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Salary: £100k - £120k On Target Earnings (incl base salary & bonus) + Benefits Location: Birmingham office, with flexibility (will require international travel) We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work full-time, part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. About BookFlowGo is the global SaaS & Hardware platform keeping customers moving, delivering parking efficiency, elevating customer experience and enabling the launch of new ground transportation products. BookFlowGo unites three mission-critical brands: Book / Parkspace: World-leading omni-channel pre-booking platform Flow / ParkIT: Enterprise-grade operations and consultancy solutions for airport capacity, product mix, and throughput Go / ParkWare: Bespoke self-service hardware for seamless customer journeys and operational cost reduction As a collective, BookFlowGo powers world-class airports and parking operations across the globe. We're now searching for an exceptional Head of Business Development to drive global revenue growth, build strategic relationships, and expand our market footprint. This is a commercially focused leadership role with accountability for global pipeline growth, deal execution, and strategic partnerships across the full BookFlowGo group. Reporting to the SVP of BookFlowGo, you will spearhead our business development efforts, building scalable, long-term relationships with our partners. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across Product, Delivery, and Marketing to create compelling value propositions. You'll shape and execute our sales strategy, from lead generation through to contract signature and beyond, cementing BookFlowGo as the partner of choice. The Role By joining our team you'll: Own and execute the commercial strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets Lead the sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing enterprise deals Identify, nurture, and formalise strategic partnerships to extend our reach and influence Stay close to industry trends, competitor positioning, and customer challenges Translate insight into commercial opportunities and GTM strategies Lead on proposal creation, pricing strategies, tenders, and contract negotiations Work cross-functionally to tailor proposals aligned with customer needs and market dynamics Work with our Head of Growth (Brand and Marketing) to ensure our GTM strategy, is aligned with the commercial strategy Partner with Product and Service Delivery to ensure alignment on market needs and customer expectations Act as a voice of the customer in shaping our roadmap and refining positioning Inspire a growth-focused sales culture and set best practices Represent BookFlowGo at industry events, pitch meetings, and strategic forums globally. What you can bring to our team: Proven experience leading enterprise deals in an account based selling environment for a technology focussed business (SaaS, mobility tech, self service hardware) Success in meeting and surpassing annual sales and partnership growth targets & closing high-value B2B deals Track record of developing C-level relationships, ideally in aviation, airports & the travel sector (but similar industries may be considered) Strategic thinker with a hands on approach - equally comfortable pitching in the boardroom or rolling up sleeves to influence decisions with the wider delivery team Experience developing or improving sales operations that scale as the organisation grows Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong commercial acumen - able to assess ROI, develop business cases, and influence procurement processes Experience managing long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders High adaptability in an agile, fast-moving environment Everyone's career path is individual and different, so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn't precisely match this, you're encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents! How we hire for this role We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you've applied for, you'll enter our hiring process as follows: Initial call with hiring team Interview with key stakeholders Pitch/presentation to demonstrate your skills Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. Recognising we are all different, if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via . Applications close: Monday 15th December 2025 Why choose BookFlow Go & The Holiday Extras Group? At the Holiday Extras Group we're creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, build their careers and reach their limitless potential. By joining our team, you can enjoy a world of benefits to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. We want you to feel supported rewarded every day. Learn more about our culture and benefits. Time is precious: 25 days annual leave (+BH's), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, Birthday Day Off, and Sabbaticals at each milestone. Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave - Up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay Road to well-being: Access to Gym Discounts, Private Dental Insurance and Private Medical Insurance (after 4 years) Celebrate success together: Enjoy a Profit Share Bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva. Good for the soul: Join our Social Club for 25% off any ticket or event in the UK, Discounts on the latest tech, or give back to your community with our Volunteering Scheme. Plan ahead: Income protection, Critical illness cover and Life assurance

You are here: Home / News / News / Scotty's Little Soldiers - Head of Service Scotty's Little Soldiers - Head of Service Applicants must be located within 2 hours travelling distance of Cambridge City. Salary: 52,000 to 56,000 (Dependent on experience.) Type: Full-time, permanent. Team: Families Team and SLT Directly Supported By: CEO The Charity and Our Vision. For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people. We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection. Role Mission. To ensure Scotty's delivers high-quality, consistent, and scalable support to those affected by military-connected bereavement, by leading all aspects of service delivery. You'll own the structure, systems, standards, and team needed to deliver support across all four Family Programmes (SMILES, SUPPORT, STRIDES, and the planned START programme) and help ensure our support reaches the growing number of families who need us. The key responsibilities of this role are: Overall accountability for the service provided to the bereaved military community. Leading, and working closely with, the Head of each delivery Programme to ensure all activities are impactful and meeting the needs of our community. Mapping and maintaining the full beneficiary journey across all programmes and cohorts (CYP and adult). Developing our first adult focused services and building them in line with the charity's long-term vision to be supporting more than 25k bereaved people by 2035. Being the link between our service delivery and both internal and external technology partners to ensure our systems match, and meet the needs of, our processes. Alongside our Operations Team, lead the scoping of a full future CRM (Salesforce) rebuild and related beneficiary tech interfaces such as websites, future app development etc. Oversee the design of a 2026 'light' CRM phase to support individual adult service delivery. Ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of our services. Accountability for Safeguarding within the organisation. Support Programme Leads (e.g. Heads of START, SMILES, SUPPORT), providing direction and support as well as ensuring clarity of ownership and goals. Create a strong, empowering culture within the service (Families) team, aligned with The Scotty's Way and shared leadership philosophy. Work with our Head of People to oversee service recruitment and onboarding. Quality, Measurement & Improvement Define and embed service-level Success Measures (KPIs) across all activities ensuring we know what success looks like for all our activities. Collaborate with the Head of Research & Impact to ensure data collection is usable and meaningful. External Partnerships & Collaborations Proactively develop senior-level partnerships with other military and bereavement charities, Armed Forces support organisations, and relevant service providers and stakeholders. Explore and propose strategic collaborations where they strengthen the support we offer to families. Ensure the new START (single point of contact) Programme becomes an active network-builder in the space. Represent Scotty's externally at events, conferences, meetings etc within the sector. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a key link to Outreach and Fundraising - providing insight and service stories to fuel content. Work with the Ops team to align delivery processes with systems, IT, and compliance. Support bid development and reporting for funders by sharing service insight and outcomes. The 30-day goals for this role are: Build a deep understanding of Scotty's mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction. Spending time with the Families Team and understanding everyone's role within the charity. Understands the 'as-is' current situation for the charity's service delivery. Start to document gaps, delivery inconsistencies, opportunities, risks etc. Understand the landscape we operate in, particularly the military and bereavement charitable environment. Fully align with the operating rhythm of the charity, leading team meetings, holding 1:1s, ownership of relevant OKRs, etc. The 60-day goals for this role are: Has met with counterparts at key partner organisations. Has highlighted key organisations not currently partnered with to meet. Created a stakeholder holder engagement map for our service delivery. Visually mapped existing beneficiary journeys across our four Programmes. Began work (with Ops) on requirements for initial-phase CRM for adult services. Fully aligned plans and goals with existing Programme Heads, incoming Head of START Programme, and incoming Head of Research & Impact. Held one in-person session with Families team. The 90-day goals for this role are: Visually mapped year one of adult services plus any proposed changes to existing services to create a final 2026/27 service 'to-be'. Planned the launch of our new START navigating entitlements casework Programme Development underway of 'Light' CRM to launch adult services having supplied detailed brief. Taken full accountability for the success of our Family Programmes and associated impact. Attended 2-3 sector group meetings representing Scotty's solo. Developed a stakeholder holder engagement plan with Head of PR & Comms. About You Must-Have Senior experience in service delivery, operations, or programme leadership Strong skills in team leadership and service system design Ability to turn strategy into operational structure and rhythm Confident working cross-functionally and building external partnerships Nice-to-Have Experience working with or supporting Armed Forces families Familiarity with CRM system scoping and procurement Experience launching new services or scaling delivery teams Background in bereavement or mental health support Additional Information The role may require occasional evening or weekend work Enhanced DBS check required Travel will be required to events and team training days The Scotty's Way At Scotty's, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty's Way, rooted in our four core values: Families Come First Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP Love What You Do Remember, Every Day Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours. To Apply: Please submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing your experience and what excites you about this role, to: . Please ensure you clearly annotate which role you are applying for in the email title. Closing date: Friday 16 January. Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received and will only contact candidates shortlisted for interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

As a Head of Estates at Athena Care Homes, you will be responsible for ensuring our 7 care home sites remain safe, well-maintained and compliant. About Athena Care Homes: Athena Care Homes is an award winning, family-owned business operating seven residential nursing homes in East Anglia where care and compassion runs through to our very core. There is a shared vision across all of our specialist care homes: we strive to provide happy, safe and comfortable care to every resident. At Athena we celebrate everyone as an individual. Whether that's delivering authentic care, supporting our team to make moments for our residents and their loved ones, or whether that's learning and growing together. About the role: Reporting to the Regional Director, the Head of Estates will be responsible for overseeing the facilities management, maintenance, and health & safety across our 7 care homes within the East Anglia region. You will work closely with the team of on site maintenance staff, Home Managers and Regional Team to address any facilities related issues efficiently. Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + £3000 car allowance Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with flexibility to be available for any facilities related issues outside of core working hours. Location: This is a regional role and you will be working from any one of our 7 locations, and will be expected to travel to all locations in accordance with your role. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Manage, lead, and support maintenance teams across multiple sites to deliver a high standard of facilities upkeep. Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic standards of each home. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, and internal policies, conducting regular audits and risk assessments. Budget management, including planning and monitoring expenditure on maintenance and repairs, as well as procurement of external services. Identify and implement sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives to support company targets. Training, Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in estates and facilities management, ideally within a healthcare setting. Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a care environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating teams across multiple locations. Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and controlling costs effectively. Problem solving mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Relevant qualifications in facilities management, health and safety, or property management are desirable (e.g., NEBOSH, BIFM). A full UK licence, access to a vehicle for business use and the ability to travel to our 7 locations in accordance with your role. What we can offer: Fully comprehensive induction. Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays. 28 days of holiday per year. Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform. Refer a friend scheme. About Athena: Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk). Our aim is to be the provider of choice for our residents and the employer of choice for our team members. Our purpose is to create excellent quality homely environments with the highest standards of care, catering, housekeeping and activities. We aim to enhance the lives of our residents and enable them to enjoy life to the full as individuals in happy, comfortable and safe surroundings.

Introducing Zinc Network For over fifteen years, Zinc Network has been helping governments and businesses navigate the world's most complex challenges using communications, technology, and behavioural science. We work on some of the toughest briefs: protecting children online, strengthening democratic resilience, and championing purpose-driven technologies and organisations. Working in partnership with a global network of media outlets, communities, and influencers, we help clients understand complex issues, design and deliver behavioural interventions, create compelling campaigns, activate trusted grassroots networks, and evaluate impact. We're now building Kora - our AI-powered platform that systematises this expertise into scalable technology, enabling clients to work faster, more impactfully, and more cost-effectively. We're looking for people who want to operate at the intersection of geopolitics, security, and technological disruption, and who are committed to building a safer, more secure world. Outline of the job We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Head of Business Development (BD) to drive Zinc Network's growth and strengthen our position in priority markets, including the strategic positioning and commercialization of Kora. The role will lead the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities, oversee proposal development, and build and sustain high-value relationships with clients and partners. Priority client and procurement frameworks include the Integrated Security Fund (ISF), Crown Commercial Service (CCS), and security and defense mechanisms. The Head of BD will be based in London and be expected to be in our London office at least 3 days per week. What you'll be doing As Head of BD, you will play a critical role in driving Zinc's revenue and impact. Your responsibilities will include: Business Development & Opportunity Tracking Monitoring UK government and other government and client funding pipelines to identify new business opportunities. Mapping Zinc's capabilities against upcoming opportunities and ensuring early positioning with potential clients and partners. Conducting research to inform new business strategy and sector trends. Client Engagement & Pitching Leading the development of client engagement strategies to establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, foundations, and commercial clients. Representing Zinc at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings to showcase our capabilities. Preparing and delivering compelling pitches and presentations to secure new work. Concept Development & Strategic Positioning Generating innovative project ideas and developing regular concept notes to expand Zinc's portfolio. Collaborating with internal teams to refine concepts into fundable proposals that align with donor priorities. Proposal Leadership & Writing Leading the full lifecycle of proposal development, including bid strategy, technical writing, compliance, and quality control. Writing and reviewing key proposal sections, including technical solutions, corporate capability statements, stakeholder engagement strategies, duty of care descriptions, staffing solutions, and social value propositions. Managing proposal timelines and teams to ensure high-quality, competitive submissions. Financial & Commercial Oversight Working closely with Zinc's commercial team to develop budgets and budget narratives that align with technical approaches and donor evaluation criteria. Ensuring proposals are financially competitive while maintaining the integrity of Zinc's programmatic delivery. Team Leadership & Internal Coordination Leading and mentoring business development team members, fostering a high-performance culture. Coordinating effectively with Zinc's research, strategy, and implementation teams to ensure business growth efforts are well-integrated across the business. Represent Zinc at high-level meetings with clients and project partners, all while embodying the values of Zinc Network. What we need from you We are looking for a BD leader with a proven track record of securing funding and leading winning proposals in the international development and strategic communications sectors. The ideal candidate will be eager to step into a senior position at Zinc and help us grow the business. Qualifications include: A bachelor's degree, or significant professional experience, in communications, business, international development, or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in proposal development and business growth within a related field. Knowledge of UK government procurement processes, particularly with FCDO, Home Office, Crown Commercial Services, defence, and other international government clients. Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to craft compelling proposals and persuasive pitches. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids and business development efforts simultaneously. A track record of securing funding from governmental, foundation, and commercial clients. Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular business hours to meet proposal deadlines. Experience improving BD or organisational processes using AI. Knowledge of communications and campaigning, media development, and/or information integrity is preferred. Area of Selection We're committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end we encourage a variety of people to apply to join our company to represent the diverse range of subjects associated with our projects. Conditions of Employment Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to: Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking-related activities) or workplace investigation. Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting. How to apply Please include a cover letter stating how you meet each of the requirements. If you require an accommodation to be made at any point throughout the recruitment process, please advise us when contacted. Deadline for applications 31 December 2025

Interim Head of Estates, 4 month FTC, Historic Venue, South East London, £58k pro rata Our client is a landmark, grade II listed public venue with extensive grounds in South East London. The charity are recruiting an interim Head of Estates to manage all buildings and infrastructure services, including the delivery of high standards of estate maintenance, health and safety and security. You will play a key role in the provision of visitor experience across the estate, ensuring that the Estates team support the public programmes and income generation initiatives 7 days a week. You will manage and oversee extensive teams of maintenance, facilities, security and cleaning personnel and lead on a number of key projects across the estate. This is an all encompassing Head of Estates role with responsibilities for strategic maintenance planning and delivery, budgets, health & safety, projects and green initiatives, procurement and contract management. You will also form part of the duty rota with a requirement to occasionally work at the weekend and be on call. Our client is looking for an individual with extensive estates management experience, including listed/heritage property and visitor attractions. Applicants should have experience of successful delivery of building and infrastructure repair and refurbishment projects. Candidates will need to be available to start before Christmas in order to achieve a handover from the incumbent. An interim position of 4 months is offered, however you will also have the opportunity to apply for the position permanently.

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Framework Manager Location - Cheltenham Salary range £50,000 - £60,000 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Framework Manager, you will support a surge in opportunities and growth. This key strategic role reports directly into the Head of Bids. You will lead on all Framework bids and renewals, governance, and management, including building strong relationships with Framework Owners and Primes. You will also be responsible for managing the capture of incoming call off opportunities, leading the triage process and the development of proposals to deliver sustainable growth and business performance. The successful candidate will bring a unique blend of demonstrable work winning leadership, experience and knowledge of Frameworks, industry and sector expertise, coupled with a team centric approach and enthusiasm to undertake a role in what is a fast-paced environment. You will be joining an established, energized, collaborative and supportive business development team who are focused on delivering growth for our customers and stakeholders at a time where Northrop Grumman UK is experiencing unprecedented growth. We pioneer - with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems. Role & Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact on Frameworks for internal colleagues, procuring framework teams and contracting (prime) bodies. Own Framework Management Plan for each Framework ensuring regular internal engagement with each team. Attend all supplier engagement webinars, activities, conferences and working groups specifically relating to Framework engagement. Work closely with BD & Capture to organise presentations, demos and other relevant collateral to facilitate positioning for future opportunities. Actively promote our position on Frameworks to Customers, developing business to new and existing customers. Work alongside BD, Capture and Programme Managers to promote the best route to market for customers via frameworks and Mini Competitions. Responsible for the ongoing management and governance of all current frameworks, including timely reporting and measurement of all framework KPIs. Ensure that successful framework and call off tenders are delivered - lead the scheduling and facilitation of, and contribute to bid meetings (kick off, storyboarding sessions, stand up calls, key reviews, governance/sign off etc) to ensure that call off bids are properly resourced, accountabilities are agreed, all deliverables are viable in the time available and that the bid process is adhered to. Working with the Head of Bids, champion a theme of improvement and best practice utilising the IMS system. General Operational duties Attend Business Development and other functional department meetings as required Remain compliant with all applicable NGUKL / Command Media Processes and procedure Person Specification Essential Experience of operating within the constraints of formal tendering processes, using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution Clear demonstrable experience in product, service and bid documentation Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels Relevant experience of people management and leadership Desired Previous experience in commercial or government work Familiar with online tender submission tools Competency/Skill requirements Strong but collaborative individual with the confidence and integrity to earn internal stakeholders confidence Able to review, challenge, highlight issues and recommend improvements to process and proposal contributions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally. Competent in the interpretation of tendering instructions Can recognise what is needed to create a complete and compliant submission Exceptional attention to detail Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems Proactive team worker, equally self motivated and able to work autonomously Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously Thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment Proficient MS Office user Strong customer orientation Fluent in written and spoken English An engaging and 'can do' attitude, able to influence opinion and decisions Other requirements Travel requirements: some national travel may be required to attend team and customer meetings and training activities. Occasional international travel may be required Clearance requirements: Must be able to gain and maintain UK Government clearances Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required Valid UK driving licence and passport holder Benefits We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for Extensive experience of operating within the constraints of formal tendering processes, using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution Clear demonstrable experience in product, service and complex solution bid proposal development and delivery within the defence, security and government sectors Evidenced track record of people management and leadership, building high-performing delivery teams operating under pressure Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels within the business Multi-discipline team leadership experience (up to 20 individuals) to achieve excellence in proposals delivery Excellent track record of identifying, qualifying and then securing new business opportunities. Shipley training, or APMP certification is preferred Experience supporting a diverse set of defence and security customers is preferred Security clearance You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Why join us? Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues - The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you're looking for a hands on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry. A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support: . No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

We're seeking an accomplished and visionary Vice President of Growth to lead Purple's public sector growth strategy across the UK and selected international markets. This senior role will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's growth agenda - building trusted relationships across government, healthcare, education, and major public infrastructure sectors, and driving large-scale initiatives that align with Purple's mission to connect people, places, and communities through intelligent, inclusive WiFi and data-driven connectivity solutions. Reporting directly to the SVP Global Sales, you'll bring exceptional commercial acumen, deep public sector experience, and the strategic influence to accelerate Purple's impact in digital inclusion and connected community transformation. This role demands a leader who combines strategic presence with hands on execution - someone who can engage at board level, shape policy conversations, and deliver meaningful commercial and social results. Why join Purple? At Purple, our values define who we are - we get things done, stay playful and positive, and cut through the noise with no BS and no politics. We believe in using technology to improve lives, and we support our people to keep learning, growing, and raising the bar. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your impact is felt across industries and borders, this is it. What you will do: Define and lead Purple's public sector growth strategy, initially focusing on regional government and progressively expanding to national and international government bodies. Execute a sales quota: meet or exceed annual revenue targets derived from government engagements across all tiers (regional, national, international). Build and sustain executive level relationships with government, healthcare, education, and smart city stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic growth goals. Develop and lead go to market plans targeting government agencies, leveraging proven insights from regional success to scale nationally and / or internationally. Identify, engage and close sales opportunities with regional, national and international government organisations, translating these into measurable commercial outcomes and societal impact. Collaborate cross functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure solutions meet government needs, support win themes, and drive repeatable growth. Influence and guide policy and procurement frameworks relevant to digital infrastructure, connectivity and data driven transformation to maximise our government sales potential. Lead and mentor a high performing growth team, ensuring consistent execution, quota attainment and expansion of government market penetration. Who you are: A senior commercial or growth leader with 10+ years' experience in public sector engagement, strategic sales, or large scale technology growth. Experienced operating at VP or executive level, with a proven record of delivering results through complex, multi stakeholder initiatives. Deep understanding of public sector decision making, procurement, and digital transformation agendas across government, healthcare, or education. Strong track record of influencing senior policymakers and board level stakeholders. Expert relationship builder and communicator, able to represent Purple's brand with authority, diplomacy, and authenticity. Commercially minded, strategically agile, and motivated by impact - capable of balancing business growth with social value creation. Experienced in technology, SaaS, or digital infrastructure, ideally within a high growth or mission led organisation. Passionate about connectivity as a force for good, advancing equality of access and inclusion through innovation. Our values: Make it happen - We own things and get them done whatever it takes. Playful and positive - Life's too short to take things too seriously; we love positivity. In it together - We're always available to help for the greater good of the business. No bullsh t, no politics - We want to enjoy coming to work and make it pleasant. Know your stuff, keep learning - We value knowledge and a thirst for more of it. No drama - Things don't always go right, but a calm head always helps. Raise the bar - We aim high, take smart risks, and push what's possible. Bring your best self to work: At Purple, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings, and we believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can accommodate your needs. Benefits: Competitive base salary and company bonus Remote and hybrid working with UK and international travel Flexible working and a great company culture 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising annually, with the option to buy extra days 4 volunteering days per year - give something back to the community Life insurance (2x salary) Company pension (4% employer contribution) Private healthcare & Long Term Incentive Plan after 12 months' service Strong focus on leadership development and continuous learning This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the growth of a purpose driven technology company at a national and international level, driving real impact in digital inclusion and intelligent connectivity

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working) Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing independent private practice with a strong UK presence. The business specialises in providing expert cost management and consultancy services to private developers, with a particular focus on new build and large scale residential schemes. This is a key role offering the chance to shape high value projects while playing an important part in the continued growth of the business. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will deliver full cost management services across a range of complex projects. You will be responsible for ensuring commercial success, driving value and supporting clients through every stage of the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing project budgets and cost plans from inception to completion Preparing feasibility studies and cost estimates for new developments Carrying out risk assessments and value engineering to optimise costs Advising on procurement strategies and producing tender documentation including pricing schedules Leading negotiations with contractors and suppliers to secure favourable terms Overseeing financial control and reporting against budgets Preparing and reviewing contract documentation to ensure compliance Managing variations, valuations and payments throughout delivery Providing strategic cost advice to private developers on major residential schemes Delivering post contract cost control and final account settlements Why Join Be part of a top performing team where your ideas and input genuinely shape the future of the business Join a company experiencing strong national growth Hybrid working with flexibility between Leeds city centre office with free parking and home working Access to excellent professional development, training and accreditation support Exposure to diverse and high quality projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Choice of working locations including Leeds, Staffordshire head office, Birmingham, Manchester or home based About You Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally within a consultancy environment serving private developers Relevant degree and professional qualifications with MRICS preferred Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability Excellent negotiation and communication skills Confident working independently and leading project teams Proactive and solutions driven approach Apply Now If you are an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a long term opportunity within a growing independent consultancy, this role offers the perfect next step in your career. We would welcome your application.

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Procurement Digital Platform Analyst to lead the design, optimisation, and ongoing management of digital workflows and processes across our procurement platforms. This role will play a key part in enabling efficient, compliant, and user-friendly procurement operations by working closely with stakeholders across the business, including Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Technology teams. The successful candidate will support the Source-to-Pay Product Owner in managing the platform roadmap, backlog, and delivery of new features and enhancements, while also driving adoption and continuous improvement. The role will span multiple new technology platforms including intake and orchestration, autonomous sourcing, catalogues, new buying channels, and other procurement technology investments. The analyst will also contribute to the design and implementation of new procurement processes that align with digital capabilities and business objectives. What You'll Get People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria. What You'll Do as a Procurement Digital Platforms Analyst In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here's a flavour of your day to day: Workflow & Process Design and Optimisation Lead the design, configuration, and optimisation of procurement workflows and processes across digital platforms. Own the end to end lifecycle of workflows and processes, including backlog management, prioritisation, testing, deployment, and post launch review. Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of new procurement technologies including intake and orchestration platforms, autonomous sourcing tools, catalogue systems, and emerging buying channels. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver new features, process innovations, and system upgrades aligned with strategic objectives. Facilitate workshops and working groups to align workflow and process design with business needs and compliance requirements. Support the Source to Pay Product Owner in maintaining and prioritising the backlog of workflow and process requests and platform enhancements. User Engagement, Feedback & Adoption Manage a cross functional group of super users from Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Technology to gather requirements, validate changes, and champion adoption. Use data and user feedback to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements. Monitor adoption metrics and implement strategies to improve user engagement and satisfaction. Develop and deliver tailored training programs for new users and super users. Create and maintain user guides, process documentation, and training materials. Platform Management & Support Oversee user access controls, data integrity, and system performance for all procurement platforms and systems. Troubleshoot issues and manage support tickets, escalating where necessary. Coordinate with IT and vendors for issue resolution and system updates. Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and change history. Data, Reporting & Compliance Analyse platform usage and workflow performance to identify trends and opportunities for automation. Develop dashboards, metrics and reports to support decision making and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in digital platform management, workflow and process design, or procurement systems support. Experience in workflow design tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio, platform-native workflow builders). Familiarity with agile methodologies and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Experience in optimisation projects and process improvement initiatives within procurement, finance, or supply chain environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels. Technical proficiency in procurement platforms and tools including e sourcing, autonomous sourcing, intake and orchestration, and contract management systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, ZIP etc.). Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). A genuine interest in digital transformation, process innovation, and procurement excellence. Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours. About Primark At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Our fashion isn't one size fits all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at . REQ ID: JR-2100

Client Lead - National Security Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent - Full Time Package: Competitive Salaries + Benefits Role ID: SF18372 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Client Manager, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Senior Client Manager - National Security. This role will be based from our Farnborough site with some travel, and we also offer hybrid working. Role Purpose Provide central focus and orchestration for all QinetiQ engagement with National Security Client to ensure coherence of Go to market strategy and all engagements with this client. Build strong relationships and network across customer community, lead on development of coherent engagement plan and oversee its implementation across this community. Build in depth understanding of National Security Clients' strategic aims, budgets and funded programme lines. Build, coach and mentor Client Management team who report directly into this role and who are aligned with key client accounts that sit within this market segment. Day to day leadership and mentoring of this Client Management team. Implement and support ongoing development of operational tempo and heartbeat to drive coherent engagement across all relevant QQ stakeholders engaging with National Security Working with Sector MDs and BD Director develop and implement GTM strategy for National Security Ensure coherency of our GTM strategy across Defence and wider Government as appropriate Ensure ongoing alignment with IDTs to ensure effective and efficient development and execution of farmed opportunities Development and execution of larger strategic opportunities and propositions - working with the BDD and Head of Capture and Bidding Business planning to support ISBP development, and in year forecasting Ensure alignment wider QinetiQ through peer level stakeholder engagement - Capture Managers, CTO office, Campaign BD leads Key Accountabilities Leadership: provide direct and "hands on" leadership and coordination of all QinetiQ engagements into this client. Nurture and develop Client Management team aligned with the client and ensure that the team is appropriately trained in Company Best practice and that it follows this routinely in the execution of all Business Winning activities in this area. Stakeholder management: build thorough understanding of Client stakeholders, organisational construct and ways of working. Coordinate all QinetiQ engagements into this community to ensure alignment of messaging across our business. Similarly, in conjunction with the Client Management team reporting in to this role, develop strong relationships across all QinetiQ stakeholders engaging with this Client. Got to market Strategy: working across internal and external stakeholders develop a coherent Go To market Strategy for this client. This GTM strategy should leverage thorough and in depth understanding of the clients own strategy, budget and forecasted spend on future procurements. Support Development of QinetiQ strategy: engage with UKI Strategy Director and TOE functions to ensure that QinetiQ's own strategic growth plans are aligned with those of National Security Clients and that we are building skills and capacity necessary to execute on that strategy. Order Intake Number for National Security secure in year orders in line with Targets for this area whilst building credible pipeline and platform for future growth and delivery of longer term ISBP order intake commitments Capture/Bid Management: engage with UK Intelligence Head of Capture and Bid Management to ensure that approved Capture plans are in place and are being executed for all major opportunities being executed within the Defence and Training Market. Ensure that best practice is applied at all times in the execution of these captures through "hands on" leadership of all major Captures. Forward planning resourcing: Proactively engage with the Intelligence Sector BDD and Operations Lead to ensure that there is a clear forward view of the pipeline and resourcing requirements. Ensure opportunities can be resourced correctly from a Capture/Bid Management perspective and that requirements for technical resource from the business are known and understood. Wider engagement: Proactively engage with the Global Campaigns and UK Defence Sectors to ensure areas of cross collaboration are known and understood. Maintain visibility of cross collaboration execution plan to ensure that this is known and understood within the Intelligence Sector and that it is being followed correctly. Best Practice: Proactively engage with Group Business Winning Excellence to ensure that activities within the Sector follow accepted best practice and that the team is trained in accordance with Company requirements/schedules. Demonstrate leadership in the usage of SAP C4C CRM. Feedback to Group Business Winning Excellence any areas of potential improvements/refinements in best practice or training based upon experience within the Sector of Capture execution. Compliance: Ensure all business winning activities are conducted in full compliance to Group business winning policies and procedures. Ensure that Group policies relating to Ethical Trading Policy, Exports and the appointment and use of third party Commercial Intermediaries are fully complied with. Leadership: Ability to lead teams of senior professionals that span business and functional boundaries. Ability to operate in a complex matrix structure using influential leadership to bring best of capabilities to bear to enable development of strategic GTM plan, secure pipeline and win complex, competed tenders Business Development: Proven track record in leading teams to build credible pipeline at scale with high conversion rate. Ability to repeatedly deliver challenging OI targets. Execution of Win Strategy: Track record of win strategy development and implementation for complex, competed deals at scale (over c£30m), Domain Relevance: Relevant experience of winning business with customers and industrial partners across Defence with particular focus on Stratcom (Defence Digital/Defence Intelligence), DSTL and Front Line Commands. Deep customer domain knowledge and relationships: ability to provide thought leadership to customers in complex domains (spanning the above) and develop compelling QinetiQ propositions to meet deliver on this thought leadership. Wider industry relationships: established relationships at executive level and ability to engage at this level in order to build partnering strategies and detailed understanding of the competitive terrain. Experience & Qualifications Proven track record in hands on development and execution of scale pipeline (c£200m) with high conversion rate (delivering c£100m) of orders in year. Proven track record in cradle to grave execution of win strategies with demonstrated ability to win competitive tenders (over c£30m). Proven track record in the leadership/mentorship of business development teams, in order to enable development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Proven track record of ability to influence across matrixed internal organisational structure in order to harness wider capabilities in the development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Technical background with sufficient knowledge of Data Intelligence, Communications, Cyber Security and Sensor technologies to link technology with client business problems and engage confidently with client/internal technical communities. Track record in navigation of complex and multi-disciplinary stakeholder communities within customer organisations. Ability to influence and shape decision making at executive levels within the customer community. Over 10 years' experience working in Defence and Secure Government environment with particular focus on Defence Digital, Defence Intelligence, DSTL and front line commands Established network within this community with strong reputation built upon consistent delivery. Established network within other commercial organisations that operate within this market with strong reputation built upon trust and mutual respect. Security clearances to allow access to core clients and access to operational requirements and procurement strategies within the above customer communities. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic . click apply for full job details

Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary GO-Science The Government Office for Science works at the heart of Government, ensuring policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. It's an exciting time to join the organisation; we have outstanding and high-profile positions providing you an opportunity to inform and influence policy-making and the systems for use of science and engineering across government. If you are highly motivated and looking for your next career challenge we want to hear from you. Job description This is an exciting and varied position leading the development of government's use of futures and foresight techniques. The successful candidate will play a significant role in improving national policies that will ultimately support wellbeing, boost the economy and protect national security. This role is for a specialist Futures adviser to provide advice and support to government organisations to use futures thinking and techniques to develop strategies and policies. The role leads the advice function in the wider Futures Team in GO Science, which works to ensure government is able to respond effectively to future challenges and opportunities. You will work closely with senior colleagues in Cabinet Office, BEIS, HMT and other departments to help them get real value from futures methods. The role would provide a great platform to develop a career in government. You'll build your profile across departments, contribute to new strategies and see first-hand how government makes policy. It's a great place from which to put your knowledge of futures tools to good use - helping develop strategies and policies which are more resilient to the future. We are a small, friendly team building government capability in futures approaches to help deliver long-term, resilient policy and strategy. Demand for our services is growing. More information can be found here: This is a great opportunity to join GO-Science - we have grown in size, scope and profile since the pandemic whilst remaining a lively, supportive and friendly place to work. We're an inclusive team, with a variety of working patterns already. We'll work together to make different working styles work. We're proud of the commitment GO Science has made to diversity & inclusion. Person specification You will lead our advice service to colleagues across Government, providing some of that advice themselves - supporting colleagues to understand what they can do, helping them plan work and facilitating futures exercises. You will also help nurture relationships and broker support from the community of horizon scanners across Government and external specialists. GO Science itself is a centre of excellence for futures in Government. This role plays a major role in our internationally-recognised Foresight programme, supporting project teams to build futures methods into their work. It also coordinates our Futures Framework - a procurement framework through which colleagues in government can access external expertise more quickly. Promoting the framework and helping colleagues to get their commission right will be a growing area of work. Key Responsibilities are: Providing specialist Futures advice to teams across government, including one-to-one advice Designing and delivering facilitated workshops and regular introduction sessions. Working with the Cabinet Office Joint Data and Analysis Centre to develop and implement a foresight system that builds long-term thinking into the heart of government decision making Managing a procurement framework of Futures suppliers which can be accessed by public sector organisations Oversight of the Futures team Project Management Office and line management of the SEO PMO lead Lead contact for a cross-government network of embedded Futures experts Supporting development and delivery of tools, training and resources to support futures work Leading continuous improvement of the team's performance, for example by bringing in new approaches from wider networks, training or experience Briefing senior managers and the GCSA on progress and to secure timely decision-making where needed Skills and Experience We would love to hear from you if you have: Familiarity with futures methodologies and techniques and experience applying strategic futures tools to policy making or strategy Experience of designing and delivering futures and foresight projects Intellectual curiosity and capability to get to grips with new subjects quickly Exceptional organisational skills and good judgement when managing multiple and conflicting priorities Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with people across different organisations and levels of seniority An ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and persuasively in writing, meetings and presentations, (digitally and in person) A track record of developing and nurturing colleagues is desirable. The willingness, and emotional intelligence required, to develop your leadership skills are crucial. Having experience of government policy development would be great but not essential. You do not need to have a scientific or technical background. Experience in strategy and consultancy would be useful. We're a small, supportive team. The ability to adapt to developing priorities, work towards common goals, and help each other out when colleagues are busy, are key to how we work. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Benefits BEIS offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need (from September 2021, depending on how the public health guidance evolves). Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please use your personal statement (in no more than 750 words) to explain how you meet the criteria of the role. Applications will be sifted on CV and personal statement. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions. Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time.

Harvey Group have been delivering M&E services for over 47 years. We enjoy a reputation for delivering our projects on time, on budget, safely and to a first class finish. Our considerable experience spans the commercial and industrial, health, education, leisure and residential sectors - throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the UK. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our organisation in the role of Mechanical Supervisor / Site Manager. While the majority of our projects are in NI, the candidate should be willing to travel to projects in ROI and GB. Key responsibilities and duties of this role Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Procurement of general day-to-day materials Responsible for the control of labour and their coordination with other trades on-site Ensure all installations are of the highest quality Ensuring the installation complies with the latest relevant regulations Meeting with clients, main contractors, and subcontractors regularly Procurement and management of hire equipment on-site Preparation of short-term lookahead programmes and inputting into the overall master programme Provide regular reports on progress and performance to the Contracts Manager Carry out site based Health, Safety and Quality inspections Skills and qualifications Applicant must have a plumbing/heating trade background Applicants must have a clean driving license Must have demonstrable Health and safety knowledge PC literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Must show care and attention to detail in all areas of installation Organised and disciplined in your planning and approach to work Ability to multitask and work under pressure Self-motivated with a 'can-do' approach to work and willingness to learn and assist Excellent communication skills Work well and confidently as part of a team in a busy environment What you'll get in return You will receive first class support, which reflects our commitment to our greatest asset - our workforce - along with a culture of continual development, training and excellence. You will be offered a competitive starting salary, private healthcare (with service), death in service insurance, and enhanced company sick pay (dependent on length of service). The role is a permanent site based role; location will vary.

Go back Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Lead Buyer The closing date is 14 January 2026 To provide a high quality, comprehensive, proactive, efficient and responsive procurement service. Emphasis will be on supporting the delivery of compliant and fit for purpose contracts, showing value for money, and generating savings for the Trust in accordance with cost efficiency targets. To deputise for the Contracts Manager as appropriate. The post holder shares responsibility for undertaking complex and high value procurements and associated contract negotiations on behalf of the Trust. The post holder will also liaise with other procurement and contracting authorities and other multi-trust groups as appropriate. To lead procurement work streams as identified and allocated by the Contracts Manager or Head of Procurement Main duties of the job Analyse customer requirements, assist in development of comprehensive specificationtender and quotation documents suitable for competitive tendering Attend working groups and meetings as required and provide professional procurement support and advice to customers on contractual and regulatory issues. Participate in evaluations of new equipment, consumables or services across the Trust, analysing quality and financial returns Have and maintain a sound working knowledge and understanding of all public sector procurement directives, regulations and legislation commensurate with the job role. Maintain good working relationships with customers, suppliers, the Crown Commercial Service, NHS Supply Chain, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, other trusts and regulatory bodies. Develop appropriate purchasing arrangements for areas lacking in contract coverage. Be aware of and ensure adherence to Trust purchasing policies and external regulatory requirements as appropriate to the product area covered. Lead and/or conduct tender and contracting activity for allocated contracts and renewals. Undertake and/or lead official quote and tender exercises and the more complex high value procurements in accordance with SFIs and public sector procurement regulations. Effectively and expertly use eProcurement portals (Atamis) for such tenders About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Achieved or working towards the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply's Professional Diploma Evidence of continual professional development Project Management Experience and Knowledge Required Extensive purchasing/contracting experience. Independent ability to produce specifications, quotations, tenders, evaluation criteria, in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and public sector procurement regulations Ability to analyse information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format for multi-disciplinary audience In depth knowledge of public sector procurement and contracting with sound understanding of PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 23 regulations and legislation Proficient in the use of e-tendering systems (Atamis) Previous NHS experience Health related product knowledge 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. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT