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Description At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job summary Senior Project Managers within the CDW Project Management team are responsible for delivering a quality and professional project delivery service to internal and external clients to support the winning of new business and the delivery of large, complex projects (and small programmes when appropriate) to CDW's delivery standards. Responsible for ensuring that assigned projects or activities are executed and completed adhering to agreed time, quality, scope and costs parameters and that an appropriate level of governance is applied to maintain and manage risks, changes and issues. Contract type: 12 Month FTC What success looks like Success in this role is defined by consistently high billable utilisation, accurate financial forecasting, timely invoicing, and diligent maintenance of project budgets and documentation. Regular, effective communication with stakeholders, high satisfaction ratings, strong audit compliance, and proactive engagement strategies are all essential. Meeting these standards ensures projects are delivered efficiently and stakeholders remain engaged and satisfied. What you will do Billable utilisation 70% or above Maintain 95% accuracy in monthly project cost and revenue forecasts compared to actuals. Ensure 100% of project budgets are reviewed and updated monthly, with RFC's being approved, as required. Achieve 100% invoicing of effort consumed before month end (unless Milestone billing, where this should be invoiced within 10 working days of MS completion, or month end, whichever is sooner). Deliver 100% of project status reports to stakeholders at the SoW agreed frequency (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly). Achieve 95% stakeholder satisfaction on communication effectiveness in post-project feedback surveys. Hold regular stakeholder meetings with 90%+ attendance rate across all reporting cycles. Maintain 100% completion of required project management documentation (Signed SOW, Project plan, RAID, Closure etc.) for all assigned projects before stage gates or key milestones, with approved documented exceptions, if required. Achieve a 90% positive rating in internal process compliance audits across all active projects across the year. Achieve an average NPS score of 7 in the Stakeholder satisfaction surveys on a quarterly basis. Increase the response rate to NPS surveys to at least 60% by building relationships, implementing follow-up reminders and engagement strategies. Planning the project and actively managing its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action (seeking advice or guidance as appropriate). Working with the Resource team to satisfy the project roles and schedule. Ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and project governance arrangements Managing communications with project stakeholders (internally and externally), reporting the progress of the project at regular intervals Managing Risks, Assumptions, Issues & Dependencies to a successful outcome Managing the project scope, through effective change management throughout the project lifecycle, escalating to relevant parties for resolution as necessary. Financial control of all project work. Pro-active management of project budgets, tracking of forecast, actuals for cost and revenue. Timely invoicing of completed effort. Engage with Account/Sales Managers & Directors and Consultants to support in the planning of the implementation and delivery of client projects and proposals. Ability to present business, technical and implementation solutions to internal and external clients (if required) Adhering to CDW's delivery framework The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. What we expect of you Prince 2 & AGILE Practitioner or equivalent (e.g., APMQ, PMP, SCRUM Master) Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation Highly ambitious, credible, motivated, and accountable individual with an appreciation for building meaningful and lasting relationships, combined with a desire and ability to "win hearts and minds" - Confident yet humble in their approach Detail-oriented with strong time management skills combined with the capacity to work on multiple initiatives, as well as dynamically prioritise and pivot based on changing business needs Outstanding communications skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present concepts and recommendations in verbal, written, and presentation formats to senior leaders, and cross-functional audiences Ability to allocate time to undertake personal development activities such as attending training, achieving certifications, and focusing on soft-skill development - always seeking to personally develop as an individual Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment A demonstrable track record of leading and mentoring individuals within their area of responsibility. A demonstrable track record of managing and delivering large, complex projects or small Programmes within a commercial environment. Experience of leading effective cross-functional teams. Skilled at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to respond effectively to business opportunities. Client facing, with demonstrable commercial experience. Experience of working with sales and technical resources to capture requirements. Experience in delivering IT transformational projects. Solid understanding of the procurement management, including negotiation, contracting with and management of third parties. We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

We are Lick Our mission is to support people to transform houses into their homes. Lick is a community-driven decorating movement focused on inspiring and supporting people to confidently transform their homes, with our unique pigment-rich colours and high-quality products whilst respecting yours and our home: planet Earth. Whether you're a keen decorator or you've never picked up a paintbrush, we've got all you need to get started. Quality: Quality is at the heart of Lick. From our high-quality range of paints, each designed for a flawless finish and long-lasting durability to our in-person and online consultation and decorating support services, and industry-leading formulations that provide the best decorating experience to our community, whether they're first-time decorators, experienced DIYers or decorating professionals. Colour Authority: We are an innovatively colour-centric brand with an expertly curated range of 100 unique pigment-rich colours, all designed with colour psychology and real homes in mind. We're here to support decorators through the whole process, from finding colour inspiration to the final selection process and styling their freshly decorated room with complementary colours. Sustainability: We consider people and the planet in every decision we make, from our made-to-order, zero-waste production process and water-based, trace VOC paint (fewer harmful chemicals and a more easily biodegradable end product) to our commitment to being B Corp certified, the eco-friendly materials we use to make our LickTools and our mess-free, Peel & Stick samples which contain 95% less plastic than traditional tester pots. Our aim is for our community to feel confident in creating their dream home with respect to your and our home; planet Earth You can find out more on our sustainability hub on our site Community: From day one, community has been at the heart of everything we do, setting ourselves a mission to create the largest engaged decorating community that feels inspired and supported. Since launching in 2020, we've united over 1 million decorators, collaborated with over 3,000 creators to transform their homes and have actively featured the Lick community in everything from press, to brand awareness campaigns and brand partnerships. About the Company Lick was founded in 2019 by Lucas London and Sam Bradley - both experienced startup entrepreneurs - targeting the $1trillion global home decor market. We're the fastest growing decorator brand, and since launching in 2020, we have expanded from Lick into: Lick: for the DIY customer LickPro: for the Trade customer Lick Tools: our own range of sustainable tools We continually develop our product range, new sustainability initiatives, and grow our community of decorators. Successful campaigns such as the Heinz x Lick collaboration & Soho Home range, as well as our huge partnerships with Screwfix & are leading us in the right direction, and it's really a very exciting time to be joining us on this journey! Hybrid Working Our office is located in Clapham and we are a hybrid working team who believes in the value of getting together offline and online. For this reason, we are focused on hiring candidates who can easily work in London. We see huge value in our team sharing an office together and strongly encourage everyone to use it as often as they can, and the minimum expectation is 2 days per week - one day will be set based on your department, and the other day is at your and your managers discretion. Our team is collaborative - and friendly! We want to encourage relationship building and effective teamwork through both face to face and online interactions. Wellbeing We are a team of incredible human beings, making Lick a very special place to work. We want to promote an environment where we can all truly be ourselves (on the good days and the bad) and make an authentic impact. Growing and thriving as individuals and achieving something very significant together. We want it to be easy to openly discuss how you are feeling. We want you to do the things you know will help you thrive. We want you to own your mental health and wellbeing, and we want to ensure you feel supported in doing so - and we aim to provide you with the information and tools to empower you to do so. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging People are at the centre of everything we do at Lick. We work hard to make sure that we're amplifying diverse voices externally within our amazing community of decorators. Equally, we are on a mission to make Lick a company where every member of our team feels they can truly be themselves and genuinely make an impact. We will continue to work on ways to be able to formally follow through on this commitment, such as our team led Lick Belonging Group, and using an individual approach for each team member. Our Culture Having launched in the last few years, our culture will continue to evolve just like everything else we do. To give you a sense of what to expect, we can confirm it's fast and very ambitious, with high expectations. We believe a great team can do great things and we work hard to ensure you have what you need to thrive and make a real impact. We put a huge emphasis on information sharing, communications and relationships, and we use data and customer insights to improve what we do and how we do it. We have ambitious business goals, but we don't just do things a certain way because that's how it's always been done. We're here to transform an entire category, this means developing new and better ways of doing things. We want to set you up for success, both from a performance and development perspective; we offer structured review processes, eNPS surveys, flexible and hybrid working policies, regular company-wide meetings, alongside a range of other internal initiatives. About The Role At Lick, we are dedicated to transforming the home decor industry. We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee our supply chain and procurement operations and drive optimisation in this space. This role involves managing relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers, partnering with internal teams such as New Product Development (NPD), finance and commercial, and implementing best practices in supply chain management. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be crucial in driving operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and improving our overall supply chain efficiency as we grow in our target markets. Responsibilities What you will be doing: Develop and execute supply chain strategies across our global supplier network to ensure cost-effective, quality, and timely delivery of products. Manage demand planning process effectively to ensure inventory availability in line with agreed SLA and track demand forecast accuracy and bias. Oversee short and medium term production planning in partnership with our manufacturing, and driving ongoing process improvements as the business scales. Lead projects aimed at improving supply chain processes as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Commercial team to ensure the successful replenishment of goods inline with forecasted demand for all categories, and reporting on weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue vs targets. Collaborate with the Head of NPD and Product to support the development and supply of high-quality products. Work with key customers to build great working relationships, driving forecast alignment and excellent product availability. Partner with the finance team to drive budget performance and ensure effective management of inventory working capital requirements. Collaborate with the finance team to maintain timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. Provide regular performance updates to key stakeholders and engage the wider business in supply chain operations. Proactively identify and share insights to improve efficiencies and enhance the customer experience. Conduct national and international travel as needed to maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure supply chain integrity. Monitor product compliance across all categories and collaborate with external partners and customers to ensure full regulatory adherence. Build relationships with our 3PL and supplier partners to control cost, availability and fulfilment in line with expected SLAs. Demonstrable demand planning expertise capable of managing inventory availability for a large number of SKUs across multiple categories with varying lead times, MOQs and costs. Proven experience in managing supply chain operations with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery. Strong background in managing external supplier and manufacturer relationships, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with NPD processes and the ability to support the supply of world class products. Experience in supplier negotiations and understanding of tender processes. Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis to guide strategic decisions. Knowledge of budget management and the financial aspects of supply chains. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex negotiations and build trust across teams. Data driven decision making skills, with a capacity to derive insights from various data sources. Strong excel skills, able to build and adapt models. Strong communication skills . click apply for full job details

Senior Customer Success Manager - Reseller (Bilingual - English/German) London, UK Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere - across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work ! What You'll Do Manage a portfolio of assigned customers, with a focus on increasing adoption, ensuring retention and growth, and overall customer satisfaction Be a trusted Partner: Build and maintain strong relationships with Yext customers, serving as their primary point of contact for all post-sales activities. Work with Yext Support, Product Management, Services, and GTM teams to share customer feedback and act as an internal advocate for our customers Be an expert on the Yext platform and products Drive Adoption and Optimization: Partner with customers to develop and execute strategic success plans, aligning Yext solutions with their business objectives and goals. Conduct regular reviews, provide progress updates related to reactive issues and proactive customer initiatives, and demonstrate the value of Yext products and services Recommend improvements to customers' usage of the Yext platform. Deliver Industry Insights and Yext Product Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices and share insights and recommendations with customers Share product roadmap with customers, provide guidance on how new Yext features and offerings align with customer's business objectives and help with achieving KPIs Advise on how new Yext offerings fit into customer environments and enhance their results. Lead workshops to help customers leverage the full value of Yext solutions. Identify Opportunities for Growth: Analyzing customer data to identify upsell & cross sell opportunities Collaborate with Sales and Solution Engineering to pursue growth opportunities Renewals & Risk Management: Demonstrate keen situational awareness, adept at deciphering subtle cues and anticipating potential risks ahead of time, taking preemptive measures to mitigate them effectively. Above and beyond attitude to restore and maintain positive sentiment. Collaborate with Sales on renewals strategy and plans, leveraging customer analytics and metrics to maintain outlined retention goals Provide accurate renewals forecast Technical Guidance: Experience or knowledge around common platform integrations and how they are commonly configured, troubleshot, and optimized. Leverage an understanding of our Resellers' environments and use cases to influence their ability to realize the value of their existing solutions, provide guidance on new use cases, and help to influence Yext's capabilities roadmap with the product teams. What You Have BA/BS degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or Computer Science preferred A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing role (for example, in BDR, Customer Service/Support, Sales, or CSM) with a proven track record of managing enterprise-level customers and/or alliance/reseller partner. Knowledge of digital marketing technologies - social media marketing platforms, digital experience platforms, reputation management, customer experience platforms, marketing performance management Know Familiarity with different listings networks such as Google, Apple, and Facebook and experience with marketing strategy for multi-location businesses Work experience in organic search/ local SEO within digital media preferred Strong ability to develop insights from performance data and present a value story to key stakeholders Experience with subscription GTM approaches for customer success management and renewals Proven ability to manage a book of business with high gross retention & predictability Customer-centric mindset - put the customer's needs first, actively seek feedback, and continuously strive to improve the customer's experience with the product or service. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate customer needs, and the ability to develop tailored solutions to meet them. Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with Challenger Sales Methodology is a huge plus. Strong negotiation, influencing, and closing skills Adaptability and flexibility mindset Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence customers and partners at all levels Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers. It is Yext's policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.

Job Description Senior Regional Finance Director UK, Ireland & Israel (EUR015QA) Work Locations Hilton - Regional Office - Europe Maple Court Central Park Central Park Watford WD24 4QQ Position Statement The Senior Director Operations Finance UKII is responsible for Operations Finance of all leased and managed hotels in the UK, Ireland and Israel. The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business, retains best-in-class finance professionals, communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners. This role will be responsible for all Operations finance related activities and Finance recruitment for operating hotels and pipeline openings in the region. Reporting line is to the SVP Operations Finance EMEA, with a dotted line to the SVP Operations UKII. Other key business partners are UKII regional team, the EMEA Finance leadership team and the HAFS leadership team. Position Summary Support the business to maximize profitability and performance of all Managed and leased hotels in UKII and supports the focused service operations finance activities Develops a finance structure to manage pipeline growth and integration of new hotel openings into the HAFS Finance shared service center Leads the finance team members' development, engagement, and trust levels. The role must ensure compliance with agreed Hilton Global and EMEA Policies, procedures, and applicable compliance standards, ensuring the business has the correct focus and delivers the right level of profitability to both owners and Hilton. Contributes to manage relationships with all owners, principal stakeholders, hotel finance leaders and their teams such that these relationships are optimized, that the culture and values of Hilton are adhered to, as well as ensures compliance with operational finance standards. Works closely and partners with the Area SVP Operations UKII as well as the other members of the UKII Executive team Partners and engages effectively with the other Corporate Finance Functions, in particular the HAFS organization, in order to ensure the UKII business is set up for success and gets the right level of support Leads the commercial financial analysis, monthly forecasts process, annual budget process, cash flow analysis and other financial benchmarking and performance reviews for the UKII region providing value add insights into the region's performance Oversees all finance activities for new openings in conjunction with the property team and Finance openings team Develops strong, diverse teams and supports and is engaged in all company people and culture activities Support the implementation of existing and new Finance system tools and processes Participates in and leads finance projects as and when required Line Manager responsibility for the UKII Commercial Finance Directors, Director of FP&A and Director of Accounting & Control. What are we looking for? We are looking for an accomplished and competent candidate with significant senior finance management experience including the following skills and abilities: Ability to manage collaborative efforts of hotel teams and other matrixed resources throughout the Hilton organization, possibly including internal resources, external resources, and other constituent groups as appropriate with the aim of furthering Company and other stakeholders' goals. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, as well as excellent spoken and written communication skills. In addition, we will seek a candidate with: Ability to analyze hotel financial data as required to make strategic recommendations. Ability to adapt to changes, contribute to resolve conflicts and ensure collaboration within teams and/or units; includes maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity. Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Ability to prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities in keeping with core strategic goals. Budget development and management skills, including the ability to track expenses against commitments, set priorities for funding, and contribute to budgets and forecasts. Ability to work independently and support work of other team members as appropriate; includes the ability to recognize need for involvement of other teams/peers and capability to effectively facilitate that collaboration. Ability to manage relationships effectively, especially with Owners. Ability to provide effective performance feedback and work to ensure the peak performance of individuals and teams. Required Qualifications & Experience Fully Qualified degree and professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or similar) in Finance / Accounting Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Finance leadership role Willingness and ability to travel across the region Preferred experience in hospitality sector - UK experience essential Influential and inspirational leader who can create high performing teams Highly effective communications and presentations skills - ability to communicate at executive committee level Strong problem solving and organizational skills Strong influencing, negotiating and consensus-building skills Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long-term perspective

CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD CREWE - MONDAY TO FRIDAY UP TO £40,000 + PROGRESSION + GREAT CULTURE Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of an innovative and rapidly growing organisation who deliver high-security, high-profile global projects across critical infrastructure, government, and commercial sectors. They are looking for a Customer Service & Project Coordinator to join their Projects & Delivery team. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about customer service, exceptionally organised, and keen to build a long-term career in project management. You'll support the full lifecycle of complex international projects, ensuring seamless delivery, outstanding client communication, and precise coordination throughout. This is perfect for someone with a meticulous approach, a proactive attitude, and a desire to grow within a values-led, fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone from a Customer Service, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, Customer Service Manager, Operations Coordinator, PMO Assistant or similar role who is eager to take the next step. THE ROLE: Supporting the planning, scheduling and coordination of international project timelines and deliverables Maintaining accurate project documentation, trackers, reports and internal systems Preparing project briefs, client updates and internal communications Liaising with internal teams to ensure alignment on key milestones Monitoring progress against KPIs and flagging any risks or delays Assisting with supplier coordination and global logistics planning Delivering timely, professional communication to clients and stakeholders Ensuring all written communication meets the organisation's standards Supporting the Project Manager during client meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions Using project management tools and software to track tasks, timelines and dependencies Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across project workflows Ensuring full compliance with internal procedures and external regulations THE PERSON: Strong organisational and time-management skills Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills A proactive learner with a desire to develop within project management Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word) Experience using project management tools such as or Asana is beneficial By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Apply now Job no: 562443 Work type: Full time Site: Redditch Categories: HR/People Location: Worcestershire Salary: Up to £27,500 Business Area: Halfords Support Centre About us Halfords is the UK's leading retailer and service provider for motoring and cycling, operating garages, retail stores, mobile services, commercial fleet operations, and a Support Centre supporting our corporate, head office functions. As part of an ambitious growth and transformation agenda, we are evolving our Talent Acquisition function to be a proactive and strategic partner across the business. Our Talent Acquisition team is at the heart of this transformation, working to build strong talent pipelines, improve the candidate experience, and support recruitment across corporate, retail, mobile, and fleet operations. It's an exciting time to be part of a fast moving, transformational environment, helping Halfords attract, retain, and develop talent that drives the business forward. About the role Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and play a key role in delivering a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You'll manage critical processes across the end to end hiring journey, including system administration and recruitment process and onboarding coordination. By partnering closely with Talent Acquisition Partners, Hiring Managers, and HR colleagues, you'll ensure every candidate and internal mover experiences a smooth, professional, and engaging process. In addition, you'll drive process improvement and reporting initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance systems, and maintain compliance and consistency. Your work will provide valuable insights through recruitment metrics and support continuous improvement, ensuring both operational excellence and a positive experience for all candidates and stakeholders. Key responsibilities Support Talent Acquisition Partners and Talent Acquisition Manager with end to end recruitment, including interview coordination, candidate communication, and recruitment administration. Ensure a smooth onboarding experience by coordinating activities with HR and Hiring Managers, giving new employees a professional and engaging start. Manage requisitions and systems administration in the ATS, including opening, updating, and closing requisitions, maintaining data accuracy, and keeping sponsored jobs updated on LinkedIn and other platforms. Maintain accurate candidate and central records to support reporting, compliance, and audit trails. Coordinate employer branding and social media initiatives, working with internal communications partners to promote career opportunities and share employee stories. Track and report on recruitment activity and projects, providing insights to support data driven decisions and continuous improvement. Contribute to process and system enhancements, collaborating with system administrators and the TA team to improve efficiency and user experience. About you Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role within recruitment, HR, or shared services. Passionate about delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring every interaction throughout the recruitment and onboarding process is smooth, professional, and engaging. Strong experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HRIS; familiarity with system configuration or back end functionality is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience supporting onboarding, employee lifecycle administration, or reporting/data tracking within a recruitment or HR context. Ability to identify and implement process improvements to streamline recruitment and onboarding for efficient delivery. A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 3 days a week with an optional 2 days working from home. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. A newly created role has arisen within our Origination function at PIC: we are recruiting for a Transition Programme Manager to join our Transitions department, which plays a critical role in the management and delivery of transition projects for clients. This involves delivering efficient project management processes, standards, and governance frameworks to reduce cost, mitigate risks and drive value across the Company. The purpose of this role is to engage and develop strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure key internal departments (Operations, Origination, Finance, Finance Actuarial, IT, Longevity Risk Management, Information Management, Legal and Risk) and PIC's third parties (Administration, Legal, Communications, Actuarial) to ensure that transition processes deliver on our commitments to clients and quality into the business. You will partner with our Co-Heads of Transition Management to deliver strong business outcomes relating to systems, processes, and technology improvements and automation as appropriate, which deliver positive outcomes for the Company brand and market reputation as well as for our policyholders on a consistent basis. Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Lead and manage a programme comprising multiple, concurrent client-facing transition projects, ensuring cohesive delivery and oversight. Project Governance: Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, including reporting, documentation, and controls in line with internal standards. Escalation: Act as a primary escalation point for clients, transition managers or third parties, ensuring a professional and responsive service that meets or exceeds expectations. Planning and Scheduling: Oversee detailed programme planning, project scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery across all workstreams. Budget Management: Manage the overall programme budget (multi-million-pounds), including individual project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Ensure cost efficiency and accountability. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Origination, Operations, HR, Finance, etc.) and external partners to align project objectives and deliverables with financial and human resource capacity. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective resolution or escalation. Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and development support to Transition Managers and connected internal teams and third parties across the programme. Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of project deliverables to ensure they meet business requirements and client satisfaction standards. Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in insurance/financial services as well as best practices relating to the Transition. Experience Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex programmes, ideally across insurance, financial services. Demonstrated experience of managing multi-million-pound departmental budgets. Experience in leading client facing onboarding programmes at scale. Track record of delivering measurable outcomes in terms of client satisfaction, operational efficiency and commercial performance. Significant experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to introduce and embed governance frameworks and risk management processes. Evidence of fostering a high-performance culture and developing strong project managers. Experience in budget management, and performance reporting. Experience in developing effective monitoring and quality control processes. Knowledge Deep understanding of programme and project management methodologies. Strong knowledge of insurance operations, client onboarding and transition processes. Awareness of governance, compliance and risk frameworks. Familiarity with change management principles and application to complex client projects. Skills Exceptional leadership and people management skills, able to inspire, coach and motivate a diverse team. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly at Senior Executive levels Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with structured approach to issue resolution. Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with the ability to distil complex information into clear, actionable insights. Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery oversight. Skilled at driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice adoption. Commercial judgement and analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions. Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Power BI. In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Reports To: Supply Chain Manager, EMEA Location: On-site Abingdon, England Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Position Summary Responsible for sourcing stock from Bio-Techne internal brands and maintaining European inventory for the European customer base. As part of a small team assist in managing, administering, and consistently optimising inventory levels to meet customer requirements by shortening lead times and minimising back orders with our global manufacturing sites to improve the customer experience. The function supports the operations division to deliver an excellent customer experience. Essential Functions Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching supplier capabilities, services, and materials availability. Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal. Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates capability, performance, quality, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier surveys as part of a technical or quality team. Evaluates proposals from incumbent and potential suppliers. Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Mitigates company risk by developing alternate sources of supply when necessary. Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract or purchase order to conclusion. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned area. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. May include orders with international suppliers and/or subcontractors involving import/export trade. Monitors and evaluates supplier performance . Determines and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfil contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/ manufacturing issues. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardisation by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiates and settles damage claims , rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. Monitors and evaluates supplier's ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensure that the pertinent technical and quality issues receive adequate attention in order to assure compliance. Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends. Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. Recommends actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyses proposed changes in methods and materials. May lead or be assigned to a special project team. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/ or participating in professional associations. Complies with industry regulations ; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/ Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures. Provide leadership to others in department . Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent A first working experience in a Buyer/ Planner function required Accurate and fast data entry skills Strong analytical and communications skills needed Proficient in Microsoft programmes, Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Experience of using Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems would be beneficial Previous experience working in a supply chain environment would be an advantage Fluent English, second language desirable but not essential A high demonstration of experience in a life science field Ability to manage the efficient supply of special and custom design components Experience of complex hardware manufacturing in low to mid volume environments Ability to manage the efficient supply of specialist and custom design components A Team Player that can take the lead and guide peer departments and functions Must possess excellent communication skills - written, oral and presentation Proven customer support & training experience essential Desired Skills : Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset Ability to manipulate data to allow visualisation of trends and large data sets Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all products, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a varied workload Ability to work independently and with multiple departments to understand complex business decisions Strong interpersonal interaction skills Excellent written and verbal communication and follow-up skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Experience of a customer focussed environment and can manage customer expectations Ability to manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality issues with suppliers Should be able to travel as needed between EMEA offices Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture. Why Join Bio-Techne: We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families. We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan. We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more. We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.