time left to apply End Date: May 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R090900 Media help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands. Kantar Media is a wholly owned but operationally independent part of the Kantar Group. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media's data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world's fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners. Job Title: Global Payroll Lead Location: London, Grays Inn Road Full time/Permanent/Hybrid Role Description Kantar media is on the search for a Global Payroll Lead. In this role you will spearhead a global payroll strategy aligned with Kantar Media's business, HR, and finance goals. Streamline and standardise payroll operations across multiple countries, leading compliance, automation, and standard processes to deliver seamless, secure, and efficient services. Bring your expertise in multi-country payroll, vendor management, and transformation to lead a high-performing team. Innovate, build sophisticated analytics capabilities, and strengthen stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful, compliant, and employee-focused payroll solutions. This is your chance to influence global strategy and drive operational excellence at Kantar Media-join us and make your mark! Role Responsibilities: Strategy Define and deliver the global payroll strategy in partnership with internal and external team members Ensure the payroll strategy retains alignment with business goals at a global and local level Ensure the payroll strategy retains alignment with HR and Finance strategy Maintain broad oversight of the external environment that impacts payroll in the countries of operation e.g. legislation and regulation, and ensure the payroll operations and the wider business is kept well informed and ready to respond Lead the payroll engagement and contribution to business change projects, e.g. mergers and acquisitions or disposals, ensuring payroll impacts are evaluated and lead appropriately to support successful change delivery Maintain oversight of global payroll market best practices and developments and identify opportunities which could offer value to Kantar Media Operations Drive the standardisation and automation of payroll processes globally, whilst allowing for run localisation where required by local business needs Ensure the payroll governance and controls are in place in all countries to ensure secure, accurate and compliant payroll services are delivered, factoring in corporate governance needs, external audit requirements, regulatory and legislative controls Take accountability for the global payroll processing infrastructure, ensuring vendor and system agreements are managed effectively and renewed or renegotiated when required and ensure adequate protections are in place to keep Kantar Media's data protected and secure Plan and lead the budget for global payroll operations Lead all aspects of payroll-related communications to employees and business leaders Ensure consistent standards and KPIs are agreed with process partners and actively assessed, and any breaches are resolved satisfactorily Drive a culture of continuous improvement, working with colleagues in HR, Finance, Tax, Legal and Treasury to optimise the end-to-end payroll process Ensure employees are supported with payroll issues and queries, demonstrating the corporate knowledge-content tools and ticketing system to ensure smooth resolution and issue analysis Lead the development of a global payroll analytics capability, where data from multiple partner platforms can be efficiently assembled, handled and analysed to inform future business optimisation and decision making Relationship Management Manage the vendor relationships with the portfolio of 3rd party partners in the payroll process including selection, contract negotiation, consolidation, and management of vendors Partner with colleagues in HR, Tax, Legal, Reward and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant reporting, support global payroll tax and other audits, ensure mandatory controls are maintained and tracked, and compliance is achieved in every country where KM operates Leadership The post holder will be a leader within the HR/Finance Senior Leadership Team and will manage a team of regional payroll co-ordinators to deliver the payroll service to the business Promote the payroll operations function and the Kantar Media business internally and externally, to attract new talent and to identify and exploit teamwork opportunities Grow the knowledge and awareness of payroll matters within the business at all levels, and ensure people-managers within the business are aware of their roles and responsibilities in payroll processing Required: Knowledge and understanding and preferably experience of the private equity ownership model and its influence on the corporate strategy of PE-backed businesses Global strategy development and leadership, but with the ability to drive tactical solutions as situations demand Knowledge and experience of a multi-country, outsourced payroll environment and the inherent challenges it brings in terms of governance, controls and indirect management Vendor management of multi-country, multi-vendor outsourced operations Experience of business transformation and owning the move from local, stand-alone process and operations to a standardised, global model Stakeholder relationship management with the key upstream and downstream groups within the payroll ecosystem, including HR, Business Operations, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Procurement and external parties including Government Agencies and Pensions and Benefits providers An exemplar in working to fixed deadlines within a controlled environment, demonstrating high attention to detail, rigorous management of risk and controlled agility in delivering balanced solutions Innovation and the ability to engage with external peer groups and thought leaders to identify and use good practice from outside of the organisation Experience in developing teams within a global organisation and in a global context, taking account of cultural differences, language barriers and the logistical challenges of remote management At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Privacy and Legal Statement PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Kantar Media. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies. For full details of our privacy policy please visit Country United Kingdom Why join Kantar? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together . click apply for full job details
Apr 26, 2025
Full time
time left to apply End Date: May 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R090900 Media help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands. Kantar Media is a wholly owned but operationally independent part of the Kantar Group. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media's data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world's fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners. Job Title: Global Payroll Lead Location: London, Grays Inn Road Full time/Permanent/Hybrid Role Description Kantar media is on the search for a Global Payroll Lead. In this role you will spearhead a global payroll strategy aligned with Kantar Media's business, HR, and finance goals. Streamline and standardise payroll operations across multiple countries, leading compliance, automation, and standard processes to deliver seamless, secure, and efficient services. Bring your expertise in multi-country payroll, vendor management, and transformation to lead a high-performing team. Innovate, build sophisticated analytics capabilities, and strengthen stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful, compliant, and employee-focused payroll solutions. This is your chance to influence global strategy and drive operational excellence at Kantar Media-join us and make your mark! Role Responsibilities: Strategy Define and deliver the global payroll strategy in partnership with internal and external team members Ensure the payroll strategy retains alignment with business goals at a global and local level Ensure the payroll strategy retains alignment with HR and Finance strategy Maintain broad oversight of the external environment that impacts payroll in the countries of operation e.g. legislation and regulation, and ensure the payroll operations and the wider business is kept well informed and ready to respond Lead the payroll engagement and contribution to business change projects, e.g. mergers and acquisitions or disposals, ensuring payroll impacts are evaluated and lead appropriately to support successful change delivery Maintain oversight of global payroll market best practices and developments and identify opportunities which could offer value to Kantar Media Operations Drive the standardisation and automation of payroll processes globally, whilst allowing for run localisation where required by local business needs Ensure the payroll governance and controls are in place in all countries to ensure secure, accurate and compliant payroll services are delivered, factoring in corporate governance needs, external audit requirements, regulatory and legislative controls Take accountability for the global payroll processing infrastructure, ensuring vendor and system agreements are managed effectively and renewed or renegotiated when required and ensure adequate protections are in place to keep Kantar Media's data protected and secure Plan and lead the budget for global payroll operations Lead all aspects of payroll-related communications to employees and business leaders Ensure consistent standards and KPIs are agreed with process partners and actively assessed, and any breaches are resolved satisfactorily Drive a culture of continuous improvement, working with colleagues in HR, Finance, Tax, Legal and Treasury to optimise the end-to-end payroll process Ensure employees are supported with payroll issues and queries, demonstrating the corporate knowledge-content tools and ticketing system to ensure smooth resolution and issue analysis Lead the development of a global payroll analytics capability, where data from multiple partner platforms can be efficiently assembled, handled and analysed to inform future business optimisation and decision making Relationship Management Manage the vendor relationships with the portfolio of 3rd party partners in the payroll process including selection, contract negotiation, consolidation, and management of vendors Partner with colleagues in HR, Tax, Legal, Reward and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant reporting, support global payroll tax and other audits, ensure mandatory controls are maintained and tracked, and compliance is achieved in every country where KM operates Leadership The post holder will be a leader within the HR/Finance Senior Leadership Team and will manage a team of regional payroll co-ordinators to deliver the payroll service to the business Promote the payroll operations function and the Kantar Media business internally and externally, to attract new talent and to identify and exploit teamwork opportunities Grow the knowledge and awareness of payroll matters within the business at all levels, and ensure people-managers within the business are aware of their roles and responsibilities in payroll processing Required: Knowledge and understanding and preferably experience of the private equity ownership model and its influence on the corporate strategy of PE-backed businesses Global strategy development and leadership, but with the ability to drive tactical solutions as situations demand Knowledge and experience of a multi-country, outsourced payroll environment and the inherent challenges it brings in terms of governance, controls and indirect management Vendor management of multi-country, multi-vendor outsourced operations Experience of business transformation and owning the move from local, stand-alone process and operations to a standardised, global model Stakeholder relationship management with the key upstream and downstream groups within the payroll ecosystem, including HR, Business Operations, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Procurement and external parties including Government Agencies and Pensions and Benefits providers An exemplar in working to fixed deadlines within a controlled environment, demonstrating high attention to detail, rigorous management of risk and controlled agility in delivering balanced solutions Innovation and the ability to engage with external peer groups and thought leaders to identify and use good practice from outside of the organisation Experience in developing teams within a global organisation and in a global context, taking account of cultural differences, language barriers and the logistical challenges of remote management At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Privacy and Legal Statement PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Kantar Media. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies. For full details of our privacy policy please visit Country United Kingdom Why join Kantar? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together . click apply for full job details
Customer Success Manager ServiceChannel is the leading cloud-based service automation platform for facilities management. We offer a single platform to source, procure, manage, and pay for repair and maintenance services from commercial contractors. ServiceChannel is well established, but even after almost 20 years we still retain the spirit of a startup. We are primed for success and we are currently on a high growth trajectory. We are committed to crafting a great product for our customers and an extraordinary work environment for our employees to succeed professionally and personally. We are seeking a Customer Success Manager to coordinate product adoption, light-training, advocacy, retention, etc., and outcomes (e.g., improved utilization, standard methodologies, and expanded use of our products). This role requires a strategic problem solver and an organized doer ensuring client needs are met. Responsibilities: Proactively recommend ServiceChannel standard methodologies, processes, and configurations that align with the customer's business objectives and strategy, driving the full potential and adoption of ServiceChannel's product offering throughout the customer lifecycle. Establish and supervise the customer's adoption, training and development, and utilization of ServiceChannel's products to continually drive incremental value. Foster client engagement with the ServiceChannel Analytics platform to drive data-driven decision making. Manage technical integrations for key customers and strategic accounts. Review customer data to identify trends and anomalies, make proactive suggestions of improvement opportunities, and explain the business value of those recommendations. Lead customer engagement meetings on a bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly basis to deliver scorecard results. Proactively communicate relevant ServiceChannel news and product developments to clients. Collect and communicate intelligent customer feedback to drive ongoing product improvements. Work cross-functionally with ServiceChannel teams to set strategies for customer success. Be a client advocate, while keeping ServiceChannel values and initiatives in mind. Provide internal communications regarding Customer's configuration, usage information, satisfaction of the system and churn risk. Monitor requests on the help desk platform, responding quickly and efficiently to inbound support inquiries, ensuring more critical requests are prioritized and escalated as necessary. Provide training and guidance to Client and Service Providers on ServiceChannel applications, collaborating with internal cross-functional partners on ongoing training needs, development of new training, and training delivery. Create and conduct quarterly or yearly Business Reviews with your customers. Required Skills & Experience: Bi-lingual in English & (French or German or Italian). Bachelor's Degree. 2+ years with customer success or support. Proven examples of Success Outcomes and Value Delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills. Ability to travel 1-2 times a quarter. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, apply statistical data summaries, create meaningful data visualizations, identify trends and anomalies, and communicate these to various audiences. Enthusiastic about technology with demonstrated technical capability; experience at a technology company or relevant consultancy. Comfortable scheduling, managing and running presentations, both remotely and onsite, with internal and external senior leaders and team members. Experience driving organizational change initiatives. Passion to build customer relationships, provide customer service, and empathetic conflict resolution skills. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience and/or familiarity with ServiceChannel. Facility Management or Procurement/Finance experience. Experience with Salesforce and Gainsight. ServiceChannel helps many of your favorite brands manage their brick and mortar facilities. Our customers are market leaders in the retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience store, fitness, banking, education and health industries. The facilities and store operations teams at CVS, Trader Joe's, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Chipotle, among 500 other brands in over 70+ countries, rely on ServiceChannel to deliver the best possible guest and employee experience. We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .
Apr 26, 2025
Full time
Customer Success Manager ServiceChannel is the leading cloud-based service automation platform for facilities management. We offer a single platform to source, procure, manage, and pay for repair and maintenance services from commercial contractors. ServiceChannel is well established, but even after almost 20 years we still retain the spirit of a startup. We are primed for success and we are currently on a high growth trajectory. We are committed to crafting a great product for our customers and an extraordinary work environment for our employees to succeed professionally and personally. We are seeking a Customer Success Manager to coordinate product adoption, light-training, advocacy, retention, etc., and outcomes (e.g., improved utilization, standard methodologies, and expanded use of our products). This role requires a strategic problem solver and an organized doer ensuring client needs are met. Responsibilities: Proactively recommend ServiceChannel standard methodologies, processes, and configurations that align with the customer's business objectives and strategy, driving the full potential and adoption of ServiceChannel's product offering throughout the customer lifecycle. Establish and supervise the customer's adoption, training and development, and utilization of ServiceChannel's products to continually drive incremental value. Foster client engagement with the ServiceChannel Analytics platform to drive data-driven decision making. Manage technical integrations for key customers and strategic accounts. Review customer data to identify trends and anomalies, make proactive suggestions of improvement opportunities, and explain the business value of those recommendations. Lead customer engagement meetings on a bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly basis to deliver scorecard results. Proactively communicate relevant ServiceChannel news and product developments to clients. Collect and communicate intelligent customer feedback to drive ongoing product improvements. Work cross-functionally with ServiceChannel teams to set strategies for customer success. Be a client advocate, while keeping ServiceChannel values and initiatives in mind. Provide internal communications regarding Customer's configuration, usage information, satisfaction of the system and churn risk. Monitor requests on the help desk platform, responding quickly and efficiently to inbound support inquiries, ensuring more critical requests are prioritized and escalated as necessary. Provide training and guidance to Client and Service Providers on ServiceChannel applications, collaborating with internal cross-functional partners on ongoing training needs, development of new training, and training delivery. Create and conduct quarterly or yearly Business Reviews with your customers. Required Skills & Experience: Bi-lingual in English & (French or German or Italian). Bachelor's Degree. 2+ years with customer success or support. Proven examples of Success Outcomes and Value Delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills. Ability to travel 1-2 times a quarter. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, apply statistical data summaries, create meaningful data visualizations, identify trends and anomalies, and communicate these to various audiences. Enthusiastic about technology with demonstrated technical capability; experience at a technology company or relevant consultancy. Comfortable scheduling, managing and running presentations, both remotely and onsite, with internal and external senior leaders and team members. Experience driving organizational change initiatives. Passion to build customer relationships, provide customer service, and empathetic conflict resolution skills. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience and/or familiarity with ServiceChannel. Facility Management or Procurement/Finance experience. Experience with Salesforce and Gainsight. ServiceChannel helps many of your favorite brands manage their brick and mortar facilities. Our customers are market leaders in the retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience store, fitness, banking, education and health industries. The facilities and store operations teams at CVS, Trader Joe's, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Chipotle, among 500 other brands in over 70+ countries, rely on ServiceChannel to deliver the best possible guest and employee experience. We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .
About us: We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey. This is a newly created opportunity for an Interim Senior Finance Systems Manager to join our dynamic finance team for 12 months. We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the company's finance systems covering both our UK and International businesses. Leading a team of 3, the role will ensure that our finance systems are efficient, scalable, and integrated with the broader business needs, driving automation, data accuracy, regulatory compliance and financial reporting excellence. Brilliant prioritisation and being seen as a supportive manager will be absolutely key. This position will play a pivotal role in determining and driving the strategy for system architecture and optimisation. The role requires a deep understanding of financial processes, ERP systems, and digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have great initiative and be able to consider 'the big picture'. The role will collaborate with wider finance, technology, and other back office teams to enhance system capabilities, improve efficiency, and support business growth. It will also be focused on user support and training, critical to their business as we continue to grow. The role will provide systems support to our ongoing Finance Transformation project. In our fast-paced business, we are constantly developing and improving our systems and processes and this role will play a critical part in this. Responsibilities Team Management: Management, development and mentoring of team of 3 - including oversight, review and ultimate responsibility for the output of the team Finance Systems Strategy: Develop and implement a finance systems strategy (centred around our Microsoft Dynamics ERP) that aligns with the company's objectives and growth trajectory, and supports financial reporting, compliance, and efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Build relationships and develop a strategy for shared resources between back office teams and technology, leveraging systems in the most effective way Governance & Compliance: Ensure finance systems maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and data security policies Finance Transformation Support: Provide systems support to the ongoing Finance Transformation project: Project Management: Lead finance systems related projects, ensuring timely delivery, aligned with business requirements Process Automation & Integration: Drive automation of key finance processes, ensuring seamless integration between ERP, procurement, Anaplan, expenses and other financial tools AI: Leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance financial processes, predictive analytics, and decision-making User Training & Support: Develop training programmes to upskill finance and business teams in system use, driving adoption and proficiency Knowledge & Experience The right candidate must have: A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance systems management Extensive experience with ERP systems, financial software and automation tools Strong knowledge of finance systems architecture, integration and best practices Experience of integrations - building, improving and managing interfaces between business systems to best serve functional needs Developed a Finance Systems roadmap and strategy within a dynamic business environment Demonstrable track record in developing and motivating a high performing Finance Systems team Good understanding of accounting practices and financial reporting Highly IT literate Strong project management experience with the ability to handle multiple work streams and prioritise accordingly The ability to build strong working relationships both within and outside of the finance department, including the technology departments Excellent communication, inter-personal and influencing skills Self-motivated and wishing to make a difference, with a track record of achievements The following experience would also be preferable, although is not required: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or extensive relevant experience Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Strong knowledge of Financial Reporter, Power BI configuration, and Microsoft data infrastructure Hands-on experience with Azure, SQL scripts, Visual Studio, and virtual environments Understanding of coding languages, like C# Management of finance systems licensing and vendor relationships More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn , Instagram and Glassdoor !
Apr 26, 2025
Full time
About us: We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey. This is a newly created opportunity for an Interim Senior Finance Systems Manager to join our dynamic finance team for 12 months. We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the company's finance systems covering both our UK and International businesses. Leading a team of 3, the role will ensure that our finance systems are efficient, scalable, and integrated with the broader business needs, driving automation, data accuracy, regulatory compliance and financial reporting excellence. Brilliant prioritisation and being seen as a supportive manager will be absolutely key. This position will play a pivotal role in determining and driving the strategy for system architecture and optimisation. The role requires a deep understanding of financial processes, ERP systems, and digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have great initiative and be able to consider 'the big picture'. The role will collaborate with wider finance, technology, and other back office teams to enhance system capabilities, improve efficiency, and support business growth. It will also be focused on user support and training, critical to their business as we continue to grow. The role will provide systems support to our ongoing Finance Transformation project. In our fast-paced business, we are constantly developing and improving our systems and processes and this role will play a critical part in this. Responsibilities Team Management: Management, development and mentoring of team of 3 - including oversight, review and ultimate responsibility for the output of the team Finance Systems Strategy: Develop and implement a finance systems strategy (centred around our Microsoft Dynamics ERP) that aligns with the company's objectives and growth trajectory, and supports financial reporting, compliance, and efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Build relationships and develop a strategy for shared resources between back office teams and technology, leveraging systems in the most effective way Governance & Compliance: Ensure finance systems maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and data security policies Finance Transformation Support: Provide systems support to the ongoing Finance Transformation project: Project Management: Lead finance systems related projects, ensuring timely delivery, aligned with business requirements Process Automation & Integration: Drive automation of key finance processes, ensuring seamless integration between ERP, procurement, Anaplan, expenses and other financial tools AI: Leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance financial processes, predictive analytics, and decision-making User Training & Support: Develop training programmes to upskill finance and business teams in system use, driving adoption and proficiency Knowledge & Experience The right candidate must have: A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance systems management Extensive experience with ERP systems, financial software and automation tools Strong knowledge of finance systems architecture, integration and best practices Experience of integrations - building, improving and managing interfaces between business systems to best serve functional needs Developed a Finance Systems roadmap and strategy within a dynamic business environment Demonstrable track record in developing and motivating a high performing Finance Systems team Good understanding of accounting practices and financial reporting Highly IT literate Strong project management experience with the ability to handle multiple work streams and prioritise accordingly The ability to build strong working relationships both within and outside of the finance department, including the technology departments Excellent communication, inter-personal and influencing skills Self-motivated and wishing to make a difference, with a track record of achievements The following experience would also be preferable, although is not required: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or extensive relevant experience Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Strong knowledge of Financial Reporter, Power BI configuration, and Microsoft data infrastructure Hands-on experience with Azure, SQL scripts, Visual Studio, and virtual environments Understanding of coding languages, like C# Management of finance systems licensing and vendor relationships More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn , Instagram and Glassdoor !
Job Title: Engineering Mechanical Lead Location: Chesterfield Salary: £50,000 £55,000 (Depending on Experience) Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07 30 and 07 00 split) Join a Leading UK Manufacturer My client a respected UK manufacturer known for producing essential hygiene products. With a commitment to continuous improvement, high standards, and team development, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you ll shape site performance, drive equipment reliability, and influence future growth. About the Role As Mechanical Lead, you'll play a vital role in hitting the site s performance and downtime targets. You ll drive positive change by refining the preventative maintenance system, leading investigations into mechanical failures, and learning from past events to improve asset reliability. You'll also oversee spares procurement, repair control (internal and external), and support the planning and execution of CAPEX projects. Once up to speed, you ll deputise for the Engineering Manager when required. Key Responsibilities: Lead the mechanical engineering team of 6, plus 1 apprentice, setting daily tasks and weekly plans Manage both reactive maintenance and structured PPM schedules Investigate root causes of mechanical failures and implement long-term solutions Oversee spares management and refurbishment of repairable parts Support the installation and commissioning of capital projects Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and other departments to meet site KPIs Provide hands-on technical support when required Drive process improvements and implement change Ensure Health & Safety compliance through audits, SOPs, and proactive site monitoring Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, maintaining safety and quality standards Deputise for the Engineering Manager during absence About You: Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally from a heavy industrial environment In-depth knowledge of pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment is essential Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, steam systems, and cranes is a plus HND in Mechanical Engineering (minimum); Bachelor's degree desirable Effective leader with strong organisational and time management skills Skilled in root cause analysis (RCA), continuous improvement, and change management Confident working independently and making decisions aligned with business needs Approachable, team-focused, and committed to supporting the development of others Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using SharePoint What s in It for You? Competitive salary with regular reviews in line with inflation 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays Pension scheme (4% employee / 5% employer) Private medical insurance and employee healthcare support Early access to pay through financial wellbeing tools Access to employee discounts via app Technology purchase scheme and cycle to work scheme Free monthly company products Be part of a 24/7 operation with long-term stability and growth potential If this sounds like your kind of challenge or if you have any questions get in touch using the details below, or click apply today. To Contact Directly: Zoe Murray Senior Executive Consultant Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Engineering Mechanical Lead Location: Chesterfield Salary: £50,000 £55,000 (Depending on Experience) Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07 30 and 07 00 split) Join a Leading UK Manufacturer My client a respected UK manufacturer known for producing essential hygiene products. With a commitment to continuous improvement, high standards, and team development, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you ll shape site performance, drive equipment reliability, and influence future growth. About the Role As Mechanical Lead, you'll play a vital role in hitting the site s performance and downtime targets. You ll drive positive change by refining the preventative maintenance system, leading investigations into mechanical failures, and learning from past events to improve asset reliability. You'll also oversee spares procurement, repair control (internal and external), and support the planning and execution of CAPEX projects. Once up to speed, you ll deputise for the Engineering Manager when required. Key Responsibilities: Lead the mechanical engineering team of 6, plus 1 apprentice, setting daily tasks and weekly plans Manage both reactive maintenance and structured PPM schedules Investigate root causes of mechanical failures and implement long-term solutions Oversee spares management and refurbishment of repairable parts Support the installation and commissioning of capital projects Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and other departments to meet site KPIs Provide hands-on technical support when required Drive process improvements and implement change Ensure Health & Safety compliance through audits, SOPs, and proactive site monitoring Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, maintaining safety and quality standards Deputise for the Engineering Manager during absence About You: Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally from a heavy industrial environment In-depth knowledge of pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment is essential Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, steam systems, and cranes is a plus HND in Mechanical Engineering (minimum); Bachelor's degree desirable Effective leader with strong organisational and time management skills Skilled in root cause analysis (RCA), continuous improvement, and change management Confident working independently and making decisions aligned with business needs Approachable, team-focused, and committed to supporting the development of others Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using SharePoint What s in It for You? Competitive salary with regular reviews in line with inflation 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays Pension scheme (4% employee / 5% employer) Private medical insurance and employee healthcare support Early access to pay through financial wellbeing tools Access to employee discounts via app Technology purchase scheme and cycle to work scheme Free monthly company products Be part of a 24/7 operation with long-term stability and growth potential If this sounds like your kind of challenge or if you have any questions get in touch using the details below, or click apply today. To Contact Directly: Zoe Murray Senior Executive Consultant Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Product Development Manager Apply locations Holborn - London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R Accepting applications until: 21 January 2025 Job Description Product Development Manager At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter- our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we're in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we're doing it as a team. Your new role As a Product Development Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you'll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You'll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED). The Product Development Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap with the Product Managers and Technical Director for Product. The role will have a forward-looking remit - to see what existing and new products will be needed for the future - including crucially - how innovations and technology development will shape the product roadmap. Key aspects of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development, as well as being abreast of competitor and technological developments in the market - and communicating those to relevant stakeholders within Global. The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Product Portfolio: Create and manage a product development roadmap, and keep up to date. Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space. Market intelligence: Gather and communicate latest developments in products in the OOH industry in the UK and abroad relevant to Global advertising environments. Supply Chain knowledge: Cultivate a strong network of information and knowledge, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams and communicate for decisions with key executive stakeholders. Representation at Industry Forums: Represent the company at key industry forums and events to stay at the forefront of technological innovations. Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes. Digital Strategy: Support Technical Director - Product, to develop a digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind. Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process. Business and Executive Reporting: Prepare and present business and executive reports, ensuring clear communication of progress and key issues. Communication and Marketing Materials: Lead the communication efforts for outdoor advertising products and develop relevant materials to support commercial and marketing teams. What You'll Love About This Role Think Big: Join a global company and play a central role in shaping the future of outdoor advertising. Own It: A high-visibility, cross-functional role with significant potential for growth. Keep It Simple: Work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. Better Together: Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to success. What Success Looks Like In the first few months, you will: Build a knowledge library for the Product Team. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of product solutions and their applications in the UK outdoor advertising market. Develop a 12-month roadmap for product priorities and innovations. Establish a strong network of information sources and with key suppliers relevant to the outdoor advertising transformation and investment plans. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. What You'll Need Experience: Proven track record in product development, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or digital engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of digital product development (LCD/LED) and the ability to challenge and assess suppliers based on performance and trends. Project Management: Ability to manage the full lifecycle of product development, from design to implementation, ensuring all timelines and budgets are adhered to. Product design and development experience, and application to different requirements. Commercial Mindset: Understanding of the business side of product development, including pricing, risk management, and cost-effective solutions. Degree or Equivalent: A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Engineering (or similar), with hands-on experience in product development roles. Stakeholder Communication: Confident and skilled in communicating with both technical teams and senior business leaders. Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, along with creative and strong communication methods. Experience in monitoring and managing product performance and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, MTBF). End-to-end experience managing the product lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to delivery and performance monitoring. Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in product development and design, mock ups and rendering etc. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Attention to detail and a passion for making things look amazing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of outdoor advertising, driving innovation and excellence in product development. Creating a place we all belong at Global We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can't serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we're passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at , we'll be happy to help. About Us Global is home to some of the UK's best-loved radio stations such as Heart, Capital and Classic FM, to name a few, we keep 25.2 million listeners tuned in and entertained each week. And that's just for starters; we're one of the leading Outdoor advertising companies in the UK, having recently acquired Primesight and Outdoor Plus. With over 35,000 sites covering 95% of the UK population, Global Outdoor packs a punch! In 2018 we launched our awards ceremony, The Global Awards, to celebrate the biggest stars of music, news and entertainment. To enable us to deliver the absolute best product to our audiences, we need the absolute best people across a range of disciplines. From Technology and Programming to Marketing and Commercial. From Digital to Finance to Legal and beyond, it's the diverse mix of skills and people that make Global what it is. For us, it's not just about talent, it's about the right attitude and a personality to match. Simply put, we're passionate about radio, music, media & entertainment - welcome to our world.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Product Development Manager Apply locations Holborn - London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R Accepting applications until: 21 January 2025 Job Description Product Development Manager At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter- our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we're in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we're doing it as a team. Your new role As a Product Development Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you'll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You'll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED). The Product Development Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap with the Product Managers and Technical Director for Product. The role will have a forward-looking remit - to see what existing and new products will be needed for the future - including crucially - how innovations and technology development will shape the product roadmap. Key aspects of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development, as well as being abreast of competitor and technological developments in the market - and communicating those to relevant stakeholders within Global. The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Product Portfolio: Create and manage a product development roadmap, and keep up to date. Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space. Market intelligence: Gather and communicate latest developments in products in the OOH industry in the UK and abroad relevant to Global advertising environments. Supply Chain knowledge: Cultivate a strong network of information and knowledge, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams and communicate for decisions with key executive stakeholders. Representation at Industry Forums: Represent the company at key industry forums and events to stay at the forefront of technological innovations. Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes. Digital Strategy: Support Technical Director - Product, to develop a digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind. Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process. Business and Executive Reporting: Prepare and present business and executive reports, ensuring clear communication of progress and key issues. Communication and Marketing Materials: Lead the communication efforts for outdoor advertising products and develop relevant materials to support commercial and marketing teams. What You'll Love About This Role Think Big: Join a global company and play a central role in shaping the future of outdoor advertising. Own It: A high-visibility, cross-functional role with significant potential for growth. Keep It Simple: Work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. Better Together: Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to success. What Success Looks Like In the first few months, you will: Build a knowledge library for the Product Team. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of product solutions and their applications in the UK outdoor advertising market. Develop a 12-month roadmap for product priorities and innovations. Establish a strong network of information sources and with key suppliers relevant to the outdoor advertising transformation and investment plans. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. What You'll Need Experience: Proven track record in product development, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or digital engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of digital product development (LCD/LED) and the ability to challenge and assess suppliers based on performance and trends. Project Management: Ability to manage the full lifecycle of product development, from design to implementation, ensuring all timelines and budgets are adhered to. Product design and development experience, and application to different requirements. Commercial Mindset: Understanding of the business side of product development, including pricing, risk management, and cost-effective solutions. Degree or Equivalent: A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Engineering (or similar), with hands-on experience in product development roles. Stakeholder Communication: Confident and skilled in communicating with both technical teams and senior business leaders. Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, along with creative and strong communication methods. Experience in monitoring and managing product performance and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, MTBF). End-to-end experience managing the product lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to delivery and performance monitoring. Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in product development and design, mock ups and rendering etc. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Attention to detail and a passion for making things look amazing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of outdoor advertising, driving innovation and excellence in product development. Creating a place we all belong at Global We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can't serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we're passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at , we'll be happy to help. About Us Global is home to some of the UK's best-loved radio stations such as Heart, Capital and Classic FM, to name a few, we keep 25.2 million listeners tuned in and entertained each week. And that's just for starters; we're one of the leading Outdoor advertising companies in the UK, having recently acquired Primesight and Outdoor Plus. With over 35,000 sites covering 95% of the UK population, Global Outdoor packs a punch! In 2018 we launched our awards ceremony, The Global Awards, to celebrate the biggest stars of music, news and entertainment. To enable us to deliver the absolute best product to our audiences, we need the absolute best people across a range of disciplines. From Technology and Programming to Marketing and Commercial. From Digital to Finance to Legal and beyond, it's the diverse mix of skills and people that make Global what it is. For us, it's not just about talent, it's about the right attitude and a personality to match. Simply put, we're passionate about radio, music, media & entertainment - welcome to our world.
Site Manager (EV Connections) Location: Greater London Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: The Site Manager will oversee the daily operations of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards. The role involves managing subcontractors, vendors, and site workers while maintaining compliance with regulations and project specifications. You will need strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and manage multiple tasks effectively. Key Responsibilities: Manage all on-site activities, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and specifications are met. Coordinate with project managers, estimators, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. Schedule and oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams. Implement safety protocols and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations. Conduct site inspections, identifying and addressing potential safety hazards. Provide safety training and toolbox talks to site staff. Maintain high-quality work standards, ensuring all tasks align with project specifications and best practices. Perform regular quality checks and inspections, resolving any issues promptly. Manage site resources efficiently, including labour, materials, and equipment. Monitor inventory levels and manage the timely procurement of materials. Keep accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, progress and incident reports. Report to senior management and stakeholders on project milestones progress, highlighting any challenges. Address and resolve conflicts on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. What we're looking for: Experience in site supervision or a similar role within the EV industry (On-street). Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site construction projects. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in project management software and MS Office. Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and regulations. SMSTS certification. Valid UK driving licence. Valid CSCS card. This role involves travel to construction sites, in and around the Greater London region. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Site Manager (EV Connections) Location: Greater London Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: The Site Manager will oversee the daily operations of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards. The role involves managing subcontractors, vendors, and site workers while maintaining compliance with regulations and project specifications. You will need strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and manage multiple tasks effectively. Key Responsibilities: Manage all on-site activities, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and specifications are met. Coordinate with project managers, estimators, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. Schedule and oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams. Implement safety protocols and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations. Conduct site inspections, identifying and addressing potential safety hazards. Provide safety training and toolbox talks to site staff. Maintain high-quality work standards, ensuring all tasks align with project specifications and best practices. Perform regular quality checks and inspections, resolving any issues promptly. Manage site resources efficiently, including labour, materials, and equipment. Monitor inventory levels and manage the timely procurement of materials. Keep accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, progress and incident reports. Report to senior management and stakeholders on project milestones progress, highlighting any challenges. Address and resolve conflicts on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. What we're looking for: Experience in site supervision or a similar role within the EV industry (On-street). Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site construction projects. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in project management software and MS Office. Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and regulations. SMSTS certification. Valid UK driving licence. Valid CSCS card. This role involves travel to construction sites, in and around the Greater London region. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: Mar 8, 2025 Requisition ID: Global Trade ERP/Automation - Director The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY's Global Trade team, with a focus on assisting clients with trade automation and transformation programmes. The successful individual will be involved in a fast growth part of the UKI Tax practice, working with significant multinational clients, alongside EY's Indirect Tax Transformation teams, Tax Technology, and Tech Consulting teams, and collaborating with our global EY network including Tax and non-Tax SMEs. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build and expand their corporate network. Customs and Trade is a highly dynamic area with complex technical challenges for businesses around the world. Our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of technology, data and technology solutions, as well as data, controls, process and governance strategy. The successful candidate will be involved in or directly drive a wide range of operational, systems and technology projects, including ERP system Trade optimisation, process, controls, and supply chain, whilst also working with innovative technologies. As a Trade automation professional at EY, you'll use experience and knowledge of ERP systems, trade solutions and technologies to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax and/or trade requirements effectively on their international business. The primary role would be to engage with clients and help to maximise the value that their ERP systems and additional trade automation solutions can deliver from a Customs and Trade perspective. In turn, we'll help you achieve your potential by giving you business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax, trade, and solution professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in tax, trade, or even supply chain. Core skills and attributes for success Business consulting experience is mandatory. For Senior Manager / Director grades, the candidate must demonstrate experience of independently interacting with clients on large-scale projects. Proven experience with trade solution development, design, or implementation. This does not have to be limited to SAP trade solutions such as GTS. ERP experience (SAP or non SAP) with a good understanding of ERP processes around Sales, Procurement and Logistics. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong asset. Good understanding of technologies such as: SQL/CDS views, data and analytics tools, cloud computing, AI/ML. Experience with warehouse, transport, and logistics tech solutions is preferred but not essential. Knowledge with Customs and Trade is preferred. Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail. Experience working as a team and leading project teams or workstreams, particularly internationally. Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to coach, work in teams, collaboration, customer centricity, service orientation and quality focus. Director grade candidate must demonstrate experience of building and expanding business opportunities with clients. What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible Who We Are EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: Mar 8, 2025 Requisition ID: Global Trade ERP/Automation - Director The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY's Global Trade team, with a focus on assisting clients with trade automation and transformation programmes. The successful individual will be involved in a fast growth part of the UKI Tax practice, working with significant multinational clients, alongside EY's Indirect Tax Transformation teams, Tax Technology, and Tech Consulting teams, and collaborating with our global EY network including Tax and non-Tax SMEs. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build and expand their corporate network. Customs and Trade is a highly dynamic area with complex technical challenges for businesses around the world. Our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of technology, data and technology solutions, as well as data, controls, process and governance strategy. The successful candidate will be involved in or directly drive a wide range of operational, systems and technology projects, including ERP system Trade optimisation, process, controls, and supply chain, whilst also working with innovative technologies. As a Trade automation professional at EY, you'll use experience and knowledge of ERP systems, trade solutions and technologies to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax and/or trade requirements effectively on their international business. The primary role would be to engage with clients and help to maximise the value that their ERP systems and additional trade automation solutions can deliver from a Customs and Trade perspective. In turn, we'll help you achieve your potential by giving you business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax, trade, and solution professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in tax, trade, or even supply chain. Core skills and attributes for success Business consulting experience is mandatory. For Senior Manager / Director grades, the candidate must demonstrate experience of independently interacting with clients on large-scale projects. Proven experience with trade solution development, design, or implementation. This does not have to be limited to SAP trade solutions such as GTS. ERP experience (SAP or non SAP) with a good understanding of ERP processes around Sales, Procurement and Logistics. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong asset. Good understanding of technologies such as: SQL/CDS views, data and analytics tools, cloud computing, AI/ML. Experience with warehouse, transport, and logistics tech solutions is preferred but not essential. Knowledge with Customs and Trade is preferred. Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail. Experience working as a team and leading project teams or workstreams, particularly internationally. Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to coach, work in teams, collaboration, customer centricity, service orientation and quality focus. Director grade candidate must demonstrate experience of building and expanding business opportunities with clients. What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible Who We Are EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
How you'll be contributing to Accurx as a Senior Business Development Lead As a Senior Business Development Lead, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing our commercial strategy within NHS Secondary Care Trusts. Building on our success in Primary Care, where our platform has transformed communication and is used by 98% of GPs in England, this role is at the forefront of scaling our impact in Secondary Care. You will lead and inspire a high-performing team, set the strategic direction for your market, and drive substantial revenue growth, ensuring we remain a trusted partner to the NHS. This role will lead a team of Enterprise and SME sales people, with a range of experience, managing managers and will enable us to scale and grow even further and faster. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Accurx on our mission of transforming communication in healthcare. Your day to day tasks, should you choose to accept this mission Strategic Leadership Set and execute bold go-to-market strategies, turning ambitious goals into actionable plans. Convert revenue targets into clear pipelines and resources to supercharge your team's success. Spot and seize new revenue opportunities with sharp GTM strategies and innovative ideas. Team Leadership Inspire and lead a high-performing team of leads, managers and analysts, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Coach and guide on key deals and tough negotiations, unlocking potential across your team. Build and structure a winning team to consistently deliver on revenue goals. Revenue & Relationships Own and achieve £1m+ revenue targets, driving ARR growth through strategic wins. Build trusted relationships with NHS leaders, positioning Accurx as their go-to health-tech partner. Create standout proposals, influence procurement, and close deals with precision. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with GTM Ops, Customer Success, Marketing and Product teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Feed market insights and customer pain points into the product roadmap and strategy. Lead cross-functional initiatives to tackle market challenges and seize big opportunities. Operational Excellence Streamline processes for speed and impact, ensuring progress stays on track. Nail forecasting and pipeline reporting, keeping risks and opportunities in check. Identify and fix performance gaps to ensure consistent results. What the team say "As a Senior Business Development Lead, my role is both inspiring, rewarding and the right amount of challenge. I feel lucky to work on so many incredible projects and opportunities, with stellar teams right across the business. It's a hugely exciting time to join Accurx on our mission as we scale quickly, while building relationships and partnerships that genuinely make a difference to frontline staff across the NHS. At Accurx, every day at Accurx is full of variety and opportunity, all while learning from my talented colleagues and having a great time while we do it." Rosie, Senior Business Development Lead We'd really like to hear from you, if You bring extensive experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, leading teams through complex sales cycles with a consultative approach that delivers strategic value to customers. You have a strong track record of building and managing high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing managers to achieve ambitious sales targets. You excel at driving strategic sales efforts, setting clear direction for your team and empowering them to execute creative, high-impact tactics that align with company objectives. You have consistently exceeded sales targets by securing high-value contracts and fostering trust-based relationships with C-suite stakeholders across mid-sized and large enterprises. You are a proactive leader, inspiring your team to generate robust pipelines through strategic outbound efforts and leveraging market insights. You are skilled in customer-centric selling methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC, BANT, Spin) and coach your team to navigate complex deals with precision. You use CRM systems (e.g. ) to drive a data-driven approach, enabling your team to optimise performance, track success, and manage forecasts effectively. How you work At Accurx we believe in making every day count as we hold a vital role in supporting our users by driving innovative solutions to fix healthcare communication. We want everyone at Accurx to reflect our principles in how they work by looking to: Fix healthcare communication Raise the bar Be a driver, not a passenger Succeed together Move with urgency Be relentlessly resourceful Embrace challenge What we can offer £90,000 - £105,000 salary + the value of £50,750 share options Access to H appl - a flexible benefits provider with a given budget of £600 to spend on perks of your choice. Options include private health insurance, wellness providers and more. We are office first, all accuFolk come to our office in Shoreditch at least 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely 2 days a week. Allocated annual learning & development budget Enhanced parental leave policy Prayer, meditation and breastfeeding room Working abroad policy We have our very own Chef! Free healthy breakfasts, snacks and lunches will be provided, with the occasional sweet treat! And much more . Like the sound of this role and want to know more about the company? Here's more about us We're a fast-growing healthcare technology company which makes it easier for patients and healthcare teams to communicate. Accurx is where conversations happen with and about patients. Our software helps doctors, nurses, pharmacists, administrators and other professionals to seamlessly connect with both patients and each other. Our mission is simple: everything we do is to make patients healthier and healthcare staff happier. Today, Accurx is used in 98% of GP practices nationwide and every day more healthcare professionals are using our software in hospitals, pharmacies, care homes and the community. We're passionate about staying close to our users, which is why everyone at Accurx visits a GP practice at least twice a quarter to understand how a practice runs, the difficulties they face with technologies and how we can help. Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our candidate hub . You can also find out more about us on Medium , LinkedIn and Twitter & Instagram . Our YouTube channel is full of demos of our product, webinars we have held with our users and some clips about life at Accurx. Diversity & Inclusion Accurx is committed to being an inclusive employer. As part of this, we're glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the interview process . Pre-employment Screening All successful candidates are asked to complete a Basic DBS check along with other pre-employment checks (referencing & right to work). You can find more on our process here . If you'd like to ask questions before you apply please email .
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
How you'll be contributing to Accurx as a Senior Business Development Lead As a Senior Business Development Lead, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing our commercial strategy within NHS Secondary Care Trusts. Building on our success in Primary Care, where our platform has transformed communication and is used by 98% of GPs in England, this role is at the forefront of scaling our impact in Secondary Care. You will lead and inspire a high-performing team, set the strategic direction for your market, and drive substantial revenue growth, ensuring we remain a trusted partner to the NHS. This role will lead a team of Enterprise and SME sales people, with a range of experience, managing managers and will enable us to scale and grow even further and faster. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Accurx on our mission of transforming communication in healthcare. Your day to day tasks, should you choose to accept this mission Strategic Leadership Set and execute bold go-to-market strategies, turning ambitious goals into actionable plans. Convert revenue targets into clear pipelines and resources to supercharge your team's success. Spot and seize new revenue opportunities with sharp GTM strategies and innovative ideas. Team Leadership Inspire and lead a high-performing team of leads, managers and analysts, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Coach and guide on key deals and tough negotiations, unlocking potential across your team. Build and structure a winning team to consistently deliver on revenue goals. Revenue & Relationships Own and achieve £1m+ revenue targets, driving ARR growth through strategic wins. Build trusted relationships with NHS leaders, positioning Accurx as their go-to health-tech partner. Create standout proposals, influence procurement, and close deals with precision. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with GTM Ops, Customer Success, Marketing and Product teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Feed market insights and customer pain points into the product roadmap and strategy. Lead cross-functional initiatives to tackle market challenges and seize big opportunities. Operational Excellence Streamline processes for speed and impact, ensuring progress stays on track. Nail forecasting and pipeline reporting, keeping risks and opportunities in check. Identify and fix performance gaps to ensure consistent results. What the team say "As a Senior Business Development Lead, my role is both inspiring, rewarding and the right amount of challenge. I feel lucky to work on so many incredible projects and opportunities, with stellar teams right across the business. It's a hugely exciting time to join Accurx on our mission as we scale quickly, while building relationships and partnerships that genuinely make a difference to frontline staff across the NHS. At Accurx, every day at Accurx is full of variety and opportunity, all while learning from my talented colleagues and having a great time while we do it." Rosie, Senior Business Development Lead We'd really like to hear from you, if You bring extensive experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, leading teams through complex sales cycles with a consultative approach that delivers strategic value to customers. You have a strong track record of building and managing high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing managers to achieve ambitious sales targets. You excel at driving strategic sales efforts, setting clear direction for your team and empowering them to execute creative, high-impact tactics that align with company objectives. You have consistently exceeded sales targets by securing high-value contracts and fostering trust-based relationships with C-suite stakeholders across mid-sized and large enterprises. You are a proactive leader, inspiring your team to generate robust pipelines through strategic outbound efforts and leveraging market insights. You are skilled in customer-centric selling methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC, BANT, Spin) and coach your team to navigate complex deals with precision. You use CRM systems (e.g. ) to drive a data-driven approach, enabling your team to optimise performance, track success, and manage forecasts effectively. How you work At Accurx we believe in making every day count as we hold a vital role in supporting our users by driving innovative solutions to fix healthcare communication. We want everyone at Accurx to reflect our principles in how they work by looking to: Fix healthcare communication Raise the bar Be a driver, not a passenger Succeed together Move with urgency Be relentlessly resourceful Embrace challenge What we can offer £90,000 - £105,000 salary + the value of £50,750 share options Access to H appl - a flexible benefits provider with a given budget of £600 to spend on perks of your choice. Options include private health insurance, wellness providers and more. We are office first, all accuFolk come to our office in Shoreditch at least 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely 2 days a week. Allocated annual learning & development budget Enhanced parental leave policy Prayer, meditation and breastfeeding room Working abroad policy We have our very own Chef! Free healthy breakfasts, snacks and lunches will be provided, with the occasional sweet treat! And much more . Like the sound of this role and want to know more about the company? Here's more about us We're a fast-growing healthcare technology company which makes it easier for patients and healthcare teams to communicate. Accurx is where conversations happen with and about patients. Our software helps doctors, nurses, pharmacists, administrators and other professionals to seamlessly connect with both patients and each other. Our mission is simple: everything we do is to make patients healthier and healthcare staff happier. Today, Accurx is used in 98% of GP practices nationwide and every day more healthcare professionals are using our software in hospitals, pharmacies, care homes and the community. We're passionate about staying close to our users, which is why everyone at Accurx visits a GP practice at least twice a quarter to understand how a practice runs, the difficulties they face with technologies and how we can help. Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our candidate hub . You can also find out more about us on Medium , LinkedIn and Twitter & Instagram . Our YouTube channel is full of demos of our product, webinars we have held with our users and some clips about life at Accurx. Diversity & Inclusion Accurx is committed to being an inclusive employer. As part of this, we're glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the interview process . Pre-employment Screening All successful candidates are asked to complete a Basic DBS check along with other pre-employment checks (referencing & right to work). You can find more on our process here . If you'd like to ask questions before you apply please email .
Bid Manager (Must hold current SC) The Company: At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager with a strong track record in the defense sector to lead and manage complex bids for a large IT consultancy. You will be responsible for developing and executing bid strategies, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality proposals that align with customer requirements and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Bid Management: Lead and manage the bid process from qualification to submission, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Defence-Focused Proposal Development: Work closely with technical, commercial, and legal teams to develop compelling, customer-focused proposals tailored to defense sector requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and key stakeholders to define winning strategies, value propositions, and pricing structures. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure all bids meet MOD, defense, and security standards, addressing any risks proactively. Customer Insight & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market and competitor analysis to position bids effectively and maximise win rates. Governance & Approvals: Oversee bid reviews, approvals, and compliance with internal governance processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Presentation & Negotiation: Support bid presentations, negotiations, and post-bid customer engagements. Essential Skills & Experience: Defense Sector Expertise - Strong experience managing bids for defence clients (MOD, Defence Primes, NATO, etc.) Bid Management - Proven ability to manage high-value, complex IT bids in large consultancies or government suppliers. SC Clearance - Must hold Security Clearance (SC) Strong Commercial Acumen - Experience with frameworks, contracting models (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS, Defence Contracts), and pricing strategies. Excellent Communication & Leadership - Ability to influence senior stakeholders, partners, and technical teams. Proposal Writing & Compliance - Strong experience writing and managing bids in line with defense procurement requirements. Desirable: APMP Certification (or equivalent bid management qualifications). Experience with public sector frameworks (e.g., CCS, JSP 604, DSPCR). Understanding of ITIL, Agile, or Digital Transformation within defense. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a 12 Month FTC position, and all employees are required to Hold current active SC clearance . Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type. What Happens Next? Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Bid Manager (Must hold current SC) The Company: At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager with a strong track record in the defense sector to lead and manage complex bids for a large IT consultancy. You will be responsible for developing and executing bid strategies, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality proposals that align with customer requirements and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Bid Management: Lead and manage the bid process from qualification to submission, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Defence-Focused Proposal Development: Work closely with technical, commercial, and legal teams to develop compelling, customer-focused proposals tailored to defense sector requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and key stakeholders to define winning strategies, value propositions, and pricing structures. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure all bids meet MOD, defense, and security standards, addressing any risks proactively. Customer Insight & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market and competitor analysis to position bids effectively and maximise win rates. Governance & Approvals: Oversee bid reviews, approvals, and compliance with internal governance processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Presentation & Negotiation: Support bid presentations, negotiations, and post-bid customer engagements. Essential Skills & Experience: Defense Sector Expertise - Strong experience managing bids for defence clients (MOD, Defence Primes, NATO, etc.) Bid Management - Proven ability to manage high-value, complex IT bids in large consultancies or government suppliers. SC Clearance - Must hold Security Clearance (SC) Strong Commercial Acumen - Experience with frameworks, contracting models (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS, Defence Contracts), and pricing strategies. Excellent Communication & Leadership - Ability to influence senior stakeholders, partners, and technical teams. Proposal Writing & Compliance - Strong experience writing and managing bids in line with defense procurement requirements. Desirable: APMP Certification (or equivalent bid management qualifications). Experience with public sector frameworks (e.g., CCS, JSP 604, DSPCR). Understanding of ITIL, Agile, or Digital Transformation within defense. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a 12 Month FTC position, and all employees are required to Hold current active SC clearance . Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type. What Happens Next? Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
Workday Finance Procure to Pay (P2P) Consultant Contract (Inside IR35) Option for Contract-to-Perm Level: Senior Associate - Manager Location: UK - some ad hoc travel involved Oliver James are exclusively recruiting for 13x Workday Financials roles for this client. We're looking for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) specialists to join a major Workday Finance transformation. This is a great opportunity to work with a top consulting firm on a cutting-edge project. Role Overview: Deliver Workday P2P solutions, covering procurement, supplier management, and AP. Configure, test, and optimise Workday Finance processes to align with business needs. Drive improvements in procurement, invoicing, payments, and approvals . Collaborate with finance, procurement, and technology teams to enhance workflows. Provide support through testing, deployment, and post-go-live. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in Workday P2P implementations. Deep knowledge of procurement, AP, vendor management , and workflows. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Consulting background or experience in large-scale finance transformation is a plus. Please apply directly for more info.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Workday Finance Procure to Pay (P2P) Consultant Contract (Inside IR35) Option for Contract-to-Perm Level: Senior Associate - Manager Location: UK - some ad hoc travel involved Oliver James are exclusively recruiting for 13x Workday Financials roles for this client. We're looking for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) specialists to join a major Workday Finance transformation. This is a great opportunity to work with a top consulting firm on a cutting-edge project. Role Overview: Deliver Workday P2P solutions, covering procurement, supplier management, and AP. Configure, test, and optimise Workday Finance processes to align with business needs. Drive improvements in procurement, invoicing, payments, and approvals . Collaborate with finance, procurement, and technology teams to enhance workflows. Provide support through testing, deployment, and post-go-live. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in Workday P2P implementations. Deep knowledge of procurement, AP, vendor management , and workflows. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Consulting background or experience in large-scale finance transformation is a plus. Please apply directly for more info.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to support development of leading personal and professional development that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We'll help you succeed You'll work closely with the other members of the L&D leadership team to support successful delivery of the L&D strategy - from identification of the learning needs to the development and delivery of an appropriate learning response and ultimately the evaluation of that response. You'll directly manage the Business Partnering (BP) and Learning Implementation (LI) teams. The BP team works with the Stream to identify learning needs and develop appropriate responses to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scope. Similarly, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream. The LI team is responsible for ensuring that our learning programmes are delivered effectively, leading on overall project, risk, financial and commercial management of our programmes. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and managing our programmes, sourcing suppliers and venues, building curriculums onto our learner management system, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating the Faculty (tutor pool). You'll be someone who is comfortable setting overall objectives and priorities for your teams and coordinating successful delivery against these. Alongside working proactively and managing your own tasks, you'll be confident leading and supervising the work of your teams, taking responsibility for all aspects of people management, acting as a sounding board and collaborating effectively with others. You'll be competent engaging with Directors, Partners and other senior stakeholders in the Stream. In this role you will: Provide insights into the latest thinking and best practice in L&D and use this to make sensible recommendations to the Stream around L&D strategy. Support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development which offers enhanced value for money and return from investment. Support the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of the L&D curriculum, ensuring this directly addresses business learning needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning. Coordinate with key stakeholders to understand needs and advocate those within L&D ensuring that responses are focused on business objectives, effectively delivering on commitments to quality and people whilst being commercially viable. Act as main liaison for all stakeholder groups including internal groups such as AQD and at firmwide level, in respect to learning, supported by the wider BP team. Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise. Challenge and influence key stakeholders across the whole Audit Stream to ensure that the agreed curriculum is fit for purpose. Actively build, communicate and effectively deliver on the L&D strategy and priorities. Oversee the coordination of support needed for the delivery of programmes ie onsite project management and/or faculty support. Act as an advocate for the Faculty. Support the Faculty Manager to build our Faculty Proposition and Brand. Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals. Proactively assess and manage risks within the L&D process, considering wider factors such as People Priorities and root cause analysis to identify appropriate solutions with a particular focus on the scoping and implementation phases. Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action (whether learning or not). Provide coaching, performance management and wellbeing support as needed to support team members to deliver against their objectives. Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships within the business to support the L&D agenda and ensure activities are aligned with the overall strategy and wider organisational goals. Collaborate effectively across L&D to ensure learning needs are understood and translated effectively into learning outcomes, supporting the development of appropriate, high-quality content which can be successfully and commercially implemented, and subsequently evaluated as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Represent BDO Audit Stream L&D at external networking and business events. Develop project plans to support the effective delivery of programmes and collaborate across the wider function to ensure programmes are delivered in line with these plans. Support the delivery of programmes with onsite project management and/or facilitation as appropriate (where needed). Proactively manage difficult situations and advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate. You'll be: Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent) preferably with a Learning & Development / Adult Education background and experience of procurement and third-party supplier management. Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects. Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans. Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards. Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions. Ability to hold appropriate contracting discussions to provide value for money and ensure services provided meet Stream needs. Commercial mindset with a focus on operational excellence and quality. Strong leadership skills and an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these. An Audit background would be beneficial but is not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to support development of leading personal and professional development that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We'll help you succeed You'll work closely with the other members of the L&D leadership team to support successful delivery of the L&D strategy - from identification of the learning needs to the development and delivery of an appropriate learning response and ultimately the evaluation of that response. You'll directly manage the Business Partnering (BP) and Learning Implementation (LI) teams. The BP team works with the Stream to identify learning needs and develop appropriate responses to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scope. Similarly, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream. The LI team is responsible for ensuring that our learning programmes are delivered effectively, leading on overall project, risk, financial and commercial management of our programmes. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and managing our programmes, sourcing suppliers and venues, building curriculums onto our learner management system, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating the Faculty (tutor pool). You'll be someone who is comfortable setting overall objectives and priorities for your teams and coordinating successful delivery against these. Alongside working proactively and managing your own tasks, you'll be confident leading and supervising the work of your teams, taking responsibility for all aspects of people management, acting as a sounding board and collaborating effectively with others. You'll be competent engaging with Directors, Partners and other senior stakeholders in the Stream. In this role you will: Provide insights into the latest thinking and best practice in L&D and use this to make sensible recommendations to the Stream around L&D strategy. Support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development which offers enhanced value for money and return from investment. Support the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of the L&D curriculum, ensuring this directly addresses business learning needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning. Coordinate with key stakeholders to understand needs and advocate those within L&D ensuring that responses are focused on business objectives, effectively delivering on commitments to quality and people whilst being commercially viable. Act as main liaison for all stakeholder groups including internal groups such as AQD and at firmwide level, in respect to learning, supported by the wider BP team. Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise. Challenge and influence key stakeholders across the whole Audit Stream to ensure that the agreed curriculum is fit for purpose. Actively build, communicate and effectively deliver on the L&D strategy and priorities. Oversee the coordination of support needed for the delivery of programmes ie onsite project management and/or faculty support. Act as an advocate for the Faculty. Support the Faculty Manager to build our Faculty Proposition and Brand. Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals. Proactively assess and manage risks within the L&D process, considering wider factors such as People Priorities and root cause analysis to identify appropriate solutions with a particular focus on the scoping and implementation phases. Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action (whether learning or not). Provide coaching, performance management and wellbeing support as needed to support team members to deliver against their objectives. Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships within the business to support the L&D agenda and ensure activities are aligned with the overall strategy and wider organisational goals. Collaborate effectively across L&D to ensure learning needs are understood and translated effectively into learning outcomes, supporting the development of appropriate, high-quality content which can be successfully and commercially implemented, and subsequently evaluated as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Represent BDO Audit Stream L&D at external networking and business events. Develop project plans to support the effective delivery of programmes and collaborate across the wider function to ensure programmes are delivered in line with these plans. Support the delivery of programmes with onsite project management and/or facilitation as appropriate (where needed). Proactively manage difficult situations and advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate. You'll be: Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent) preferably with a Learning & Development / Adult Education background and experience of procurement and third-party supplier management. Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects. Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans. Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards. Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions. Ability to hold appropriate contracting discussions to provide value for money and ensure services provided meet Stream needs. Commercial mindset with a focus on operational excellence and quality. Strong leadership skills and an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these. An Audit background would be beneficial but is not essential. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO . click apply for full job details
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: London, GB Date: Mar 18, 2025 About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ's approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards, and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact. As part of the Transformation Services unit, the Procurement Value Creation team provides consulting in indirect procurement to our clients globally, optimizing third-party spend, driving efficiencies, accelerating cost reductions, and designing operating models for global clients. We enhance procurement strategies, digitalize S2C and P2P processes, and implement analytics for spend tracking. Through procurement assessments and cost optimization, we accelerate value capture and improve financial performance. We are currently looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team in London. As we continue to expand, we aim to strengthen our highly experienced team to provide best-in-class support to our growing client base. Role Purpose In this role, you will be responsible for delivering value-added Procurement consulting services to clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You will lead procurement consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring high-impact results for clients. This includes managing client relationships, contributing to long-term value creation, helping clients achieve a competitive edge, and reduce their third-party spend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate with Chain IQ Global Executive Board members, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research, insights, and best practices in procurement. As a global team delivering projects for clients worldwide, there is also the exciting possibility of a secondment in one of our key locations, such as Zurich, New York, Singapore, Mumbai, or Bucharest, depending on business needs and availability. Responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic, client-focused Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team. This role requires proven experience in procurement consulting or related fields. You will report directly to the Team Lead of the Procurement Value Creation team. Your primary responsibilities will include: Overseeing Project Execution: Ensure successful project delivery by maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to deadlines. Monitor progress, address challenges, and optimize processes for efficiency. Present the final project deliverables to our clients with significant C-level exposure. Building Relationships with Senior Stakeholders: Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance and fostering strong partnerships. Effectively communicate to align project goals with business objectives. Leading and Developing Junior Team Members: Mentor and support junior team members, encouraging their professional growth and skill development. Provide constructive feedback and create an environment for continuous learning. Identifying New Opportunities: Proactively seek potential projects and contribute to proposal development. Analyze market trends and client needs to drive business growth. AI & Automation: Lead the refinement and implementation of the Chain IQ AI Consulting Agent, integrating AI-driven insights into consulting methodologies and client solutions. Requirements We are looking for someone with: Expertise in Procurement Consulting: A strong background in procurement transformation, supplier negotiation, and category management, with a strategic, conceptual, and analytical approach. Proactive & Inspiring Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, inspire teams, and coach individuals to achieve their full potential. Leadership & Client Management: Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and influence key stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. Technology & Tools: Hands-on experience with digital procurement platforms and analytics tools. Strong PowerPoint skills for compelling presentations, storytelling, and reporting. Experience & Education: At least 6 years of experience in procurement, consulting, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or equivalent) is preferred. Language Skills: Additional languages, such as French or Spanish, are a plus. Desirable skills: Data & analytics, AI & automation, prompt engineering, change management, storytelling & data visualization, and/or graphic design. We are Great Place To Work certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland, and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates. Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies: CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained, any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: London, GB Date: Mar 18, 2025 About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ's approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards, and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact. As part of the Transformation Services unit, the Procurement Value Creation team provides consulting in indirect procurement to our clients globally, optimizing third-party spend, driving efficiencies, accelerating cost reductions, and designing operating models for global clients. We enhance procurement strategies, digitalize S2C and P2P processes, and implement analytics for spend tracking. Through procurement assessments and cost optimization, we accelerate value capture and improve financial performance. We are currently looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team in London. As we continue to expand, we aim to strengthen our highly experienced team to provide best-in-class support to our growing client base. Role Purpose In this role, you will be responsible for delivering value-added Procurement consulting services to clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You will lead procurement consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring high-impact results for clients. This includes managing client relationships, contributing to long-term value creation, helping clients achieve a competitive edge, and reduce their third-party spend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate with Chain IQ Global Executive Board members, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research, insights, and best practices in procurement. As a global team delivering projects for clients worldwide, there is also the exciting possibility of a secondment in one of our key locations, such as Zurich, New York, Singapore, Mumbai, or Bucharest, depending on business needs and availability. Responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic, client-focused Manager / Senior Manager to join our Procurement Value Creation team. This role requires proven experience in procurement consulting or related fields. You will report directly to the Team Lead of the Procurement Value Creation team. Your primary responsibilities will include: Overseeing Project Execution: Ensure successful project delivery by maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to deadlines. Monitor progress, address challenges, and optimize processes for efficiency. Present the final project deliverables to our clients with significant C-level exposure. Building Relationships with Senior Stakeholders: Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance and fostering strong partnerships. Effectively communicate to align project goals with business objectives. Leading and Developing Junior Team Members: Mentor and support junior team members, encouraging their professional growth and skill development. Provide constructive feedback and create an environment for continuous learning. Identifying New Opportunities: Proactively seek potential projects and contribute to proposal development. Analyze market trends and client needs to drive business growth. AI & Automation: Lead the refinement and implementation of the Chain IQ AI Consulting Agent, integrating AI-driven insights into consulting methodologies and client solutions. Requirements We are looking for someone with: Expertise in Procurement Consulting: A strong background in procurement transformation, supplier negotiation, and category management, with a strategic, conceptual, and analytical approach. Proactive & Inspiring Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, inspire teams, and coach individuals to achieve their full potential. Leadership & Client Management: Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and influence key stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. Technology & Tools: Hands-on experience with digital procurement platforms and analytics tools. Strong PowerPoint skills for compelling presentations, storytelling, and reporting. Experience & Education: At least 6 years of experience in procurement, consulting, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or equivalent) is preferred. Language Skills: Additional languages, such as French or Spanish, are a plus. Desirable skills: Data & analytics, AI & automation, prompt engineering, change management, storytelling & data visualization, and/or graphic design. We are Great Place To Work certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland, and China. We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored. Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates. Important notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies: CHAIN IQ does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact our CHAIN IQ recruitment team to obtain prior written authorisation before referring any candidates. In the absence of such written authorisation being obtained, any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of CHAIN IQ. CHAIN IQ shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Join the NHS Business Services Authority in a new pivotal leadership role, where you'll strategically lead the Commercial and Estates teams, to shape and deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda. We're looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded and collaborative individual with public sector experience, to effectively implement procurement strategy and manage high value, multi-million-pound contracts for the platforms and services we provide at scale and nationally. You will build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, bringing sound influencing skills to support managing complex and challenging contractual performance on behalf of the NHSBSA. You will drive value and efficiencies, embed transformational change and look to continuously improve service provision, performance and customer experience. We're committed to being a flexible employer and are currently hybrid working. The office base for this role is Newcastle upon Tyne and we ask for flexibility to attend the office for in-person collaboration multiple times a week. What do we offer? 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years' service and 33 days after ten years' service + public holidays Excellent pension, 23.7% employer contribution Active wellbeing and inclusion networks NHS Car Lease Scheme Access to a wide range of benefits and high-street discounts Main duties of the job As a senior leader and member of NHSBSA Leadership Team, reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, you'll define and drive a compelling vision, aligning diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver impact. Provide strategic, technical and professional expertise to deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda. Drive business development and service improvement opportunities through commercially maximising emerging technology, digital user interfaces and utilising data, to meet user needs of rapidly developing and complex national business processing. Effectively design and deliver estates and facilities management projects. Ensure NHSBSA access to effective property management tools to optimise value generated from estate. Lead on government major strategic projects and programmes, implementing procurement strategy and managing high value contracts including £multi-million/billion negotiations, high profile implementation and complex performance management regimes. Inspire, develop, and empower our talented operational and delivery leaders, promoting the importance of robust governance and collaborative working to deliver sustainable transformation. Lead a large, diverse workforce to inspire and develop colleagues across a range of disciplines in continuous improvement, as well as building and maintaining effective trusted relationships with external clients and key senior stakeholders. Full responsibilities are available in the attached job description. About us Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives. We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow. As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress. We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work. We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more. Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most! Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you. We are people connected to care. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full description for this role. Job summary: This role will provide strategic, technical and professional expertise to deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda, maximising the use of resources within your remit, setting and achieving key performance indicators and break-even budgets, and maximising outcomes through productive sustainable delivery. Responsible for corporate commercial and estates strategies and corresponding policies and procedures that drive value and efficiency through use of our supply chain and estate. Leading key areas of NHSBSA that will define delivery of our Environmental and Social Impact Goals. You will identify and successfully implement significant efficiencies across the roles remit, communicate and embed transformational policy, deliver changes and continuously improve service provision, performance and customer experience. As a member of the NHSBSA Finance Commercial and Estates Directorate Senior Management Team you will strive to maintain world class levels of staff engagement across the Directorate. Leading a large, diverse workforce, you will lead, inspire and develop colleagues across a range of disciplines in continuous improvement utilising user centric design methodologies, in addition to building and maintaining effective trusted relationships with external clients and key stakeholders. As NHSBSAs Director responsible for its commercial and estates professions you will develop and maintain strategies and plans to drive professional excellence including compliance with government professional standards. You will maintain effective relationships and influencing skills and responsible for leading and operationally managing the development, implementation, and improvement of your business area, including responsibility for service delivery, and relationship management of external partners specifically around complex and challenging contractual performance but also in working within the NHSBSA Partnership Key Principles relating to business, culture, and values. Promote a high-performance culture across commercial and estates teams, leading on designated Directorate and organisational wide developments which cut across both organisation and service boundaries aligned to our Strategy which you will contribute to and help shape. With a forward thinking, commercially minded and collaborative approach, you will lead on maximising and optimising the performance of all services within your portfolio, define and deliver an ambitious strategy, and accountable for establishing and maintaining appropriate financial and commercial governance and controls. Strategic Leadership Shared accountability for supporting the overall organisation to achieve its vision and contribute to the development of the organisations strategic and annual business plans, and service plans leading and driving operational performance improvement across our services to deliver high-quality and cost-effectiveness. Providing strategic leadership to commercial professionals who provide advice and delivery for the entire 3rd party supplier lifecycle to enable the delivery of our strategy and business plan. Providing strategic leadership to a department of estates professionals who provide NHSBSA with a workplace that is fit for current and future business need. Working in collaboration with colleagues from the wider organisation, to develop robust internal performance management systems which enable NHSBSA to adhere to or exceed strategic plans, standards, and targets. Lead on strategic business planning and developing and embedding meaningful business plans and KPIs. Delivering NHS-wide benefits and savings through embedding Government Commercial Operating Standards in NHSBSA operations and Government Property Standards. Commercial Services and Estates Leadership Ensure strategic alignment of service delivery, workforce planning and operational excellence and a culture of financial discipline, value for money and optimising resourcing is embedded. Champion efficiency, continuous improvement, and customer centric innovation. Leading the NHSBSA Estates function including facilities management, to ensure our Estates Strategy delivers fit for purpose premises that meet the needs of our business, services and colleagues whilst ensuring value for money and delivery of our environmental obligations and objectives. This will include influencing and negotiating with external senior managers in the Government Property Agency (GPA), Cabinet Office and other organisations. With annual expenditure through its supply chain more than £150m the role is responsible for designing, articulating and delivering an effective procurement service for the Chief Financial Officer and SROs including highly complex Government Major Projects and Programmes. Ensuring Heads of Commercial and Estates provide timely reliable advice and assurance to the Accounting Officer, SROs and budget holders, often on complex and specialist topics. NHSBSA services . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Join the NHS Business Services Authority in a new pivotal leadership role, where you'll strategically lead the Commercial and Estates teams, to shape and deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda. We're looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded and collaborative individual with public sector experience, to effectively implement procurement strategy and manage high value, multi-million-pound contracts for the platforms and services we provide at scale and nationally. You will build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, bringing sound influencing skills to support managing complex and challenging contractual performance on behalf of the NHSBSA. You will drive value and efficiencies, embed transformational change and look to continuously improve service provision, performance and customer experience. We're committed to being a flexible employer and are currently hybrid working. The office base for this role is Newcastle upon Tyne and we ask for flexibility to attend the office for in-person collaboration multiple times a week. What do we offer? 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years' service and 33 days after ten years' service + public holidays Excellent pension, 23.7% employer contribution Active wellbeing and inclusion networks NHS Car Lease Scheme Access to a wide range of benefits and high-street discounts Main duties of the job As a senior leader and member of NHSBSA Leadership Team, reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, you'll define and drive a compelling vision, aligning diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver impact. Provide strategic, technical and professional expertise to deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda. Drive business development and service improvement opportunities through commercially maximising emerging technology, digital user interfaces and utilising data, to meet user needs of rapidly developing and complex national business processing. Effectively design and deliver estates and facilities management projects. Ensure NHSBSA access to effective property management tools to optimise value generated from estate. Lead on government major strategic projects and programmes, implementing procurement strategy and managing high value contracts including £multi-million/billion negotiations, high profile implementation and complex performance management regimes. Inspire, develop, and empower our talented operational and delivery leaders, promoting the importance of robust governance and collaborative working to deliver sustainable transformation. Lead a large, diverse workforce to inspire and develop colleagues across a range of disciplines in continuous improvement, as well as building and maintaining effective trusted relationships with external clients and key senior stakeholders. Full responsibilities are available in the attached job description. About us Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives. We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow. As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress. We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work. We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more. Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most! Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you. We are people connected to care. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full description for this role. Job summary: This role will provide strategic, technical and professional expertise to deliver a complex commercial and estates agenda, maximising the use of resources within your remit, setting and achieving key performance indicators and break-even budgets, and maximising outcomes through productive sustainable delivery. Responsible for corporate commercial and estates strategies and corresponding policies and procedures that drive value and efficiency through use of our supply chain and estate. Leading key areas of NHSBSA that will define delivery of our Environmental and Social Impact Goals. You will identify and successfully implement significant efficiencies across the roles remit, communicate and embed transformational policy, deliver changes and continuously improve service provision, performance and customer experience. As a member of the NHSBSA Finance Commercial and Estates Directorate Senior Management Team you will strive to maintain world class levels of staff engagement across the Directorate. Leading a large, diverse workforce, you will lead, inspire and develop colleagues across a range of disciplines in continuous improvement utilising user centric design methodologies, in addition to building and maintaining effective trusted relationships with external clients and key stakeholders. As NHSBSAs Director responsible for its commercial and estates professions you will develop and maintain strategies and plans to drive professional excellence including compliance with government professional standards. You will maintain effective relationships and influencing skills and responsible for leading and operationally managing the development, implementation, and improvement of your business area, including responsibility for service delivery, and relationship management of external partners specifically around complex and challenging contractual performance but also in working within the NHSBSA Partnership Key Principles relating to business, culture, and values. Promote a high-performance culture across commercial and estates teams, leading on designated Directorate and organisational wide developments which cut across both organisation and service boundaries aligned to our Strategy which you will contribute to and help shape. With a forward thinking, commercially minded and collaborative approach, you will lead on maximising and optimising the performance of all services within your portfolio, define and deliver an ambitious strategy, and accountable for establishing and maintaining appropriate financial and commercial governance and controls. Strategic Leadership Shared accountability for supporting the overall organisation to achieve its vision and contribute to the development of the organisations strategic and annual business plans, and service plans leading and driving operational performance improvement across our services to deliver high-quality and cost-effectiveness. Providing strategic leadership to commercial professionals who provide advice and delivery for the entire 3rd party supplier lifecycle to enable the delivery of our strategy and business plan. Providing strategic leadership to a department of estates professionals who provide NHSBSA with a workplace that is fit for current and future business need. Working in collaboration with colleagues from the wider organisation, to develop robust internal performance management systems which enable NHSBSA to adhere to or exceed strategic plans, standards, and targets. Lead on strategic business planning and developing and embedding meaningful business plans and KPIs. Delivering NHS-wide benefits and savings through embedding Government Commercial Operating Standards in NHSBSA operations and Government Property Standards. Commercial Services and Estates Leadership Ensure strategic alignment of service delivery, workforce planning and operational excellence and a culture of financial discipline, value for money and optimising resourcing is embedded. Champion efficiency, continuous improvement, and customer centric innovation. Leading the NHSBSA Estates function including facilities management, to ensure our Estates Strategy delivers fit for purpose premises that meet the needs of our business, services and colleagues whilst ensuring value for money and delivery of our environmental obligations and objectives. This will include influencing and negotiating with external senior managers in the Government Property Agency (GPA), Cabinet Office and other organisations. With annual expenditure through its supply chain more than £150m the role is responsible for designing, articulating and delivering an effective procurement service for the Chief Financial Officer and SROs including highly complex Government Major Projects and Programmes. Ensuring Heads of Commercial and Estates provide timely reliable advice and assurance to the Accounting Officer, SROs and budget holders, often on complex and specialist topics. NHSBSA services . click apply for full job details
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized and scalable solutions to deliver high quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external teams and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage due diligence, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects for project team members; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST. We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION. We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM. We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT. We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST. We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. - Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labour contracts. - Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. - Fluent in English. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field. - Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar. - Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. - Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. - Strong influencing and negotiating skills. - Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.). - Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). - French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized and scalable solutions to deliver high quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external teams and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage due diligence, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects for project team members; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST. We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION. We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM. We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT. We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST. We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. - Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labour contracts. - Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. - Fluent in English. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field. - Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar. - Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. - Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. - Strong influencing and negotiating skills. - Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.). - Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). - French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Senior Project Manager - Housing Management System Implementation Location: London (Occasional Office Visits) Rate: Up to £525/day (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 Month Contract (2-3 year project) We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a Housing Management System implementation for a Housing Association. This role is ideal for a driven professional with a strong track record of successfully managing large-scale system implementations in the housing sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of the Housing Management System implementation, from procurement to go-live. Oversee project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and successful delivery within time and budget constraints. Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and adoption. Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks and best practices. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing the end-to-end implementation of Housing Management Systems within a local government or housing association setting. Expertise in working with platforms such as NEC (Northgate), Civica Cx, and Capita Open Housing. Strong understanding of procurement processes, including tendering, contract management, and supplier engagement. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, lead teams, and drive delivery in complex environments. Contract Details: Duration: 6-12 months Day Rate: Up to £525/day (Outside IR35) Location: Remote-first with occasional office visits to London This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to play a critical role in transforming housing services through technology. If you have the expertise and leadership to drive success in this space, we'd love to hear from you!
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Senior Project Manager - Housing Management System Implementation Location: London (Occasional Office Visits) Rate: Up to £525/day (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 Month Contract (2-3 year project) We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a Housing Management System implementation for a Housing Association. This role is ideal for a driven professional with a strong track record of successfully managing large-scale system implementations in the housing sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of the Housing Management System implementation, from procurement to go-live. Oversee project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and successful delivery within time and budget constraints. Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and adoption. Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks and best practices. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing the end-to-end implementation of Housing Management Systems within a local government or housing association setting. Expertise in working with platforms such as NEC (Northgate), Civica Cx, and Capita Open Housing. Strong understanding of procurement processes, including tendering, contract management, and supplier engagement. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, lead teams, and drive delivery in complex environments. Contract Details: Duration: 6-12 months Day Rate: Up to £525/day (Outside IR35) Location: Remote-first with occasional office visits to London This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to play a critical role in transforming housing services through technology. If you have the expertise and leadership to drive success in this space, we'd love to hear from you!
Role - Project Manager Location - Leeds Salary - Up to 50k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join an established and growing PM team based in the city centre of Leeds. Boasting just under 10 UK wide offices and 10 in US, they are a leading construction and property consultancy that work across a huge variety of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Retail, Education, Sports, Heritage, Hospitality, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, energy/utilities, Technology & Masterplanning Although based in Leeds you'll be working within a Northen based team spread across Manchester and Leeds that is overseen by 3 experienced Partners. About the Role The Project Management team works across multiple sectors, including: Commercial Offices Residential Higher Education (Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield Universities) Heritage Industrial/Logistics Local Authority/Levelling Up funding projects This role offers the chance to manage and support major projects while working closely with senior leadership. It provides an excellent opportunity for career growth, with a structured review system and a clear pathway for progression. The successful candidate will be a proactive, client-facing professional, capable of leading projects from inception to completion. Key Responsibilities Manage project delivery from start to finish, ensuring key milestones are met Work closely with senior leadership and wider teams to deliver successful project outcomes Maintain and develop strong client relationships Support and mentor junior team members Work collaboratively with Cost Management teams to achieve the best commercial outcomes Develop project programmes and ensure alignment with overall project objectives Take responsibility for risk management, procurement, and contract administration Engage with networking events to build industry connections About You Degree qualified in a relevant discipline MRICS or APM qualified (or working towards qualification) Demonstrable experience managing multiple or complex projects Strong technical skills with the ability to oversee project management processes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work autonomously while maintaining reporting lines to senior leadership Commercially aware, with a business development mindset Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and relevant project management software What's on Offer Competitive salary up to 50,000 (depending on experience) Clear progression pathway-demonstrated career growth opportunities Structured 6-monthly Career Action Plans Supportive team environment-always working alongside a colleague on projects Flexible working with a strong social office culture (team lunches, networking events, social afternoons) All professional memberships paid for Benefits including: 5% pension matching Subsidised Private Medical Insurance Cycle to work scheme 250 annual gym membership Why Join? This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with some of the best clients, consultants, and contractors in the industry. The role offers a clear path for career progression within a supportive and ambitious team. If you are a driven and experienced Project Manager looking for the next step in your career, then get in touch. Feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search for more infromation Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Role - Project Manager Location - Leeds Salary - Up to 50k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join an established and growing PM team based in the city centre of Leeds. Boasting just under 10 UK wide offices and 10 in US, they are a leading construction and property consultancy that work across a huge variety of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Retail, Education, Sports, Heritage, Hospitality, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, energy/utilities, Technology & Masterplanning Although based in Leeds you'll be working within a Northen based team spread across Manchester and Leeds that is overseen by 3 experienced Partners. About the Role The Project Management team works across multiple sectors, including: Commercial Offices Residential Higher Education (Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield Universities) Heritage Industrial/Logistics Local Authority/Levelling Up funding projects This role offers the chance to manage and support major projects while working closely with senior leadership. It provides an excellent opportunity for career growth, with a structured review system and a clear pathway for progression. The successful candidate will be a proactive, client-facing professional, capable of leading projects from inception to completion. Key Responsibilities Manage project delivery from start to finish, ensuring key milestones are met Work closely with senior leadership and wider teams to deliver successful project outcomes Maintain and develop strong client relationships Support and mentor junior team members Work collaboratively with Cost Management teams to achieve the best commercial outcomes Develop project programmes and ensure alignment with overall project objectives Take responsibility for risk management, procurement, and contract administration Engage with networking events to build industry connections About You Degree qualified in a relevant discipline MRICS or APM qualified (or working towards qualification) Demonstrable experience managing multiple or complex projects Strong technical skills with the ability to oversee project management processes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work autonomously while maintaining reporting lines to senior leadership Commercially aware, with a business development mindset Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and relevant project management software What's on Offer Competitive salary up to 50,000 (depending on experience) Clear progression pathway-demonstrated career growth opportunities Structured 6-monthly Career Action Plans Supportive team environment-always working alongside a colleague on projects Flexible working with a strong social office culture (team lunches, networking events, social afternoons) All professional memberships paid for Benefits including: 5% pension matching Subsidised Private Medical Insurance Cycle to work scheme 250 annual gym membership Why Join? This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with some of the best clients, consultants, and contractors in the industry. The role offers a clear path for career progression within a supportive and ambitious team. If you are a driven and experienced Project Manager looking for the next step in your career, then get in touch. Feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search for more infromation Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Finance Manager - Finance Systems SME (Transformation) 12M FTC Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment Business area: Food Commercial We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Here, everything in our stores starts out in Food Commercial. Whether it's the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food items available in store, digitally and on demand. You'll discover it's incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They're enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves, anywhere else in the business. So, if you're passionate about food and just as hungry to learn, you'll fit in perfectly. Please note, this role is based out of our Holborn Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office approx. 4 days per month, and you will need to have flexibility to support workshops as required. As part of the Commercial Transformation team, you'll be working in one of the most dynamic areas of Sainsburys, supporting in becoming a market leading, innovative retailer who delivers exceptional solutions for our customers and colleagues. This is one of the most ambitious change programmes Sainsbury's will ever deliver, and you will be an integral part of planning and delivering the change to the finance business teams. This role is critical in effectively landing our next generation of technology assets that integrate, automate and optimise processes and systems across the business driving efficiency and a world class customer experience to support our ambitious targets. Commercial Transformation will implement our next generation of technology assets and accelerate changes to end-to-end financial processes, reporting and controls. This is a hands-on functional role that will support and focus on our adoption of a new ERP. Working directly with finance stakeholders you will support changes across our BAU accounting, central reporting, and financial systems processes. Additionally, you'll work closely with PMO, controls assurance team and external consultants to deliver process efficiency and control improvements that enhance financial and data integrity of, and consistency between, our various finance applications and team responsibility areas. More about the role Orientate by developing knowledge of the current Oracle configuration and process flows across subledgers general ledger, including interfaces, processes, and reporting outputs Orientate with the BAU teams to understand the business processes and key systems they use to implement and support delivery of a standardised process efficiency and control improvement through use of a new ERP Produce high quality training material in conjunction with the change managers to facilitate and successfully land all changes required, transfer knowledge to the process and module owners and broader business where required Provide challenge, guidance, and support to both senior stakeholders and other colleagues in the business as a Finance SME Develop strong business partnerships with other internal departments and our external partners Develop an in-depth understanding of the processes and systems utilised across the whole business as well as our strategy and finance business priorities Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies to swift resolution Ensure relevant interfaces are documented for finance users, run accurately and efficiently this will include documenting processes and knowledge transfer on error handling Consult with other transformation project team on systems changes and project dependencies across people, process, platform and data then adapting processes as required. Provide finance systems data and control and process owners with accounting support and knowledge transfer to them Proactively examining system processes and seeking ways to support transition while ensuring accurate and efficient More about you Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Extensive knowledge of SAP 4/HANA or Oracle eBusiness Previous experience supporting and managing finance systems / ERP processes end to end, in these modules - General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Cash Management, Purchasing, i-Procurement, Fixed Assets Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy with excellent attention to detail and problem solving capabilities Self-starter with experience of understanding, documenting, and accounting for business processes Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and able to prioritise workload whilst managing business and finance stakeholder expectations in a fast paced, ever-changing environment Ability to communicate change impacts effectively to both finance and non-financial stakeholders Ability to understand complex information and dilute it into simple and engaging materials Retail experience is desirable We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager - Finance Systems SME (Transformation) 12M FTC Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment Business area: Food Commercial We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Here, everything in our stores starts out in Food Commercial. Whether it's the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food items available in store, digitally and on demand. You'll discover it's incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They're enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves, anywhere else in the business. So, if you're passionate about food and just as hungry to learn, you'll fit in perfectly. Please note, this role is based out of our Holborn Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office approx. 4 days per month, and you will need to have flexibility to support workshops as required. As part of the Commercial Transformation team, you'll be working in one of the most dynamic areas of Sainsburys, supporting in becoming a market leading, innovative retailer who delivers exceptional solutions for our customers and colleagues. This is one of the most ambitious change programmes Sainsbury's will ever deliver, and you will be an integral part of planning and delivering the change to the finance business teams. This role is critical in effectively landing our next generation of technology assets that integrate, automate and optimise processes and systems across the business driving efficiency and a world class customer experience to support our ambitious targets. Commercial Transformation will implement our next generation of technology assets and accelerate changes to end-to-end financial processes, reporting and controls. This is a hands-on functional role that will support and focus on our adoption of a new ERP. Working directly with finance stakeholders you will support changes across our BAU accounting, central reporting, and financial systems processes. Additionally, you'll work closely with PMO, controls assurance team and external consultants to deliver process efficiency and control improvements that enhance financial and data integrity of, and consistency between, our various finance applications and team responsibility areas. More about the role Orientate by developing knowledge of the current Oracle configuration and process flows across subledgers general ledger, including interfaces, processes, and reporting outputs Orientate with the BAU teams to understand the business processes and key systems they use to implement and support delivery of a standardised process efficiency and control improvement through use of a new ERP Produce high quality training material in conjunction with the change managers to facilitate and successfully land all changes required, transfer knowledge to the process and module owners and broader business where required Provide challenge, guidance, and support to both senior stakeholders and other colleagues in the business as a Finance SME Develop strong business partnerships with other internal departments and our external partners Develop an in-depth understanding of the processes and systems utilised across the whole business as well as our strategy and finance business priorities Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies to swift resolution Ensure relevant interfaces are documented for finance users, run accurately and efficiently this will include documenting processes and knowledge transfer on error handling Consult with other transformation project team on systems changes and project dependencies across people, process, platform and data then adapting processes as required. Provide finance systems data and control and process owners with accounting support and knowledge transfer to them Proactively examining system processes and seeking ways to support transition while ensuring accurate and efficient More about you Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Extensive knowledge of SAP 4/HANA or Oracle eBusiness Previous experience supporting and managing finance systems / ERP processes end to end, in these modules - General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Cash Management, Purchasing, i-Procurement, Fixed Assets Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy with excellent attention to detail and problem solving capabilities Self-starter with experience of understanding, documenting, and accounting for business processes Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and able to prioritise workload whilst managing business and finance stakeholder expectations in a fast paced, ever-changing environment Ability to communicate change impacts effectively to both finance and non-financial stakeholders Ability to understand complex information and dilute it into simple and engaging materials Retail experience is desirable We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Department: Finance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - London Reporting To: Stephen White Compensation: £100,000 - £130,000 / year Description As Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will be responsible for advancing Field's global supply chain, focusing specifically on the procurement of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and balance of plant (BOP) contracts for project construction and ongoing contract management. You and your team will represent Field in the industry, enhancing our reputation with suppliers and engaging the most suitable delivery partners for our projects. You will stay informed of market trends and technological developments to ensure Field consistently leads in asset development and innovation. Leading the most complex procurement activities within the business, you will design and employ robust tender evaluation models, providing credible recommendations to senior leadership and the board. You should be adept at managing tenders and negotiating commercial contract terms that safeguard business interests. Beyond these core responsibilities, you will manage a growing team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals. You will play a key role in structuring the team and shaping its growth to support operations in the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and further afield. Finally, this role also has a strategic dimension; you will help expand our capabilities into new geographies and continually enhance our procurement and supply chain practices. Key Responsibilities Represent Field and Build a Strong Network Act as a decision-maker and key industry contact, attracting supply and construction partners Regularly attend industry events, organising supplier meetings to stay updated on trends and technological advances Develop methods to track supplier capabilities, enabling well-timed tender processes Lead an Engaged, High-Performing Team Manage a team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals, with a focus on their development Encourage 360 feedback to foster a culture of best practice and continuous improvement Attract top industry talent by clearly communicating Field's vision and goals Support new team members with onboarding, helping them establish scalable, best-in-class processes Be willing to step up and have difficult conversations with third parties on behalf of your team - either in feedback sessions or during tough contract negotiations Oversee Field's Most Complex Tenders Shape our procurement strategy across multiple capital projects (EPC full wrap, partial wrap, split, etc.) Lead large-scale tenders for equipment and construction contracts, managing RFIs, prequalifying suppliers, and establishing clear evaluation metrics Negotiate commercially advantageous outcomes for Field Collaborate with Legal to refine contract clauses, including liquidated damages, warranties, and liability limitations Work with the technical team to onboard new contractors and refine project requirements, ensuring comprehensive and commercially robust proposals Engage Senior Stakeholders Effectively Communicate with senior leadership, regional general manager, and the board to drive optimal outcomes for procurement and supply chain activities Deliver clear, data-driven presentations tailored to a senior audience, with an openness to iterative feedback Drive Continuous Functional Improvement Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance team performance Develop new processes and policies to streamline operations, empowering the team to deliver high-quality results Consider innovative performance enhancements and cost-saving measures (e.g., rebate schemes, volume incentives) Where appropriate, introduce new systems/software and oversee their adoption across cross-functional teams Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A bit about you: Experience managing procurement and supply chain operations for a complex renewable energy developer, with the capability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders Proven team leadership experience, with at least two direct reports Demonstrated experience in full-lifecycle contract management, including variations Background in large-scale developer, construction client, contractor, or consultancy roles Familiarity with industry-standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT) Humble, hands-on, and team-oriented, essential qualities in a growing company environment Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil clear insights from complex issues Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with all levels, including senior management Able to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives within tight deadlines Confident in forming and expressing views on technology, company and market strategy, and industry direction Strong communicator and skilled in commercial negotiation Experience and skills we look for: Degree qualified or equivalent experience Ideally MCIPS certified or working towards MCIPS/CIPS Level 4 Team management experience Experience in leading large procurement projects Familiarity with complex construction tenders Strong commercial acumen Job Benefits Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 We're offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You'll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares! We value our team's wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events. Other benefits include Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 1 month a year work from anywhere in the world policy Nest Pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team) Free team lunch once a week Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment £2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Department: Finance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - London Reporting To: Stephen White Compensation: £100,000 - £130,000 / year Description As Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will be responsible for advancing Field's global supply chain, focusing specifically on the procurement of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and balance of plant (BOP) contracts for project construction and ongoing contract management. You and your team will represent Field in the industry, enhancing our reputation with suppliers and engaging the most suitable delivery partners for our projects. You will stay informed of market trends and technological developments to ensure Field consistently leads in asset development and innovation. Leading the most complex procurement activities within the business, you will design and employ robust tender evaluation models, providing credible recommendations to senior leadership and the board. You should be adept at managing tenders and negotiating commercial contract terms that safeguard business interests. Beyond these core responsibilities, you will manage a growing team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals. You will play a key role in structuring the team and shaping its growth to support operations in the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and further afield. Finally, this role also has a strategic dimension; you will help expand our capabilities into new geographies and continually enhance our procurement and supply chain practices. Key Responsibilities Represent Field and Build a Strong Network Act as a decision-maker and key industry contact, attracting supply and construction partners Regularly attend industry events, organising supplier meetings to stay updated on trends and technological advances Develop methods to track supplier capabilities, enabling well-timed tender processes Lead an Engaged, High-Performing Team Manage a team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals, with a focus on their development Encourage 360 feedback to foster a culture of best practice and continuous improvement Attract top industry talent by clearly communicating Field's vision and goals Support new team members with onboarding, helping them establish scalable, best-in-class processes Be willing to step up and have difficult conversations with third parties on behalf of your team - either in feedback sessions or during tough contract negotiations Oversee Field's Most Complex Tenders Shape our procurement strategy across multiple capital projects (EPC full wrap, partial wrap, split, etc.) Lead large-scale tenders for equipment and construction contracts, managing RFIs, prequalifying suppliers, and establishing clear evaluation metrics Negotiate commercially advantageous outcomes for Field Collaborate with Legal to refine contract clauses, including liquidated damages, warranties, and liability limitations Work with the technical team to onboard new contractors and refine project requirements, ensuring comprehensive and commercially robust proposals Engage Senior Stakeholders Effectively Communicate with senior leadership, regional general manager, and the board to drive optimal outcomes for procurement and supply chain activities Deliver clear, data-driven presentations tailored to a senior audience, with an openness to iterative feedback Drive Continuous Functional Improvement Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance team performance Develop new processes and policies to streamline operations, empowering the team to deliver high-quality results Consider innovative performance enhancements and cost-saving measures (e.g., rebate schemes, volume incentives) Where appropriate, introduce new systems/software and oversee their adoption across cross-functional teams Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A bit about you: Experience managing procurement and supply chain operations for a complex renewable energy developer, with the capability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders Proven team leadership experience, with at least two direct reports Demonstrated experience in full-lifecycle contract management, including variations Background in large-scale developer, construction client, contractor, or consultancy roles Familiarity with industry-standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT) Humble, hands-on, and team-oriented, essential qualities in a growing company environment Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil clear insights from complex issues Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with all levels, including senior management Able to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives within tight deadlines Confident in forming and expressing views on technology, company and market strategy, and industry direction Strong communicator and skilled in commercial negotiation Experience and skills we look for: Degree qualified or equivalent experience Ideally MCIPS certified or working towards MCIPS/CIPS Level 4 Team management experience Experience in leading large procurement projects Familiarity with complex construction tenders Strong commercial acumen Job Benefits Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 We're offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You'll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares! We value our team's wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events. Other benefits include Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 1 month a year work from anywhere in the world policy Nest Pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team) Free team lunch once a week Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment £2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized and scalable solutions to deliver high quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external stakeholders and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST. We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION. We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM. We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT. We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST. We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. - Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labour contracts. - Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. - Fluent in English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field - Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar. - Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. - Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. - Strong influencing and negotiating skills - Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) - Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). - French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized and scalable solutions to deliver high quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external stakeholders and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST. We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION. We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM. We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT. We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST. We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. - Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labour contracts. - Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. - Fluent in English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field - Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar. - Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. - Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. - Strong influencing and negotiating skills - Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) - Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). - French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Sector: Construction and Building Services, Project and Program Management Role: Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time DESCRIPTION Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design, and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager, you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C, we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized, and scalable solutions to deliver high-quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people, and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external teams and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading, and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor, and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors, and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may include site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination, you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code, and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects, owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results-oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST: We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION: We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, lead by example, and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM: We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human and not afraid to learn from our mistakes and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT: We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST: We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative, or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts. Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. Fluent in English. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field. Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative, or similar. Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.). Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
REI Pre-Construction Manager, REI Pre-Construction Project team Sector: Construction and Building Services, Project and Program Management Role: Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time DESCRIPTION Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design, and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area? As a Preconstruction Manager, you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C, we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized, and scalable solutions to deliver high-quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people, and sustainability at the heart of what we do. The role will be based in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Key job responsibilities You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. You will work with internal/external teams and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading, and influencing. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor, and design consultants. You will estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. A day in the life Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors, and consultants representing Amazon's interests. Daily tasks may include site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. For jurisdictional coordination, you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code, and building codes. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects, owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members. Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. About the team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results-oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST: We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION: We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, lead by example, and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM: We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human and not afraid to learn from our mistakes and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT: We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST: We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative, or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines. Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts. Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated. Fluent in English. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field. Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative, or similar. Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.). Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in the UK with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
