Job Title: Senior Accountant - Financial Systems ERP Toolsets Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) What you'll be doing: Work closely with teams across the Finance function, representing the Finance Systems Capability Centre and change programme in reviews, and escalating any issues that may impact the wider business Act as a key point of contact for the Finance Systems ERP Toolset team, representing Finance at cross-functional reviews and workshops. Provide specialist guidance on Finance-related matters, with a focus on project accounting and customer invoicing Support the Senior Finance Manager by ensuring IT controls remain embedded in all system and process changes, including adherence to segregation of duties and wider finance policy requirements Coordinate and embed support for the SAGE system, ensuring business processes remain controlled and aligned with the Infor LN Supply Chain implementation whilst mentoring a direct report working on SAGE, and support ERP change activities relating to approval workflows and other key processes Collaborate with Air ERP, Finance Systems and cross-functional teams to resolve queries, incidents, and evolving business needs. Contribute to design, testing, and implementation activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and fully maintained Your skills and experiences: Essential: Part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience at part-qualified level Experience working on finance or systems transformation programmes An understanding of the wider financial systems landscape and how different systems interact Detailed knowledge of ERP toolsets, with experience in one or more of the following: Infor LN, SAP, CAS, or SAGE Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes and how they support successful change programmes Working knowledge of project accounting processes and how they link with Commercial and PM activities Working knowledge of reporting and analytics toolsets such as Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos or Tableau Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team: The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team is at the heart of major digital change across the Air sector. The team works with a wide network of functional partners to modernise and simplify the Finance systems landscape, helping retire outdated tools and introduce future-ready platforms like Infor CloudSuite. They contribute to transformation programmes such as Spartan, ensuring Finance is fully represented and supported throughout each stage of change. It's a collaborative, forward-looking team where you can help shape how the Air sector works for years to come. With cross-functional projects, evolving technology and continuous improvement, the work is varied, impactful and genuinely exciting. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Accountant - Financial Systems ERP Toolsets Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) What you'll be doing: Work closely with teams across the Finance function, representing the Finance Systems Capability Centre and change programme in reviews, and escalating any issues that may impact the wider business Act as a key point of contact for the Finance Systems ERP Toolset team, representing Finance at cross-functional reviews and workshops. Provide specialist guidance on Finance-related matters, with a focus on project accounting and customer invoicing Support the Senior Finance Manager by ensuring IT controls remain embedded in all system and process changes, including adherence to segregation of duties and wider finance policy requirements Coordinate and embed support for the SAGE system, ensuring business processes remain controlled and aligned with the Infor LN Supply Chain implementation whilst mentoring a direct report working on SAGE, and support ERP change activities relating to approval workflows and other key processes Collaborate with Air ERP, Finance Systems and cross-functional teams to resolve queries, incidents, and evolving business needs. Contribute to design, testing, and implementation activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and fully maintained Your skills and experiences: Essential: Part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience at part-qualified level Experience working on finance or systems transformation programmes An understanding of the wider financial systems landscape and how different systems interact Detailed knowledge of ERP toolsets, with experience in one or more of the following: Infor LN, SAP, CAS, or SAGE Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes and how they support successful change programmes Working knowledge of project accounting processes and how they link with Commercial and PM activities Working knowledge of reporting and analytics toolsets such as Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos or Tableau Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team: The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team is at the heart of major digital change across the Air sector. The team works with a wide network of functional partners to modernise and simplify the Finance systems landscape, helping retire outdated tools and introduce future-ready platforms like Infor CloudSuite. They contribute to transformation programmes such as Spartan, ensuring Finance is fully represented and supported throughout each stage of change. It's a collaborative, forward-looking team where you can help shape how the Air sector works for years to come. With cross-functional projects, evolving technology and continuous improvement, the work is varied, impactful and genuinely exciting. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Senior Service Controller LOCATION: Leeds CONTRACT: Permanent Competitive Salary + benefits package Summary The Senior Service Controller role is based in the Leeds Facilities office and will work within the service centre team. The primary objective is to support Contract Managers with administration of client services (either in place of or in conjunction with Service Controllers and Contract Administrators). The Senior Service Controller will be able to conduct all Service Controller tasks and those usually conducted by a Contract Administrator (including raising requisitions and Purchase Orders for Subcontractors; creating account performance reports; attending client meetings). The Senior Service Controller will also be responsible for conducting training on IFS processes or client systems as appropriate to assist with the development of Service Controllers and onboarding of new recruits. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Line Management of new recruits and monitoring competency through their probationary periods. Monitoring delivery of PPM and Reactive works provided by NGB mobile workforce and sub-contractors, assigning resources appropriately to ensure completion within client SLA's. Mentoring service controllers in best practice process adherence and advising process changes as required. Obtaining relevant order number/instruction for quoted works, ensuring all documentation and customer approvals are attached to our system. Raising of POs for quote approved works and liaising with Subcontractors or internal engineers to ensure works completed within expectations. Monitoring account performance and reporting any concerns/areas for improvement to the relevant Contract Manager. To direct Service Controller activities according to relevant client and NG Bailey priorities. Developing Internal and External relationships through regular contact including attending client meetings with Management, where necessary. Escalate issues to relevant party, team leader, contract manager where necessary and, where possible, recommending potential solution(s). Planning any specialist PPM/remedial works with subcontractors ensuring all RAMS and method statements are received. What we're looking for : Previous CAFM system knowledge ideally IFS knowledge High level of Microsoft proficiency Advance proficiency of Excel Prior experience of Administration in M&E industry Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Senior Service Controller LOCATION: Leeds CONTRACT: Permanent Competitive Salary + benefits package Summary The Senior Service Controller role is based in the Leeds Facilities office and will work within the service centre team. The primary objective is to support Contract Managers with administration of client services (either in place of or in conjunction with Service Controllers and Contract Administrators). The Senior Service Controller will be able to conduct all Service Controller tasks and those usually conducted by a Contract Administrator (including raising requisitions and Purchase Orders for Subcontractors; creating account performance reports; attending client meetings). The Senior Service Controller will also be responsible for conducting training on IFS processes or client systems as appropriate to assist with the development of Service Controllers and onboarding of new recruits. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Line Management of new recruits and monitoring competency through their probationary periods. Monitoring delivery of PPM and Reactive works provided by NGB mobile workforce and sub-contractors, assigning resources appropriately to ensure completion within client SLA's. Mentoring service controllers in best practice process adherence and advising process changes as required. Obtaining relevant order number/instruction for quoted works, ensuring all documentation and customer approvals are attached to our system. Raising of POs for quote approved works and liaising with Subcontractors or internal engineers to ensure works completed within expectations. Monitoring account performance and reporting any concerns/areas for improvement to the relevant Contract Manager. To direct Service Controller activities according to relevant client and NG Bailey priorities. Developing Internal and External relationships through regular contact including attending client meetings with Management, where necessary. Escalate issues to relevant party, team leader, contract manager where necessary and, where possible, recommending potential solution(s). Planning any specialist PPM/remedial works with subcontractors ensuring all RAMS and method statements are received. What we're looking for : Previous CAFM system knowledge ideally IFS knowledge High level of Microsoft proficiency Advance proficiency of Excel Prior experience of Administration in M&E industry Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Job Title: Senior Accountant - Financial Systems ERP Toolsets Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) What you'll be doing: Work closely with teams across the Finance function, representing the Finance Systems Capability Centre and change programme in reviews, and escalating any issues that may impact the wider business Act as a key point of contact for the Finance Systems ERP Toolset team, representing Finance at cross-functional reviews and workshops. Provide specialist guidance on Finance-related matters, with a focus on project accounting and customer invoicing Support the Senior Finance Manager by ensuring IT controls remain embedded in all system and process changes, including adherence to segregation of duties and wider finance policy requirements Coordinate and embed support for the SAGE system, ensuring business processes remain controlled and aligned with the Infor LN Supply Chain implementation whilst mentoring a direct report working on SAGE, and support ERP change activities relating to approval workflows and other key processes Collaborate with Air ERP, Finance Systems and cross-functional teams to resolve queries, incidents, and evolving business needs. Contribute to design, testing, and implementation activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and fully maintained Your skills and experiences: Essential: Part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience at part-qualified level Experience working on finance or systems transformation programmes An understanding of the wider financial systems landscape and how different systems interact Detailed knowledge of ERP toolsets, with experience in one or more of the following: Infor LN, SAP, CAS, or SAGE Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes and how they support successful change programmes Working knowledge of project accounting processes and how they link with Commercial and PM activities Working knowledge of reporting and analytics toolsets such as Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos or Tableau Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team: The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team is at the heart of major digital change across the Air sector. The team works with a wide network of functional partners to modernise and simplify the Finance systems landscape, helping retire outdated tools and introduce future-ready platforms like Infor CloudSuite. They contribute to transformation programmes such as Spartan, ensuring Finance is fully represented and supported throughout each stage of change. It's a collaborative, forward-looking team where you can help shape how the Air sector works for years to come. With cross-functional projects, evolving technology and continuous improvement, the work is varied, impactful and genuinely exciting. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Accountant - Financial Systems ERP Toolsets Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) What you'll be doing: Work closely with teams across the Finance function, representing the Finance Systems Capability Centre and change programme in reviews, and escalating any issues that may impact the wider business Act as a key point of contact for the Finance Systems ERP Toolset team, representing Finance at cross-functional reviews and workshops. Provide specialist guidance on Finance-related matters, with a focus on project accounting and customer invoicing Support the Senior Finance Manager by ensuring IT controls remain embedded in all system and process changes, including adherence to segregation of duties and wider finance policy requirements Coordinate and embed support for the SAGE system, ensuring business processes remain controlled and aligned with the Infor LN Supply Chain implementation whilst mentoring a direct report working on SAGE, and support ERP change activities relating to approval workflows and other key processes Collaborate with Air ERP, Finance Systems and cross-functional teams to resolve queries, incidents, and evolving business needs. Contribute to design, testing, and implementation activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and fully maintained Your skills and experiences: Essential: Part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience at part-qualified level Experience working on finance or systems transformation programmes An understanding of the wider financial systems landscape and how different systems interact Detailed knowledge of ERP toolsets, with experience in one or more of the following: Infor LN, SAP, CAS, or SAGE Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes and how they support successful change programmes Working knowledge of project accounting processes and how they link with Commercial and PM activities Working knowledge of reporting and analytics toolsets such as Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos or Tableau Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team: The Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team is at the heart of major digital change across the Air sector. The team works with a wide network of functional partners to modernise and simplify the Finance systems landscape, helping retire outdated tools and introduce future-ready platforms like Infor CloudSuite. They contribute to transformation programmes such as Spartan, ensuring Finance is fully represented and supported throughout each stage of change. It's a collaborative, forward-looking team where you can help shape how the Air sector works for years to come. With cross-functional projects, evolving technology and continuous improvement, the work is varied, impactful and genuinely exciting. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team The housing crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing the capital - and the Mayor of London is committed to tackling it. The scale of the challenge is huge and the Greater London Authority (GLA) is working hard to address the housing shortage focusing on affordable housing and providing help for people feeling the effects of the housing crisis across London. The Programme Team is based in the Housing Land directorate within the GLA. The directorate consists of around 200 people split between housing delivery, policy, land-based development and support teams. Our overall aim is to deliver the Mayor's housing objectives and improve the lives of Londoners through the work that we do. The Programme Team consists of three senior managers, four senior programme co-ordinators, two programme managers and a reporting analyst. The team is led by the Head of Programme Management and we support the whole directorate to deliver the Mayor's housing and land objectives. We're a small and well-respected team in the wider GLA and directorate and our focus is always to help improve areas that support delivery of housing programmes. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the GLA's Housing and Land Directorate. We are looking for a Senior Programme Co-ordinator to join our Programme Team and work on all aspects of programme management for affordable housing programmes within the Mayor's housing and land portfolio. This vacancy is for a fixed term position for 18 months. The role would suit someone with experience of working on large scale programmes, with a flair for insightful data analysis and experience in developing procedures and processes that continually improve reporting and monitoring. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and proactive, can manage multiple programmes in a fast paced and changing environment and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to manage relationships across a range of stakeholders and colleagues with different backgrounds and experience. You will be used to working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and developing innovative approaches to improve processes and delivery in an open and collaborative way. We are looking for someone who is confident in using data and analysing information to create robust and effective management reports and tools that will help the directorate to deliver programmes. You should be able to create tools and functions using Excel or other data management software and be able to demonstrate proven problem-solving and analytical abilities. Well-developed communication skills would assist you to develop and implement operational guidance and translate analysis from large and complex programmes into clear messages and recommendations for colleagues and senior staff to deliver organisational objectives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the use of data management tools such as JasperSoft, Business Objects, Power BI or similar, plus advanced-level experience with Excel alongside excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to team working. Whilst knowledge of housing, construction or land development would be beneficial, they are not essential and we welcome applications from candidates with experience in other relevant sectors to bring applicable expertise to this role. The GLA team has a comprehensive training and induction programme to get you up to speed on the key issues related to the role, coupled with wider learning and development to promote individual growth and expertise. What your day will look like Lead on preparing information and analysis to help senior management and operational staff monitor and deliver against the Mayor's housing targets. Prepare and provide recommendations to senior staff and other stakeholders to keep programmes on track and look ahead to what's needed for future housing delivery. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand and follow up on requirements for programme management. Liaise with project managers and delivery teams to assess impacts and risk on projects that will impact on the Mayor's delivery of targets. Prepare reports and dashboards showing progress against targets and corresponding operational guidance to support internal and external stakeholders. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Technical competency Management level (or applicable) experience of leading on developing new approaches and policies, including the implementation of bespoke data management functions, to ensure delivery of targets for large investment programmes. Advanced level, demonstrable experience in the use of data management tools such as JasperSoft, Business Objects, Excel, or other equivalent analysis systems to develop accurate tailored reports for senior management and operational staff to achieve corporate targets. Behavioural Competencies: The competencies listed below are focused to this role and will be used for shortlisting and interview purposes. Please ensure you reflect these areas in your application. Problem Solving analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable, and timely solutions. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Research and Analysis gathering intelligence (information, opinion, and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Planning and Organising thinking ahead, managing time, priorities, and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. See competency framework linked below for level 2 indicators of effective performance. Communicating and Influencing presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Strategic Thinking using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Further generic details about the GLA Competency Framework Guidelines can be found at the following link: GLA competency framework. This includes further information about each competency listed above and the different level indicators. JOB DESCRIPTION: A job description for the Senior Programme Co-ordinator role is available at the following link: Senior programme coordinator London City Hall How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role Dominic Ping would be happy to arrange for you to speak someone team about the role. Please contact them at If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date will be taking place Mid-January 2026. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. . click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team The housing crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing the capital - and the Mayor of London is committed to tackling it. The scale of the challenge is huge and the Greater London Authority (GLA) is working hard to address the housing shortage focusing on affordable housing and providing help for people feeling the effects of the housing crisis across London. The Programme Team is based in the Housing Land directorate within the GLA. The directorate consists of around 200 people split between housing delivery, policy, land-based development and support teams. Our overall aim is to deliver the Mayor's housing objectives and improve the lives of Londoners through the work that we do. The Programme Team consists of three senior managers, four senior programme co-ordinators, two programme managers and a reporting analyst. The team is led by the Head of Programme Management and we support the whole directorate to deliver the Mayor's housing and land objectives. We're a small and well-respected team in the wider GLA and directorate and our focus is always to help improve areas that support delivery of housing programmes. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the GLA's Housing and Land Directorate. We are looking for a Senior Programme Co-ordinator to join our Programme Team and work on all aspects of programme management for affordable housing programmes within the Mayor's housing and land portfolio. This vacancy is for a fixed term position for 18 months. The role would suit someone with experience of working on large scale programmes, with a flair for insightful data analysis and experience in developing procedures and processes that continually improve reporting and monitoring. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and proactive, can manage multiple programmes in a fast paced and changing environment and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to manage relationships across a range of stakeholders and colleagues with different backgrounds and experience. You will be used to working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and developing innovative approaches to improve processes and delivery in an open and collaborative way. We are looking for someone who is confident in using data and analysing information to create robust and effective management reports and tools that will help the directorate to deliver programmes. You should be able to create tools and functions using Excel or other data management software and be able to demonstrate proven problem-solving and analytical abilities. Well-developed communication skills would assist you to develop and implement operational guidance and translate analysis from large and complex programmes into clear messages and recommendations for colleagues and senior staff to deliver organisational objectives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the use of data management tools such as JasperSoft, Business Objects, Power BI or similar, plus advanced-level experience with Excel alongside excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to team working. Whilst knowledge of housing, construction or land development would be beneficial, they are not essential and we welcome applications from candidates with experience in other relevant sectors to bring applicable expertise to this role. The GLA team has a comprehensive training and induction programme to get you up to speed on the key issues related to the role, coupled with wider learning and development to promote individual growth and expertise. What your day will look like Lead on preparing information and analysis to help senior management and operational staff monitor and deliver against the Mayor's housing targets. Prepare and provide recommendations to senior staff and other stakeholders to keep programmes on track and look ahead to what's needed for future housing delivery. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand and follow up on requirements for programme management. Liaise with project managers and delivery teams to assess impacts and risk on projects that will impact on the Mayor's delivery of targets. Prepare reports and dashboards showing progress against targets and corresponding operational guidance to support internal and external stakeholders. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Technical competency Management level (or applicable) experience of leading on developing new approaches and policies, including the implementation of bespoke data management functions, to ensure delivery of targets for large investment programmes. Advanced level, demonstrable experience in the use of data management tools such as JasperSoft, Business Objects, Excel, or other equivalent analysis systems to develop accurate tailored reports for senior management and operational staff to achieve corporate targets. Behavioural Competencies: The competencies listed below are focused to this role and will be used for shortlisting and interview purposes. Please ensure you reflect these areas in your application. Problem Solving analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable, and timely solutions. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Research and Analysis gathering intelligence (information, opinion, and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Planning and Organising thinking ahead, managing time, priorities, and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. See competency framework linked below for level 2 indicators of effective performance. Communicating and Influencing presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Strategic Thinking using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. See competency framework linked below for level 3 indicators of effective performance. Further generic details about the GLA Competency Framework Guidelines can be found at the following link: GLA competency framework. This includes further information about each competency listed above and the different level indicators. JOB DESCRIPTION: A job description for the Senior Programme Co-ordinator role is available at the following link: Senior programme coordinator London City Hall How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role Dominic Ping would be happy to arrange for you to speak someone team about the role. Please contact them at If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date will be taking place Mid-January 2026. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. . click apply for full job details
Job Description Leeds only based role with some travel to London. Role Purpose The Test Environment Manager (TEM) for RTGS is responsible for the strategic planning, provisioning, coordination, and governance of test environments supporting the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) platform, associated programmes and BAU. This role ensures environments are fit-for-purpose, available, and aligned with programme timelines and testing requirements. Managing contentions will be a large part of this role therefore, the ability to analyse complex environments and manage people is important. Day in the Role A typical day will start by attending Daily Stand Ups. The team will monitor environment availability morning reports and communicate outages to stakeholders. Throughout the day you will monitor and manage test environment management (TEM) bookings and facilitate contention management with relevant stakeholders and own any RTGS actions. You will also represent TEM at relevant meetings throughout the week. You will produce metrics to help support our processes and analyse for trends. You will be asked to operate flexibly, and when required, work out of hours (including weekends). Key Responsibilities Environment Strategy & Planning Work collaboratively with RTGS and the wider teams to develop, assess and maintain a strategic roadmap for RTGS test environments across the development lifecycle considering enterprise system dependencies. Act as a representative for TEM and RTGS in emerging initiatives, ensuring their environmental requirements are clearly understood. Take a proactive approach by offering relevant insights and subject matter expertise. Coordinate environment refreshes, releases, and decommissioning activities in alignment with project/programme milestones. Liaise with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure environments are correctly sized and configured. Environment Provisioning & Facilitation Oversee environment setup. Manage environment bookings and scheduling to avoid contention and ensure optimal utilisation. Implement automation and tooling to streamline environment provisioning and monitoring. Governance & Risk Management Maintain discipline and control across environments equivalent to live operations. Log and track environment issues as change defects to identify patterns and drive proactive remediation. Ensure compliance with risk frameworks and contribute to internal processes. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central point of contact and a representative for environment related queries across RTGS programmes. Collaborate with test leads, programme managers, business/technical stakeholders and third party vendors to align environment readiness with testing plans. Provide regular updates, metrics and reporting to governance forums and senior leadership. Operational Support Support ongoing project and portfolio testing activities, including Swift Standards, RTGS releases, and CHAPS enhancements. Manage environment incidents and coordinate recovery actions in line with RTGS incident management protocols. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in test environment management within financial services or regulated environments. Strong understanding of RTGS products and systems, CHAPS settlement processes and financial messaging. Familiarity with environment management tools such as Plutora, Planview and Jira. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure. Agile methodology. Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of both BAU and the project (some out of hours work). Desirable Criteria ITIL or equivalent certification in service management. Experience with risk and control frameworks (e.g., RCSA, 3LOD). Ideally have a technical background to understand complex platforms and products. Knowledge of RTGS Renewal Programme and associated strategic objectives. Reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau. Devops and CI/CD knowledge. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application. Salary and Benefits Information We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro rated basis as appropriate. Currently a non contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time. A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice. The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis. The Application Process Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. (Amend and add brief details if relevant, such as interview/assessment dates or process for your specific role) This role closes on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11.59pm. Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed. About Us We are the UK's central bank - and we are a bank like no other; known by our peers for our world leading thinking on policy and strategy. Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. We seek to keep prices stable and people's money safe. We know our work matters to people, to families, up and down the UK. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work. It takes a great team to run the Bank of England. We rely on each other to play our part. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives . click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Job Description Leeds only based role with some travel to London. Role Purpose The Test Environment Manager (TEM) for RTGS is responsible for the strategic planning, provisioning, coordination, and governance of test environments supporting the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) platform, associated programmes and BAU. This role ensures environments are fit-for-purpose, available, and aligned with programme timelines and testing requirements. Managing contentions will be a large part of this role therefore, the ability to analyse complex environments and manage people is important. Day in the Role A typical day will start by attending Daily Stand Ups. The team will monitor environment availability morning reports and communicate outages to stakeholders. Throughout the day you will monitor and manage test environment management (TEM) bookings and facilitate contention management with relevant stakeholders and own any RTGS actions. You will also represent TEM at relevant meetings throughout the week. You will produce metrics to help support our processes and analyse for trends. You will be asked to operate flexibly, and when required, work out of hours (including weekends). Key Responsibilities Environment Strategy & Planning Work collaboratively with RTGS and the wider teams to develop, assess and maintain a strategic roadmap for RTGS test environments across the development lifecycle considering enterprise system dependencies. Act as a representative for TEM and RTGS in emerging initiatives, ensuring their environmental requirements are clearly understood. Take a proactive approach by offering relevant insights and subject matter expertise. Coordinate environment refreshes, releases, and decommissioning activities in alignment with project/programme milestones. Liaise with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure environments are correctly sized and configured. Environment Provisioning & Facilitation Oversee environment setup. Manage environment bookings and scheduling to avoid contention and ensure optimal utilisation. Implement automation and tooling to streamline environment provisioning and monitoring. Governance & Risk Management Maintain discipline and control across environments equivalent to live operations. Log and track environment issues as change defects to identify patterns and drive proactive remediation. Ensure compliance with risk frameworks and contribute to internal processes. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central point of contact and a representative for environment related queries across RTGS programmes. Collaborate with test leads, programme managers, business/technical stakeholders and third party vendors to align environment readiness with testing plans. Provide regular updates, metrics and reporting to governance forums and senior leadership. Operational Support Support ongoing project and portfolio testing activities, including Swift Standards, RTGS releases, and CHAPS enhancements. Manage environment incidents and coordinate recovery actions in line with RTGS incident management protocols. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in test environment management within financial services or regulated environments. Strong understanding of RTGS products and systems, CHAPS settlement processes and financial messaging. Familiarity with environment management tools such as Plutora, Planview and Jira. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure. Agile methodology. Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of both BAU and the project (some out of hours work). Desirable Criteria ITIL or equivalent certification in service management. Experience with risk and control frameworks (e.g., RCSA, 3LOD). Ideally have a technical background to understand complex platforms and products. Knowledge of RTGS Renewal Programme and associated strategic objectives. Reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau. Devops and CI/CD knowledge. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application. Salary and Benefits Information We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro rated basis as appropriate. Currently a non contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time. A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice. The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis. The Application Process Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. (Amend and add brief details if relevant, such as interview/assessment dates or process for your specific role) This role closes on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11.59pm. Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed. About Us We are the UK's central bank - and we are a bank like no other; known by our peers for our world leading thinking on policy and strategy. Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. We seek to keep prices stable and people's money safe. We know our work matters to people, to families, up and down the UK. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work. It takes a great team to run the Bank of England. We rely on each other to play our part. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives . click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives on balancing strategic oversight with hands on delivery? We're looking for an HR Operations Manager to join our HR Senior Leadership Team on an 8 month fixed term contract basis in London. In this role, you will lead a small, dedicated team that keeps our people processes running smoothly and efficiently across Penguin Random House UK. This role has been created to free up the Head of HR Operations to focus on the implementation of our new HRIS project, so you'll be stepping into a pivotal position ensuring that business as usual HR operations continue seamlessly during a period of transformation. A January 2026 start date is essential. About The Role You'll play a key part in ensuring our HR operations deliver a seamless employee experience - from day to day administration and data integrity to reward cycles and policy governance. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, you'll oversee HR Administration, Reward Operations, and People Data, acting as a vital link between our HR specialist, Business Partnering teams, and external partners. Key Areas Of Responsibility Include: Leadership & Team Management: Leading, developing and motivating the HR Admin team, creating a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery. Reward Operations: Supporting the delivery of annual reward cycles - including pay review, bonuses, and benefits windows - ensuring accuracy, governance, and timely execution. Pay Gap Reporting: Leading our pay gap reporting across gender, ethnicity, and disability, partnering with OD and Communications to ensure accurate data, meaningful insights, and clear action plans. Policy & Compliance: Acting as the escalation point for policy interpretation, ensuring all HR policies remain compliant, up to date, and employee centred. Data & Systems: Driving data integrity, analytics, and reporting through our HRIS, identifying trends and opportunities to improve processes and decision making. Financial Oversight: Managing invoice approvals and HR vendor relationships, including benefits providers, brokers, and external legal or HR advisory partners. HR Governance: Acting as the point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and follow through on any resulting action plans. Collaboration: Partnering with the wider HR Leadership Team and global PRH C&B colleagues on compensation, benefits, and reporting initiatives. What You'll Bring Essential Criteria: Proven experience in HR operations or reward within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and HR data management. Experience leading and developing a team in a fast paced, evolving environment. Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and navigating complex situations with good judgement. Solid working knowledge of employment law, HR systems, pay gap reporting and policy design. You'll be someone who enjoys improving processes, connecting people, and making data work harder - with the resilience to handle competing priorities and the credibility to influence across all levels. Application Instructions Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining your reasons for interest in this role by 23:59 on Sunday 7th December 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close at any time. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note, a January 2026 start date is essential for this role. Ai Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team. We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you. Salary The salary band for this opportunity is £55,000-£60,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus scheme and benefits. Hybrid Working While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from the Embassy Gardens office in London 2 days per week (Tuesday & Thursday). The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee. Company: The Random House Group Limited Job ID: 284714
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives on balancing strategic oversight with hands on delivery? We're looking for an HR Operations Manager to join our HR Senior Leadership Team on an 8 month fixed term contract basis in London. In this role, you will lead a small, dedicated team that keeps our people processes running smoothly and efficiently across Penguin Random House UK. This role has been created to free up the Head of HR Operations to focus on the implementation of our new HRIS project, so you'll be stepping into a pivotal position ensuring that business as usual HR operations continue seamlessly during a period of transformation. A January 2026 start date is essential. About The Role You'll play a key part in ensuring our HR operations deliver a seamless employee experience - from day to day administration and data integrity to reward cycles and policy governance. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, you'll oversee HR Administration, Reward Operations, and People Data, acting as a vital link between our HR specialist, Business Partnering teams, and external partners. Key Areas Of Responsibility Include: Leadership & Team Management: Leading, developing and motivating the HR Admin team, creating a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery. Reward Operations: Supporting the delivery of annual reward cycles - including pay review, bonuses, and benefits windows - ensuring accuracy, governance, and timely execution. Pay Gap Reporting: Leading our pay gap reporting across gender, ethnicity, and disability, partnering with OD and Communications to ensure accurate data, meaningful insights, and clear action plans. Policy & Compliance: Acting as the escalation point for policy interpretation, ensuring all HR policies remain compliant, up to date, and employee centred. Data & Systems: Driving data integrity, analytics, and reporting through our HRIS, identifying trends and opportunities to improve processes and decision making. Financial Oversight: Managing invoice approvals and HR vendor relationships, including benefits providers, brokers, and external legal or HR advisory partners. HR Governance: Acting as the point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and follow through on any resulting action plans. Collaboration: Partnering with the wider HR Leadership Team and global PRH C&B colleagues on compensation, benefits, and reporting initiatives. What You'll Bring Essential Criteria: Proven experience in HR operations or reward within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and HR data management. Experience leading and developing a team in a fast paced, evolving environment. Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and navigating complex situations with good judgement. Solid working knowledge of employment law, HR systems, pay gap reporting and policy design. You'll be someone who enjoys improving processes, connecting people, and making data work harder - with the resilience to handle competing priorities and the credibility to influence across all levels. Application Instructions Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining your reasons for interest in this role by 23:59 on Sunday 7th December 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close at any time. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note, a January 2026 start date is essential for this role. Ai Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team. We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you. Salary The salary band for this opportunity is £55,000-£60,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus scheme and benefits. Hybrid Working While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from the Embassy Gardens office in London 2 days per week (Tuesday & Thursday). The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee. Company: The Random House Group Limited Job ID: 284714
Summary: We're looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to step into a high-impact position supporting our critical Water Operations team. Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, you won't just report the numbers-you'll use them to shape our strategy and influence executive decisions. This pivotal role requires you to act as the strategic financial conscience for the Operational Senior Management team, providing robust, clear, and actionable financial information, advice, and guidance. Crucially, you will be both responsible and accountable for identifying opportunities to drive operational efficiency and mitigate financial risk across all our water operations. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior operations managers and diverse cross-functional teams. Your professional advice will lead the way in delivering financial efficiencies through strategic initiatives and new, innovative ways of working, ensuring we manage our costs effectively and improve efficiency within a complex, evolving, and essential industry. If you thrive on translating financial data into operational excellence and are ready to be a true business influencer, we want to hear from you! Main Responsibilities Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives, internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide strategic financial analysis with commentary insights to influence key business decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and optimise performance across the organisation. Define, track and analyse financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, supporting insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Drive value creation by providing expert financial and commercial support during contract negotiations and the execution of commercial strategies. Conduct rigorous feasibility studies to evaluate and inform the adoption of new finance and operational processes, ensuring they deliver measurable returns. Lead and champion key business transformation initiatives, including digital and automation projects, to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. Ensure the integrity of financial data and systems by maintaining a robust internal controls framework and ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards. Proactively collaborate with internal and external auditors to manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all financial reporting. Develop and help motivate a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Mentor and support junior members of the management accounting team, empowering them to adapt existing processes to optimise and drive productive business discussions within the senior management team. Elevate the organisation's financial acumen by designing and delivering targeted training programs. You'll Need: Qualifications/Skills/Experience Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). The ability to review complex financial data, conduct in-depth variance analysis, and leverage expertise in tools like Workday Finance and advanced Excel. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present complex financial information with authority and confidence. Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate effectively without direct authority, acting as a trusted advisor to the business. Championing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to help identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reduce waste. The proven ability to support the delivery of complex projects, including finance transformation, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations, by driving change and managing cross-functional teams. Extensive and demonstrably successful experience in a strategic finance business partner role, driving key business decisions and influencing return on investment outcomes. Expertise in leading and managing end-to-end financial planning cycles, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts. Proven experience of leading and delivering cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire a team of finance professionals and foster a high-performance culture. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £60,000 - £65,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Summary: We're looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to step into a high-impact position supporting our critical Water Operations team. Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, you won't just report the numbers-you'll use them to shape our strategy and influence executive decisions. This pivotal role requires you to act as the strategic financial conscience for the Operational Senior Management team, providing robust, clear, and actionable financial information, advice, and guidance. Crucially, you will be both responsible and accountable for identifying opportunities to drive operational efficiency and mitigate financial risk across all our water operations. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior operations managers and diverse cross-functional teams. Your professional advice will lead the way in delivering financial efficiencies through strategic initiatives and new, innovative ways of working, ensuring we manage our costs effectively and improve efficiency within a complex, evolving, and essential industry. If you thrive on translating financial data into operational excellence and are ready to be a true business influencer, we want to hear from you! Main Responsibilities Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives, internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide strategic financial analysis with commentary insights to influence key business decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and optimise performance across the organisation. Define, track and analyse financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, supporting insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Drive value creation by providing expert financial and commercial support during contract negotiations and the execution of commercial strategies. Conduct rigorous feasibility studies to evaluate and inform the adoption of new finance and operational processes, ensuring they deliver measurable returns. Lead and champion key business transformation initiatives, including digital and automation projects, to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. Ensure the integrity of financial data and systems by maintaining a robust internal controls framework and ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards. Proactively collaborate with internal and external auditors to manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all financial reporting. Develop and help motivate a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Mentor and support junior members of the management accounting team, empowering them to adapt existing processes to optimise and drive productive business discussions within the senior management team. Elevate the organisation's financial acumen by designing and delivering targeted training programs. You'll Need: Qualifications/Skills/Experience Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). The ability to review complex financial data, conduct in-depth variance analysis, and leverage expertise in tools like Workday Finance and advanced Excel. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present complex financial information with authority and confidence. Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate effectively without direct authority, acting as a trusted advisor to the business. Championing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to help identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reduce waste. The proven ability to support the delivery of complex projects, including finance transformation, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations, by driving change and managing cross-functional teams. Extensive and demonstrably successful experience in a strategic finance business partner role, driving key business decisions and influencing return on investment outcomes. Expertise in leading and managing end-to-end financial planning cycles, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts. Proven experience of leading and delivering cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire a team of finance professionals and foster a high-performance culture. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £60,000 - £65,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
HR Data Analyst Leeds - hybrid Permanent Summary We are seeking a strategic and detail-focused HR Data Analyst to enhance how we capture, manage, and use people data. This role is pivotal in ensuring that HR data is accurate, compliant, and insightful which will be supporting both legislative requirements and business decision-making. You will take the lead in designing a fit-for-purpose suite of reports and dashboards, improving data accessibility for employees and managers, and uncovering and communicating trends that shape our people strategy. Some of the key deliverables for the role will include: Data capture and integrity Ensuring data meets business and legal needs Collaborate with HR and system administrators to improve data accuracy and consistency in Dayforce Define and uphold data quality standard including validation and regular audits Lead initiatives to keep people data clean, Current and reliable for reporting and analysis Align HR data with broader business data sets by working with IT, Finance, and other teams. Act as HR's data conscience, ensuring GDPR compliance and proper handling of personal and management information. Reporting Design tailored HR reports and dashboards for various stakeholders Enable self-service access to HR data and insights Continuously improve reporting processes for accuracy, timeliness and usability Automate recurring reports to boost efficiency and reduce manual effort. Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and confidentiality standards Use data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) for clear, user-friendly reporting Support report creation and automation for monthly and board level reporting Analysis and insights Analyse workforce trends (e.g. headcount, attrition, diversity, engagement, performance Deliver clear, actionable insights to guide HR strategy and operations Provide proactive analytics to support business initiatives Collaborate cross functionality to interpret data and support decision making Present insights to senior leaders using compelling visuals and storytelling Explore predictive analytics to enhance HR and business outcomes Oversee the full reporting lifecycle, ensuring access to a robust and evolving analytics suite Capability Building and Continuous Improvement Champion training, capability building, and data governance across the HR and operational teams. Foster continuous improvement culture by enhancing user efficiency and uphold data integrity. Lead user requirement definition and prioritisation, acting as a trusted advisor to senior HR and Payroll stakeholders in designing scalable solutions. What we're looking for: Ideally been a HR focused Data Analyst or similar role Previous experience with Dayforce (or any other HR/People System Proven experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL Solid experience in using Excel Understanding of data governance, compliance and regulatory reporting (pay, GDPR etc) Benefits include : 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a?leading provider and?up to?8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
HR Data Analyst Leeds - hybrid Permanent Summary We are seeking a strategic and detail-focused HR Data Analyst to enhance how we capture, manage, and use people data. This role is pivotal in ensuring that HR data is accurate, compliant, and insightful which will be supporting both legislative requirements and business decision-making. You will take the lead in designing a fit-for-purpose suite of reports and dashboards, improving data accessibility for employees and managers, and uncovering and communicating trends that shape our people strategy. Some of the key deliverables for the role will include: Data capture and integrity Ensuring data meets business and legal needs Collaborate with HR and system administrators to improve data accuracy and consistency in Dayforce Define and uphold data quality standard including validation and regular audits Lead initiatives to keep people data clean, Current and reliable for reporting and analysis Align HR data with broader business data sets by working with IT, Finance, and other teams. Act as HR's data conscience, ensuring GDPR compliance and proper handling of personal and management information. Reporting Design tailored HR reports and dashboards for various stakeholders Enable self-service access to HR data and insights Continuously improve reporting processes for accuracy, timeliness and usability Automate recurring reports to boost efficiency and reduce manual effort. Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and confidentiality standards Use data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) for clear, user-friendly reporting Support report creation and automation for monthly and board level reporting Analysis and insights Analyse workforce trends (e.g. headcount, attrition, diversity, engagement, performance Deliver clear, actionable insights to guide HR strategy and operations Provide proactive analytics to support business initiatives Collaborate cross functionality to interpret data and support decision making Present insights to senior leaders using compelling visuals and storytelling Explore predictive analytics to enhance HR and business outcomes Oversee the full reporting lifecycle, ensuring access to a robust and evolving analytics suite Capability Building and Continuous Improvement Champion training, capability building, and data governance across the HR and operational teams. Foster continuous improvement culture by enhancing user efficiency and uphold data integrity. Lead user requirement definition and prioritisation, acting as a trusted advisor to senior HR and Payroll stakeholders in designing scalable solutions. What we're looking for: Ideally been a HR focused Data Analyst or similar role Previous experience with Dayforce (or any other HR/People System Proven experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL Solid experience in using Excel Understanding of data governance, compliance and regulatory reporting (pay, GDPR etc) Benefits include : 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a?leading provider and?up to?8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Application closing date 5 th January 2026 About the Job The Membership Projects Senior Officer plays a vital role in strengthening project coordination, operational planning, and cross-functional alignment across the Member Engagement team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Member Engagement, this role ensures that strategic initiatives are delivered efficiently, internal processes run smoothly, and our globally distributed team is consistently supported with strong project workflows. The Membership Projects Senior Officer will coordinate high-priority projects, manage core team processes, streamline reporting, and deliver operational support for key member engagement activities such as meetings, webinars, and consultations. This role is central to improving team cohesion, enhancing the quality of member engagement, and supporting the implementation of Better Cotton's membership growth strategy. The Challenge Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women's empowerment among farmers and farm workers. Responsibilities Coordinate and track delivery of key member engagement projects, ensuring timelines, procurement steps, consultant inputs, and deliverables are met. Identify workstreams that require formal project management and maintain a prioritised list for strategic planning. Support colleagues through RACI frameworks, clarifying roles and monitoring milestones. Maintain project tools (dashboards, trackers, documentation) to increase transparency and accountability. Provide operational support including meeting logistics, action tracking, documentation, and preparation of materials. Manage core team coordination mechanisms (monthly updates, bi-weekly global account manager calls, weekly meetings). Lead logistics and planning for member meetings, webinars, onboarding, and training. Support global account managers with cross-regional alignment of messaging and materials. Experience the following skills, knowledge, and experience: University degree or equivalent professional experience. Approximately two years' experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or operational support. Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones. Experience using project management tools or CRM systems. Excellent attention to detail, proactive mindset, and strong relationship-building skills. Fluency in Englishrequired. Experience working in international, multicultural, or mission-driven organisations. Project management certifications. What we offer Hybrid working - one day per week in the office central London The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time Continuous learning and development A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home Enhanced parental benefits The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference. Working arrangements The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am - 4 pm. Apply now Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 5 th January 2026 via this link. In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us. Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience. Our hiring process Initial Screening Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected. Interviews If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position. Assessment and Testing Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes. Reference Checks Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities. After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover. About Better Cotton Initiative Better Cotton Initiative is aglobal not-for-profit organisationsupporting theproduction of moreequitableandsustainable cotton at farmlevel. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming communitywithpartners,governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm tobrand.In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world's cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide. About our Values The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are: Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing) Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Application closing date 5 th January 2026 About the Job The Membership Projects Senior Officer plays a vital role in strengthening project coordination, operational planning, and cross-functional alignment across the Member Engagement team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Member Engagement, this role ensures that strategic initiatives are delivered efficiently, internal processes run smoothly, and our globally distributed team is consistently supported with strong project workflows. The Membership Projects Senior Officer will coordinate high-priority projects, manage core team processes, streamline reporting, and deliver operational support for key member engagement activities such as meetings, webinars, and consultations. This role is central to improving team cohesion, enhancing the quality of member engagement, and supporting the implementation of Better Cotton's membership growth strategy. The Challenge Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women's empowerment among farmers and farm workers. Responsibilities Coordinate and track delivery of key member engagement projects, ensuring timelines, procurement steps, consultant inputs, and deliverables are met. Identify workstreams that require formal project management and maintain a prioritised list for strategic planning. Support colleagues through RACI frameworks, clarifying roles and monitoring milestones. Maintain project tools (dashboards, trackers, documentation) to increase transparency and accountability. Provide operational support including meeting logistics, action tracking, documentation, and preparation of materials. Manage core team coordination mechanisms (monthly updates, bi-weekly global account manager calls, weekly meetings). Lead logistics and planning for member meetings, webinars, onboarding, and training. Support global account managers with cross-regional alignment of messaging and materials. Experience the following skills, knowledge, and experience: University degree or equivalent professional experience. Approximately two years' experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or operational support. Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones. Experience using project management tools or CRM systems. Excellent attention to detail, proactive mindset, and strong relationship-building skills. Fluency in Englishrequired. Experience working in international, multicultural, or mission-driven organisations. Project management certifications. What we offer Hybrid working - one day per week in the office central London The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time Continuous learning and development A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home Enhanced parental benefits The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference. Working arrangements The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am - 4 pm. Apply now Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 5 th January 2026 via this link. In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us. Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience. Our hiring process Initial Screening Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected. Interviews If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position. Assessment and Testing Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes. Reference Checks Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities. After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover. About Better Cotton Initiative Better Cotton Initiative is aglobal not-for-profit organisationsupporting theproduction of moreequitableandsustainable cotton at farmlevel. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming communitywithpartners,governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm tobrand.In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world's cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide. About our Values The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are: Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing) Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Senior Project Manager (Science & Technology) page is loaded Senior Project Manager (Science & Technology)remote type: On-sitelocations: Cambridgeshire, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Opublikowano dzisiajjob requisition id: REQ472135 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. JLL JLL is a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management. Our mission is to shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Introduction to Project and Development Services (PDS) Successful Project Management requires a combination of leadership, motivation, and rigorous administration to ensure that our client's intended outcome is achieved. We provide experienced and professional project delivery teams to our clients, that are Director led with specific Science & Technology sector knowledge and expertise. Each team member is equipped to provide order and leadership in a fast paced, dynamic environment and is trained to manage and control the changes that occur in a capital project environment. Our Science & Technology Project and Development Services (PDS) team comprises of project delivery experts who can assess and report on the anticipated risks, actual time and cost required to successfully deliver a project, select the right service providers to execute a pharmaceutical, life sciences and/or data centre construction project and provide the right solution to ensure successful delivery and inspiration for our clients.Our PDS teams consist of over 1,300 technical project delivery staff, successfully operating in over 20 countries across EMEA. They have over 75 years of operational experience with JLL delivering 1000+projects per year for our clients. Our approach to every project is essentially very simple: we take responsibility for its success. We pride ourselves on our reputation for delivering innovative solutions and consistently adding value through our key services: Development Advisory Project Management Cost Management Programme Management Building Consultancy Net Zero Carbon / Sustainability services Job Role Life Sciences is a key growth area for JLL and particularly the UK & Ireland PDS Science & Technology team. There is currently significant new business and/or cross selling opportunity for the UK & Ireland business through our existing JLL Work Dynamics (Corporate Occupier) Life Science client accounts including 'Big' Pharma and other global Life Science companies. This growth has created a need to recruit additional Project Management resources at a Senior Project Manager grade into the UK & Ireland PDS Science & Technology team (based in our London Warwick Street office). Successful candidates will work as experienced project delivery professionals at a Senior Project Manager level, as an integral part of the specialist team. You will report into the UK Head of Project Management, Science & Technology providing leadership and project management service delivery on a specific 'Big' Pharma Client account. You will be responsible for managing a seconded JLL team of circa 10 resources providing project management and administration services associated Move, Add, Change (MAC) including requests for work orders to move equipment, implement new service requests and/or office/laboratory internal refurbishment works projects and/or workplace modifications. Education and professional qualifications Candidates should have a degree and/or post graduate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, construction management, building surveying and/or cost management/quantity surveying Chartered or an Incorporated Member of a Professional Body, i.e. RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, IMechE, IChemE and/or CIOB etc. Desired industry experience and knowledge You will have extensive experience ( 5 years plus) of providing project management services to pharmaceutical and life science clients Successfully managing projects in secure and controlled environments including high containment laboratories, clean rooms, GMP and research and development. You will have a knowledge and understanding of MAC client requests and/or requirements in an office and laboratory environment. Successful candidates will provide project management service delivery and/or act as the service delivery lead for project management services within the PDS Science & technology team. You will provide project management and MAC consultancy advice and contract administration services under JCT and NEC using various project management software tools Entrepreneurial and business development skills to work with the UK Head of Project Management, Science & Technology to help develop and build our project management service offering to our client base. You will be required to provide leadership and line management to your direct reports against agreed business aims and objectives.This role is Cambridge based but also requires regular travel to London. There may also be a requirement to travel to other UK locations to provide services to our JLL science and technology clients. To be a success in this role, you will need to be heavily client facing on your project work in and around the Cambridge area on your client and/or project sites and have the ability to successfully manage a team of c10 resources. Employment: Initial 6-month fixed term contract, which if successful, could lead to permanent employment. Location: On-site -Cambridgeshire, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Senior Project Manager (Science & Technology) page is loaded Senior Project Manager (Science & Technology)remote type: On-sitelocations: Cambridgeshire, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Opublikowano dzisiajjob requisition id: REQ472135 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. JLL JLL is a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management. Our mission is to shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Introduction to Project and Development Services (PDS) Successful Project Management requires a combination of leadership, motivation, and rigorous administration to ensure that our client's intended outcome is achieved. We provide experienced and professional project delivery teams to our clients, that are Director led with specific Science & Technology sector knowledge and expertise. Each team member is equipped to provide order and leadership in a fast paced, dynamic environment and is trained to manage and control the changes that occur in a capital project environment. Our Science & Technology Project and Development Services (PDS) team comprises of project delivery experts who can assess and report on the anticipated risks, actual time and cost required to successfully deliver a project, select the right service providers to execute a pharmaceutical, life sciences and/or data centre construction project and provide the right solution to ensure successful delivery and inspiration for our clients.Our PDS teams consist of over 1,300 technical project delivery staff, successfully operating in over 20 countries across EMEA. They have over 75 years of operational experience with JLL delivering 1000+projects per year for our clients. Our approach to every project is essentially very simple: we take responsibility for its success. We pride ourselves on our reputation for delivering innovative solutions and consistently adding value through our key services: Development Advisory Project Management Cost Management Programme Management Building Consultancy Net Zero Carbon / Sustainability services Job Role Life Sciences is a key growth area for JLL and particularly the UK & Ireland PDS Science & Technology team. There is currently significant new business and/or cross selling opportunity for the UK & Ireland business through our existing JLL Work Dynamics (Corporate Occupier) Life Science client accounts including 'Big' Pharma and other global Life Science companies. This growth has created a need to recruit additional Project Management resources at a Senior Project Manager grade into the UK & Ireland PDS Science & Technology team (based in our London Warwick Street office). Successful candidates will work as experienced project delivery professionals at a Senior Project Manager level, as an integral part of the specialist team. You will report into the UK Head of Project Management, Science & Technology providing leadership and project management service delivery on a specific 'Big' Pharma Client account. You will be responsible for managing a seconded JLL team of circa 10 resources providing project management and administration services associated Move, Add, Change (MAC) including requests for work orders to move equipment, implement new service requests and/or office/laboratory internal refurbishment works projects and/or workplace modifications. Education and professional qualifications Candidates should have a degree and/or post graduate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, construction management, building surveying and/or cost management/quantity surveying Chartered or an Incorporated Member of a Professional Body, i.e. RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, IMechE, IChemE and/or CIOB etc. Desired industry experience and knowledge You will have extensive experience ( 5 years plus) of providing project management services to pharmaceutical and life science clients Successfully managing projects in secure and controlled environments including high containment laboratories, clean rooms, GMP and research and development. You will have a knowledge and understanding of MAC client requests and/or requirements in an office and laboratory environment. Successful candidates will provide project management service delivery and/or act as the service delivery lead for project management services within the PDS Science & technology team. You will provide project management and MAC consultancy advice and contract administration services under JCT and NEC using various project management software tools Entrepreneurial and business development skills to work with the UK Head of Project Management, Science & Technology to help develop and build our project management service offering to our client base. You will be required to provide leadership and line management to your direct reports against agreed business aims and objectives.This role is Cambridge based but also requires regular travel to London. There may also be a requirement to travel to other UK locations to provide services to our JLL science and technology clients. To be a success in this role, you will need to be heavily client facing on your project work in and around the Cambridge area on your client and/or project sites and have the ability to successfully manage a team of c10 resources. Employment: Initial 6-month fixed term contract, which if successful, could lead to permanent employment. Location: On-site -Cambridgeshire, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. 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ABOUT THE ROLE Ready to make a real impact on climate change in Europe? We're a mission-driven company that's been a leader in the renewable energy and climate solutions space for over two decades, committed to empowering organizations to create a decarbonized and prosperous future. We are a certified B Corporation and actively prioritize people and the planet. We're looking for a Project Development Lead to join our team and help us establish ourselves as a leading authority in agricultural emission reductions within Europe. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in European carbon and environmental commodity markets to originate, develop, and manage agricultural emission reduction projects. You'll be at the forefront of our business, working in partnership with project operations, business development, and commercial teams, to build a new offering that seeks to be a leader in scope 3 emission reductions for our customers. If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for environmental sustainability, this role offers the chance to apply your skills in a dynamic and growing field. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Senior Project Development Manager, offering a flexible, voluntary hybrid working arrangement. It is ideally suited for candidates based within commuting distance of our offices in Oslo, Norway or Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We also welcome applications from exceptional candidates located in other European countries, including the UK, Italy, Hungary, and Spain. Please note: 3Degrees does not provide sponsorship and/or relocation assistance for non-nationals for any of our roles. A pre existing right to work status or full work visa for the locations listed above is therefore a prerequisite to be considered for this position. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Project Development Lead, you'll be instrumental in expanding our portfolio of agricultural emission reduction projects in Europe. Your primary responsibilities will include: Project Origination and Development: Lead the origination, development, and management of agricultural emission reduction project opportunities from initial concept to a final deal, with a specific focus on the European market. Strategic Planning: Develop a comprehensive origination, product, and sales strategy in collaboration with team leadership to identify and quickly determine which projects offer strategic alignment with our business, expertise, and customer needs in Europe. Agreement Structuring: Structure and negotiate bespoke investment, pre purchase, offtake, and revenue share agreements tailored to the specific needs of counterparties and our company, while managing financial risk and return. Sales Enablement: Coordinate with and empower sales teams with product and project resources to support account targeting and development. Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive due diligence on project risks, including program/protocol eligibility, credit delivery, operational risk, costs, and counterparty credit, and historic project performance. Customer Consulting: Conduct and present research and analysis for strategic consulting projects, supporting our customers in the development of new carbon projects. Team Collaboration: Provide support to our Project Operations team with data collection and monitoring, reporting, and verification support where needed once projects have been originated and launched. Industry Representation: Act as a representative for our company at conferences and webinars in Europe, delivering presentations and educating potential partners on how projects can benefit from carbon and clean fuel standard markets. Market Insights: Provide internal market insights on developments within Europe, including new opportunities, obstacles, and general trends to senior leadership and other internal teams. ABOUT YOU You are a motivated, mission driven environmental professional with a solid understanding of European carbon and agricultural environmental commodity markets, and a solid understanding of how new projects are developed and financed. You have a proven track record of developing and financing new projects and are adept at building relationships and negotiating complex agreements. You bring a deep knowledge of corporate climate strategy and agricultural supply chains, which you apply to interpret regulatory requirements and qualify projects for environmental credit generation. 5+ years of experience with environmental credit markets, project development, and/or project finance, with a strong focus on the European context. Direct experience with animal agriculture, and/or biomethane emission reduction projects. A track record of negotiating unique offtake, pre purchase, and/or financing agreements. Exceptional financial modeling, analysis, and structuring skills. Experience performing due diligence and presenting opportunities for investment to internal stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply European regulatory or protocol requirements to qualify and quantify environmental credit generation. Strong understanding of technical and quantitative details. Established presence and strong relationships within the community of project originators, developers, policymakers, and industry leaders in the agricultural sector. Demonstrated ability to manage complex and long deal processes spanning external business counterparts and internal stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to various audiences. Experience selling into enterprise food and beverage corporations is a plus. HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS Within 30 days: Gain a solid understanding of the 3Degrees project development process, available tools, and resources, and begin to independently work on new projects. Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration across teams. Establish a foundational understanding of the team's strategic priorities and how the role contributes to the company's overall goals. Begin to familiarize yourself with the team structure, systems, processes, and tools used for project management and organization. Within 90 days: Demonstrate the ability to independently manage origination discussions with external carbon and agricultural project opportunities. Articulate our business proposition and strengths to prospects, and identify strategic opportunities for growth. Originate three promising project opportunities for our agricultural carbon business, showcasing progress towards your annual goals. Begin to contribute meaningfully to cross functional projects, leveraging your understanding of the business and processes. Within 6 months: Submit three term sheets to promising projects, and enter into partnership discussions with at least one company to develop a strategic multi project partnership on a clear path to achieving your annual value creation goal. Develop a perspective on the EU market and codify it in a strategic organizational plan in coordination with agSCR leadership. Consistently manage all aspects of the "What You'll Do" section, contributing independently to key deliverables and demonstrating a firm grasp of the skills acquired. Within 1 year: Become a key contributor to the origination, structuring, and due diligence of projects that will reduce over 500,000 mtCO e, serving as the main point of contact for a significant portion of these projects. Achieve your personal origination value creation goal for the year. Serve as a subject matter expert for EU agricultural projects, effectively and comfortably managing introductory meetings and discerning which opportunities to pursue. Play a key role in helping the team meet department and company goals by executing on all items in the "What You'll Do" section and helping to shape the team's strategic direction. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package in line with the candidates' experience, qualifications and industry standards, ensuring that your hard work and contributions are duly recognized and rewarded. Benefits: Our global company offers a range of benefits that may vary depending on your country of residence. We offer all benefits required or customary in your country, as well as additional benefits including: flexible paid time off, a yearly wellness stipend and learning and development stipend. This role may be eligible for reimbursements such as broadband and mobile phone expenses. We have a company profit sharing scheme, along with other localized benefits tailored to your specific country. Supplemental Pay: This position may be eligible to participate in discretionary bonus programs based on personal, department and company goals. This compensation and benefits information is based on 3Degrees' good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY 3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to better solutions. 3Degrees welcomes people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE Ready to make a real impact on climate change in Europe? We're a mission-driven company that's been a leader in the renewable energy and climate solutions space for over two decades, committed to empowering organizations to create a decarbonized and prosperous future. We are a certified B Corporation and actively prioritize people and the planet. We're looking for a Project Development Lead to join our team and help us establish ourselves as a leading authority in agricultural emission reductions within Europe. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in European carbon and environmental commodity markets to originate, develop, and manage agricultural emission reduction projects. You'll be at the forefront of our business, working in partnership with project operations, business development, and commercial teams, to build a new offering that seeks to be a leader in scope 3 emission reductions for our customers. If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for environmental sustainability, this role offers the chance to apply your skills in a dynamic and growing field. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Senior Project Development Manager, offering a flexible, voluntary hybrid working arrangement. It is ideally suited for candidates based within commuting distance of our offices in Oslo, Norway or Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We also welcome applications from exceptional candidates located in other European countries, including the UK, Italy, Hungary, and Spain. Please note: 3Degrees does not provide sponsorship and/or relocation assistance for non-nationals for any of our roles. A pre existing right to work status or full work visa for the locations listed above is therefore a prerequisite to be considered for this position. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Project Development Lead, you'll be instrumental in expanding our portfolio of agricultural emission reduction projects in Europe. Your primary responsibilities will include: Project Origination and Development: Lead the origination, development, and management of agricultural emission reduction project opportunities from initial concept to a final deal, with a specific focus on the European market. Strategic Planning: Develop a comprehensive origination, product, and sales strategy in collaboration with team leadership to identify and quickly determine which projects offer strategic alignment with our business, expertise, and customer needs in Europe. Agreement Structuring: Structure and negotiate bespoke investment, pre purchase, offtake, and revenue share agreements tailored to the specific needs of counterparties and our company, while managing financial risk and return. Sales Enablement: Coordinate with and empower sales teams with product and project resources to support account targeting and development. Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive due diligence on project risks, including program/protocol eligibility, credit delivery, operational risk, costs, and counterparty credit, and historic project performance. Customer Consulting: Conduct and present research and analysis for strategic consulting projects, supporting our customers in the development of new carbon projects. Team Collaboration: Provide support to our Project Operations team with data collection and monitoring, reporting, and verification support where needed once projects have been originated and launched. Industry Representation: Act as a representative for our company at conferences and webinars in Europe, delivering presentations and educating potential partners on how projects can benefit from carbon and clean fuel standard markets. Market Insights: Provide internal market insights on developments within Europe, including new opportunities, obstacles, and general trends to senior leadership and other internal teams. ABOUT YOU You are a motivated, mission driven environmental professional with a solid understanding of European carbon and agricultural environmental commodity markets, and a solid understanding of how new projects are developed and financed. You have a proven track record of developing and financing new projects and are adept at building relationships and negotiating complex agreements. You bring a deep knowledge of corporate climate strategy and agricultural supply chains, which you apply to interpret regulatory requirements and qualify projects for environmental credit generation. 5+ years of experience with environmental credit markets, project development, and/or project finance, with a strong focus on the European context. Direct experience with animal agriculture, and/or biomethane emission reduction projects. A track record of negotiating unique offtake, pre purchase, and/or financing agreements. Exceptional financial modeling, analysis, and structuring skills. Experience performing due diligence and presenting opportunities for investment to internal stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply European regulatory or protocol requirements to qualify and quantify environmental credit generation. Strong understanding of technical and quantitative details. Established presence and strong relationships within the community of project originators, developers, policymakers, and industry leaders in the agricultural sector. Demonstrated ability to manage complex and long deal processes spanning external business counterparts and internal stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to various audiences. Experience selling into enterprise food and beverage corporations is a plus. HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS Within 30 days: Gain a solid understanding of the 3Degrees project development process, available tools, and resources, and begin to independently work on new projects. Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration across teams. Establish a foundational understanding of the team's strategic priorities and how the role contributes to the company's overall goals. Begin to familiarize yourself with the team structure, systems, processes, and tools used for project management and organization. Within 90 days: Demonstrate the ability to independently manage origination discussions with external carbon and agricultural project opportunities. Articulate our business proposition and strengths to prospects, and identify strategic opportunities for growth. Originate three promising project opportunities for our agricultural carbon business, showcasing progress towards your annual goals. Begin to contribute meaningfully to cross functional projects, leveraging your understanding of the business and processes. Within 6 months: Submit three term sheets to promising projects, and enter into partnership discussions with at least one company to develop a strategic multi project partnership on a clear path to achieving your annual value creation goal. Develop a perspective on the EU market and codify it in a strategic organizational plan in coordination with agSCR leadership. Consistently manage all aspects of the "What You'll Do" section, contributing independently to key deliverables and demonstrating a firm grasp of the skills acquired. Within 1 year: Become a key contributor to the origination, structuring, and due diligence of projects that will reduce over 500,000 mtCO e, serving as the main point of contact for a significant portion of these projects. Achieve your personal origination value creation goal for the year. Serve as a subject matter expert for EU agricultural projects, effectively and comfortably managing introductory meetings and discerning which opportunities to pursue. Play a key role in helping the team meet department and company goals by executing on all items in the "What You'll Do" section and helping to shape the team's strategic direction. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package in line with the candidates' experience, qualifications and industry standards, ensuring that your hard work and contributions are duly recognized and rewarded. Benefits: Our global company offers a range of benefits that may vary depending on your country of residence. We offer all benefits required or customary in your country, as well as additional benefits including: flexible paid time off, a yearly wellness stipend and learning and development stipend. This role may be eligible for reimbursements such as broadband and mobile phone expenses. We have a company profit sharing scheme, along with other localized benefits tailored to your specific country. Supplemental Pay: This position may be eligible to participate in discretionary bonus programs based on personal, department and company goals. This compensation and benefits information is based on 3Degrees' good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY 3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to better solutions. 3Degrees welcomes people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a UK Regional Market Lead - Technical Product Management (TPM) to join our growing team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all TPMs within a designated region. This role acts as the strategic and technical anchor for the region, ensuring alignment between global technology strategy and regional business priorities. The Regional Lead is expected to deeply understand the regional business landscape, systems architecture, and stakeholder dynamics, serving as both a subject matter expert and a trusted advisor. Day to Day You'll Be: Regional TPM Leadership Lead, mentor, and manage TPMs embedded across product lines and market initiatives within the region. Drive consistency in TPM practices, delivery excellence, and platform maturity across regional teams. Business Pulse & Strategic Alignment Maintain a deep understanding of the region's business priorities, regulatory environment, and customer needs. Translate regional business goals into actionable technical strategies and execution plans. Architecture & Systems Expertise Act as the regional SME for systems, platforms, and architecture. Partner with engineering and architecture teams to ensure scalable, secure, and regionally optimized solutions. Stakeholder Influence & Advocacy Build strong relationships with regional business leaders, CIOs, and external partners. Represent the region in global forums, advocating for regional needs, constraints, and innovations. Execution Oversight Ensure TPMs are driving outcome-focused delivery across platforms and services. Monitor delivery progress, unblock dependencies, and escalate risks as needed. Communication & Visibility Establish transparent communication channels between regional TPMs and global leadership. Provide regular updates on regional delivery health, business impact, and technical challenges. Essential Skills & Experience: Track record years of experience in product management, technical delivery, or enterprise architecture roles. Prior experience in regional leadership or market-facing roles preferred. Proven track record of managing TPMs or similar roles across multiple product lines. Deep understanding of enterprise systems, data platforms, and integration patterns. Experience in managing cross-functional technical teams and complex delivery environments. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and regional market awareness. Influential communicator with proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Collaborative leader with a bias for action and outcome orientation. Strong track-record in product management, technical delivery, or enterprise architecture roles. Prior experience in regional leadership or market-facing roles preferred. Proven track record of managing TPMs or similar roles across multiple product lines. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Sr Manager, Product Management
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a UK Regional Market Lead - Technical Product Management (TPM) to join our growing team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all TPMs within a designated region. This role acts as the strategic and technical anchor for the region, ensuring alignment between global technology strategy and regional business priorities. The Regional Lead is expected to deeply understand the regional business landscape, systems architecture, and stakeholder dynamics, serving as both a subject matter expert and a trusted advisor. Day to Day You'll Be: Regional TPM Leadership Lead, mentor, and manage TPMs embedded across product lines and market initiatives within the region. Drive consistency in TPM practices, delivery excellence, and platform maturity across regional teams. Business Pulse & Strategic Alignment Maintain a deep understanding of the region's business priorities, regulatory environment, and customer needs. Translate regional business goals into actionable technical strategies and execution plans. Architecture & Systems Expertise Act as the regional SME for systems, platforms, and architecture. Partner with engineering and architecture teams to ensure scalable, secure, and regionally optimized solutions. Stakeholder Influence & Advocacy Build strong relationships with regional business leaders, CIOs, and external partners. Represent the region in global forums, advocating for regional needs, constraints, and innovations. Execution Oversight Ensure TPMs are driving outcome-focused delivery across platforms and services. Monitor delivery progress, unblock dependencies, and escalate risks as needed. Communication & Visibility Establish transparent communication channels between regional TPMs and global leadership. Provide regular updates on regional delivery health, business impact, and technical challenges. Essential Skills & Experience: Track record years of experience in product management, technical delivery, or enterprise architecture roles. Prior experience in regional leadership or market-facing roles preferred. Proven track record of managing TPMs or similar roles across multiple product lines. Deep understanding of enterprise systems, data platforms, and integration patterns. Experience in managing cross-functional technical teams and complex delivery environments. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and regional market awareness. Influential communicator with proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Collaborative leader with a bias for action and outcome orientation. Strong track-record in product management, technical delivery, or enterprise architecture roles. Prior experience in regional leadership or market-facing roles preferred. Proven track record of managing TPMs or similar roles across multiple product lines. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Sr Manager, Product Management
Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe? We are proud of the impact we have with our Defence & Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their mission. We're growing our teams across all of Technology and Transformation. If you are cleared to SCor DV level and want to grow your career in this sector, we are very keen to hear from you. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity With over 1,000 professionals in the UK, our Human Capital practice is renowned for providing distinctive depth and breadth of HR and Organisational Transformation services to clients undertaking complex major programmes and Deloitte is the recognised global leader in HR Consulting, Transformation and Technology with over 300 blue-chip credentials. Our HR Consulting offering consistently innovates and drives HR and Workforce Transformation for some of the largest UK public sector organisations and well known global brands. In the HR Consulting you will be joining a growing part of the business that partners with our clients to help them tackle people related challenges. This could be building a new people and workforce strategy, employee brand, employee value proposition, redesigning end to end talent processes, development and capability pathways and everything in between. Within your role you will have responsibility for bringing your sector and technical expertise along with broader consulting skills to: Own and lead work streams of activity within client engagements and managing teams Develop client relationships through effective stakeholder engagement Carry out research, data collection and analysis, applying rigorous logic to deliver insight and innovative solutions to clients Interview client employees and managers and facilitating meetings and workshops Assist in the preparation of high quality deliverables such as documents and presentations which present client recommendations Work with Client counterparts on scoping pieces of work including gathering requirements, gathering feedback and input for workshops or meetings and checking understanding Oversee junior members of the team specifically Analysts and the deliverables they are responsible for Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution Connect to your skills and professional experience All applicants must hold an SC or DV (Developed Vetting) clearance to apply. We are currently looking for candidates with proven ability to apply knowledge and expertise in a range of client scenarios, focusing on high quality even in high pressured, time critical situations, and with deep skills in at least one of the following areas: HR operations, HR transformation programmes, enabling HR technologies, shared services, digital HR, HR organisation design or a specialist HR area (e.g. learning and development, recruitment, benefits, reward, performance and talent) Strategic analysis of future organisational capabilities and trends and implementing these to improve business performance and the employee experience Possess excellent facilitation, communication and data analysis skills and have an ability to influence others Demonstrate a clear understanding of HR, the value it can bring to an organisation and the function it performs in a business context Be able to apply knowledge and expertise in a range of client scenarios, focusing on high quality even in high pressured, time critical situations Proven ability to assess, design and implement new HR service delivery and HR operating models considering business demands and more efficient ways of working Experience of working with new HR Technology and experience of analysis of an organisation's HR requirements, employee experience ambition, processes and pain points to ensure the identification and implementation of the most suitable enabling technology Digital HR: An understanding of or preferably experience with robotics and automation for process optimisation Awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing to enable information management, data analysis and predictive systems An understanding of how virtual reality and/or augmented reality can be leveraged to support employee retention, learning & development, engagement and productivity Awareness of using technology to allow for innovative ways to engage with employees throughout the employee lifecycle Appreciation of the digital roadmap, including risk management and staying a breadth of new digital tools Depending on your prior experience, we may also look to you to take a leading role in managing one or more of our teams and to play a bigger part in developing strong client relationships and in supporting the growth of our business Connect to your business -Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. 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This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Human Capital, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors." -Sophia, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Bristol, London or Manchester with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritiseyour wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make a kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level . 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Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe? We are proud of the impact we have with our Defence & Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their mission. We're growing our teams across all of Technology and Transformation. If you are cleared to SCor DV level and want to grow your career in this sector, we are very keen to hear from you. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity With over 1,000 professionals in the UK, our Human Capital practice is renowned for providing distinctive depth and breadth of HR and Organisational Transformation services to clients undertaking complex major programmes and Deloitte is the recognised global leader in HR Consulting, Transformation and Technology with over 300 blue-chip credentials. Our HR Consulting offering consistently innovates and drives HR and Workforce Transformation for some of the largest UK public sector organisations and well known global brands. In the HR Consulting you will be joining a growing part of the business that partners with our clients to help them tackle people related challenges. This could be building a new people and workforce strategy, employee brand, employee value proposition, redesigning end to end talent processes, development and capability pathways and everything in between. Within your role you will have responsibility for bringing your sector and technical expertise along with broader consulting skills to: Own and lead work streams of activity within client engagements and managing teams Develop client relationships through effective stakeholder engagement Carry out research, data collection and analysis, applying rigorous logic to deliver insight and innovative solutions to clients Interview client employees and managers and facilitating meetings and workshops Assist in the preparation of high quality deliverables such as documents and presentations which present client recommendations Work with Client counterparts on scoping pieces of work including gathering requirements, gathering feedback and input for workshops or meetings and checking understanding Oversee junior members of the team specifically Analysts and the deliverables they are responsible for Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution Connect to your skills and professional experience All applicants must hold an SC or DV (Developed Vetting) clearance to apply. We are currently looking for candidates with proven ability to apply knowledge and expertise in a range of client scenarios, focusing on high quality even in high pressured, time critical situations, and with deep skills in at least one of the following areas: HR operations, HR transformation programmes, enabling HR technologies, shared services, digital HR, HR organisation design or a specialist HR area (e.g. learning and development, recruitment, benefits, reward, performance and talent) Strategic analysis of future organisational capabilities and trends and implementing these to improve business performance and the employee experience Possess excellent facilitation, communication and data analysis skills and have an ability to influence others Demonstrate a clear understanding of HR, the value it can bring to an organisation and the function it performs in a business context Be able to apply knowledge and expertise in a range of client scenarios, focusing on high quality even in high pressured, time critical situations Proven ability to assess, design and implement new HR service delivery and HR operating models considering business demands and more efficient ways of working Experience of working with new HR Technology and experience of analysis of an organisation's HR requirements, employee experience ambition, processes and pain points to ensure the identification and implementation of the most suitable enabling technology Digital HR: An understanding of or preferably experience with robotics and automation for process optimisation Awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing to enable information management, data analysis and predictive systems An understanding of how virtual reality and/or augmented reality can be leveraged to support employee retention, learning & development, engagement and productivity Awareness of using technology to allow for innovative ways to engage with employees throughout the employee lifecycle Appreciation of the digital roadmap, including risk management and staying a breadth of new digital tools Depending on your prior experience, we may also look to you to take a leading role in managing one or more of our teams and to play a bigger part in developing strong client relationships and in supporting the growth of our business Connect to your business -Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Human Capital People are what powers enterprise. That's why we need to focus on the human experience in an ever changing, digital world. We help clients utilise technology to support their workforce, organisation, and HR Transformations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Human Capital, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors." -Sophia, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Bristol, London or Manchester with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritiseyour wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make a kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level . 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The Service Delivery Manager will assume responsibility for leading and developing the customer service, scheduling, and coordination function within this growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people manager, with a background in Facilities Management / Operations or a similar service led, installations / maintenance company. Key Responsibilities of the Service Delivery Manager: Oversee customer communication, coordinate field teams, improve processes, and ensure high-quality and end-to-end service delivery. Lead, coach, and support the customer delivery and scheduling team, setting clear, measurable goals and providing support and ongoing feedback Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Work closely with the senior management team, to help drive key business priorities and growth strategies Oversee the scheduling of service visits, installations, and surveys - acting as main point for escalations within the department. Ensure timely, professional communication with customers and partners Track jobs and projects through to completion Maintain accurate CRM and operational data Resource planning: Monitor workload and capacity, supporting the team as required Identify and implement process improvements (delivery, scheduling, communication workflows) Introduce best practice and tools to support planned growth initiatives The ideal Service Delivery Manager will have the following experience / skills: At least 5 years experience in customer service management, service delivery, or operations Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence of mentoring and supporting a growing team. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment Confident with Microsoft Office and CRM/job management systems Experience in facilities management or service-led environments (advantageous) Proactive, solutions-focused, and hands-on Please note that this is an Office based position, and therefore our client is looking for someone within a commutable distance of their Ferndown office. Benefits package: Competitive salary (Up to £70k) Quarterly Performance bonus Clear progression opportunities and a friendly supportive team environment On-site parking Opportunities to influence process, efficiency, and customer experience Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you are an ambitious, people centred leader, who thrives in fast paced, growing organisations, this could be an exciting career move. Please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment, for more information, or to apply.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
The Service Delivery Manager will assume responsibility for leading and developing the customer service, scheduling, and coordination function within this growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people manager, with a background in Facilities Management / Operations or a similar service led, installations / maintenance company. Key Responsibilities of the Service Delivery Manager: Oversee customer communication, coordinate field teams, improve processes, and ensure high-quality and end-to-end service delivery. Lead, coach, and support the customer delivery and scheduling team, setting clear, measurable goals and providing support and ongoing feedback Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Work closely with the senior management team, to help drive key business priorities and growth strategies Oversee the scheduling of service visits, installations, and surveys - acting as main point for escalations within the department. Ensure timely, professional communication with customers and partners Track jobs and projects through to completion Maintain accurate CRM and operational data Resource planning: Monitor workload and capacity, supporting the team as required Identify and implement process improvements (delivery, scheduling, communication workflows) Introduce best practice and tools to support planned growth initiatives The ideal Service Delivery Manager will have the following experience / skills: At least 5 years experience in customer service management, service delivery, or operations Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence of mentoring and supporting a growing team. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment Confident with Microsoft Office and CRM/job management systems Experience in facilities management or service-led environments (advantageous) Proactive, solutions-focused, and hands-on Please note that this is an Office based position, and therefore our client is looking for someone within a commutable distance of their Ferndown office. Benefits package: Competitive salary (Up to £70k) Quarterly Performance bonus Clear progression opportunities and a friendly supportive team environment On-site parking Opportunities to influence process, efficiency, and customer experience Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you are an ambitious, people centred leader, who thrives in fast paced, growing organisations, this could be an exciting career move. Please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment, for more information, or to apply.
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Commercial Finance Manager We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across a diverse group of small businesses. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, improving financial processes, and providing insights that support decision-making across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Act as the primary financial partner to the Managing Director across all group businesses. Lead the development of financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and new business opportunities. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units. Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support commercial decisions. Monitor performance against budgets and targets, highlighting risks and opportunities. Reporting & Analysis Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts for each business. Deliver clear financial reporting packs, KPIs, and commentary for the Managing Director and leadership team. Analyse revenue streams, margins, and cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities. Business Partnering Work closely with operational managers to support decision-making with relevant financial insights. Challenge assumptions constructively and help drive accountability throughout the organisation. Support the MD in evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating new businesses. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and short-term liquidity planning. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and financial controls. Lead improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong commercial acumen with experience in SMEs, multi-entity environments, or diverse business groups. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Strong systems experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, solutions-driven, and commercially curious. Comfortable managing multiple priorities across different businesses. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at all levels. High integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. What They Offer Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a diverse and growing business group. Close working relationship with the Managing Director and senior leadership. Varied role with exposure to multiple industries. Competitive salary and benefits package. For further information, please do get in touch!
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across a diverse group of small businesses. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, improving financial processes, and providing insights that support decision-making across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Act as the primary financial partner to the Managing Director across all group businesses. Lead the development of financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and new business opportunities. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units. Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support commercial decisions. Monitor performance against budgets and targets, highlighting risks and opportunities. Reporting & Analysis Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts for each business. Deliver clear financial reporting packs, KPIs, and commentary for the Managing Director and leadership team. Analyse revenue streams, margins, and cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities. Business Partnering Work closely with operational managers to support decision-making with relevant financial insights. Challenge assumptions constructively and help drive accountability throughout the organisation. Support the MD in evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating new businesses. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and short-term liquidity planning. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and financial controls. Lead improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong commercial acumen with experience in SMEs, multi-entity environments, or diverse business groups. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Strong systems experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, solutions-driven, and commercially curious. Comfortable managing multiple priorities across different businesses. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at all levels. High integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. What They Offer Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a diverse and growing business group. Close working relationship with the Managing Director and senior leadership. Varied role with exposure to multiple industries. Competitive salary and benefits package. For further information, please do get in touch!
Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Agile Senior Delivery Manager role, internally referred to as Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead, is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Agile Senior Delivery Manager role, internally referred to as Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead, is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Principal Historic Environment Consultant Permanent, Full Time up to £53,822 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 15 December 2025 You will work from the Chelmsford office at least one day a week and across our operational area on other days, depending on business need. Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council (ECC) providing environmental and planning services to the Council, local authorities and other public bodies. The purpose of the Principal Historic Environment Consultant is to lead on all historic environment matters, ensuring the effective operational and commercial management of our Historic Environment specialism. The Principal Historic Environment Consultant is accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of our historic environment services, leading a team providing specialist planning advice, heritage assessment and historic area appraisals and field survey and Historic Environment Record (HER) management, as well as leading multi-disciplinary projects, across Essex and England. The role requires a qualified, highly experienced and authoritative subject matter expert with advanced technical expertise, practical knowledge, understanding and experience of historic environment issues and relevant legislation, policy and principles, strong business development, information and financial management with good communication skills, experience managing a team, and the ability to build secure client relationships. Accountabilities Accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of ECC's traded historic environment services, leading the effective, efficient and profitable delivery of expert historic environment advice and technical support to ensure the financial viability and performance of Place Services' Historic Environment specialism, through a commitment to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection, and profitable revenue. Accountable for the effective delivery of advice in relation to historic environment matters, including: managing a demanding case load of the most complex and development management/consent consultations at all stages of the planning process (pre-application, application and post consent); attendance at hearings, EIPs and public inquiries; evaluating and carrying out heritage assessments (DBA, HIA, EIA), of any size and complexity and in challenging scenarios; managing large-scale and complex historic environment records and data projects; designing and undertaking a range of complex surveys, including development of new tools and techniques; and management and monitoring of complex contracts, and projects with multiple stakeholders, against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Responsible for the generation of new business for Place Services, seeking out new sales and client accounts, and working collaboratively to promote our services, tendering on high value opportunities to expand our client base and increase profitable revenue, creating a commercial mind-set within the Historic Environment team. Acts as the subject matter expert and discipline lead for members, senior officers and internal accounts, providing authoritative technical advice and guidance. Responsible for account and client relationship management, establishing, building and maintaining secure working relationships with clients and partners, managing complex client interactions and seeking feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, maintain a client-focused culture across Place Services. Leads joined up, integrated and effective team working, management of medium to high value projects and contracts against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Contributes to increasing the skills base across the environmental and planning sectors through design, development and delivery of complex training and events, and preparation of a wide range of learning material. Contributes to the execution of ECC and client's responsibilities and duties of care in relation to heritage assets and the wider historic environment. Line manager responsibility for consultants in the team. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to at least RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) with a post graduate qualification, or equivalent by experience, and evidence of substantial post qualification experience. Strong evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, Full Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIfA. Authoritative technical and subject matter expertise, with advanced knowledge and extensive experience of: the development management processes; of planning policy, legislation, and enforcement standards and guidance; heritage assessment (HIA, DBA, EIA); Historic Environment Record management, conservation management planning and field survey techniques; and related office and site-based practices and procedures. Extensive experience of undertaking development management and using a Historic Environment Records in a development management role. Excellent people skills with experience managing a team, including staff development and performance management, coaching, mentoring and delivery of training. Accomplished communication and negotiation skills and strategies with ability to build networks and to engage and influence clients and stakeholders, both strategically and corporately, including in a political environment. Able to manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, including public consultations, and high value accounts, to engender trust, and secure strong relationships. Good understanding of commercial practices, and track record of growing and developing business through bid winning, and able lead multi-disciplinary teams, and to effectively manage large scale and complex projects from concept through to completion. Effective financial management. Strong understanding of wellbeing and H&S, and experienced producing and implementing standard and complex risk assessments with appropriate controls, and the ability to identify and implement safe working practices for self and others, and to promote a team-wide culture of H&S and wellbeing. Advanced use of common and bespoke software packages including all Microsoft applications, databases, HBSMR, GIS and other information management systems and/or other information technology tools, to implement complex data collection, analysis and presentation for the organisation. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Comprehensive CPD is available with the role, including access to our annual programme of Traditional Building Skills, Conservation courses and lectures: Place Services is a unique business and a great place to work. To find out more about us please visit: For an informal discussion please contact the Historic Environment Manager, Tim Murphy via / . Your benefits package Benefits include: Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy additional annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Learning and Development Opportunities Employee Wellbeing and Counselling provision Employee Networks Volunteering leave Eye care vouchers, travel discounts, season ticket loans and much more! There is also an employee Rewards Scheme available for all permanent/FTC employees, which includes: Retail and restaurant discounts Cashback on purchases Private health and dental care plans Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Principal Historic Environment Consultant Permanent, Full Time up to £53,822 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 15 December 2025 You will work from the Chelmsford office at least one day a week and across our operational area on other days, depending on business need. Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council (ECC) providing environmental and planning services to the Council, local authorities and other public bodies. The purpose of the Principal Historic Environment Consultant is to lead on all historic environment matters, ensuring the effective operational and commercial management of our Historic Environment specialism. The Principal Historic Environment Consultant is accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of our historic environment services, leading a team providing specialist planning advice, heritage assessment and historic area appraisals and field survey and Historic Environment Record (HER) management, as well as leading multi-disciplinary projects, across Essex and England. The role requires a qualified, highly experienced and authoritative subject matter expert with advanced technical expertise, practical knowledge, understanding and experience of historic environment issues and relevant legislation, policy and principles, strong business development, information and financial management with good communication skills, experience managing a team, and the ability to build secure client relationships. Accountabilities Accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of ECC's traded historic environment services, leading the effective, efficient and profitable delivery of expert historic environment advice and technical support to ensure the financial viability and performance of Place Services' Historic Environment specialism, through a commitment to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection, and profitable revenue. Accountable for the effective delivery of advice in relation to historic environment matters, including: managing a demanding case load of the most complex and development management/consent consultations at all stages of the planning process (pre-application, application and post consent); attendance at hearings, EIPs and public inquiries; evaluating and carrying out heritage assessments (DBA, HIA, EIA), of any size and complexity and in challenging scenarios; managing large-scale and complex historic environment records and data projects; designing and undertaking a range of complex surveys, including development of new tools and techniques; and management and monitoring of complex contracts, and projects with multiple stakeholders, against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Responsible for the generation of new business for Place Services, seeking out new sales and client accounts, and working collaboratively to promote our services, tendering on high value opportunities to expand our client base and increase profitable revenue, creating a commercial mind-set within the Historic Environment team. Acts as the subject matter expert and discipline lead for members, senior officers and internal accounts, providing authoritative technical advice and guidance. Responsible for account and client relationship management, establishing, building and maintaining secure working relationships with clients and partners, managing complex client interactions and seeking feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, maintain a client-focused culture across Place Services. Leads joined up, integrated and effective team working, management of medium to high value projects and contracts against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Contributes to increasing the skills base across the environmental and planning sectors through design, development and delivery of complex training and events, and preparation of a wide range of learning material. Contributes to the execution of ECC and client's responsibilities and duties of care in relation to heritage assets and the wider historic environment. Line manager responsibility for consultants in the team. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to at least RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) with a post graduate qualification, or equivalent by experience, and evidence of substantial post qualification experience. Strong evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, Full Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIfA. Authoritative technical and subject matter expertise, with advanced knowledge and extensive experience of: the development management processes; of planning policy, legislation, and enforcement standards and guidance; heritage assessment (HIA, DBA, EIA); Historic Environment Record management, conservation management planning and field survey techniques; and related office and site-based practices and procedures. Extensive experience of undertaking development management and using a Historic Environment Records in a development management role. Excellent people skills with experience managing a team, including staff development and performance management, coaching, mentoring and delivery of training. Accomplished communication and negotiation skills and strategies with ability to build networks and to engage and influence clients and stakeholders, both strategically and corporately, including in a political environment. Able to manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, including public consultations, and high value accounts, to engender trust, and secure strong relationships. Good understanding of commercial practices, and track record of growing and developing business through bid winning, and able lead multi-disciplinary teams, and to effectively manage large scale and complex projects from concept through to completion. Effective financial management. Strong understanding of wellbeing and H&S, and experienced producing and implementing standard and complex risk assessments with appropriate controls, and the ability to identify and implement safe working practices for self and others, and to promote a team-wide culture of H&S and wellbeing. Advanced use of common and bespoke software packages including all Microsoft applications, databases, HBSMR, GIS and other information management systems and/or other information technology tools, to implement complex data collection, analysis and presentation for the organisation. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Comprehensive CPD is available with the role, including access to our annual programme of Traditional Building Skills, Conservation courses and lectures: Place Services is a unique business and a great place to work. To find out more about us please visit: For an informal discussion please contact the Historic Environment Manager, Tim Murphy via / . Your benefits package Benefits include: Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy additional annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Learning and Development Opportunities Employee Wellbeing and Counselling provision Employee Networks Volunteering leave Eye care vouchers, travel discounts, season ticket loans and much more! There is also an employee Rewards Scheme available for all permanent/FTC employees, which includes: Retail and restaurant discounts Cashback on purchases Private health and dental care plans Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. . click apply for full job details
Overview The Premier League's People team is looking for a Head of Reward, Systems and Services. The right candidate will have extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. They will have a strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. The Head of Reward, Systems and Services is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing the organisation's reward strategy to ensure it is competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. This role covers compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive reward, ensuring that reward frameworks drive performance, engagement, and retention. In addition, the role oversees the people systems and HR services infrastructure, ensuring processes, technology, and service delivery are efficient, user-friendly, and enable a seamless employee experience. Who we are The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries. We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation's intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role Reward Strategy & Design Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that aligns with the Premier Leagues goals, culture, and values. Lead the design and review of base pay, bonus, incentives, and recognition programmes that drive performance and engagement. Design and maintain promotion frameworks that link progression to job evaluation, pay structures, and career pathways, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organisation. Ensure reward structures at head office remain competitive in the external market, balancing fairness, cost, and sustainability, whilst managing complexities of the shareholder/club expectations and requirements. Partner with Head of Talent and Finance to ensure reward supports broader talent management practices, workforce plans and financial planning strategies. Compensation & Benefits Management Oversee annual pay review, bonus cycles, and incentive plans. Evaluate and manage benefits offerings (pensions, health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits), ensuring value for employees and the business. Drive innovation in benefits to support employee wellbeing, inclusivity, and engagement. Operational Services (Payroll, Systems & Delivery) Lead payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in partnership with Finance/HR Operations. Own and optimise reward and payroll processes, ensuring integration with HRIS and payroll, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external reward vendors and service providers (e.g. payroll, benefits, recognition platforms). Drive continuous improvement in operational services to enhance efficiency, governance, and employee experience. Executive & Senior Reward Partner with the Chief People Officer and Remuneration Committee on executive pay frameworks, including base pay, incentives, and long-term reward structures. Prepare and present papers and proposals for the Board/Remuneration Committee to evolve our reward strategy across the Premier League. Data, Insights & Governance Lead on market benchmarking, job evaluation, and reward analytics to provide insights and recommendations. Ensure all compensation, benefits, payroll, and reward services comply with employment law, tax, and regulatory requirements. Manage external reward surveys and relationships with providers/consultants. Ensure reward programmes are equitable, transparent, and support diversity and inclusion objectives. Monitor reward-related risks and provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to the People Team and senior leaders on pay, benefits, and recognition decisions. Build strong partnerships with People Team and finance to ensure joined-up decision making. Support managers with guidance and tools to make fair, consistent pay and reward decisions. Requirements for the role Extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. Strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. Proven expertise in using benchmarking tools, market data, and analytics to inform strategy and decision-making. Experience preparing and presenting reward proposals to senior executives, Board, or Remuneration Committees. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with credibility to advise C-suite leaders. Ability to navigate sensitive conversations around pay with discretion and diplomacy. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. High integrity and judgement, able to manage highly confidential and sensitive information. Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven with the ability to simplify complex information. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 December 2025. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Overview The Premier League's People team is looking for a Head of Reward, Systems and Services. The right candidate will have extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. They will have a strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. The Head of Reward, Systems and Services is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing the organisation's reward strategy to ensure it is competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. This role covers compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive reward, ensuring that reward frameworks drive performance, engagement, and retention. In addition, the role oversees the people systems and HR services infrastructure, ensuring processes, technology, and service delivery are efficient, user-friendly, and enable a seamless employee experience. Who we are The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries. We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation's intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role Reward Strategy & Design Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that aligns with the Premier Leagues goals, culture, and values. Lead the design and review of base pay, bonus, incentives, and recognition programmes that drive performance and engagement. Design and maintain promotion frameworks that link progression to job evaluation, pay structures, and career pathways, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organisation. Ensure reward structures at head office remain competitive in the external market, balancing fairness, cost, and sustainability, whilst managing complexities of the shareholder/club expectations and requirements. Partner with Head of Talent and Finance to ensure reward supports broader talent management practices, workforce plans and financial planning strategies. Compensation & Benefits Management Oversee annual pay review, bonus cycles, and incentive plans. Evaluate and manage benefits offerings (pensions, health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits), ensuring value for employees and the business. Drive innovation in benefits to support employee wellbeing, inclusivity, and engagement. Operational Services (Payroll, Systems & Delivery) Lead payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in partnership with Finance/HR Operations. Own and optimise reward and payroll processes, ensuring integration with HRIS and payroll, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external reward vendors and service providers (e.g. payroll, benefits, recognition platforms). Drive continuous improvement in operational services to enhance efficiency, governance, and employee experience. Executive & Senior Reward Partner with the Chief People Officer and Remuneration Committee on executive pay frameworks, including base pay, incentives, and long-term reward structures. Prepare and present papers and proposals for the Board/Remuneration Committee to evolve our reward strategy across the Premier League. Data, Insights & Governance Lead on market benchmarking, job evaluation, and reward analytics to provide insights and recommendations. Ensure all compensation, benefits, payroll, and reward services comply with employment law, tax, and regulatory requirements. Manage external reward surveys and relationships with providers/consultants. Ensure reward programmes are equitable, transparent, and support diversity and inclusion objectives. Monitor reward-related risks and provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to the People Team and senior leaders on pay, benefits, and recognition decisions. Build strong partnerships with People Team and finance to ensure joined-up decision making. Support managers with guidance and tools to make fair, consistent pay and reward decisions. Requirements for the role Extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. Strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. Proven expertise in using benchmarking tools, market data, and analytics to inform strategy and decision-making. Experience preparing and presenting reward proposals to senior executives, Board, or Remuneration Committees. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with credibility to advise C-suite leaders. Ability to navigate sensitive conversations around pay with discretion and diplomacy. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. High integrity and judgement, able to manage highly confidential and sensitive information. Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven with the ability to simplify complex information. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 December 2025. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Senior Planner Cardiff or Bristol Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Southwest part of the Engineering business to work on exciting projects coming through the pipeline. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standards. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary. Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis). Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle. Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes. Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential. Proficient with using either P6 or Asta Construction site experience Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable) Must be able to create and own the programming from initial tender through to completion including commissioning. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Travel allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Senior Planner Cardiff or Bristol Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Southwest part of the Engineering business to work on exciting projects coming through the pipeline. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standards. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary. Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis). Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle. Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes. Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential. Proficient with using either P6 or Asta Construction site experience Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable) Must be able to create and own the programming from initial tender through to completion including commissioning. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Travel allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
