HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Nottingham Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops . click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Nottingham Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops . click apply for full job details
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Bristol Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope . click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Bristol Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope . click apply for full job details
Role Profile Job Title: Data Engineering & Insights Manager (Hybrid Working Policy) 2 days a month. Reports To: Chief Innovation Officer Role Purpose The Data Engineering & Insights Manager is responsible for leading the design, build and operation of the Society's data platforms, alongside the delivery of high-quality, business-ready insights that support strategic decision-making and operational performance. The role combines leadership of data engineering capability (including the data lake, pipelines and environments) with ownership of analytics and reporting outputs, ensuring data is transformed into accessible, trusted and actionable insight for the business. Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the postholder will play a key role in enabling the Society's innovation, digital and data strategy, ensuring the organisation can leverage data effectively to improve customer outcomes, drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. The role requires a balance of technical leadership, business engagement and delivery focus, with strong accountability for execution, data quality, platform reliability and insight effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Platform Leadership Lead the design, development and ongoing management of the Society's data architecture, including the data lake and associated data environments. Ensure robust, scalable and secure data pipelines are in place to support timely and accurate data ingestion, transformation and availability. Maintain high standards of data integrity, governance, security and resilience across all data platforms. Oversee performance, optimisation and continuous improvement of the data environment to meet evolving business needs. Work closely with technology and architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader IT and digital strategy. Analytics & Business Insights Delivery Lead the development of business-ready data models, table structures and curated datasets to enable effective reporting and analysis. Oversee the production of high-quality, intuitive and accessible reports and dashboards, primarily through Power BI. Ensure insights are clearly communicated, relevant and tailored to business needs, supporting decision-making at all levels. Promote a self-service data culture by making data easy to access, understand and use across the organisation. Ensure consistency, accuracy and trust in all reporting outputs. Leadership and Team Development Lead, develop and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of data engineers and analysts. Build strong technical capability across the team, ensuring best practice in engineering, modelling and visualisation. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and development to enhance both technical expertise and business understanding. Ensure the team operates with clear priorities, strong delivery discipline and high performance standards. Business Engagement and Value Delivery Partner with business stakeholders to understand data, reporting and insight requirements. Translate business needs into data solutions, ensuring outputs align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable value. Act as a trusted advisor on data and insight, supporting innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Prioritise workload effectively to balance strategic delivery with operational demand. Operational Execution and Delivery Take end-to-end accountability for the delivery of data and insight solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time, to quality and aligned to requirements. Establish and maintain clear delivery plans, standards and governance across data initiatives. Monitor and manage workloads, ensuring resource is aligned to priority activity. Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools and methodologies. Risk, Governance and Compliance Ensure all data activity meets regulatory, legal and internal governance requirements, including data protection and security standards. Maintain strong oversight of data quality, lineage and auditability. Identify, manage and escalate risks and issues related to data platforms and reporting. As a member of Data, Information Security & Architecture (DISA) forum, provide robust challenge and contribution to support strategic decisions Support the development and embedding of data governance frameworks and policies. Key Accountabilities Reliable, secure and scalable operation of the data lake and data platforms. Delivery of high-quality, trusted and business-ready data and insights. Effective leadership and performance of the data engineering and analytics team. Strong alignment of data solutions to business strategy and innovation priorities. Data governance, quality and compliance across all data assets. Timely and effective execution of data and insight delivery. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Proven experience in data engineering, data platforms and analytics leadership roles. Strong understanding of data lake architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and modern data environments. Experience of data modelling, structuring and preparing data for reporting and analytics use. Proven track record of delivering business insights through tools such as Power BI. Experience of using Codex and/or other AI-assisted coding tools to support efficient development, problem-solving and continuous improvement in data engineering and analytics activities. Experience of leading and developing technical teams in a data or analytics environment. Understanding of data governance, data quality and regulatory considerations in financial services is advantageous. Skills and Capabilities Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams. Deep technical understanding of data engineering and analytics concepts, with the ability to translate into business value. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to explain complex data concepts clearly. Strong problem-solving and analytical capability. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery oversight. High level of organisation and delivery discipline, with a focus on execution and outcomes. Personal Attributes Curious, forward-thinking and innovative mindset. Accountable and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivery. Collaborative and supportive, with a commitment to team success. Customer- and business-focused, ensuring data delivers real value. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Role Profile Job Title: Data Engineering & Insights Manager (Hybrid Working Policy) 2 days a month. Reports To: Chief Innovation Officer Role Purpose The Data Engineering & Insights Manager is responsible for leading the design, build and operation of the Society's data platforms, alongside the delivery of high-quality, business-ready insights that support strategic decision-making and operational performance. The role combines leadership of data engineering capability (including the data lake, pipelines and environments) with ownership of analytics and reporting outputs, ensuring data is transformed into accessible, trusted and actionable insight for the business. Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the postholder will play a key role in enabling the Society's innovation, digital and data strategy, ensuring the organisation can leverage data effectively to improve customer outcomes, drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. The role requires a balance of technical leadership, business engagement and delivery focus, with strong accountability for execution, data quality, platform reliability and insight effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Platform Leadership Lead the design, development and ongoing management of the Society's data architecture, including the data lake and associated data environments. Ensure robust, scalable and secure data pipelines are in place to support timely and accurate data ingestion, transformation and availability. Maintain high standards of data integrity, governance, security and resilience across all data platforms. Oversee performance, optimisation and continuous improvement of the data environment to meet evolving business needs. Work closely with technology and architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader IT and digital strategy. Analytics & Business Insights Delivery Lead the development of business-ready data models, table structures and curated datasets to enable effective reporting and analysis. Oversee the production of high-quality, intuitive and accessible reports and dashboards, primarily through Power BI. Ensure insights are clearly communicated, relevant and tailored to business needs, supporting decision-making at all levels. Promote a self-service data culture by making data easy to access, understand and use across the organisation. Ensure consistency, accuracy and trust in all reporting outputs. Leadership and Team Development Lead, develop and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of data engineers and analysts. Build strong technical capability across the team, ensuring best practice in engineering, modelling and visualisation. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and development to enhance both technical expertise and business understanding. Ensure the team operates with clear priorities, strong delivery discipline and high performance standards. Business Engagement and Value Delivery Partner with business stakeholders to understand data, reporting and insight requirements. Translate business needs into data solutions, ensuring outputs align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable value. Act as a trusted advisor on data and insight, supporting innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Prioritise workload effectively to balance strategic delivery with operational demand. Operational Execution and Delivery Take end-to-end accountability for the delivery of data and insight solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time, to quality and aligned to requirements. Establish and maintain clear delivery plans, standards and governance across data initiatives. Monitor and manage workloads, ensuring resource is aligned to priority activity. Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools and methodologies. Risk, Governance and Compliance Ensure all data activity meets regulatory, legal and internal governance requirements, including data protection and security standards. Maintain strong oversight of data quality, lineage and auditability. Identify, manage and escalate risks and issues related to data platforms and reporting. As a member of Data, Information Security & Architecture (DISA) forum, provide robust challenge and contribution to support strategic decisions Support the development and embedding of data governance frameworks and policies. Key Accountabilities Reliable, secure and scalable operation of the data lake and data platforms. Delivery of high-quality, trusted and business-ready data and insights. Effective leadership and performance of the data engineering and analytics team. Strong alignment of data solutions to business strategy and innovation priorities. Data governance, quality and compliance across all data assets. Timely and effective execution of data and insight delivery. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Proven experience in data engineering, data platforms and analytics leadership roles. Strong understanding of data lake architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and modern data environments. Experience of data modelling, structuring and preparing data for reporting and analytics use. Proven track record of delivering business insights through tools such as Power BI. Experience of using Codex and/or other AI-assisted coding tools to support efficient development, problem-solving and continuous improvement in data engineering and analytics activities. Experience of leading and developing technical teams in a data or analytics environment. Understanding of data governance, data quality and regulatory considerations in financial services is advantageous. Skills and Capabilities Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams. Deep technical understanding of data engineering and analytics concepts, with the ability to translate into business value. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to explain complex data concepts clearly. Strong problem-solving and analytical capability. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery oversight. High level of organisation and delivery discipline, with a focus on execution and outcomes. Personal Attributes Curious, forward-thinking and innovative mindset. Accountable and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivery. Collaborative and supportive, with a commitment to team success. Customer- and business-focused, ensuring data delivers real value. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team on a job share basis, working Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set outhere. Corporate Operations leads on finance, HR, IT, security, estates & organisational changes. The ORR is relatively small, so colleagues working in this directorate have a hands-on role in daily operations & a strong understanding of how we work. We are an outstanding Human Resources team building the culture, capacity, capability and commitment of our people. As an HR Business Partner, you will work with assigned directorates and leadership teams to understand business priorities and deliver people plans that support organisational objectives. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will use workforce data, insight and professional judgement to identify people risks, trends and opportunities, and translate these into practical interventions that strengthen organisational effectiveness, capability, engagement and inclusion. You will coach and support managers to manage people matters confidently and consistently, contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement, and make effective use of Oracle HCM to improve service delivery, workforce insight and manager/self-service capability. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team on a job share basis, working Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set outhere. Corporate Operations leads on finance, HR, IT, security, estates & organisational changes. The ORR is relatively small, so colleagues working in this directorate have a hands-on role in daily operations & a strong understanding of how we work. We are an outstanding Human Resources team building the culture, capacity, capability and commitment of our people. As an HR Business Partner, you will work with assigned directorates and leadership teams to understand business priorities and deliver people plans that support organisational objectives. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will use workforce data, insight and professional judgement to identify people risks, trends and opportunities, and translate these into practical interventions that strengthen organisational effectiveness, capability, engagement and inclusion. You will coach and support managers to manage people matters confidently and consistently, contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement, and make effective use of Oracle HCM to improve service delivery, workforce insight and manager/self-service capability. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arms Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G6 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Warrington Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arms Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G6 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Warrington Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme.
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day time HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Leeds Permanent Full time Senior IT Service Manager £58,478 to £64,743 per year Government Recruitment Service Leeds Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Browse more jobs
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day time HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Leeds Permanent Full time Senior IT Service Manager £58,478 to £64,743 per year Government Recruitment Service Leeds Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Browse more jobs
Role We are looking for an experienced, commercially sharp Group Product Manager to join our team. At Sokin, we are building a world class product team that can help us remove the borders, barriers and burdens from global business. This is a senior leadership role within the Send tribe - the team responsible for how Sokin moves money for our clients globally. You'll lead a cluster of Product Managers & Senior PMs across multiple regions, owning the output of both the Product Managers and the product strategy for each region you manage. A key part of the role is supporting licensing discovery - understanding what is needed to operate in new markets across your regions and working cross-functionally to get Sokin in a position to expand into them. You'll be the connective tissue between the day-to-day work of your Product Managers and the wider product leadership team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of leadership and domain expertise - someone who can develop a high performing team, hold a clear point of view on where the domain needs to go, and bring others with them. About Us Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we're simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across: Global payments and receivables Foreign Exchange (FX) Treasury management Finance reconciliations We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in MEA, UK & Europe, APAC, and North America, backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide. Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we're building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments. As our Group Product Manager You'll own the product strategy and outcomes for your regions within the Send domain- the core of how Sokin moves money for its clients globally. You'll lead a team of Product Managers, owning their development and the regional strategy they execute against, ensuring they're working on the right things and delivering with clarity and pace. Your primary outcome is a high performing, well coordinated team that consistently ships impactful work with a clear strategic direction. Alongside this, you'll own licensing discovery for the countries in your regions - understanding the regulatory requirements for new markets, working cross functionally with Legal, Compliance, and Banking Partnerships, and ensuring Sokin has a clear, evidence based view of what it takes to expand. Working closely with engineering leads, the Product Director, and senior stakeholders, you'll represent the Send domain at a leadership level - bringing a well reasoned, evidence based point of view on where we're going and why. Your role as GPM at Sokin: Lead and develop a team of Product Managers spanning multiple regions - owning their growth, giving honest feedback, and building a team that operates with clarity and confidence. Own the product strategy and roadmap for your regions - ensuring it's grounded in evidence, clearly communicated, and aligned to Sokin's commercial expansion goals. Support licensing discovery for the countries within your regions - validating customer demand and regulatory requirements across Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Banking Partnerships to determine what Sokin needs to enter new markets. Coordinate across squads to ensure coherence, avoid duplication, and maintain a clear picture of how all the moving parts fit together. Represent the Send domain at leadership level - being a credible, well prepared voice in senior discussions and able to defend and evolve your strategy under scrutiny. Work closely with cross functional stakeholder leads, including engineering, as a peer - building the trust and shared understanding needed to deliver well together. Set clear success metrics for your domain and hold yourself and your team accountable to them. Make prioritisation calls across your squads - balancing short term delivery needs with longer term strategic bets and being clear about what you're not doing. Support the Product Director with domain level input into broader product planning, hiring, and strategic decisions. We'd love to hear from you if: You have proven experience leading a team of Product Managers - you've owned their development, coached regularly, and been honest about performance. You've owned a product domain end to end - whereby you have been accountable for the strategy, the roadmap, and the outcomes, not just the delivery. You're commercially literate and able to connect product decisions to business impact - you understand how what you build affects revenue, margins, and client outcomes. You're a clear, confident communicator - comfortable representing your domain at a senior level and able to simplify complex problems for a range of audiences. You have experience in fintech, payments, or financial services - you understand the domain and the complexity that comes with building in a regulated, fast moving environment. You're a strong cross functional operator - you build trust with engineering, design, operations, and commercial teams, and know how to get things done through others. You can hold the big picture and the detail at the same time - strategic enough to set direction, grounded enough to know when to get into the work. You're honest and direct - with your team, your peers, and your leadership. You give feedback well and create an environment where your Product Managers can do their best work. Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in. Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Role We are looking for an experienced, commercially sharp Group Product Manager to join our team. At Sokin, we are building a world class product team that can help us remove the borders, barriers and burdens from global business. This is a senior leadership role within the Send tribe - the team responsible for how Sokin moves money for our clients globally. You'll lead a cluster of Product Managers & Senior PMs across multiple regions, owning the output of both the Product Managers and the product strategy for each region you manage. A key part of the role is supporting licensing discovery - understanding what is needed to operate in new markets across your regions and working cross-functionally to get Sokin in a position to expand into them. You'll be the connective tissue between the day-to-day work of your Product Managers and the wider product leadership team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of leadership and domain expertise - someone who can develop a high performing team, hold a clear point of view on where the domain needs to go, and bring others with them. About Us Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we're simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across: Global payments and receivables Foreign Exchange (FX) Treasury management Finance reconciliations We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in MEA, UK & Europe, APAC, and North America, backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide. Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we're building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments. As our Group Product Manager You'll own the product strategy and outcomes for your regions within the Send domain- the core of how Sokin moves money for its clients globally. You'll lead a team of Product Managers, owning their development and the regional strategy they execute against, ensuring they're working on the right things and delivering with clarity and pace. Your primary outcome is a high performing, well coordinated team that consistently ships impactful work with a clear strategic direction. Alongside this, you'll own licensing discovery for the countries in your regions - understanding the regulatory requirements for new markets, working cross functionally with Legal, Compliance, and Banking Partnerships, and ensuring Sokin has a clear, evidence based view of what it takes to expand. Working closely with engineering leads, the Product Director, and senior stakeholders, you'll represent the Send domain at a leadership level - bringing a well reasoned, evidence based point of view on where we're going and why. Your role as GPM at Sokin: Lead and develop a team of Product Managers spanning multiple regions - owning their growth, giving honest feedback, and building a team that operates with clarity and confidence. Own the product strategy and roadmap for your regions - ensuring it's grounded in evidence, clearly communicated, and aligned to Sokin's commercial expansion goals. Support licensing discovery for the countries within your regions - validating customer demand and regulatory requirements across Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Banking Partnerships to determine what Sokin needs to enter new markets. Coordinate across squads to ensure coherence, avoid duplication, and maintain a clear picture of how all the moving parts fit together. Represent the Send domain at leadership level - being a credible, well prepared voice in senior discussions and able to defend and evolve your strategy under scrutiny. Work closely with cross functional stakeholder leads, including engineering, as a peer - building the trust and shared understanding needed to deliver well together. Set clear success metrics for your domain and hold yourself and your team accountable to them. Make prioritisation calls across your squads - balancing short term delivery needs with longer term strategic bets and being clear about what you're not doing. Support the Product Director with domain level input into broader product planning, hiring, and strategic decisions. We'd love to hear from you if: You have proven experience leading a team of Product Managers - you've owned their development, coached regularly, and been honest about performance. You've owned a product domain end to end - whereby you have been accountable for the strategy, the roadmap, and the outcomes, not just the delivery. You're commercially literate and able to connect product decisions to business impact - you understand how what you build affects revenue, margins, and client outcomes. You're a clear, confident communicator - comfortable representing your domain at a senior level and able to simplify complex problems for a range of audiences. You have experience in fintech, payments, or financial services - you understand the domain and the complexity that comes with building in a regulated, fast moving environment. You're a strong cross functional operator - you build trust with engineering, design, operations, and commercial teams, and know how to get things done through others. You can hold the big picture and the detail at the same time - strategic enough to set direction, grounded enough to know when to get into the work. You're honest and direct - with your team, your peers, and your leadership. You give feedback well and create an environment where your Product Managers can do their best work. Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in. Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.
The starting salary for this role is 63,823 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 9 month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are seeking two new Lead Assessment and Income Managers to join our fantastic team. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and innovative Lead Assessment and Income Manager to provide strategic leadership in income collection, and debt recovery services, driving continuous improvement, maximising income recovery, and ensuring financial sustainability. The role leads the development of policy, strategy, and service improvement initiatives, providing expert advice and recommendations to support organisational priorities and performance. This role sits within the Financial Assessment & Income Collections service, which is part of the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. What you will be doing: Leading a team of approximately 30 staff, including 5 direct reports with the primary aim of delivering a high-quality service. Driving continuous improvement through performance monitoring, reporting, and the adoption of digital solutions. You will have an in-depth understanding of legislation, lead on performance, and identify areas for improvement High level interpersonal skills liaising with key stakeholders including legal teams to resolve complex cases and to lead on solutions Be self-aware, respond constructively to challenges and turn them into opportunities Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Significant experience leading and managing complex services, functions, or teams within a large organisation, including developing and motivating staff through coaching, performance management, and workforce development. Proven ability to develop, implement, and review policies, procedures, and service improvements that support organisational objectives and drive positive outcomes. Demonstrable success in evaluating service performance, delivering innovation, and leading organisational change, transformation programmes, and new ways of working. Experience of developing operational and strategic plans, leading major projects from inception to delivery, and ensuring effective implementation of service improvements. Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, partners, and external agencies, and representing services at a senior level. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a time when you identified a financial risk, pressure, or opportunity within a service area. How did you assess the impact, influence decision-making, and implement actions to achieve a positive outcome for the organisation. Give an example of where you have led the development or review of a policy, strategy, or operational framework within your area of expertise. How did you ensure your recommendations were evidence-based and aligned to organisational objectives? Describe how you have used performance data, financial information, and service intelligence to drive improvement, maximise income, or reduce debt exposure. What actions did you take and what were the results? Tell us about a significant change programme or transformation initiative you have led. How did you engage stakeholders, manage resistance, and ensure the successful implementation of new ways of working? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Gaynor-Turner by email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Please note, the office location can be discussed at interview as there is flexibility around this. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Aug 26, 2026
Contractor
The starting salary for this role is 63,823 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 9 month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are seeking two new Lead Assessment and Income Managers to join our fantastic team. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and innovative Lead Assessment and Income Manager to provide strategic leadership in income collection, and debt recovery services, driving continuous improvement, maximising income recovery, and ensuring financial sustainability. The role leads the development of policy, strategy, and service improvement initiatives, providing expert advice and recommendations to support organisational priorities and performance. This role sits within the Financial Assessment & Income Collections service, which is part of the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. What you will be doing: Leading a team of approximately 30 staff, including 5 direct reports with the primary aim of delivering a high-quality service. Driving continuous improvement through performance monitoring, reporting, and the adoption of digital solutions. You will have an in-depth understanding of legislation, lead on performance, and identify areas for improvement High level interpersonal skills liaising with key stakeholders including legal teams to resolve complex cases and to lead on solutions Be self-aware, respond constructively to challenges and turn them into opportunities Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Significant experience leading and managing complex services, functions, or teams within a large organisation, including developing and motivating staff through coaching, performance management, and workforce development. Proven ability to develop, implement, and review policies, procedures, and service improvements that support organisational objectives and drive positive outcomes. Demonstrable success in evaluating service performance, delivering innovation, and leading organisational change, transformation programmes, and new ways of working. Experience of developing operational and strategic plans, leading major projects from inception to delivery, and ensuring effective implementation of service improvements. Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, partners, and external agencies, and representing services at a senior level. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a time when you identified a financial risk, pressure, or opportunity within a service area. How did you assess the impact, influence decision-making, and implement actions to achieve a positive outcome for the organisation. Give an example of where you have led the development or review of a policy, strategy, or operational framework within your area of expertise. How did you ensure your recommendations were evidence-based and aligned to organisational objectives? Describe how you have used performance data, financial information, and service intelligence to drive improvement, maximise income, or reduce debt exposure. What actions did you take and what were the results? Tell us about a significant change programme or transformation initiative you have led. How did you engage stakeholders, manage resistance, and ensure the successful implementation of new ways of working? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Gaynor-Turner by email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Please note, the office location can be discussed at interview as there is flexibility around this. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flag for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope . click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flag for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope . click apply for full job details
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day to day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full time Location: Exeter Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end to end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim versus end state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged for senior decision making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day to day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Exeter Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Finance Transformation Manager - ERP Lead £500 to £600 per day . click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day to day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full time Location: Exeter Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 Summary Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end to end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. About the Synergy Programme The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim versus end state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged for senior decision making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day to day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Exeter Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Finance Transformation Manager - ERP Lead £500 to £600 per day . click apply for full job details
We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a new Building Services/Technical Manager for the business. The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them. The regional office is based near Slough but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor, Thames Valley and Oxfordshire and they target work in the education, public sector, retail, leisure and commercial marketplaces on negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2025 and 2026 has been secured. Current live projects include new build Higher Education, Primary Schools, Leisure and Retail developments, local authority schemes as well as NHS projects all won on a 2 stage process through a range of frameworks such as SCF, Pagabo and DFE and values are from £20 to £90 million. The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages across a range of the projects and you will be involved with the bid and estimating teams at preconstruction stage to look at the feasibility, programme times and buildability of the scheme. You will work with the design and commercial teams and subcontractors to establish best practice, price and procedure for the schemes and your input is essential to the successful delivery of the wider project. Upon contract award you will work with the wider site delivery team to oversee the services packages on site and help manage the subcontractors through the install process dealing with all related technical queries all the way through to commissioning and handover - this is a real opportunity to work cradle to grave on schemes and see your ideas and plans come to life on site. They are flexible on how and where you to choose to work and operate a hybrid model where you can work in the office, hotdesk at the nearest project, work on live sites or work from home if needed and take a grown up and pragmatic approach to how you work and look to find the best way for you to achieve your goals alongside a work/life balance. The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of precon and delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools. This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who will value your opinion and listen to your expertise and in return offer you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you want to take it so get in touch for a more detailed conversation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a new Building Services/Technical Manager for the business. The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them. The regional office is based near Slough but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor, Thames Valley and Oxfordshire and they target work in the education, public sector, retail, leisure and commercial marketplaces on negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2025 and 2026 has been secured. Current live projects include new build Higher Education, Primary Schools, Leisure and Retail developments, local authority schemes as well as NHS projects all won on a 2 stage process through a range of frameworks such as SCF, Pagabo and DFE and values are from £20 to £90 million. The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages across a range of the projects and you will be involved with the bid and estimating teams at preconstruction stage to look at the feasibility, programme times and buildability of the scheme. You will work with the design and commercial teams and subcontractors to establish best practice, price and procedure for the schemes and your input is essential to the successful delivery of the wider project. Upon contract award you will work with the wider site delivery team to oversee the services packages on site and help manage the subcontractors through the install process dealing with all related technical queries all the way through to commissioning and handover - this is a real opportunity to work cradle to grave on schemes and see your ideas and plans come to life on site. They are flexible on how and where you to choose to work and operate a hybrid model where you can work in the office, hotdesk at the nearest project, work on live sites or work from home if needed and take a grown up and pragmatic approach to how you work and look to find the best way for you to achieve your goals alongside a work/life balance. The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of precon and delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools. This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who will value your opinion and listen to your expertise and in return offer you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you want to take it so get in touch for a more detailed conversation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Director for its growing Colchester planning team. Our client is a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality project work, the business advises major developers, housebuilders, land promoters, and public sector organisations on complex and prestigious schemes across England and Wales. This opportunity would suit an experienced Planner operating at Principal Planner, Associate, or Associate Director level who is looking to take the next step within a successful and expanding office. The Role As part of the Colchester Planning team, the successful candidate will contribute to and lead on the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a broad range of private and public sector clients. The role will involve: Leading and managing a varied portfolio of planning projects Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities Preparing and reviewing planning appraisals, applications, and appeals Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Colchester office Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will: Hold MRTPI accreditation Have a minimum of 6 years' professional planning experience Possess a strong understanding of both forward planning and development management Demonstrate excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy Have strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills Be confident in client-facing situations and project management responsibilities Ideally have experience working within the local area and regional market Be commercially aware and motivated to contribute to business growth Benefits Competitive salary package Hybrid working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice pension scheme Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Retail and lifestyle discounts Staff referral bonus scheme Staff discounts on property and financial services Friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent career progression opportunities Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Director for its growing Colchester planning team. Our client is a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality project work, the business advises major developers, housebuilders, land promoters, and public sector organisations on complex and prestigious schemes across England and Wales. This opportunity would suit an experienced Planner operating at Principal Planner, Associate, or Associate Director level who is looking to take the next step within a successful and expanding office. The Role As part of the Colchester Planning team, the successful candidate will contribute to and lead on the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a broad range of private and public sector clients. The role will involve: Leading and managing a varied portfolio of planning projects Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities Preparing and reviewing planning appraisals, applications, and appeals Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Colchester office Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will: Hold MRTPI accreditation Have a minimum of 6 years' professional planning experience Possess a strong understanding of both forward planning and development management Demonstrate excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy Have strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills Be confident in client-facing situations and project management responsibilities Ideally have experience working within the local area and regional market Be commercially aware and motivated to contribute to business growth Benefits Competitive salary package Hybrid working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice pension scheme Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Retail and lifestyle discounts Staff referral bonus scheme Staff discounts on property and financial services Friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent career progression opportunities Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Senior Commissioning Officer - 37 Hours Application Deadline: 4 September 2026 Department: Adults & Community Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: Torbay Council Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: £47,181 - £50,269 / year Description Are you looking for a role where you can help shape the adult social care market in Torbay, improve commissioned services, and support better outcomes while making effective use of public funds? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning Team as a Senior Commissioning Officer. The role will primarily support the development, contract management and quality assurance of regulated care services across Torbay. This role is central to delivering our strategic vision for outstanding residential and domiciliary care. You will help people with social care needs to live independently for as long as possible and ensure they are well supported when they need more care. You will work closely with commissioned and spot-purchased care providers, statutory agencies and regulators, the voluntary sector, family carers, and people who draw on health and social care. Together, you will develop new services and improve existing ones. This is an exciting time to join the team as we move away from integrated arrangements with the NHS and create a new social care service within Torbay Council. You will lead a programme of work to drive continuous improvement across the regulated care sector in Torbay. Your work will help ensure commissioned services are effective, affordable, safe, legally compliant and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for people. Support providers and improve performance across a wide range of regulated care services. Lead joint commissioning initiatives, procurement processes and contribute to funding bids. Advocate for resources to meet the needs of Torbay's population. Use technology, shared resources and creative commissioning approaches to respond to increasing demand and limited budgets. Take a strategic approach to the local market in order to promote the right support at the right time, ensuring people do not draw on services they do not need. You will bring demonstrable experience of contracting and procurement in a statutory setting, alongside knowledge of service and market development, regulated care provision, and current social policy for care homes and care at home. You will also understand the pressures and opportunities faced by local care providers and be confident working collaboratively with partners to improve services and outcomes. This role would suit someone already working in commissioning, procurement or contract management within public services who is ready to further develop their skills and responsibilities as a local authority senior commissioner. You will be part of a dynamic strategic commissioning team focused on improving the lives and outcomes of people living in Torbay. This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check. This will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 21st September 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Skills Ability to negotiate and influence internal colleagues, other public and private sector organisations and key partners to secure improved outcomes. Ability to assimilate, understand, analyse interpret and communicate complex information and data to inform decision making. Ability to make decisions that may have significant implications for others and confidently provide rationale. Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to identify causes and determine a range of informed and imaginative solutions. As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Knowledge Specialist knowledge of the current trends and issues affecting the Commissioning and delivery of social care services. Knowledge of current requirements and of the developing agenda about the commissioning of care and specialist housing services. An understanding and comprehension of the Commissioning Cycle. Experience & Qualifications Experience of developing, writing, managing and monitoring contract frameworks and specification. Experience of managing contract compliance processes. Experience of negotiating Service Level Agreements and monitoring performance/making changes to ensure value for money. Experience of outcome-based models for contracting and care delivery. Experience of co-production/ and consultation with service users, carers and other key stakeholders in the design and delivery of outcomes-focused services that meet their needs and aspirations.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Commissioning Officer - 37 Hours Application Deadline: 4 September 2026 Department: Adults & Community Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: Torbay Council Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: £47,181 - £50,269 / year Description Are you looking for a role where you can help shape the adult social care market in Torbay, improve commissioned services, and support better outcomes while making effective use of public funds? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning Team as a Senior Commissioning Officer. The role will primarily support the development, contract management and quality assurance of regulated care services across Torbay. This role is central to delivering our strategic vision for outstanding residential and domiciliary care. You will help people with social care needs to live independently for as long as possible and ensure they are well supported when they need more care. You will work closely with commissioned and spot-purchased care providers, statutory agencies and regulators, the voluntary sector, family carers, and people who draw on health and social care. Together, you will develop new services and improve existing ones. This is an exciting time to join the team as we move away from integrated arrangements with the NHS and create a new social care service within Torbay Council. You will lead a programme of work to drive continuous improvement across the regulated care sector in Torbay. Your work will help ensure commissioned services are effective, affordable, safe, legally compliant and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for people. Support providers and improve performance across a wide range of regulated care services. Lead joint commissioning initiatives, procurement processes and contribute to funding bids. Advocate for resources to meet the needs of Torbay's population. Use technology, shared resources and creative commissioning approaches to respond to increasing demand and limited budgets. Take a strategic approach to the local market in order to promote the right support at the right time, ensuring people do not draw on services they do not need. You will bring demonstrable experience of contracting and procurement in a statutory setting, alongside knowledge of service and market development, regulated care provision, and current social policy for care homes and care at home. You will also understand the pressures and opportunities faced by local care providers and be confident working collaboratively with partners to improve services and outcomes. This role would suit someone already working in commissioning, procurement or contract management within public services who is ready to further develop their skills and responsibilities as a local authority senior commissioner. You will be part of a dynamic strategic commissioning team focused on improving the lives and outcomes of people living in Torbay. This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check. This will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 21st September 2026. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Skills Ability to negotiate and influence internal colleagues, other public and private sector organisations and key partners to secure improved outcomes. Ability to assimilate, understand, analyse interpret and communicate complex information and data to inform decision making. Ability to make decisions that may have significant implications for others and confidently provide rationale. Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to identify causes and determine a range of informed and imaginative solutions. As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Knowledge Specialist knowledge of the current trends and issues affecting the Commissioning and delivery of social care services. Knowledge of current requirements and of the developing agenda about the commissioning of care and specialist housing services. An understanding and comprehension of the Commissioning Cycle. Experience & Qualifications Experience of developing, writing, managing and monitoring contract frameworks and specification. Experience of managing contract compliance processes. Experience of negotiating Service Level Agreements and monitoring performance/making changes to ensure value for money. Experience of outcome-based models for contracting and care delivery. Experience of co-production/ and consultation with service users, carers and other key stakeholders in the design and delivery of outcomes-focused services that meet their needs and aspirations.
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Reading Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Reading Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Finance Transformation Manager - ERP Lead £500 to £600 per day Hays Specialist Recruitment Manchester, Greater Manchester Remote Temporary Full time Browse more jobs
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Our HR Function plays a critical role within Defra Group. We are responsible for developing and delivering the Group People Strategy and Plan to build and sustain a high performing workforce, empowered to deliver against our organisational priorities in an inclusive, ambitious and engaging environment. To deliver our professional and expert end-to-end HR service, Defra Group HR partners with Defra, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Natural England, as well as many other delivery partners, which includes Civil Service and public service bodies. The HR function is structured across 3 pillars of delivery: HR Business Partnering, HR Expert Services and HR Operations. This role sits within HR Digital and Automation in the wider HR Operations space and has a specific focus on reporting, governance and delivery assurance within the wider Synergy Programme. The Synergy Programme aims to transform shared services across Defra, DWP, MoJ, Home Office, and their Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). This transformation will impact around 250,000 Public and Civil Service employees, supporting new ways of working for over half of the Civil Service. Synergy's Mission: The mission is to simplify and enhance the delivery of corporate services in government with an outcome to make working lives easier. This results in crucial support which delivers crucial services through the provision of smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems designed around user needs. Synergy's Objectives: To simplify operations through an optimised Shared Services Centre To improve user experience To enhance data quality and reporting To deliver service continuity alongside the provision of a foundation for service enhancements And to demonstrate value for money This post reports to the G6 HR Senior Programme Manager and is one of two G7 roles within the HR Synergy delivery team. The role owns the HR Synergy delivery roadmap and planning architecture - the forward-looking view that shows where HR is heading, what the major decision points are, and how delivery is sequenced. Because Synergy is the dominant transformational programme for HR, this roadmap serves as the primary reference point that the Change Portfolio Lead and other HR programmes use when aligning their own plans to Synergy's transformational timeline. The post-holder will lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap - a rolling view showing minor and major Target Operating Model inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. They will map the major decisions on the horizon, including Synergy go-live timing considerations, readiness change requirements, and interim versus end-state TOM transitions, ensuring these are visible and flagged in good time for senior decision-making. Critically, the role also provides assurance over the Business Change Management support HR receives from the team, acting as the day-to-day HR counterpart to the BCM function at G7 peer level, monitoring the quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement, and identifying where support falls short. Synergy is a major GMPP cross-government programme with a budget of approximately £300 million, delivering digital transformation across DWP, Home Office, MoJ and Defra. Within Defra group, the programme will fundamentally reshape how HR services are delivered to core Defra and seven Arms' Length Bodies, ultimately affecting over 30,000 employees. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of the HR Synergy delivery roadmap, showing minor and major TOM inflection points, interim state transitions, readiness milestones, and go-live decision points. Map major decision points on the horizon and ensure these are visible in the roadmap and flagged for senior decision-making in good time. Work with workstream leads and HR Design's team to define and confirm SME allocations per workstream area, categorising individuals against agreed FTE commitment levels. Plan, scope, and support delivery of key Synergy planning workshops, including SME allocation workshops and SLT planning sessions. Provide assurance over the BCM support HR receives from the BCM team, monitoring quality of change impact assessments, readiness activities, and stakeholder engagement. Provide the Synergy roadmap, forward view, and inflection point analysis to the Change Portfolio Lead for cross-programme alignment. Work closely with the Head of HR Design's team to ensure the roadmap accurately reflects design outputs and that design decisions are sequenced realistically. The post-holder will take a senior role in the delivery of Synergy for Defra HR. This will include both line management and deputising for G6/DD at regular times, as well as being a visible 'Face of Synergy' within Defra and across government. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme HR Synergy Roadmap, Planning and Change Assurance Lead Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £56,375 - £69,105 Hours: Full-time Location: Reading Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026 About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Deputy Director, HR Transformation £86,000 to £117,800 per year Government Recruitment Service Reading Permanent Full time GCS Water Delivery Senior Support Officer £42,665 to £50,495 per year Government Recruitment Service Permanent Full time Finance Transformation Manager - ERP Lead £500 to £600 per day Hays Specialist Recruitment Manchester, Greater Manchester Remote Temporary Full time Browse more jobs
About Sovereign AI Sovereign AI is a UK-based AI infrastructure and software solutions provider building the next generation of sovereign-grade AI data centres across EMEA. Designed for resilience, security, and scale, we enable commercial and government customers to deploy advanced AI with confidence in environments where performance, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable. Focused on regulated and mission-critical sectors including Government, Defence, Healthcare, and Financial Services, we are creating the trusted foundations for AI adoption at scale, combining robust infrastructure with disciplined governance to support long-term innovation and national-level capability. This Role As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own end-to-end recruitment for a defined set of business areas, working as a trusted advisor to hiring managers rather than an order-taker. Much of what you hire for is mission-critical and often security-cleared, so you will bring the rigour our government, defence, and critical infrastructure clients expect alongside genuine pace. You will report to the Talent Acquisition Lead and have real ownership over how you source, assess, and land talent for your roles. This is a chance to shape how Sovereign AI builds the teams delivering sovereign technology programmes, with direct exposure to hiring managers, leadership, and the wider People & Talent function. We are in a genuine growth phase, and every hire you make now directly shapes the capability we take into new programmes and new markets. You will build talent pipelines and hiring processes that scale as we do, giving you the kind of ownership and long-term impact that's hard to find once a function is already established. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end recruitment for your business areas, from role briefing through to offer and onboarding handover Partner with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, challenging role requirements and shaping sourcing strategy based on the market Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and security-cleared roles across engineering, data, and technical delivery Write clear, compelling job adverts and role profiles that reflect our tone and attract the right calibre of candidate Lead direct sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and passive candidate outreach, reducing reliance on agency spend Screen, interview, and present shortlists matched against role requirements and clearance eligibility where applicable Coordinate the security clearance and vetting process with candidates and internal stakeholders, keeping timelines visible Own the candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring timely communication and a professional, well-run offer process Keep the ATS accurate and current, giving hiring managers and leadership real pipeline visibility Experience Experience in an in-house or agency talent acquisition role, ideally covering technical or specialist hiring A track record of managing full-cycle recruitment from briefing through to offer Experience recruiting into regulated, government, defence, or critical infrastructure environments is a strong advantage Familiarity with UK security clearance processes (BPSS, SC, DV) desirable, or a genuine willingness to learn A track record of direct sourcing and building pipelines for niche or hard-to-fill roles Comfortable using an ATS and building structured, data-led recruitment reporting Skills Strong stakeholder management - able to build credibility with hiring managers and challenge them constructively Skilled direct sourcer across LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other channels Clear, sharp written communication, particularly in job adverts and candidate messaging Highly organised, able to manage multiple live requisitions with competing timelines Discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive candidate and clearance-related information Comfortable operating with autonomy while working to defined process and compliance standards
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
About Sovereign AI Sovereign AI is a UK-based AI infrastructure and software solutions provider building the next generation of sovereign-grade AI data centres across EMEA. Designed for resilience, security, and scale, we enable commercial and government customers to deploy advanced AI with confidence in environments where performance, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable. Focused on regulated and mission-critical sectors including Government, Defence, Healthcare, and Financial Services, we are creating the trusted foundations for AI adoption at scale, combining robust infrastructure with disciplined governance to support long-term innovation and national-level capability. This Role As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own end-to-end recruitment for a defined set of business areas, working as a trusted advisor to hiring managers rather than an order-taker. Much of what you hire for is mission-critical and often security-cleared, so you will bring the rigour our government, defence, and critical infrastructure clients expect alongside genuine pace. You will report to the Talent Acquisition Lead and have real ownership over how you source, assess, and land talent for your roles. This is a chance to shape how Sovereign AI builds the teams delivering sovereign technology programmes, with direct exposure to hiring managers, leadership, and the wider People & Talent function. We are in a genuine growth phase, and every hire you make now directly shapes the capability we take into new programmes and new markets. You will build talent pipelines and hiring processes that scale as we do, giving you the kind of ownership and long-term impact that's hard to find once a function is already established. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end recruitment for your business areas, from role briefing through to offer and onboarding handover Partner with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, challenging role requirements and shaping sourcing strategy based on the market Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and security-cleared roles across engineering, data, and technical delivery Write clear, compelling job adverts and role profiles that reflect our tone and attract the right calibre of candidate Lead direct sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and passive candidate outreach, reducing reliance on agency spend Screen, interview, and present shortlists matched against role requirements and clearance eligibility where applicable Coordinate the security clearance and vetting process with candidates and internal stakeholders, keeping timelines visible Own the candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring timely communication and a professional, well-run offer process Keep the ATS accurate and current, giving hiring managers and leadership real pipeline visibility Experience Experience in an in-house or agency talent acquisition role, ideally covering technical or specialist hiring A track record of managing full-cycle recruitment from briefing through to offer Experience recruiting into regulated, government, defence, or critical infrastructure environments is a strong advantage Familiarity with UK security clearance processes (BPSS, SC, DV) desirable, or a genuine willingness to learn A track record of direct sourcing and building pipelines for niche or hard-to-fill roles Comfortable using an ATS and building structured, data-led recruitment reporting Skills Strong stakeholder management - able to build credibility with hiring managers and challenge them constructively Skilled direct sourcer across LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other channels Clear, sharp written communication, particularly in job adverts and candidate messaging Highly organised, able to manage multiple live requisitions with competing timelines Discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive candidate and clearance-related information Comfortable operating with autonomy while working to defined process and compliance standards
HR, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London Main information Advanced Term type: Permanent Team: HR Location: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London The role We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager or Senior Employee Relations Manager to join our People Directorate and help foster a culture of trust, integrity, and high performance. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting a positive employee experience, enabling individuals to thrive and contribute to organisational excellence. You'll be welcomed into a well-established and respected People team, where your expertise in Employee Relations will be valued and recognised. Working closely with HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, you will also lead and develop two direct reports. You will provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, ensuring cases are managed professionally, efficiently, and with a focus on minimising risk and promoting fair outcomes. Whether you come from a background in employment law or are a seasoned Employee Relations specialist, your deep knowledge and experience at a managerial level will be key. Experience in a regulated environment-such as legal or financial services is highly desirable. Responsibilities Lead and manage the resolution of complex employee relation issues, such as discrimination, performance, capability, employee grievances, disciplinaries, flexible working, absence, and workplace concerns. Influence outcomes through strategic negotiation and collaboration, ensuring legal compliance and minimising risk. Provide expert guidance on dispute resolution, conciliation processes, and if required, employment tribunal preparation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally. Conduct thorough and impartial employee relations investigations, providing expert coaching to Partners, Directors and line managers on appropriate behaviours, procedures, and best practices. Provide expert support on organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and changes to terms and conditions of employment. Advise and support HR Business Partners in driving organisational performance, including the development and implementation of performance improvement plans with clear, measurable, and achievable objectives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, proactively communicating and presenting relevant legislative changes and policy developments to the People Directorate and wider business. Collaborate with Risk & Ethics colleagues to ensure the effective application of SRA rules, manage regulatory investigations, and design robust processes to meet regulatory obligations. Monitor and analyse employee relations activity, collate and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making at Director and Partner level, ensuring insights are aligned with organisational goals and compliance standards and identify trends for continuous improvement. Review, update, and interpret HR policies, procedures, and documentation, including HR Practice Notes and Line Manager Guidance, ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and UK employment legislation. Champion psychological safety in the workplace, fostering a culture of openness, trust, and accountability where colleagues feel safe to speak up without fear of retaliation. Work collaboratively across the People Directorate and Business Services teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and effective communication with internal stakeholders. Coach, mentor, and develop direct report and HR Advisors, supporting their professional growth and capability in managing complex employee relations matters. Contribute to key People and ER-related projects, bringing subject matter expertise and a solutions-focused approach to cross-functional initiatives. Ensure accurate and secure maintenance of employee records, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act and internal data governance standards. What are we looking for? Extensive and current knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application in a commercial environment, including awareness of relevant case law. Experience working at Manager level within Human Resources or Employee Relations. Experience in professional or financial services, ideally within a regulated environment. Desirable: Exposure to international HR practices and global employment law. Strong ability to listen actively, identify key issues, and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice. Approachable and responsive, with the ability to manage high volumes of enquiries while maintaining a helpful and professional manner. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously. Skilled in conflict resolution, investigations, and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Able to assess and communicate employment-related risk clearly and confidently when advising managers. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced in using HR analytics tools and emerging technologies, including AI platforms. Capable of prioritising workload effectively and escalating or collaborating with colleagues when appropriate. Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs, including occasional travel to other office locations. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Builds trust and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including Partners, line managers, and employees. The firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team on . We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Warren Cooper at
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
HR, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London Main information Advanced Term type: Permanent Team: HR Location: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London The role We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager or Senior Employee Relations Manager to join our People Directorate and help foster a culture of trust, integrity, and high performance. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting a positive employee experience, enabling individuals to thrive and contribute to organisational excellence. You'll be welcomed into a well-established and respected People team, where your expertise in Employee Relations will be valued and recognised. Working closely with HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, you will also lead and develop two direct reports. You will provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, ensuring cases are managed professionally, efficiently, and with a focus on minimising risk and promoting fair outcomes. Whether you come from a background in employment law or are a seasoned Employee Relations specialist, your deep knowledge and experience at a managerial level will be key. Experience in a regulated environment-such as legal or financial services is highly desirable. Responsibilities Lead and manage the resolution of complex employee relation issues, such as discrimination, performance, capability, employee grievances, disciplinaries, flexible working, absence, and workplace concerns. Influence outcomes through strategic negotiation and collaboration, ensuring legal compliance and minimising risk. Provide expert guidance on dispute resolution, conciliation processes, and if required, employment tribunal preparation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally. Conduct thorough and impartial employee relations investigations, providing expert coaching to Partners, Directors and line managers on appropriate behaviours, procedures, and best practices. Provide expert support on organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and changes to terms and conditions of employment. Advise and support HR Business Partners in driving organisational performance, including the development and implementation of performance improvement plans with clear, measurable, and achievable objectives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, proactively communicating and presenting relevant legislative changes and policy developments to the People Directorate and wider business. Collaborate with Risk & Ethics colleagues to ensure the effective application of SRA rules, manage regulatory investigations, and design robust processes to meet regulatory obligations. Monitor and analyse employee relations activity, collate and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making at Director and Partner level, ensuring insights are aligned with organisational goals and compliance standards and identify trends for continuous improvement. Review, update, and interpret HR policies, procedures, and documentation, including HR Practice Notes and Line Manager Guidance, ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and UK employment legislation. Champion psychological safety in the workplace, fostering a culture of openness, trust, and accountability where colleagues feel safe to speak up without fear of retaliation. Work collaboratively across the People Directorate and Business Services teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and effective communication with internal stakeholders. Coach, mentor, and develop direct report and HR Advisors, supporting their professional growth and capability in managing complex employee relations matters. Contribute to key People and ER-related projects, bringing subject matter expertise and a solutions-focused approach to cross-functional initiatives. Ensure accurate and secure maintenance of employee records, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act and internal data governance standards. What are we looking for? Extensive and current knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application in a commercial environment, including awareness of relevant case law. Experience working at Manager level within Human Resources or Employee Relations. Experience in professional or financial services, ideally within a regulated environment. Desirable: Exposure to international HR practices and global employment law. Strong ability to listen actively, identify key issues, and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice. Approachable and responsive, with the ability to manage high volumes of enquiries while maintaining a helpful and professional manner. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously. Skilled in conflict resolution, investigations, and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Able to assess and communicate employment-related risk clearly and confidently when advising managers. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced in using HR analytics tools and emerging technologies, including AI platforms. Capable of prioritising workload effectively and escalating or collaborating with colleagues when appropriate. Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs, including occasional travel to other office locations. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Builds trust and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including Partners, line managers, and employees. The firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team on . We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Warren Cooper at
Head of HR About the Role Oakleaf Partnership is partnering with our client, a media agency based in Central London, to appoint a CIPD-qualified Head of HR. Working at the intersection of politics, media and business, our client is a close-knit, high-performing team where people are the most important asset. This is a hands-on, standalone role owning the full people function for a growing, founder-led consultancy, combining strategic counsel with day-to-day delivery, from drafting policy to sitting in on performance conversations. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you'll be the go-to for all things HR. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end recruitment: role scoping, talent search, candidate experience, offer management and salary benchmarking Lead employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary/grievance processes and coaching line managers, in line with the ACAS Code Maintain full compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and HR best practice, keeping policies and the handbook current Design and oversee performance, promotion and pay review processes Partner with leadership on client resourcing and utilisation reporting Champion employee wellbeing and engagement, and help evolve the employer brand Oversee health and safety policy and risk assessments with the office manager Person Specification Essential Strong standalone HR generalist experience, ideally at Head of HR/senior HR manager level Track record in small or mid-sized businesses, ideally in a standalone HR role Confident, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and complex ER case management Practical, solutions-oriented approach; strong stakeholder and written communication skills Experience in a PR, public affairs, communications or professional services/consultancy environment, ideally with a trusted network or working in a founder-led business Highly Desirable Understanding of consultancy commercials (fee earning, utilisation, revenue-linked planning) CIPD level 5 qualified (or equivalent) Experience with HR tech such as CharlieHR and TeamTailor Benefits 25 days' leave plus bank holidays, pension, discretionary bonus, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, and hybrid working (Mon-Wed in office). Applications will be reviewed week commencing 31st August.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Head of HR About the Role Oakleaf Partnership is partnering with our client, a media agency based in Central London, to appoint a CIPD-qualified Head of HR. Working at the intersection of politics, media and business, our client is a close-knit, high-performing team where people are the most important asset. This is a hands-on, standalone role owning the full people function for a growing, founder-led consultancy, combining strategic counsel with day-to-day delivery, from drafting policy to sitting in on performance conversations. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you'll be the go-to for all things HR. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end recruitment: role scoping, talent search, candidate experience, offer management and salary benchmarking Lead employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary/grievance processes and coaching line managers, in line with the ACAS Code Maintain full compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and HR best practice, keeping policies and the handbook current Design and oversee performance, promotion and pay review processes Partner with leadership on client resourcing and utilisation reporting Champion employee wellbeing and engagement, and help evolve the employer brand Oversee health and safety policy and risk assessments with the office manager Person Specification Essential Strong standalone HR generalist experience, ideally at Head of HR/senior HR manager level Track record in small or mid-sized businesses, ideally in a standalone HR role Confident, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and complex ER case management Practical, solutions-oriented approach; strong stakeholder and written communication skills Experience in a PR, public affairs, communications or professional services/consultancy environment, ideally with a trusted network or working in a founder-led business Highly Desirable Understanding of consultancy commercials (fee earning, utilisation, revenue-linked planning) CIPD level 5 qualified (or equivalent) Experience with HR tech such as CharlieHR and TeamTailor Benefits 25 days' leave plus bank holidays, pension, discretionary bonus, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, and hybrid working (Mon-Wed in office). Applications will be reviewed week commencing 31st August.
PMO Risk Opportunities Major Water Infrastructure Programme Location: Snodland, Kent (Hybrid 2 days on site) Salary: £60,000 £85,000 + Benefits I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy who are looking to expand their PMO team supporting a major water infrastructure programme. We're recruiting for the following positions: Senior Risk Manager (1 vacancy) Risk Manager (2 vacancies) Junior PMO Risk Manager (1 vacancy) These roles will support the delivery of a long-term capital investment programme, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to identify, assess and manage project risks across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. The consultancy delivers project management and project controls services across some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes and offers long-term career development, excellent project exposure and a collaborative working environment. The Role As part of the PMO team, you'll support the development and maintenance of project risk management processes, helping delivery teams proactively identify and manage threats and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Depending on your level of experience, you'll be responsible for facilitating risk workshops, maintaining risk registers, producing reports and providing risk insight to support project decision-making. Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining project risk registers. Facilitating risk identification and review workshops. Monitoring project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Producing risk reports, dashboards and management information. Supporting project teams with risk mitigation plans. Working closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams. Promoting best practice across risk management processes. What We're Looking For Experience in project risk management or PMO within infrastructure or major projects. Understanding of project controls and programme delivery. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using risk management tools would be advantageous. Infrastructure, utilities or major projects experience is desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Hybrid working (2 days per week on site in Snodland). Salary between £60,000 £85,000 , depending on experience and level. Comprehensive benefits package. Long-term programme with excellent career progression. Opportunity to join a growing PMO team supporting a major UK infrastructure client. If you're looking to develop your career in project risk within a supportive consultancy and work on a long-term infrastructure programme. Please contact (url removed) / (phone number removed) for more information
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
PMO Risk Opportunities Major Water Infrastructure Programme Location: Snodland, Kent (Hybrid 2 days on site) Salary: £60,000 £85,000 + Benefits I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy who are looking to expand their PMO team supporting a major water infrastructure programme. We're recruiting for the following positions: Senior Risk Manager (1 vacancy) Risk Manager (2 vacancies) Junior PMO Risk Manager (1 vacancy) These roles will support the delivery of a long-term capital investment programme, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to identify, assess and manage project risks across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. The consultancy delivers project management and project controls services across some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes and offers long-term career development, excellent project exposure and a collaborative working environment. The Role As part of the PMO team, you'll support the development and maintenance of project risk management processes, helping delivery teams proactively identify and manage threats and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Depending on your level of experience, you'll be responsible for facilitating risk workshops, maintaining risk registers, producing reports and providing risk insight to support project decision-making. Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining project risk registers. Facilitating risk identification and review workshops. Monitoring project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Producing risk reports, dashboards and management information. Supporting project teams with risk mitigation plans. Working closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams. Promoting best practice across risk management processes. What We're Looking For Experience in project risk management or PMO within infrastructure or major projects. Understanding of project controls and programme delivery. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using risk management tools would be advantageous. Infrastructure, utilities or major projects experience is desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Hybrid working (2 days per week on site in Snodland). Salary between £60,000 £85,000 , depending on experience and level. Comprehensive benefits package. Long-term programme with excellent career progression. Opportunity to join a growing PMO team supporting a major UK infrastructure client. If you're looking to develop your career in project risk within a supportive consultancy and work on a long-term infrastructure programme. Please contact (url removed) / (phone number removed) for more information
Landscape Project Manager Buckinghamshire & the South East Full-time We are looking for an experienced Landscape Project Manager or an exceptional Senior Site Manager ready to take the next step to take ownership of the delivery of our high-end landscape projects. About us The company designs and builds exceptional gardens and landscapes across Buckinghamshire, the Home Counties and London click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Landscape Project Manager Buckinghamshire & the South East Full-time We are looking for an experienced Landscape Project Manager or an exceptional Senior Site Manager ready to take the next step to take ownership of the delivery of our high-end landscape projects. About us The company designs and builds exceptional gardens and landscapes across Buckinghamshire, the Home Counties and London click apply for full job details
