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Operational Business Partner page is loaded Operational Business Partnerlocations: Enfield - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-013290# Job title: Operational Business Partner Location: BrimsdownWorld-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net zero.As an Operational Procurement Business Partner, you'll support JM's mission in sustainable technology by leading procurement at the site and across key procure-to-pay (P2P) activities across your region. You'll ensure compliance with global procurement policies, manage supplier performance, and serve as the link between global strategy and local business needs. In this role, you'll be responsible for all procurement of goods and services at the site, drive process excellence and policy adherence, foster collaboration, and support continuous improvement to help deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.# The role:As an Operational Business Partner, you will help drive our goals by: • Act as primary contact to local stakeholders for their demands around end-to-end procurement of goods and services and identify opportunities for improvement. • Understand local site business requirements and advise on available solutions and applicable processes to best fulfil them, representing those requirements to the Procurement organization. • Act as liaison between site(s), suppliers and procurement category/supplier managers for supplier performance management and reviews. • Support local implementation of supplier agreements in line with savings strategies, including steering spend pro-actively to JM preferred or approved vendors. • Drive locally effective, efficient and compliant utilization of Coupa, and other global tools, processes and platforms e.g. SAP, embedded into procurement operating model. • Collaborate with other Procurement team members, across geographies, categories and businesses to identify process and system gaps - with local visibility and impact.# Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:• Vocational education relevant to procurement or a related field. • Proven experience in sourcing, procurement operations, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. • Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, contract negotiation and management and category management activities. • Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and geographies, managing stakeholders and teams remotely across different time zones. • Experience operating in complex environments of similar size and scale. • Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). • Familiarity with P2P systems, ERP platforms, e-procurement tools, and workflow technologies. • Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa is a plus) and Microsoft Office. • A proactive self-starter who communicates clearly, responds quickly, and brings solutions-in a fast-paced environment.Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!# What we offer:# We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:• Retirement savings • Share plans • Saving accounts • House saving funds • Life and disability insurance • Commuter allowances and loans • Medical plans / health assessments • Fitness discountsAt JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, SAP, London Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: Feb 11, 2026 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity EY Tax is a market leader, delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to build their careers. Our Indirect Tax Transformation team helps clients navigate VAT operational change, particularly as tax authorities move towards greater digitisation. We advise on VAT processes, controls, supply chain considerations and technology solutions-including ERP optimisation, automation, AI and robotics. Based primarily in London, the team works with organisations across all sectors and continues to grow rapidly. To support this momentum, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager with strong SAP and indirect tax experience. A major focus of the role is helping clients maximise the value of SAP from a tax perspective. You'll work across the full SAP project lifecycle-advising on design, implementation and optimisation to manage tax risk, improve efficiency, reduce cash leakage and build future proof digital tax capabilities. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a fast-growing team within the UK&I Tax practice. You'll work with major multinational clients, collaborate with our global network and build a strong professional profile. Your Key Responsibilities Advise clients on SAP VAT/GST and indirect tax requirements. Work with SAP tax, finance and data solutions (e.g., DRC, SAC, BDC). Support implementation and integration of third party tax technology (tax engines, e invoicing, VAT compliance tools). Lead or support tax workstreams on S/4HANA programmes. Gather and deploy multi-country tax requirements. Deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail. Lead teams and workstreams, collaborating effectively across project teams. Communicate clearly and build strong client relationships. Apply a consulting mindset: client engagement, proposal support, market initiatives. Skills and Experience We Look For 6+ years' experience with SAP, particularly S/4HANA on-premise or cloud. Experience across 2-3 full SAP implementation projects in a client-facing role. Strong knowledge of SAP indirect tax functionality and add on tax solutions. Ability to lead tax workshops, deliverables and project workstreams. Experience solving business issues using SAP solutions. Business development and client relationship skills. Ideally, You Will Also Have Experience in planning, consolidation or financial reporting processes. Direct tax or operational transfer pricing SAP experience. Knowledge of SAP tools including SAC, PaPM, DRC, Group Reporting or GTS. EY Building a better working world

Retail Experience Manager Position Summary Samsung CE is at the forefront of consumer electronics innovation, offering consumers elevated experiences that enhance Everyday Living, in Every Home. Powered by Industry leading hardware innovation and the latest AI software technology. We are passionate about empowering consumers to connect, interact and experience their content and life moments through our products. Working with us means helping to shape the future of consumer electronics technology in the home, joining a forward-thinking team, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We thrive in a dynamic environment where every team member's voice is valued, fostering creativity and ambition. Together we push boundaries and embrace challenges, driving forward with a shared vision of delivering exceptional consumer experiences. Our commitment to high performance empowers us to celebrate successes and learn from test & trial, ensuring that we continuously evolve and lead in the industry. In the competitive and fast-paced world of retail, Visual Merchandisers play a vital role in enhancing customer experience and driving sales through powerful, strategic, and visually compelling product displays. Samsung is a brand built on innovation and aesthetic excellence, and its in-store experience is a key reflection of its values. Visual Merchandisers are responsible for making sure that each product, from TV's to Washing Machines, is presented in a way that aligns with the brand's identity. Visual Merchandisers create and implement visual displays that highlight product features, enhance storytelling, and increase customer engagement through promotional assets. The role involves planogram execution, display planning, cross-functional collaboration, and adapting global guidelines to fit local needs. Role and Responsibilities Your key responsibilities Visual merchandisers are the creative brains behind the aesthetics of retail spaces. A core part of the role is to plan and develop displays & messaging that are eye-catching but inherently sales-driven. The visual merchandiser's primary responsibility is to ensure that the layout and presentation of products are effectively optimised. Designing and implementing store layouts and strategies for visual campaigns in tandem with other divisions primarily TV, AV and DA to create a synergy between all CE product categories and areas. Work collaboratively with other departments and analyse sales data to see that products are displayed to the best advantage and be up-to-date on the latest trends of the industry. Maintain and keep records including photograph displays, participate in promotional events, control display budgeting, and travel to ensure consistency in store execution. Creating attractive and effective product displays, store layouts, and designing a visual marketing strategy. Creating a better shopping experience that increases sales through strategic product placement and presentation. Responsible for all instore messaging, content and promotions Development of a robust continuous improvement plan for the Retail Estate. Plan and review weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets for print & digital content Plan and review communications and meetings to ensure full stakeholder alignment. Manage and hold to account our Print, implementation & Content Agencies Represent and Promote Samsung to Retail Customers ensuring a strong working relationship to ensure the strongest share of voice for Samsung within in all stores. Represent and Promote Samsung to Retailers to ensure a strong working relationship to ensure their colleagues are delivering the Samsung objectives, ensuring a clear joint business plan, to drive Samsung SOB across a cohort of KPI's. Drive efficiencies and innovation across the operation to reduce cost Ability to both plan ahead and deliver multiple projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines and to the standard that a top global brand should expect Have a robust rhythm and routine to ensure stakeholders across SEUK / Europe & Suwon are aligned to all activity. Influence and shape Global plans by developing strong relationships with the Suwon team. What we need for this role To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes: Practical hands on experience of designing and executing displays & messaging, combined with a good eye for design. A specialist in visual display techniques alongside customer journey theory, retail customer flow strategies and retail psychology. An individual who can combine creative with commercial awareness and practical skills in equal measure. Capable of managing artistic vision with business acumen are valuable, knowing that in the end, it is all about delivering sales. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work well under pressure. In depth knowledge & proven examples of application of shopper journey Proven project management skills Able to manage complexity and bring clarity from ambiguity An effective communicator with confidence in storytelling & influencing senior stakeholders Proven agency management skills & budget control Articulate at a high level in written and numerical skills Consistent delivery against the roles key responsibilities and have built close relationships with partners and agencies to drive sales underpinned by strong metrics. Improving consumer experience whilst driving cost and operational efficiency through adoption of new tools & technology (ie. Ai) Bringing the voice of the customer into strategic thinking & plans Skills and Qualifications Benefits of working at Samsung include Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance Pension contribution Three volunteering days each year Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products Access to a discount shopping portal Partner Colleagues are not eligible for certain types of statutory leave such as Samsung Family Leave or Sick Leave policies but may be eligible for statutory payments via their agency A note on equal opportunities We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at: . You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click :

Job Title Procurement Category Lead - Luxury Function Supply Chain - Procurement Location Head Office, Glasgow or Grangemouth - Hybrid Working (2 days per week in office) Job Level 5 Contract Full Time / Permanent - 35 Hours Monday to Thursday - 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-13:30. Role Reports to Head of Procurement Date vacancy will close 5pm, Friday 27th February 2026. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying! Who we are Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi award winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand out. Enabled by our brilliant community of 750 colleagues, reaching across 17 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more? What the opportunity looks like At Whyte & Mackay Ltd, the Luxury Procurement Category Lead is responsible for managing suppliers involved in the luxury portfolio (for products aged 18 years and above), finding new supplier partners, and handling global procurement of luxury packaging to secure supply and adherence to technical standards. This position provides support to the Rare and Prestige departments, Private Client, and the NPI team, while also helping maintain the high standards expected from the overall Procurement team. Use procurement tenders and strategies to find suppliers and components that meet Whyte & Mackay's luxury standards for innovation, reliability, quality, and capacity. All suppliers-both new and existing-must be thoroughly assessed to confirm their financial stability, ethical behaviour, and commitment to sustainability, ensuring they comply with Whyte & Mackay's policies and procedures. Be a company ambassador during negotiations with suppliers to target a win-win result. While developing and implementing Service Level Agreements or contracts for suppliers to ensure all luxury goods meet the required compliance for production and quality - work with all stakeholders internal and external to ensure agreements are meeting the needs of the business. Supplier Sourcing - Identify new suppliers capable of meeting the company's ongoing needs for cost effective, reliable, and sustainable supplies, while also ensuring high quality and continuous innovation. Implement regular procurement reviews to improve processes and procedures - use up to date best practices and engage with other procurement professionals to network and build the profile of procurement within Whyte & Mackay. Communicate and keep up to date with all geopolitical news that would impact Whyte & Mackay and its supply base. This includes having a potential backup supply route for luxury components which are sourced globally. Support the Head of Procurement with developing department budgets and be responsible for your own budget and delivery of this budget - in particular the price variance and costing requirements. While owning and improving the luxury dry good obsolescence and other procurement financial KPIs. Regularly assess supplier expenditures and apply procurement tools to benchmark components, identifying opportunities for cost savings and enhanced value, while supporting Whyte & Mackay in the advancement of a premier luxury portfolio. Support the R&P and Private Client Teams with new product development and ensure all costing and procurement tasks are completed on time and in full. Serve as the primary point of contact for all suppliers within the luxury commodity group, manage communication with suppliers, and keep relevant stakeholders informed with any important company updates. Skills and experience that will help you be a success For this role we're looking for: Proven procurement and category management experience, ideally within luxury goods, premium packaging, spirits, FMCG, or technical manufacturing. Previous experience of working with luxury standards - including premium packaging components, craftsmanship, innovation requirements, and the expectations of prestige/luxury brand environments. Strong experience managing global luxury suppliers, including sourcing, evaluating capability, negotiating contracts, and building long term strategic partnerships. Commercial and financial acumen, including cost modelling, budget management, price variance control, and identifying value creation opportunities. Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset, with experience delivering category strategies, process enhancements and benchmarking best practices. Excellent stakeholder and project management skills, able to collaborate cross functionally (Rare & Prestige, Private Client, NPI, Supply Chain) and deliver procurement tasks on time and in full. We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles! You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self limiting beliefs! Why join us We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies. Our Rewards & Benefits page has further information. Our application process If you like what you've read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert. Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the application and screening process can be found on our career site. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at and we'll do what we can to support.

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Job Purpose and Responsibilities Candidates will join the Quality Assurance team within the Operational Excellence department. We support the Technical Department in coaching and auditing their practices to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the deployment of best project management practices through the ALTEN Group Delivery Framework. With your portfolio of projects, you will: Explain and support projects in implementing the processes and project management practices defined in the Group Delivery Framework. Provide visibility to Technical Directors on the Group Delivery Framework compliance through Group Delivery Framework assessment Ensure that internal / external NC or recurring problems are monitored Participate in root cause analysis of issues encountered on projects by providing methodological support and ensuring effective resolution Analyse overall quality performance and prepare regular reports for the relevant stakeholders Act as the primary liaison between the customer quality representatives and internal Group teams for all quality-related matters. Contribute to the implementation of solutions validated by the Technical Department to harmonize project management practices within a technical/client scope. Raise alerts when necessary. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive/resilient mindset. Minimum 8 years of experience in Quality, either as a Quality Assurance Officer or Project Management. The Ideal candidate should also be a people person, with strong communication & Presentation skills. Technical Skills: Knowledge ISO9001, AS9100. Demonstrated experience: Root Cause analysis, ISO9001 audit, change management. The Candidate should also possess a desire to grow within the role as well as the company. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: 1 Oct 2025 Requisition ID: About the Role We are seeking a Director to lead sales and pre sales for AI driven transformation deals across sectors in the UK & Ireland. This is a senior leadership position focused on shaping complex, high value AI engagements from conception through to deal closure. The role sits at the intersection of technology and business, requiring hands on client engagement and the ability to craft innovative solutions that deliver transformative outcomes. As the Sales & Pre Sales Leader for AI Transformation, you will spearhead EY's growth in AI consulting by working with cross functional teams and alliance partners to identify client needs and translate them into compelling proposals and roadmaps. A key aspect of the role is leveraging EY's strategic investments in AI platforms and reusable "agent" IP to create scalable solutions for clients. You will also champion innovative commercial models - moving beyond traditional time and materials - to structure deals that are outcome focused and value driven. In this role, you will lead a small team of solution architects / pre sales consultants and collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure our offerings align with EY's strategic themes of platform monetization, reusability of AI assets, and new growth models. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Opportunity Shaping: Engage hands on with senior client stakeholders (C suite and functional leaders) to understand business challenges and objectives. Shape and visualize how AI solutions (e.g. advanced analytics, machine learning, generative AI) can drive tangible business outcomes, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle. Deal Pursuit Leadership: Lead the end to end pre sales process for major deals - including opportunity qualification, solution ideation, RFP/RFI response, proposal development, and client presentations/demos. Coordinate internal teams to design tailored solutions and clearly articulate EY's value proposition, ultimately negotiating and closing multi million pound consulting engagements. Client Relationship Building: Develop long term client relationships beyond individual transactions. Lay the groundwork for follow on projects and expanded engagements by ensuring high client satisfaction during the pre sales process and by demonstrating EY's commitment to delivering results. Solution Innovation using EY Assets: Leverage EY's proprietary platforms, frameworks, and AI accelerators (for example, the EY.ai platform and pre built AI agents) in crafting solutions. Drive the monetization of EY's technology and IP by packaging reusable components into engagements, ensuring clients benefit from proven assets and EY differentiates itself with scalable, repeatable solutions. Innovative Commercial Models: Collaborate with pricing teams to pioneer and promote deal structures that decouple revenue from hours worked. This includes outcome based, subscription or managed service models where appropriate - aligning pricing with delivered value and leveraging platform based offerings, in line with EY's strategic push toward non time and materials business models. Thought Leadership & Competitive Insight: Stay at the forefront of emerging AI trends, market developments, and competitor offerings. Use this insight to continually refine our approach, contribute to thought leadership (e.g. POVs, marketing content), and ensure EY's AI transformation offerings remain best in class in addressing client needs. Team Leadership and Coaching: Build, lead, and mentor a small high performing pre sales team (solution architects and consultants). Provide direction and coaching to team members on developing solution narratives, financial models, and demonstrations. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with sector teams, delivery teams, and global alliance partners (e.g. leading cloud and AI technology providers) to bring the best of EY to clients. Ensure that industry insights and technical expertise are integrated into proposals, and that we present a unified, cohesive team to the client. Skills and Experience To qualify for the role, you must have: Proven Sales Experience: Approximately 12+ years of professional experience, with significant focus on consultative selling, business development or pre sales for complex technology or transformation solutions. A track record of leading and closing large scale engagements (including multi year or multi million £ consulting deals) in the technology/AI space is essential. Strategic Advisory & Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI technologies (machine learning, data analytics, cloud platforms, generative AI, etc.) and their business applications. Able to credibly advise on AI strategy and articulate use cases across multiple industries. Breadth of cross sector exposure - for example, experience with clients in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, retail, energy, telecoms, or the public sector - is highly valued. Solution Shaping & Execution: Hands on experience in shaping end to end solutions that blend strategy, technology, and operational change. Comfortable developing business cases, ROI analysis, and roadmaps for transformation. Prior background in a top tier consulting or tech consulting firm (or similar environment) where you have led complex solutioning efforts will be an advantage. Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams. Experience managing small teams or mentoring professionals in a project or sales context. Capable of coordinating multi disciplinary teams under tight timelines, and skilled in guiding people to achieve shared goals. Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent presentation, storytelling, and proposal writing skills. Able to engage and influence C suite stakeholders, adjusting your communication style to both technical and non technical audiences. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to instil confidence in clients through expertise and empathy. Results Driven & Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self starter who thrives on setting and achieving ambitious targets. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, think big in envisioning solutions, and also roll up your sleeves to get things done. High level of resilience and adaptability in a fast changing environment. What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. Please note Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters! If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Shape your future with confidence. Apply now.

Director of Business Planning page is loaded Director of Business Planninglocations: Blackburn, Lancashiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-08518Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and Channel Partner networks across the US, Europe and Asia.PPE manufactures high-performance O-rings and sealing components using advanced elastomer materials and precision designs that extend equipment life.Seals are critical to the function of industrial systems, and PPE's solutions are trusted in the most demanding environments.Today, PPE offers over 200 elastomer grades used globally across industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food and pharma manufacturing, marine and power generation, aerospace, and semiconductors.The company's success is built on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support. Job Overview The Director of Business Planning is responsible for developing, leading, and continually improving the company's Sales & Inventory Operations Planning process. This role ensures cross functional alignment between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement to create an integrated plan that optimizes capacity, minimizes inventory risk, and supports customer service goals. The Director of SIOP will establish the governance, cadence, analytics, and tools necessary to support accurate forecasting, scenario planning, and long range business planning in a manufacturing environment.This role contributes to annual and strategic planning and direction setting for the planning and purchasing teams. They will report to the PPE President. Key Accountabilities SIOP Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive SIOP strategy aligned with business unit goals. Establish a formal governance structure to ensure consistency, discipline, and accountability across all functional teams. Determining methods to address and correct any demand and supply planning group behaviours that adversely affect S&OP KPIs. Drive continuous improvement of SIOP tools, processes, and KPIs. Demand Planning & Forecasting Oversee the demand planning function and ensure the development of an accurate, data driven forecast. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to incorporate market intelligence, customer insights, and promotional activity. Identify forecast risks, opportunities, and assumptions for leadership review. Supply & Capacity Planning Partner with Operations to ensure production capacity, labor planning, and material availability support the demand plan. Work with Procurement to assess supplier capabilities, lead times, and constraints. Lead scenario planning exercises to proactively manage potential disruptions. Inventory Optimization Maintain inventory strategies that balance customer service levels with working capital objectives. Establish policies for safety stock, lead times, and replenishment across the network. Monitor KPIs such as inventory turns, slow moving inventory, and forecast accuracy. Cross Functional Collaboration Serve as the primary facilitator ensuring alignment between Sales, Finance, and Operations. Partner with Finance to reconcile demand, capacity, and inventory plans with financial projections (AOP, LRP). Drive accountability for SIOP metrics across all functional owners. Data, Analytics & Systems Champion the use of advanced planning tools to improve forecasting and planning accuracy. Lead the creation of dashboards, scorecards, and analytics to support decision making. Evaluate new technologies and digital tools that enhance SIOP performance. Skills, Knowledge & Experience ESSENTIAL Excellent understanding of technology tools that enable demand and supply planning and reporting (JDE preferred) Ability to use technology tools that facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Business and commercial acumen and knowledge of finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, logistics and procurement functions Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis. 5 -10 years of experience in demand/ supply/ inventory role Experience of Integrated business planning, best practice, & successful implementation Experience with Microsoft suite and reporting tools like PowerBI Understanding of end-to-end planning and supply chain management Experience in using and improving systems (SAP ERP) Proven people and line management experience Knowledge of processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, and manufacturing. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Demonstrated ability to achieve KPIs like plan accuracy improvement, process adherence, stock turns, return on investment and project completion.DESIRABLE Strong communication skills with ability to pivot messages and data to different levels of the organisation. Ability to build collaborative relationships across the end-to-end supply chain (from commercial through distribution) Ability to take data and tell a compelling story that drive understanding and decisions. The ability to translate business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and related business cases for specific projects. The ability to understand and present data in a meaningful way to varying stakeholders. Focuses on both short-term results and long-term goals. Travel Travel will be required within the responsible network when required (UK/US) and on a Global basis when traveling with the senior leadership team.

We're seeking an influential and highly experienced Head of Fire Safety to provide senior leadership, technical authority, and strategic direction across Sodexo UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will shape and drive a resilient, compliant, and future focused fire safety framework that meets the expectations of regulators, insurers, clients, and our own internal standards. You will lead the development and delivery of the UK&I fire safety strategy, strengthening governance, competency, and assurance across our operations. As the organisation's fire safety authority, you'll play a critical role in enhancing Sodexo's Fire Safety Operating Model while maintaining key external relationships - including our partnership with the Primary Authority. This is a high impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on influencing at scale, setting strategic direction, and ensuring excellence in safety across a diverse and complex portfolio. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers. Main Responsibilities Lead and implement the UK&I fire safety strategy and roadmap. Own the fire safety governance model, including policies, standards, KPIs, and audits. Ensure clarity of roles between duty holders, advisors, and contractors. Define and maintain competency standards for all fire safety roles. Provide authoritative technical support across high risk environments. Oversee fire risk assessment frameworks, audits, compliance controls, and corrective actions. Act as senior escalation point for the Fire Authorising Engineer and Fire Safety Advisors. Support mobilisation, bids, PFI handbacks, and operational transitions. Maintain strategic relationships with the Primary Authority, regulators, insurers, and industry bodies. The Ideal Candidate Chartered or senior level Fire Safety professional. Extensive experience in high risk, complex, regulated environments. Deep knowledge of UK fire legislation and Irish frameworks. Proven experience in governance, assurance, and risk management. Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interpret complex technical and operational issues. Package Description Up to £90,000 Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Skilled Careers are currently recruiting for a Tenancy / Resident Liaison Officer on a temporary ongoing basis based in the Oldham area. The work consists of refurbishment works on Social Housing properties, as a TLO you will be acting as the primary liaison between tenants and residents and the contractor, ensuring effective communication between the two, managing work schedules and updating tenan click apply for full job details

Senior Personnel Certification Officer# Personnel Certification Officer Location : Cambridge - Granta Park Contract : 12-month Fixed Term Contract Office/Hybrid: This position is office based. Hours : Full time Job Profile : Entry Professional Salary/annum : £23,879.91 - £29,000.00 Reference number : JR100705 Closing Date : 01 March 2026 Note: This role is advertised as full-time; however, for the right candidate we are open to considering a part-time arrangement (three days per week)Join our established and friendly team at a recognised and respected Certification Body. We specialise in developing and operating industry-focused certification schemes to enable personnel and manufacturers to demonstrate their competence and compliance. We are committed to maintaining high standards across various sectors and are looking for a diligent individual to support our certification activities. The Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Certification Officer to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our application and verification processes. You will be a primary point of contact for enquiries and play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our certification data. Key Responsibilities Responding promptly and professionally to enquiries via email and telephone. Accurately processing application paperwork for both physical archiving and digital storage. Verifying certifications upon request and investigating discrepancies as required Processing exceptional cases with care and attention to detail. Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive materials and data. About You The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. Experience within a certification, compliance, or administrative role is desirable but not essential, provided you demonstrate a willingness to learn and adhere to established procedures. To Apply If you are a meticulous individual looking to contribute to a respected organisation, we encourage you to apply. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and your preferred working pattern (full-time or part-time). For further details, please follow the Job Description link below : Travel :UK ONLY.TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you. Diversity statement: TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent. Inclusion: We recognise that it's the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI. Disability Confident Scheme :We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a 'Disability Confident Employer'. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday's), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave. Working hours: 36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Artificial Intelligence: At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we're committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.# TWI Culture# As one of the world's leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development. TWI Values: Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave. Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business Taking Responsibility : Achieving our objectives and personal development Innovation & Expertise : Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems Customer Focus : Building trusting relationships with our customersTWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Customer Success Manager page is loaded Customer Success Managerlocations: London Cannon Street: Cambridge, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R011500 AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Position: Customer Success Manager Location: London or Cambridge, UK The Job In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact for AVEVA's customers, including Fortune 100 companies, while simultaneously building upon your existing skillsets. We are looking for energetic, creative, confident, and well-organized individuals to help our customers and AVEVA succeed together through proactive customer engagements and joint experiences that deliver value for both parties. Customer Success Managers are the customer's primary contact to help them realize more proven value faster by achieving their business goals by leveraging AVEVA technology. They accelerate the customer's time-to-value in their use of our tools and foster higher levels of adoption and deployment leading to greater ROI and customer satisfaction. CSMs manage various accounts by creating success plans and executing adoption against them. They regularly check-in with the customer, understand the customer's industry, business, and goals. They build a strong relationship toward becoming a trusted advisor, and service their transactional business needs in an efficient and frictionless manner. They help the customer optimize the utilization of their existing and available products to ensure best practice adoption. They work in tandem with the Account Manager and hand off qualified opportunities for expansion. They act as the customer advocate internally to ensure timely and positive outcomes. They collect information and provide feedback to drive product improvements that lead to greater automation, self-service, usability and customer empowerment. Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of customer accounts through proactive engagements Build and maintain strong customer relationships, becoming a trusted partner and consultant Understand the customer's goals, initiatives, products, and the value that they realize from AVEVA's software, services, and the overall relationship Drive the success of our customers by greater adoption of the AVEVA technology and uncover possible expansion opportunities within the existing install base Service customer needs in an efficient and seamless manner Drive improvements in AVEVA processes and policies, helping to move toward greater automation, self-service, and customer empowerment part of the Customer Success organization, the Customer Success Manager is responsible for managing existing accounts, ensuring the customer's success and their perceived value of the AVEVA software set. The Customer Success Manager will focus on five key areas for a defined customer portfolio as the CSM strives to become a trusted partner and consultant for those customers. Onboarding - establishing relationships, educating the customer on AVEVA resources and services, set expectations, identify business goals and objectives, and accelerate deployment readiness Deployment - work with the Delivery Services Team or AVEVA partners to define architecture, identify and prioritize the PI rollout, recommend AVEVA Services or Support, define the Enterprise Roadmap, define and manage the 'Services' budget, and request, quote, coordinate AVEVA Services and Resources Adoption - understand customer's business and operations, define Success Plan, educate and consult on AVEVA use cases of value to customer, leverage workshop services, drive adoption for strategic AVEVA software (Cloud, synergy Sales plays, etc.) Expansion - identify new business opportunity and team up with Sales to generate business revenue, leveraging both on deep expertise of customer's business and frequent contacts Skills & Qualifications Strong communication and presentation skills Experience in effectively leading staff of different roles and levels Ability to travel globally to customer sites and AVEVA offices, estimated 10-20% Ability to work well with cross-function and geographically distributed teams Strong multi-tasking ability with a keen sense of prioritization Strong relationship management and organizational skills Experience with project and program management methodology and techniques Strong presentation skills on AVEVA core technologies, business initiatives and services 'Out-of-the-box' thinking that will enable delivery of solutions and services tailored for individual customer profiles and situations Ability to think strategically, as well as tactically Strong technical understanding of at least one AVEVA solution. Good understanding about the AVEVA portfolio and use cases. English native speaker; additional language proficiency a plus Preferred 2-5 years of qualifying experience within the process manufacturing and/or services industry Preferred 2-5 years of AVEVA software products working knowledge and/or similar products 3+ years of experience in a Customer Success Management Effective use and understanding of CRM systems, Office 365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Salesforce, and Workday UK Benefits include: Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.Find out more: Hybrid working By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote. Hiring process Find out more: About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: out more: requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.