, inventory management, and delivery performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across teams and building strong supplier relationships, while keeping a close eye on data, forecasts, and performance. The role: You'll be responsible for overseeing the flow of outsourced products, ensuring inventory levels are accurate and deliveries run smoothly. You'll work closely with the Supply Chain Apprentice, Factory Planning, and Customer Service teams to keep everything aligned and operating efficiently. A big part of the role will be monitoring supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and making sure communication between suppliers, the warehouse, and customers (via Customer Service) is clear and effective. Key responsibilities: Analyse monthly demand and produce accurate forecasts Maintain ERP/MRP systems with a high degree of accuracy Monitor inbound volumes to the warehouse to ensure smooth intake within agreed SLAs Hold regular supplier meetings to review performance and resolve any issues Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers Work closely with internal teams to support planning and customer delivery What we're looking for: Around 5+ years' experience in a supply chain role Strong experience in forecasting and inventory management Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Confident Excel user Good time management and able to work well under pressure Salary - £35K Location - High Wycombe
Supply Chain Analyst - Turn Numbers Into Insight That Drives Decisions Lincoln (Hybrid) c. £35,000 If you love working with numbers, really working with them, this is a role that will play to all your strengths. You'll be the person who spots patterns others miss, who can turn raw data into something meaningful, and who enjoys understanding the mechanics of how a supply chain truly behaves. You'll be joining a business where data underpins almost every operational decision. Stock movements, demand fluctuations, supplier behaviour, customer trends; it's all happening at speed. Your job is to bring clarity to that movement and help the business stay one step ahead. This would suit someone with a strong mathematical foundation, perhaps a Maths graduate or similar, with a couple of years' commercial experience already behind them. You'll be naturally analytical, comfortable interpreting large datasets, and curious about what's driving the numbers beneath the surface. Your day-to-day will be about analysing trends, building forecasts, identifying risks, and helping teams make informed decisions. You'll turn complex information into insight people can trust, present findings that are easy to act on, and play a key part in keeping the supply chain running smoothly. It's the kind of role where the more inquisitive you are, the more valuable you become. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and making a visible impact on how a business operates, this is a brilliant next step. If it sounds like you, get in touch with Will Taylor at Hays in Lincoln. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Analyst - Turn Numbers Into Insight That Drives Decisions Lincoln (Hybrid) c. £35,000 If you love working with numbers, really working with them, this is a role that will play to all your strengths. You'll be the person who spots patterns others miss, who can turn raw data into something meaningful, and who enjoys understanding the mechanics of how a supply chain truly behaves. You'll be joining a business where data underpins almost every operational decision. Stock movements, demand fluctuations, supplier behaviour, customer trends; it's all happening at speed. Your job is to bring clarity to that movement and help the business stay one step ahead. This would suit someone with a strong mathematical foundation, perhaps a Maths graduate or similar, with a couple of years' commercial experience already behind them. You'll be naturally analytical, comfortable interpreting large datasets, and curious about what's driving the numbers beneath the surface. Your day-to-day will be about analysing trends, building forecasts, identifying risks, and helping teams make informed decisions. You'll turn complex information into insight people can trust, present findings that are easy to act on, and play a key part in keeping the supply chain running smoothly. It's the kind of role where the more inquisitive you are, the more valuable you become. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and making a visible impact on how a business operates, this is a brilliant next step. If it sounds like you, get in touch with Will Taylor at Hays in Lincoln. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding Operations Forecasting & Planning team. You will have responsibility for sourcing, analysing and modelling the Data to create advanced forecasting capabilities across operational demand workloads and national customer support operations. Client Details Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Forecast modelling on a weekly, daily and hourly level around customer demand planning, which drives the resourcing requirement to meet customer needs. Utilise multiple statistical forecasting methods and apply this to analyse and extract meaningful properties from large and complex data sets using SQL, to enable complex planning assumptions and improve forecast quality. Production of accurate and effective weekly demand forecasts (rolling 0 - 26 weeks) across lines of business ensuring awareness and management of Seasonality factors, Volume driver analysis and Special event forecasting Provide insight and intelligence to enable Operational leads and Resource Planning teams to make informed decisions on resourcing, and performance challenges and optimisation. Producing and maintaining forecast analysis and tracking, and operational performance reporting to identify performance risks, and opportunities. Support the Senior Planning and Forecasting Manager and Head of Planning & Trading with the production of the long term annual and quarterly forecasting and planning processes. Forecasting daily demand requirements, and feeds into the capacity / resourcing models, to achieve KPIs and SLAs as efficiently as possible Share best practice across colleagues in the Forecasting & Planning team, and ops stakeholders. Continuous review of performance, ensuring forecast performance is within acceptable toleration, variations are understood and articulated, and lessons learnt are incorporated into future forecasts. Profile Key Skills & Attributes: Advanced analytical skills using Excel, SQL and Power BI (DAX / Power Query) Forecasting and Planning experience in large scale operations - Field and/ or Contact Centres Experience in building, developing and maintenance Excel forecasting models Ability to use Excel at an advanced level, to design and manage complex forecasting models in a manner that ensure easy audit and transparency Awareness and ability to create, develop models and solutions to support problem solving activities and scenario modelling Strong modelling skills and ability to develop and build from concept through to strategic solution, Demand Planning models and processes Ability to create reports in Power BI, or have knowledge and experience of Tableau and other analytical and reporting solutions Job Offer Opportunity to join a leading UK organisation Opportunity to join a large and collaborative data team
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their expanding Operations Forecasting & Planning team. You will have responsibility for sourcing, analysing and modelling the Data to create advanced forecasting capabilities across operational demand workloads and national customer support operations. Client Details Leading UK B2C Logistics & Supply Chain organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Forecast modelling on a weekly, daily and hourly level around customer demand planning, which drives the resourcing requirement to meet customer needs. Utilise multiple statistical forecasting methods and apply this to analyse and extract meaningful properties from large and complex data sets using SQL, to enable complex planning assumptions and improve forecast quality. Production of accurate and effective weekly demand forecasts (rolling 0 - 26 weeks) across lines of business ensuring awareness and management of Seasonality factors, Volume driver analysis and Special event forecasting Provide insight and intelligence to enable Operational leads and Resource Planning teams to make informed decisions on resourcing, and performance challenges and optimisation. Producing and maintaining forecast analysis and tracking, and operational performance reporting to identify performance risks, and opportunities. Support the Senior Planning and Forecasting Manager and Head of Planning & Trading with the production of the long term annual and quarterly forecasting and planning processes. Forecasting daily demand requirements, and feeds into the capacity / resourcing models, to achieve KPIs and SLAs as efficiently as possible Share best practice across colleagues in the Forecasting & Planning team, and ops stakeholders. Continuous review of performance, ensuring forecast performance is within acceptable toleration, variations are understood and articulated, and lessons learnt are incorporated into future forecasts. Profile Key Skills & Attributes: Advanced analytical skills using Excel, SQL and Power BI (DAX / Power Query) Forecasting and Planning experience in large scale operations - Field and/ or Contact Centres Experience in building, developing and maintenance Excel forecasting models Ability to use Excel at an advanced level, to design and manage complex forecasting models in a manner that ensure easy audit and transparency Awareness and ability to create, develop models and solutions to support problem solving activities and scenario modelling Strong modelling skills and ability to develop and build from concept through to strategic solution, Demand Planning models and processes Ability to create reports in Power BI, or have knowledge and experience of Tableau and other analytical and reporting solutions Job Offer Opportunity to join a leading UK organisation Opportunity to join a large and collaborative data team
