Sky
Isleworth, Middlesex
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Senior Enterprise Data & Analytics Manager London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid £90k - £115k + bonus and benefits Are you a senior Data, AI or Analytics leader who can turn the potential of AI into measurable business transformation? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking AI Strategy team at the forefront of enterprise AI. You'll work with major organisati ons to move beyond experimentation, helping them embed Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation into the way they operate, make decisions and create value. You'll combine strategic thinking, consulting expertise and deep Data & AI knowledge to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders, shape enterprise AI strategies and lead transformation from strategy through to execution. What you'll be doing Lead enterprise AI transformation, identifying and prioritising high-value opportunities, shaping AI strategies, investment cases and roadmaps, and helping organisations progress from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. Advise senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and C-suite executives while translating complex AI opportunities into clear business outcomes, measurable value and adoption strategies. Design human-centred AI solutions, translating business challenges into AI-enabled products, agentic workflows and intelligent services, while integrating people, AI agents and business processes across customer, employee and operational experiences. Shape enterprise AI and data foundations, including AI-ready data platforms, semantic layers, data products and trusted knowledge assets, alongside architectures that enable AI agents to securely interact with enterprise systems and processes. Establish responsible AI at scale, shaping governance, security, evaluation and operational practices that make AI solutions reliable, safe and continuously improvable in production. Drive commercial and practice growth, leading proposals, RFPs, bids and client pitches, developing propositions and thought leadership, while contributing to recruitment, capability building, campaigns, whitepapers and internal innovation. Lead and develop high-performing teams, coaching talent, fostering inclusive and collaborative environments, and building new Data, AI and Agentic AI capabilities as the technology landscape evolves. What you'll bring Proven senior-level experience leading Data, Analytics and AI transformation, taking organisations from identifying opportunities through to enterprise adoption and measurable business impact. Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation, with awareness of major enterprise AI ecosystems such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft. Experience shaping enterprise AI architectures and AI-ready data foundations, including cloud data platforms, semantic layers, data products, AI evaluation, security, governance and responsible AI. Significant consulting or senior client-facing experience, with the credibility to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders and communicate effectively across business, product and technical teams. Strong strategic and commercial acumen, including proposition development, opportunity shaping, bids and successful client engagement leadership. A track record of building and developing high-performing teams, leading through ambiguity and creating new capabilities in rapidly evolving technology environments. Desirable: Experience with agentic architectures, decision intelligence, human-centred AI operating models, thought leadership, recruitment and practice development, plus relevant Data/AI certifications or innovation experience. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Senior AI Manager, AI Strategy Manager, AI Transformation Director, Senior Data & Analytics Manager, Data Strategy Director, Enterprise AI Consultant, AI Consulting Lead, Data & AI Strategy Consultant, Generative AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Decision Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, AI Operating Models, AI Architecture, Data Platforms, Semantic Layers, Data Products, Responsible AI, AI Governance, Cloud Data, Enterprise AI, OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Enterprise Data & Analytics Manager London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid £90k - £115k + bonus and benefits Are you a senior Data, AI or Analytics leader who can turn the potential of AI into measurable business transformation? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking AI Strategy team at the forefront of enterprise AI. You'll work with major organisati ons to move beyond experimentation, helping them embed Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation into the way they operate, make decisions and create value. You'll combine strategic thinking, consulting expertise and deep Data & AI knowledge to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders, shape enterprise AI strategies and lead transformation from strategy through to execution. What you'll be doing Lead enterprise AI transformation, identifying and prioritising high-value opportunities, shaping AI strategies, investment cases and roadmaps, and helping organisations progress from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. Advise senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and C-suite executives while translating complex AI opportunities into clear business outcomes, measurable value and adoption strategies. Design human-centred AI solutions, translating business challenges into AI-enabled products, agentic workflows and intelligent services, while integrating people, AI agents and business processes across customer, employee and operational experiences. Shape enterprise AI and data foundations, including AI-ready data platforms, semantic layers, data products and trusted knowledge assets, alongside architectures that enable AI agents to securely interact with enterprise systems and processes. Establish responsible AI at scale, shaping governance, security, evaluation and operational practices that make AI solutions reliable, safe and continuously improvable in production. Drive commercial and practice growth, leading proposals, RFPs, bids and client pitches, developing propositions and thought leadership, while contributing to recruitment, capability building, campaigns, whitepapers and internal innovation. Lead and develop high-performing teams, coaching talent, fostering inclusive and collaborative environments, and building new Data, AI and Agentic AI capabilities as the technology landscape evolves. What you'll bring Proven senior-level experience leading Data, Analytics and AI transformation, taking organisations from identifying opportunities through to enterprise adoption and measurable business impact. Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent assistants and AI-enabled automation, with awareness of major enterprise AI ecosystems such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft. Experience shaping enterprise AI architectures and AI-ready data foundations, including cloud data platforms, semantic layers, data products, AI evaluation, security, governance and responsible AI. Significant consulting or senior client-facing experience, with the credibility to advise executive and C-suite stakeholders and communicate effectively across business, product and technical teams. Strong strategic and commercial acumen, including proposition development, opportunity shaping, bids and successful client engagement leadership. A track record of building and developing high-performing teams, leading through ambiguity and creating new capabilities in rapidly evolving technology environments. Desirable: Experience with agentic architectures, decision intelligence, human-centred AI operating models, thought leadership, recruitment and practice development, plus relevant Data/AI certifications or innovation experience. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Senior AI Manager, AI Strategy Manager, AI Transformation Director, Senior Data & Analytics Manager, Data Strategy Director, Enterprise AI Consultant, AI Consulting Lead, Data & AI Strategy Consultant, Generative AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Decision Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, AI Operating Models, AI Architecture, Data Platforms, Semantic Layers, Data Products, Responsible AI, AI Governance, Cloud Data, Enterprise AI, OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
AWE
Reading, Oxfordshire
Senior Supply Chain Development Manager Package: 63,270 to 85,000 (depending on experience) Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The Senior Supply Chain Development Manager plays a pivotal role within a newly established Supply Chain Development team, responsible for enabling the Commercial function to deliver a coherent, strategic, and enterprise-wide approach to supply chain development across AWE. The role supports the organisation through a significant period of procurement and tendering activity associated with the replacement warhead programme, ensuring that supply chain capability frameworks are established and embedded across the business. Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Development Manager, the role is accountable for developing supply chain management frameworks, methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices that strengthen supplier relationships, improve supply chain performance, and position AWE as a Client of Choice. The role also leads the team in advancing sustainability, social value, and supplier inclusion objectives. Key Accountabilities: Accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust supplier governance methodology and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework that supports strategic business objectives. Accountable for ensuring consistent supplier segmentation and performance management approaches are adopted across AWE. Accountable for the creation and maintenance of supply chain policies, procedures, standards, tools, and templates. Accountable for driving improvements in supplier relationship maturity and embedding best-practice supplier management principles. Accountable for delivering initiatives that enhance AWE's position as a preferred customer within key supply markets through the Client of Choice strategy. Accountable for the successful planning and delivery of supplier engagement programmes, forums, and communication activities. Accountable for embedding ESG, supplier diversity, SME participation, and social value considerations into supply chain development activities. Accountable for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration across Commercial, Programme, and Supply Chain communities. Accountable for development of a high performing Supply Chain Development Team. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Must have proven professional experience. Proven experience in developing strategy with specific experience in supply chain development and SRM. Experience in development of SME strategies that work cohesively with wider supply development strategies. Experience of working collaboratively with and influencing senior business stakeholders. Experience designing and implementing supply chain governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and operating models. Experience incorporating sustainability, ESG, social value, supplier diversity, and SME participation objectives into procurement and supply chain strategies. Ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide supply chain frameworks, governance models, and improvement strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead supplier engagement initiatives, workshops, forums. Proven capability to design, implement, and embed new processes, methodologies, and ways of working that enhance supply chain performance and organisational maturity. Ability to work effectively in a complex and ambiguous environment. Role model for innovation and continuous improvement. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
Senior Supply Chain Development Manager Package: 63,270 to 85,000 (depending on experience) Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The Senior Supply Chain Development Manager plays a pivotal role within a newly established Supply Chain Development team, responsible for enabling the Commercial function to deliver a coherent, strategic, and enterprise-wide approach to supply chain development across AWE. The role supports the organisation through a significant period of procurement and tendering activity associated with the replacement warhead programme, ensuring that supply chain capability frameworks are established and embedded across the business. Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Development Manager, the role is accountable for developing supply chain management frameworks, methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices that strengthen supplier relationships, improve supply chain performance, and position AWE as a Client of Choice. The role also leads the team in advancing sustainability, social value, and supplier inclusion objectives. Key Accountabilities: Accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust supplier governance methodology and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework that supports strategic business objectives. Accountable for ensuring consistent supplier segmentation and performance management approaches are adopted across AWE. Accountable for the creation and maintenance of supply chain policies, procedures, standards, tools, and templates. Accountable for driving improvements in supplier relationship maturity and embedding best-practice supplier management principles. Accountable for delivering initiatives that enhance AWE's position as a preferred customer within key supply markets through the Client of Choice strategy. Accountable for the successful planning and delivery of supplier engagement programmes, forums, and communication activities. Accountable for embedding ESG, supplier diversity, SME participation, and social value considerations into supply chain development activities. Accountable for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration across Commercial, Programme, and Supply Chain communities. Accountable for development of a high performing Supply Chain Development Team. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Must have proven professional experience. Proven experience in developing strategy with specific experience in supply chain development and SRM. Experience in development of SME strategies that work cohesively with wider supply development strategies. Experience of working collaboratively with and influencing senior business stakeholders. Experience designing and implementing supply chain governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and operating models. Experience incorporating sustainability, ESG, social value, supplier diversity, and SME participation objectives into procurement and supply chain strategies. Ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide supply chain frameworks, governance models, and improvement strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead supplier engagement initiatives, workshops, forums. Proven capability to design, implement, and embed new processes, methodologies, and ways of working that enhance supply chain performance and organisational maturity. Ability to work effectively in a complex and ambiguous environment. Role model for innovation and continuous improvement. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
