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We are CH&CO, proud to take a thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare, and present. We are looking for a Strategic Partner to join our team. About the role: The Strategic Partner is responsible for the retention and growth of key client relationships, known as Strategic Alliance Group (SAG) accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and maximising contract retention in CH&CO - (Vacherin, G&G, Company of Cooks) Your accounts will represent approximately 80% of the sector PBIT and will be a maximum of 35 accounts. Reporting the Director for Strategic Account for CH&CO the role entails developing and executing strategies to retain high-value contracts, negotiating profitable renewal terms, and collaborating with internal teams to meet client needs. It is crucial in this position that you can build and maintain relationships with several stakeholders including: strategic director, multiple clients, our operations teams across the brands and SME's in the business such as culinary. Location: Flexible within the UK but requires good access to London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + amazing benefits Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week Key Responsibilities 1. Retention Strategy Develop sector-specific plans with commercial and financial objectives using SAG processes (WITY). Engage with clients proactively to ensure needs are met, and CH&CO - (Vacherin, G&G, Company of Cooks) continue to deliver value. Monitor retention pipelines, collaborating with Regional and Site Managers to prioritise contracts at risk. 2. Relationship Management Act as the independent point of contact for SAG clients, ensuring that their needs are understood and met. Conduct regular client reviews to maintain strong, long lasting relationships. Collaborate with operations and sales teams to drive new business initiatives and innovation, using the Termly Business Review as a vehicle to engage. Manage contract renewals and pre empt contract extensions through strategic interventions. 3. Re tender Process for SAG Accounts Lead the re tender process for major accounts, ensuring the crafting of winning strategies and coordination with operations teams. Oversee the bid management process and ensure the proposal meets the client's Critical Business Issues (CBIs) and WITYs (What's Important To You). Direct the presentation team and all related activity for a successful re tender outcome. 4. Analysis & Reporting Collect and analyse client feedback, from third party organisations and WITY conversations, identifying areas for improvement in services and processes. Track retention activities and assess their effectiveness, using CRM data for reporting. Implement targeted strategies for at risk clients based on early warning signs identified through data analysis. 5. Sales & Growth Opportunities Maintain and update CRM systems regularly for all accounts, including non SAG. Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities, collaborating with operations and sales teams to drive new business. Identify potential for cross sell through additional services i.e. Vending through Amplifi. 6. Master of Sales Funnel Use WAMS tools to support retention efforts. Coach the operations team in using WAMS effectively Competencies & Skills Customer-Centric Mindset: A commitment to understanding client needs and delivering win win solutions. Commercial Acumen: Strong financial understanding and ability to negotiate contracts that ensure profitability. Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Resilience: Capable of handling setbacks and remaining focused on goals. Negotiation & Problem Solving: Experienced negotiator with the ability to resolve conflicts and develop solutions. Time Management & Organisation: Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast paced environment. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Qualifications & Experience University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields is preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations, preferably in Hospitality, Food Catering, or Retail sectors. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. Person Specification Essential: Flexibility Customer Focus Resilience Goal Achievement Problem Solving Conflict Management Planning & Organisation Interpersonal Skills Influencing Others Desirable: Developing Others Continuous Learning

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced senior analyst to join the Business Intelligence Team within The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. As a senior analyst, you will be leading on the intelligence elements of transformational projects within the Greater Manchester Cancer System that supports both operational improvements and progress towards the early diagnosis ambition. Utilising strong communication skills, you will be able to present analytical outputs to a range of stakeholders ensuring message penetration at all levels. You will have experience of working within healthcare, or a related discipline, in an analytical capacity. To balance existing skills within the team, we especially welcome applicants with robust SQL, Python or data science experience. With support from your line manager and colleagues you will utilise your skills in dynamic work prioritisation, balancing evolving executive demands against long term projects. You will have experience managing analytical resource and are able to delegate responsibilities, where appropriate, effectively. Main duties of the job Key areas of responsibility include: Working with colleagues to scope and produce new business intelligence products - including self-service dashboards and briefing documents. Effective communication of findings, including verbally or via written reports and visualisations. Responding to dynamic, time sensitive 'ad hoc' intelligence requests from the Alliance Executive Coordinating the deployment of analytical products, ensuring stakeholders are empowered to utilise them on a self-service basis. Working collaboratively with analysts within the wider Greater Manchester system, including within Hospital Trusts and the Integrate Care Partnership. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and expertise To lead on delegated projects, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making decisions in the best interest of the project.Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost effective manner.Maintain the project initiation document and associated plans with regular team meetings to monitor progress and resources.Demonstrate effective stakeholder management.Support other project managers as and when required.Take into account the impact of any change the projects will have on the business and oversee handover of any products to ensure full ownership and buy-in within the business Advocate the projects at senior and executive levels and ensure active engagement and sponsorship within NHS as a whole.Ensure that the projects maintain business focus, have clear authority and that the context, including risks, is actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of NHS.Engage with senior BI representatives from BI teams across GM.Contribute to a collaborative working environment to share learning, innovation and resource.Co-ordination of communication & flows of data and reporting at local and regional level.Responsible for co-ordinating the activities, training and workload of the Band 5 analystsResponsible for system management of the GM Cancer presence within the GMHSCP Tableau environment (Data Sources, Reports) including detailed configuration of systems permissions affecting access to patient identifiable informationResponsible for assessing and planning the equipment needs of the GM Cancer Information Function Set-up and organisation Ensure delegated projects and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost effective manner, adjusting plans as required.Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes.Look for opportunities to reduce inefficiency and maximise the use of resource across the Service, and act upon them to deliver. Improving quality and outcomes To contribute to a robust process and system to produce insightful Cancer performance reporting across the GM region within modern BI Infrastructure.Develop population focused reporting working towards realisation of the GM Cancer Plan.To manage the delivery of delegated Cancer analysis for Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP). These priorities will include assurance and accountability, commissioning, transformation, quality and safety, finance and policy and strategy developmentTo ensure that quality and outcomes are the focus of all analytical work undertakenTo ensure that clinical leadership is central to the delivery of all NHS England activities Communication and support To work closely with analysts in other key partner organisations, consistent with partnership agreements.Able to use input from stakeholders as part of the wider context of work and understand potential sources of bias.Can mentor others through understanding NHS context for their work.To work closely with national and regional executives and their senior teams, championing the use of analysis and insight to improve decision-making on key priorities across NHS EnglandTo develop strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and coordination of work to maximise impact. Data and information Develop safe yet functional flows of data from the various sources of cancer data, both national and local to deliver a GM & GMEC system view.Developing reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Head of Department.Collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute to project products.Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.Undertaking risk assessments in line with the G&SCP risk assessment processDevelop efficient processes for data collection, transformation and extraction.Develop robust and efficient datasets to feed the requirements of the business intelligence team. They will manage the dissemination of datasets to be available for data visualisation. Planning, Development of Service and reporting To use analytical techniques appropriately to improve decision making in support of NHS Englands core objectives.To ensure that analytical resources are focused on areas where they can have maximum impact.To develop excellent relationships with external providers of information and analysis and ensure alignment and fit.Awareness and practice of NHS Englands relevant external processes for decision making in progressing options, business cases or policy development. For example, economic impact assessment, health impact assessment and strategic needs assessments.They will manage projects to deliver key reporting enhancements to support the collaboration of existing work. They will develop and implement original and innovative solutions to BI problems across the system, to facilitate operational transformation.Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service.Proposes changes to own function making recommendations for other service delivery. Person Specification Values and Behaviours Committed to quality in all that they do Values diversity and difference and promotes equality of opportunity Committed to working to help clinicians deliver better outcomes for patients Committed to patient and carer involvement in the development of health services Committed to the use of evidence and clinical consensus to bring about change Operates with integrity and openness Committed to personal development and supporting others to do the same Energetic and enthusiastic, capable of generating enthusiasm in others Qualifications Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Operational Research, or a related quantitative or analytical discipline) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience in specialist area. Knowledge and Experience Understanding of NHS / Local Authority data flows & legislation linked to performance, planning & accountability frameworks pertaining to the NHS. Experience of triangulating data from different sources and demonstrate an appreciation of the differences that might occur in large datasets Experience of working in Health and Social Care services as either a provider or commissioner. . click apply for full job details

Senior Technical Manager - Mechanical Healthcare Employer: EQUANS Location: Pay: £65,000 to £70,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 19/03/2026 About this job Equans is looking for a Senior Technical Manager & Authorising Engineer (Mechanical/Healthcare) to join our team covering the Southeast, South West, East and the Midlands. This is a permanent, full time role, working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. This is a regional role; the post holder will cover the Southeast, Southwest and the Midlands. We are flexible on where candidates are based. We are looking for a highly competent Mechanical Manager/Engineer. You'll be joining a dynamic and growing central engineering function, with the ability to work autonomously, and within an established group of Engineering Experts. Our team sets the standards and strives to deliver more centrally, to support our operational colleagues. If you're keen for progression and want to work within a competent, high-performance team, with a culture of continuous improvement, then please apply. As the Mechanical Healthcare specialist for the Southern Divisions, you'll be supporting over 20 Healthcare contracts, and several other key public and private sector contracts. The purpose of this role is to develop guidance and policy documents, de mystifying the Medical Gas, Critical Ventilation, Lifts and Closed Loop systems disciplines, and working with our operational technical staff to implement these documents, ensuring compliance with the relevant standards. You'll also provide advice to strategic leaders and subject matter expert support to the Divisions Operational teams regarding all aspects of Mechanical Compliance. The SFM Division incorporates a broad spectrum of customer contracts including Manufacturing, Transport, Central Government, Industrial, Retail, Leisure, Healthcare, Education and Corporate. The role will support all sectors but will focus specifically on the requirements of HTM Mechanical Compliance. The successful candidate will lead on the development of governance processes associated with our Healthcare mechanical compliance management systems across our Southern and Midland based portfolios. In addition, the post holder will provide subject matter expertise (SME) support across the business including into bids, projects, new opportunities and day to day operational support, including advice and guidance on best practice standards, system and operational asset performance improvements. The post holder must have significant Healthcare maintenance/safety experience and be proficient at drafting detailed technical reports and be able to support and actively lead accident or operational incident investigations. What will you deliver? Setting strategic direction in the management of Mechanical Healthcare compliance and safety Building relationships with contract Mechanical representatives, including strong ties with our external Ventilation, Lift and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers Acting as the single point of contact for our external Ventilation, Lift and Medical Gas Authorising Engineers Using your experience, provide Authorised Person support as required Promoting good practices to contract representatives, and acting as a conduit between operations and senior operational leaders, ensuring the effective management, governance, communication and oversight Interpreting and distributing Mechanical/ Healthcare safety and compliance requirements, guidance, and information, including changes, to keep our operational teams and leaders up to date with current standards, and how this is to be adhered to by EQUANS Act as EQUANS Mechanical Healthcare expert Supporting in the procurement, setting to work, and monitoring of key service providers, ensuring inspections, maintenance, repairs, testing and verification activities are carried out to the correct standard Provide technical advice to allow the competent setting to work, review and challenge of (not exhaustive): Medical Gas Service Reports, Lift Service Reports, Critical Ventilation Validation Reports, Medical Gas and Critical Vent Authorising Engineer audits Developing robust demarcation agreements between EQUANS and our clients regarding mechanical responsibilities, and represent EQUANS at client meetings Carry out technical training and Assessments and Appointments as governed by the relevant Mechanical Safety Rules Audit contract in accordance with the HTM or EQUANS Rules requirements Support our contracts specifically in relation to Maintenance and Lifecycle planning Support the review of data during mobilisation periods, and assisting operations with the prioritisation of remedial works to achieve compliance What can we offer you? Competitive salary and bonus Company vehicle or allowance 25 days annual leave (public holidays) Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme 2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are you? Authorised Person experience in either Medical Gas, Critical Vent and Lift (either or both, or willing to develop into this) Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship Significant experience working within the Healthcare environment managing Medical Gas/Critical Vent systems, or both Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience in Engineering and Management Member of a relevant Institution e.g. IMechE, CIBSE, IET Sound knowledge and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Safety systems Experience of engineering operational delivery in a Healthcare environment Good understanding and working knowledge of PFI contracts and SHTM/HTM requirements Good knowledge of general compliance in Facilities Management Experience working in a highly competent, multi discipline engineering team Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) Will be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check; ability to pass is essential Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working across 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition: At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. Diversity and inclusion We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value a diverse workforce and deliver better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).