About the Role A well-established London-based B2B tour operator specialising in group travel across Europe is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong focus on hotel contracting and ground services in French-speaking territories. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective, high-quality accommodation and travel services for international group clients. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate hotel contracts, and support the smooth delivery of complex group itineraries. Key Responsibilities Lead hotel contracting and purchasing activities for group travel programmes Negotiate rates, allocations, and terms with hotel suppliers across Europe (predominantly French-speaking territories) Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level service providers Monitor availability, pricing, and supplier performance Analyse market trends to inform purchasing strategies Ensure purchasing activity aligns with budgets and company policies Maintain accurate procurement records and contracts Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams Support wider purchasing and operational needs as required Skills & Experience Required Minimum 5 years' experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality Proven negotiation experience within the hotel industry Existing contacts within the hotel and tourism sector Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Tenacious, results-driven approach with sound commercial judgement High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English and French (additional languages an advantage) Confident IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office Minimum A-levels or equivalent Personal Attributes Flexible team player willing to support other departments Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Professional, proactive, and commercially minded What's Offered Opportunity to join a respected and growing group travel specialist Competitive salary depending on experience Key role with autonomy and influence over purchasing strategy Long-term career progression as the business evolves To Apply: Please submit your CV (cover letter optional) to . All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
About the Role A well-established London-based B2B tour operator specialising in group travel across Europe is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong focus on hotel contracting and ground services in French-speaking territories. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective, high-quality accommodation and travel services for international group clients. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate hotel contracts, and support the smooth delivery of complex group itineraries. Key Responsibilities Lead hotel contracting and purchasing activities for group travel programmes Negotiate rates, allocations, and terms with hotel suppliers across Europe (predominantly French-speaking territories) Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level service providers Monitor availability, pricing, and supplier performance Analyse market trends to inform purchasing strategies Ensure purchasing activity aligns with budgets and company policies Maintain accurate procurement records and contracts Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams Support wider purchasing and operational needs as required Skills & Experience Required Minimum 5 years' experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality Proven negotiation experience within the hotel industry Existing contacts within the hotel and tourism sector Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Tenacious, results-driven approach with sound commercial judgement High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English and French (additional languages an advantage) Confident IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office Minimum A-levels or equivalent Personal Attributes Flexible team player willing to support other departments Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Professional, proactive, and commercially minded What's Offered Opportunity to join a respected and growing group travel specialist Competitive salary depending on experience Key role with autonomy and influence over purchasing strategy Long-term career progression as the business evolves To Apply: Please submit your CV (cover letter optional) to . All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Reference: AW-38 Posted: February 11, 2026 My client is an established, leading National Civil Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth, they are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis, a Contracts Manager with a solid background in Civil Engineering and Marine Civils Projects. Core Sectors Groundworks Piling & Foundations Highways Development Infrastructure Bridges and other large Structures Water & Wastewater Duties Management of the Project/Site Manager, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Production of monthly reports; liaise with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS. Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans. Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work. Take responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator, plan & monitor resource requirements. Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice. Be the first point of reference for leadership site issues. Required Experience Strong knowledge of Civil Engineering projects. HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation knowledge. Full driving licence. CSCS card. Results focused. Benefits Competitive basic salary. Company car or generous car allowance.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Reference: AW-38 Posted: February 11, 2026 My client is an established, leading National Civil Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth, they are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis, a Contracts Manager with a solid background in Civil Engineering and Marine Civils Projects. Core Sectors Groundworks Piling & Foundations Highways Development Infrastructure Bridges and other large Structures Water & Wastewater Duties Management of the Project/Site Manager, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Production of monthly reports; liaise with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS. Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans. Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work. Take responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator, plan & monitor resource requirements. Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice. Be the first point of reference for leadership site issues. Required Experience Strong knowledge of Civil Engineering projects. HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation knowledge. Full driving licence. CSCS card. Results focused. Benefits Competitive basic salary. Company car or generous car allowance.
RSSB is now recruiting a Project Manager to join us on a permanent basis, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects that make a real impact across the rail industry. As Project Manager, you will manage the design, development and delivery of different types of railway related projects in order to achieve the project objectives within specified constraints. The projects to be managed are predominantly standards change and research projects with values of up to approximately £250k. The Projects Directorate works with matrix management, so there is the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across the wider Directorate. Based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, this role offers hybrid working, flexible core hours, and a commuting travel subsidy to support travel into our City of London office. The close date for this role is 13th March 2026 at 12pm GMT. Responsibilities Project Leadership Delivery of a wide range of standards change and research projects with project budgets of between approx. £25k and £350k as delegated by the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures. Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures Establish project teams and influence and motivate members of the team to ensure that, through their individual efforts and through collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, they contribute to project success in line with the project plan. Project Definition, Planning and Control Deliver projects throughout the lifecycle in line with RSSB processes, and: Ensure that project requirements are clearly defined, agreed and communicated. Prepare and maintain schedules, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements. Prepare and present timely project documentation for budget authorisation and stage gates. Identify and monitor project risks, opportunities and issues, taking account of lessons learned. Ensure project outputs meet stakeholder requirements and are fit for purpose. Monitor project progress against plan for agreed project performance indicators. Manage the contracts and supplier relationships for externally delivered projects. Manage internal and external stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests, to support the achievement of project objectives and the realisation of benefits, and secure an appropriate level of feedback to facilitate continuous improvement. Support the Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager and Portfolio Head to continuously improve project processes and share best practice, through proactive participation in Projects Directorate initiatives. Proactively manage project budgets and maintain accurate forecasts. Qualifications Essential : A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) or equivalent experience. Experience of managing the successful delivery of projects, with attention to detail and accuracy in all work. Experience of effective stakeholder and supplier management, with effective presentation, facilitation and chairing skills for stakeholder meetings. Competent in the use of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. A commitment to RSSB's values and customer service. Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty. Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals. Can work collaboratively within an evolving industry, gaining stakeholder confidence through understanding their goals and motivations and demonstrating credibility as an expert. Make timely, informed decisions taking account of the benefits and constraints involved. Desirable : Experience of managing research or standards change projects. Why Join RSSB? We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Private medical and dental cover Flexible and hybrid working options Season ticket loan and travel subsidy Cycle to work scheme Volunteer leave Performance-related bonus Pension scheme Learning and development opportunities To support the onboarding process, a "buddy" will be assigned, so that any new starter has someone to support them in addition to the line manager. Ready to Apply? Apply now and help us shape the future of railway standards. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
RSSB is now recruiting a Project Manager to join us on a permanent basis, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects that make a real impact across the rail industry. As Project Manager, you will manage the design, development and delivery of different types of railway related projects in order to achieve the project objectives within specified constraints. The projects to be managed are predominantly standards change and research projects with values of up to approximately £250k. The Projects Directorate works with matrix management, so there is the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across the wider Directorate. Based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, this role offers hybrid working, flexible core hours, and a commuting travel subsidy to support travel into our City of London office. The close date for this role is 13th March 2026 at 12pm GMT. Responsibilities Project Leadership Delivery of a wide range of standards change and research projects with project budgets of between approx. £25k and £350k as delegated by the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures. Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures Establish project teams and influence and motivate members of the team to ensure that, through their individual efforts and through collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, they contribute to project success in line with the project plan. Project Definition, Planning and Control Deliver projects throughout the lifecycle in line with RSSB processes, and: Ensure that project requirements are clearly defined, agreed and communicated. Prepare and maintain schedules, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements. Prepare and present timely project documentation for budget authorisation and stage gates. Identify and monitor project risks, opportunities and issues, taking account of lessons learned. Ensure project outputs meet stakeholder requirements and are fit for purpose. Monitor project progress against plan for agreed project performance indicators. Manage the contracts and supplier relationships for externally delivered projects. Manage internal and external stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests, to support the achievement of project objectives and the realisation of benefits, and secure an appropriate level of feedback to facilitate continuous improvement. Support the Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager and Portfolio Head to continuously improve project processes and share best practice, through proactive participation in Projects Directorate initiatives. Proactively manage project budgets and maintain accurate forecasts. Qualifications Essential : A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) or equivalent experience. Experience of managing the successful delivery of projects, with attention to detail and accuracy in all work. Experience of effective stakeholder and supplier management, with effective presentation, facilitation and chairing skills for stakeholder meetings. Competent in the use of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. A commitment to RSSB's values and customer service. Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty. Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals. Can work collaboratively within an evolving industry, gaining stakeholder confidence through understanding their goals and motivations and demonstrating credibility as an expert. Make timely, informed decisions taking account of the benefits and constraints involved. Desirable : Experience of managing research or standards change projects. Why Join RSSB? We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Private medical and dental cover Flexible and hybrid working options Season ticket loan and travel subsidy Cycle to work scheme Volunteer leave Performance-related bonus Pension scheme Learning and development opportunities To support the onboarding process, a "buddy" will be assigned, so that any new starter has someone to support them in addition to the line manager. Ready to Apply? Apply now and help us shape the future of railway standards. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.
Methods is recruiting an Onboarding and Security/Vetting Officer to join our team on a permanent basis in our London office with remote working as feasible. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. At Methods we believe in working with a human touch which sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses. We do not focus solely on profits or targets; we have a customer centric value system and focus on doing what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects and work collaboratively in teams to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods is currently recruiting for an Onboarding and Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working. The Onboarding and Security Officer will be expected to work as part of the Group Compliance and Security Team. They will support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding off all permanent staff, contractors, and associates. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience of security vetting for UK HMG along with general business administration. In addition they should also have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate across the business and with clients and associates. In close coordination with Talent Acquisition and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Group as one of the first contact points at the onboarding phase, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead. Key Tasks Onboarding Offboarding SC and Vetting Management Offboarding all staff, contractors, and associates; this will include the deactivation of Security Clearances Initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors, and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Checking documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks. Ensure adherence with GOVS007 and HMG SPF requirements. Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies. Gather information and appropriately store in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Recording and tracking information for new and current clearances against current supplier records ensuring new certificates or vetting renewals are requested in timely manner. Responsibility for the filing and documentation for security related documents. Communicate effectively forming positive relationships with stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers when people will be cleared to work. Communicate with suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding. Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements. Including Changes of Circumstances and Overseas Travel Briefings Administer travel briefings to colleagues. Will assist with internal and external Auditing support and Non-conformance, logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of client and Government Audits. This includes support for the businesses certifications. Will record all security incidents and assist in their investigation and reporting. Responsible for following processes for secure storage of Company Sensitive and Protectively Marked material ensuring that material is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Responsible for effectively delivering security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management. Opportunity to contribute to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Liaise with the Security Business Partner & Group Security Controller with any queries or complex issues. Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters. Essential Skills and Experience Ability to prioritise workloads - often urgent clearances which will need to be dealt with immediately and will dominate a day. Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure Impecable organisational and administration skills with a keen attention to detail The ability to prioritise incoming tasks and carry them out in a time conscious manner. Excellent communication skills; articulate with a high level of verbal and written English. Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Able to work both independently and in a team Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Salesforce An interest in Information Security and Vetting Knowledge of recruitment administration This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Methods is recruiting an Onboarding and Security/Vetting Officer to join our team on a permanent basis in our London office with remote working as feasible. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. At Methods we believe in working with a human touch which sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses. We do not focus solely on profits or targets; we have a customer centric value system and focus on doing what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects and work collaboratively in teams to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods is currently recruiting for an Onboarding and Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working. The Onboarding and Security Officer will be expected to work as part of the Group Compliance and Security Team. They will support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding off all permanent staff, contractors, and associates. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience of security vetting for UK HMG along with general business administration. In addition they should also have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate across the business and with clients and associates. In close coordination with Talent Acquisition and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Group as one of the first contact points at the onboarding phase, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead. Key Tasks Onboarding Offboarding SC and Vetting Management Offboarding all staff, contractors, and associates; this will include the deactivation of Security Clearances Initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors, and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Checking documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks. Ensure adherence with GOVS007 and HMG SPF requirements. Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies. Gather information and appropriately store in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Recording and tracking information for new and current clearances against current supplier records ensuring new certificates or vetting renewals are requested in timely manner. Responsibility for the filing and documentation for security related documents. Communicate effectively forming positive relationships with stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers when people will be cleared to work. Communicate with suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding. Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements. Including Changes of Circumstances and Overseas Travel Briefings Administer travel briefings to colleagues. Will assist with internal and external Auditing support and Non-conformance, logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of client and Government Audits. This includes support for the businesses certifications. Will record all security incidents and assist in their investigation and reporting. Responsible for following processes for secure storage of Company Sensitive and Protectively Marked material ensuring that material is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Responsible for effectively delivering security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management. Opportunity to contribute to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Liaise with the Security Business Partner & Group Security Controller with any queries or complex issues. Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters. Essential Skills and Experience Ability to prioritise workloads - often urgent clearances which will need to be dealt with immediately and will dominate a day. Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure Impecable organisational and administration skills with a keen attention to detail The ability to prioritise incoming tasks and carry them out in a time conscious manner. Excellent communication skills; articulate with a high level of verbal and written English. Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Able to work both independently and in a team Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Salesforce An interest in Information Security and Vetting Knowledge of recruitment administration This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a highly respected international professional services organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Finance Leader with a remit of international operations & AP to join its Southampton office in Hampshire. This is a key leadership role within a complex, multi-jurisdictional organisation with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment in systems and people. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of international finance operations and the full AP function, leading a sizeable, multi-office team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. What will the Senior Finance Manager role involve? Leading and developing a multi-office Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability, capability and succession planning across 11 direct reports. Taking ownership of the full AP lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and invoice processing through to approvals, payment runs and supplier relationship management. Overseeing day-to-day finance operations for a number of international offices, including AP, AR, banking activities, payroll inputs, journals and general ledger oversight. Acting as a finance business partner to Office Heads, Partners and operational leaders, providing insight and commercial challenge where required. Driving process improvements and automation initiatives across Accounts Payable, working closely with IT and Finance on systems enhancements and workflow tools. Suitable Candidate for the Senior Finance Manager vacancy: Experience within a professional services or legal environment is essential. Demonstrable experience leading an AP function within a complex, multi-entity organisation. A confident and credible leader, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent. A professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or demonstrable equivalent experience would be advantageous. Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Finance Manager: Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility around core hours. Performance-related bonus. A collaborative, international working environment with genuine scope to influence systems, processes and long-term strategy. Salary dependent on experience. Clear opportunity to shape and modernise the AP function within a growing global organisation. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a highly respected international professional services organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Finance Leader with a remit of international operations & AP to join its Southampton office in Hampshire. This is a key leadership role within a complex, multi-jurisdictional organisation with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment in systems and people. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of international finance operations and the full AP function, leading a sizeable, multi-office team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. What will the Senior Finance Manager role involve? Leading and developing a multi-office Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability, capability and succession planning across 11 direct reports. Taking ownership of the full AP lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and invoice processing through to approvals, payment runs and supplier relationship management. Overseeing day-to-day finance operations for a number of international offices, including AP, AR, banking activities, payroll inputs, journals and general ledger oversight. Acting as a finance business partner to Office Heads, Partners and operational leaders, providing insight and commercial challenge where required. Driving process improvements and automation initiatives across Accounts Payable, working closely with IT and Finance on systems enhancements and workflow tools. Suitable Candidate for the Senior Finance Manager vacancy: Experience within a professional services or legal environment is essential. Demonstrable experience leading an AP function within a complex, multi-entity organisation. A confident and credible leader, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent. A professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or demonstrable equivalent experience would be advantageous. Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Finance Manager: Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility around core hours. Performance-related bonus. A collaborative, international working environment with genuine scope to influence systems, processes and long-term strategy. Salary dependent on experience. Clear opportunity to shape and modernise the AP function within a growing global organisation. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Senior MICE Account Manager - Americas M&I Borough, South London (SE1 1EP) - Hybrid Our Story Worldwide Events is the parent company behind two highly successful event brands: M&I and Private Luxury Events, each serving distinct sectors of the global travel and events industry. Our brands connect the major players in both MICE and leisure travel through one-to-one meetings, inspirational social events, education, and destination discovery activities. Our suppliers and exhibitors are ground breaking hotels, venues, and destinations in the events and hospitality industry who want to reach the world's most respected event planners and travel designers. We bring people together and facilitate strong relationships, connecting people on a human level first, business second. We call this H2H connection, and it is at the heart of everything we do. At M&I we connect the global MICE industry through world class events in the world's best destinations, attracting key buyers and creating an atmosphere perfect for networking. This is where the most valuable business connections are made. We believe in the power of human to human connections to secure high quality business. The Role We are expanding our Buyer Relations within the Americas region. As the Senior Buyer Relations Manager - Team Lead, working American hours (11:00 - 19:00 UK time), you will oversee buyer recruitment strategy, team performance and business development plans to support market growth. You'll lead from the front with strong personal targets while shaping the team's growth, methodology, and output quality. This is a proactive, target driven role combining strategic market leadership, hands on sales, people management, CRM excellence, and consistent performance delivery across multiple live events. As well as intensive telesales campaigns, this role involves regular international travel at our M&I events, attendance at industry trade shows and the possibility of face to face sales trips as we evolve in the future. This is a Permanent (Full-Time) opportunity reporting to the Director of Buyer Relations. Note: Internally, this role is known as 'Senior Buyer Relations Manager - Team Lead'. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead the Americas Buyer Relations team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and day to day management. Coach team members on sales methodology, call quality, pipeline management, and buyer evaluation. Conduct regular performance reviews with clear KPIs (call activity, conversion, buyer quality, geographic mix, and new business). Ensure the team consistently follows internal processes and CRM guidelines. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and workflows to enhance team efficiency and recruitment quality. Americas Buyer Recruitment & KPI Ownership Own and deliver personal and team KPIs for the Americas market, including new business, buyer quality ratios, demographic/geographic targets and market mix balance. Develop a deep understanding of buyers' business needs to match them with relevant event opportunities. Collaborate closely with the marketing department on outreach initiatives, including targeted campaigns and event promotions. Support on site event delivery, ensuring buyers have a seamless and high value experience. Strategic Market Growth Develop and execute Business Development Plans for key markets in the Americas, based on market analysis, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities. Build deep knowledge of agencies, corporates, incentive houses, and associations across the region to strengthen long term buyer engagement. Collaborate with leadership, annual plans, budgets, outreach strategies and market development priorities cycle strategies, and market development priorities. Produce regular performance and market reports, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations. Represent M&I at trade shows, networking functions and hosted buyers programmes to build market presence and strengthen client relationships. Due to the nature of the company and the role, you may occasionally be required to work outside of hours to support events and meet deadlines. We seek individuals who meet the essential criteria below and bring distinctive qualities that enhance our team and client experience. To be considered for our Senior MICE Account Manager (Ameries), you'll need to demonstrate: Proven business development experience in the MICE industry with a strong record of exceeding targets. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ability to manage complex pipelines while balancing personal sales delivery with team leadership responsibilities. Confident in high volume outreach, including cold calling, video calls and in person meetings. Strategic thinker with a hands on approach and willingness to lead by example. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised, with strong time management, prioritisation and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working both independently and within a team. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM. Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams. Previous experience in hosted buyer event environments will be considered a strong advantage. We offer a competitive salary and a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your well being, growth, and work life balance. At M&I, we bring together colleagues from around the world to deliver exceptional event experiences, and our benefits reflect that spirit. £60,000 OTE, including performance based incentives and an attractive compensation package. 36 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service. Hybrid working pattern with an alternating rota (2 days one week, 3 days the next). Receive £50/month contribution towards Bupa private health insurance, starting after probation. Access confidential 24/7 support through Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, wellbeing, financial guidance and life changes. Benefit from extended maternity leave and enhanced paternity leave to support growing families. Team members have the exciting opportunity to travel the world, providing support at our events. Start your weekend early with a 4 pm Friday finish! Our Commitment to Diversity Our approach to diversity is simple: it's about embracing everyone. We are committed to welcoming all individuals, regardless of gender identity, orientation, expression, age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or perspective. Our diversity fuels innovation, brings diverse thoughts, and connects us more closely to our clients and the communities we serve. How to Apply We review every application with care. If this opportunity feels right for you, we'd love to hear from you. As we review applications on a rolling basis, applying early gives us the best chance to consider your experience. Our Company Website Our Events Portfolio
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Senior MICE Account Manager - Americas M&I Borough, South London (SE1 1EP) - Hybrid Our Story Worldwide Events is the parent company behind two highly successful event brands: M&I and Private Luxury Events, each serving distinct sectors of the global travel and events industry. Our brands connect the major players in both MICE and leisure travel through one-to-one meetings, inspirational social events, education, and destination discovery activities. Our suppliers and exhibitors are ground breaking hotels, venues, and destinations in the events and hospitality industry who want to reach the world's most respected event planners and travel designers. We bring people together and facilitate strong relationships, connecting people on a human level first, business second. We call this H2H connection, and it is at the heart of everything we do. At M&I we connect the global MICE industry through world class events in the world's best destinations, attracting key buyers and creating an atmosphere perfect for networking. This is where the most valuable business connections are made. We believe in the power of human to human connections to secure high quality business. The Role We are expanding our Buyer Relations within the Americas region. As the Senior Buyer Relations Manager - Team Lead, working American hours (11:00 - 19:00 UK time), you will oversee buyer recruitment strategy, team performance and business development plans to support market growth. You'll lead from the front with strong personal targets while shaping the team's growth, methodology, and output quality. This is a proactive, target driven role combining strategic market leadership, hands on sales, people management, CRM excellence, and consistent performance delivery across multiple live events. As well as intensive telesales campaigns, this role involves regular international travel at our M&I events, attendance at industry trade shows and the possibility of face to face sales trips as we evolve in the future. This is a Permanent (Full-Time) opportunity reporting to the Director of Buyer Relations. Note: Internally, this role is known as 'Senior Buyer Relations Manager - Team Lead'. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead the Americas Buyer Relations team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and day to day management. Coach team members on sales methodology, call quality, pipeline management, and buyer evaluation. Conduct regular performance reviews with clear KPIs (call activity, conversion, buyer quality, geographic mix, and new business). Ensure the team consistently follows internal processes and CRM guidelines. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and workflows to enhance team efficiency and recruitment quality. Americas Buyer Recruitment & KPI Ownership Own and deliver personal and team KPIs for the Americas market, including new business, buyer quality ratios, demographic/geographic targets and market mix balance. Develop a deep understanding of buyers' business needs to match them with relevant event opportunities. Collaborate closely with the marketing department on outreach initiatives, including targeted campaigns and event promotions. Support on site event delivery, ensuring buyers have a seamless and high value experience. Strategic Market Growth Develop and execute Business Development Plans for key markets in the Americas, based on market analysis, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities. Build deep knowledge of agencies, corporates, incentive houses, and associations across the region to strengthen long term buyer engagement. Collaborate with leadership, annual plans, budgets, outreach strategies and market development priorities cycle strategies, and market development priorities. Produce regular performance and market reports, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations. Represent M&I at trade shows, networking functions and hosted buyers programmes to build market presence and strengthen client relationships. Due to the nature of the company and the role, you may occasionally be required to work outside of hours to support events and meet deadlines. We seek individuals who meet the essential criteria below and bring distinctive qualities that enhance our team and client experience. To be considered for our Senior MICE Account Manager (Ameries), you'll need to demonstrate: Proven business development experience in the MICE industry with a strong record of exceeding targets. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ability to manage complex pipelines while balancing personal sales delivery with team leadership responsibilities. Confident in high volume outreach, including cold calling, video calls and in person meetings. Strategic thinker with a hands on approach and willingness to lead by example. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised, with strong time management, prioritisation and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working both independently and within a team. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM. Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams. Previous experience in hosted buyer event environments will be considered a strong advantage. We offer a competitive salary and a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your well being, growth, and work life balance. At M&I, we bring together colleagues from around the world to deliver exceptional event experiences, and our benefits reflect that spirit. £60,000 OTE, including performance based incentives and an attractive compensation package. 36 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service. Hybrid working pattern with an alternating rota (2 days one week, 3 days the next). Receive £50/month contribution towards Bupa private health insurance, starting after probation. Access confidential 24/7 support through Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, wellbeing, financial guidance and life changes. Benefit from extended maternity leave and enhanced paternity leave to support growing families. Team members have the exciting opportunity to travel the world, providing support at our events. Start your weekend early with a 4 pm Friday finish! Our Commitment to Diversity Our approach to diversity is simple: it's about embracing everyone. We are committed to welcoming all individuals, regardless of gender identity, orientation, expression, age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or perspective. Our diversity fuels innovation, brings diverse thoughts, and connects us more closely to our clients and the communities we serve. How to Apply We review every application with care. If this opportunity feels right for you, we'd love to hear from you. As we review applications on a rolling basis, applying early gives us the best chance to consider your experience. Our Company Website Our Events Portfolio
Global Mobility Account Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Reporting to the Global Mobility Services Director, this role offers an opportunity to oversee the delivery of a wide range of global mobility services to a challenging client portfolio as well as being a contributor to support the growth of the business. The Role Ensure that the client account services teams deliver services in accordance with scope, SLAs /KPIs Ensure that the client account services teams apply a proactive approach to client issues and opportunities for service delivery improvement for the customer Act as the point of escalation for resolving account issues to the satisfaction of the client and ensure Client Manager is proactively informed of any issues and resolution Ensure that resourcing on the account is managed commercially and without risk to service delivery Conduct root cause analysis of issues to prevent reoccurrence Support the optimisation of the Client Manager's revenue opportunities for each client account Support Client Manager in implementing annual business development plan for client portfolio As directed by line manager in liaison with the sales team, proactive involvement in responding to RFPs and sales presentations for new sales prospects and contract renewals to cover service and operational aspects Oversight for all management reporting related to service delivery Drive cost and process efficiencies for client portfolio Conduct Quarterly Service Reviews and attend monthly internal calls with Client Manager to support them on operational issues. Ensure minimum quarterly reporting sent to assigned clients (or more frequently as implemented) Participate fully as accountable resource in the core implementation project team for new client implementations and existing client re-implementations as the responsible party for operational aspects of the engagement as defined in the Implementation Governance Programme Ensure that clients, suppliers, all existing team members and/or new team members are fully trained and competent in the application of client policy, defined processes and the technology used to manage the client and continue to remain up to date on all account changes Ensure service issues are dealt with effectively Understand all aspects of the contract and how to perform against it Support the Client Manager on client financial matters including forecasting for budget purposes. The role holder is responsible for meeting monthly billing and debtor collection targets Support the portfolio financial performance to budget for each client account and ensure Client Manager is proactively informed Undertake projects and consulting work, as requested by senior leadership Maintain competitor awareness and market activity understanding Understand the clients' business, how our service affects it and how improvements can impact their performance Be comfortable in discussing wider product offerings to existing clients and targets The Person To be successful in the role, you'll have the following skills and experience: Previous experience of servicing large global corporate clients, covering all global mobility operational dimensions including: Supplier management, Financial management and Global compliance. Successfully managing international relationships Capability to present in sales proposal situations Educated to a minimum of 'A' level or equivalent, ideally with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and professional qualifications such as ATII, CRP, CIPD, GMS, etc. Familiar with the usual Microsoft software packages Excellent communication skills, innovative and creative thinking, customer centric approach Leads by example Working with and delivering through others Team player, wiling to actively support account team and be hands-on with delivery when required Market Awareness and strategic thought around new opportunities Ability to build and maintain relationships Integral in conflict resolution within the organisation Attention to detail and timely response Robust follow-up on delegated tasks to ensure appropriate results Adherence to established guidelines and procedures APPLY NOW To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the 'apply now' button.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Global Mobility Account Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Reporting to the Global Mobility Services Director, this role offers an opportunity to oversee the delivery of a wide range of global mobility services to a challenging client portfolio as well as being a contributor to support the growth of the business. The Role Ensure that the client account services teams deliver services in accordance with scope, SLAs /KPIs Ensure that the client account services teams apply a proactive approach to client issues and opportunities for service delivery improvement for the customer Act as the point of escalation for resolving account issues to the satisfaction of the client and ensure Client Manager is proactively informed of any issues and resolution Ensure that resourcing on the account is managed commercially and without risk to service delivery Conduct root cause analysis of issues to prevent reoccurrence Support the optimisation of the Client Manager's revenue opportunities for each client account Support Client Manager in implementing annual business development plan for client portfolio As directed by line manager in liaison with the sales team, proactive involvement in responding to RFPs and sales presentations for new sales prospects and contract renewals to cover service and operational aspects Oversight for all management reporting related to service delivery Drive cost and process efficiencies for client portfolio Conduct Quarterly Service Reviews and attend monthly internal calls with Client Manager to support them on operational issues. Ensure minimum quarterly reporting sent to assigned clients (or more frequently as implemented) Participate fully as accountable resource in the core implementation project team for new client implementations and existing client re-implementations as the responsible party for operational aspects of the engagement as defined in the Implementation Governance Programme Ensure that clients, suppliers, all existing team members and/or new team members are fully trained and competent in the application of client policy, defined processes and the technology used to manage the client and continue to remain up to date on all account changes Ensure service issues are dealt with effectively Understand all aspects of the contract and how to perform against it Support the Client Manager on client financial matters including forecasting for budget purposes. The role holder is responsible for meeting monthly billing and debtor collection targets Support the portfolio financial performance to budget for each client account and ensure Client Manager is proactively informed Undertake projects and consulting work, as requested by senior leadership Maintain competitor awareness and market activity understanding Understand the clients' business, how our service affects it and how improvements can impact their performance Be comfortable in discussing wider product offerings to existing clients and targets The Person To be successful in the role, you'll have the following skills and experience: Previous experience of servicing large global corporate clients, covering all global mobility operational dimensions including: Supplier management, Financial management and Global compliance. Successfully managing international relationships Capability to present in sales proposal situations Educated to a minimum of 'A' level or equivalent, ideally with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and professional qualifications such as ATII, CRP, CIPD, GMS, etc. Familiar with the usual Microsoft software packages Excellent communication skills, innovative and creative thinking, customer centric approach Leads by example Working with and delivering through others Team player, wiling to actively support account team and be hands-on with delivery when required Market Awareness and strategic thought around new opportunities Ability to build and maintain relationships Integral in conflict resolution within the organisation Attention to detail and timely response Robust follow-up on delegated tasks to ensure appropriate results Adherence to established guidelines and procedures APPLY NOW To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the 'apply now' button.
Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Job title: Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Autonomy & Control Director Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers Role overview: To lead the software development of a high-level autonomy capability to be deployed to all Kraken autonomous vehicles. This is a diverse R&D-led role covering vessel guidance, mission frameworks and behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and other high-level capabilities including modern AI techniques. Most development will require strong expertise with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, DDS, and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising autonomy algorithms and systems in both experimental and production settings. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of high-level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles. Design and optimise algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning, and mission-level autonomy. Work extensively with ROS2, DDS, and Linux-based systems to develop robust autonomy software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including perception, navigation, and hardware engineers, to integrate autonomy solutions. Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code using C++ and Python. Conduct rigorous testing and validation of autonomy software in both simulated and real-world environments. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and researchers. Balance R&D experimentation with production-level software deployment and optimisation. PERSON SPECIFICIATION Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Extensive experience in C++, with a focus on software architecture and algorithms. Strong understanding of autonomous system design, including motion planning, state estimation, and behaviour-based control. Experience working with Linux, including system-level debugging and performance tuning. Solid knowledge of real-time systems, distributed computing, and middleware communication frameworks. Experience developing and deploying software in an R&D and production environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and iterate on autonomy algorithms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical ideas clearly. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Proven expertise in ROS or ROS2 and/or DDS based systems, Python. Experience with sensor fusion techniques (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs). Knowledge of deep learning-based perception for autonomous systems. Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine. Familiarity with real-time and embedded systems. Familiarity with cloud-based robotics and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink based flight control systems. Previous work in the defence, aerospace, or maritime autonomy sectors. Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities. Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others. Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed. Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner. Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully. Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review. Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments. Maintain professionalism in client interactions. General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
An opportunity to join a Public Sector organisation as a Contracts Manager Client Details This is one of the largest and most modern healthcare Trusts in the country. They serve around three million people, and are highly regarded for their facilities, teaching and research. They are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. They have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Their goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to them. They offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part-time hours and bank hours. They are also committed to offering flexible working wherever they can, and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application. Description This post sits in the Strategic Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager. The role is directly responsible for the management of a portfolio of contracts and specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the organisations strategy and customer base requirements, and the post holder will ensure best value for money at all times whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts to meet organisational goals and compliance standards. Ensure effective procurement strategies Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong professional relationships. Provide guidance on procurement policies and contract management processes. Analyse market trends to inform strategic procurement decisions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract alignment with organisational needs. Prepare and present reports detailing contract performance and outcomes. Profile Experience in public sector procurements end to end (including contract management) Strong understanding of public sector procurement and supply chain practices. Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously with attention to detail. Proficiency in analysing and interpreting contractual data. Job Offer Starting salary 38,500 rising to 46,000 with service Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site in Stoke (3 days home working) Excellent public sector pension plus further benefits
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
An opportunity to join a Public Sector organisation as a Contracts Manager Client Details This is one of the largest and most modern healthcare Trusts in the country. They serve around three million people, and are highly regarded for their facilities, teaching and research. They are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. They have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Their goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to them. They offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part-time hours and bank hours. They are also committed to offering flexible working wherever they can, and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application. Description This post sits in the Strategic Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager. The role is directly responsible for the management of a portfolio of contracts and specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the organisations strategy and customer base requirements, and the post holder will ensure best value for money at all times whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts to meet organisational goals and compliance standards. Ensure effective procurement strategies Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong professional relationships. Provide guidance on procurement policies and contract management processes. Analyse market trends to inform strategic procurement decisions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract alignment with organisational needs. Prepare and present reports detailing contract performance and outcomes. Profile Experience in public sector procurements end to end (including contract management) Strong understanding of public sector procurement and supply chain practices. Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously with attention to detail. Proficiency in analysing and interpreting contractual data. Job Offer Starting salary 38,500 rising to 46,000 with service Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site in Stoke (3 days home working) Excellent public sector pension plus further benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Senior Software Engineer - GCS Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Principal Engineer - GCS Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers About the role: To work on the development of user-facing Ground Control Station (GCS) software designed to enable operators to remotely control and monitor autonomous vehicles beyond visual line-of-sight. This role focuses on developing robust, intuitive interfaces using C++, Qt, QML, and JavaScript, while also incorporating modern UX principles and thorough testing methodologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising user interfaces that must enable operators to navigate complex tactical situations without overwhelming them. You will be expected to run UI experiments with our in-house team of operations experts and with key customers to determine critical software requirements. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work on the design and development of user-facing GCS software for autonomous vehicle monitoring and control. Build and maintain user interface software using C++, Qt, QML, and JavaScript. Engage with operators to gather requirements, validate usability, and refine user experience. Develop prototypes and storyboards to capture user requirements and iterate on design concepts. Ensure software robustness through rigorous testing, validation, and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including autonomy and hardware engineers, to integrate software solutions. Document and maintain codebases with a focus on readability, scalability, and maintainability. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers . PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential qualifications, skills and experience: Extensive experience in C++ and Qt, ideally including QML and JavaScript. Strong understanding of user interface design principles, particularly for mission-critical systems. Experience defining software requirements, developing architectures, and producing robust implementations. Proficiency in software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. UI testing techniques, including automated testing, usability testing, and end-to-end testing, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with end-users to gather requirements. Proven ability to work independently and manage complex workloads effectively . Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: as above but not essential for the role Experience with storyboarding and UX design software (e.g., Figma , Sketch, Adobe XD ). Prior experience working in remote control systems, robotics, or defence-related industries. Knowledge of the maritime environment , nautical charts , or survey software . Familiarity with HTML/CSS and WebSockets. Familiarity with cloud-based systems, containerization Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments Maintain professionalism in client interactions General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Senior Software Engineer - GCS Location: Fareham, Hampshire Responsible to: Principal Engineer - GCS Liaison with: All Kraken staff, sub-contractors, customers, and suppliers About the role: To work on the development of user-facing Ground Control Station (GCS) software designed to enable operators to remotely control and monitor autonomous vehicles beyond visual line-of-sight. This role focuses on developing robust, intuitive interfaces using C++, Qt, QML, and JavaScript, while also incorporating modern UX principles and thorough testing methodologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising user interfaces that must enable operators to navigate complex tactical situations without overwhelming them. You will be expected to run UI experiments with our in-house team of operations experts and with key customers to determine critical software requirements. You should be comfortable handling complex workloads across R&D, prototyping, and mission-critical production deployments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work on the design and development of user-facing GCS software for autonomous vehicle monitoring and control. Build and maintain user interface software using C++, Qt, QML, and JavaScript. Engage with operators to gather requirements, validate usability, and refine user experience. Develop prototypes and storyboards to capture user requirements and iterate on design concepts. Ensure software robustness through rigorous testing, validation, and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including autonomy and hardware engineers, to integrate software solutions. Document and maintain codebases with a focus on readability, scalability, and maintainability. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers . PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential qualifications, skills and experience: Extensive experience in C++ and Qt, ideally including QML and JavaScript. Strong understanding of user interface design principles, particularly for mission-critical systems. Experience defining software requirements, developing architectures, and producing robust implementations. Proficiency in software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. UI testing techniques, including automated testing, usability testing, and end-to-end testing, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with end-users to gather requirements. Proven ability to work independently and manage complex workloads effectively . Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: as above but not essential for the role Experience with storyboarding and UX design software (e.g., Figma , Sketch, Adobe XD ). Prior experience working in remote control systems, robotics, or defence-related industries. Knowledge of the maritime environment , nautical charts , or survey software . Familiarity with HTML/CSS and WebSockets. Familiarity with cloud-based systems, containerization Key behaviours that align with our commitment to excellence, collaboration and efficiency within the workplace: To be punctual and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities Clearly convey ideas and information while actively listening to others Work well with colleagues to achieve common goals and support team members as needed Identify issues and develop practical solutions in a timely manner Maintain a high standard of conduct, respecting confidentiality and addressing challenges respectfully Ensure work is accurate, thorough and free from errors through careful review Take ownership of tasks, following through on commitments Maintain professionalism in client interactions General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or authorised representative To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness Health & Safety responsibilities: To ensure that the working area is a clean and a safe environment in compliance with the best practice and health and safety policies To ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date and all guards and interlocks are working and in place To act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and Health and Safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others To report any potential Health and safety hazards or violations to your line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager To ensure any PPE or work wear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear and then reported when replacements required
Job Role - Regional Facilities Manager Location - Glasgow Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Car Allowance Job Type - Permanent Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Facilities Manager to oversee the operational management, maintenance, and compliance of our property portfolio across the Glasgow You will ensure that all facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in line with statutory and organisational standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites within the region. Manage planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Oversee supplier relationships, contracts, and performance. Monitor budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency savings. Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies. Support strategic planning for refurbishment projects, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Provide leadership to site-based teams and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Prepare reports, audits, and performance reviews for senior management. About You Proven experience in multi-site facilities management, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, and compliance frameworks. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels. Budget management experience and commercial awareness. Professional qualifications such as IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent (desirable). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Car allowance Opportunities for professional development A supportive and collaborative working environment
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Job Role - Regional Facilities Manager Location - Glasgow Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Car Allowance Job Type - Permanent Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Facilities Manager to oversee the operational management, maintenance, and compliance of our property portfolio across the Glasgow You will ensure that all facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in line with statutory and organisational standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites within the region. Manage planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Oversee supplier relationships, contracts, and performance. Monitor budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency savings. Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies. Support strategic planning for refurbishment projects, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Provide leadership to site-based teams and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Prepare reports, audits, and performance reviews for senior management. About You Proven experience in multi-site facilities management, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, and compliance frameworks. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels. Budget management experience and commercial awareness. Professional qualifications such as IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent (desirable). What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Car allowance Opportunities for professional development A supportive and collaborative working environment
Property Manager • Efficiently manage the company s property portfolio while providing all-around customer service. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing landlords, tenants, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded • Promote exceptional customer service and aim for 40 Google reviews per month. • To take a commercial approach to grow property portfolio for referral business, Network with existing clientele to acquire new properties. • Dealing with general day to day maintenance issues promptly and monitor the progress of all to ensure completion within required timescales. • Liaising with contractors, landlords and tenants on a daily basis • Coordinating & Managing Maintenance Schedules • Co-ordination of estimates and undertaking of repairs by contractors inc liaison with Landlords, negotiate with contractors for works to be carried out, raising work orders etc. • Work on reducing costs and improving service quality by building strong contractor relationships. • Improve company profit margins on maintenance job markups for the department including exceeding company targets set • Liaise with contractors to ensure quotations are compatible and value for money • Complete property management notes to track progress of maintenance issues, keeping communication records to all parties up to date. • Accepting and processing contractor invoices in a timely manner inclusive of scanning, naming and allocating these to suppliers folders. Input all contractor invoice data to excel spreadsheet for company records & landlord ledger entries. • To proactively source, test and grow a list of approved and skilled contractors to help resolve a variety of property issues & obtain credentials to be passed to Senior Property Manager for company checks prior to take on. • Efficiently manage tenant/landlord enquiries and issues appertaining to the properties, addressing problems; Face to face, by email and telephone taking detailed information and handling them effectively and promptly manner to avoid company complaints. • Deal with complaints from Landlords and Tenants relating Property Management/Maintenance matters. • Arrange gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs and all other legal/compulsory documentation to ensure that all managed properties comply with current legislation & ensuring all compliance is always kept up to date including licence condition requirements. • Ensuring compliance with local property laws and regulations with health and safety, fire risk assessments, asbestos regulations, and other legal requirements • Distribution of safety records to all relevant parties • Arrange and carry out property inspections including reporting findings to the Landlord and arranging remedial works and/or follow up visits if required and actioning damages with tenants - at all times to ensure property is well-maintained and in compliance with safety regulations. • Initiate and apply for property licences for all boroughs across London including own research into the scope for requirements • Accommodate any council compliance visits to properties and follow through until licence received or initiate works orders under compliance works to be completed in a timely fashion • Action Council improvement notices/fines • Initiate and assist landlords and leaseholders with insurance claims following damages to their dwellings inclusive of obtaining multiple quotations • Monitor and assist the emergency out of hours calls/ engineer call outs Sole Responsibility • Email Management to ensure correspondences are responded to & action in a timely manner. • Returning deposits & dealing with dilapidations. • Handle deposit dispute negotiations • Maintain up-to-date health and safety and fire risk assessments for required properties. • Ensure KPI s and action points set by Management • Provide valuable feedback to improve processes, technology to deliver world class service levels to our customers • To provide support to the Senior Property Manager as required • Acknowledging and actioning anything from company director in relevance to a variety of topics as well as PA assistant work as required. • Cover work and offer assistance to colleagues when required or in the absence of staff • AM Briefings with Sales/Lettings Manager • PM - Briefings with Negotiators • Diary Management for Sales/Lettings Negotiators in the absence of Lettings Co-Ordinator/ Manager
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Property Manager • Efficiently manage the company s property portfolio while providing all-around customer service. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing landlords, tenants, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded • Promote exceptional customer service and aim for 40 Google reviews per month. • To take a commercial approach to grow property portfolio for referral business, Network with existing clientele to acquire new properties. • Dealing with general day to day maintenance issues promptly and monitor the progress of all to ensure completion within required timescales. • Liaising with contractors, landlords and tenants on a daily basis • Coordinating & Managing Maintenance Schedules • Co-ordination of estimates and undertaking of repairs by contractors inc liaison with Landlords, negotiate with contractors for works to be carried out, raising work orders etc. • Work on reducing costs and improving service quality by building strong contractor relationships. • Improve company profit margins on maintenance job markups for the department including exceeding company targets set • Liaise with contractors to ensure quotations are compatible and value for money • Complete property management notes to track progress of maintenance issues, keeping communication records to all parties up to date. • Accepting and processing contractor invoices in a timely manner inclusive of scanning, naming and allocating these to suppliers folders. Input all contractor invoice data to excel spreadsheet for company records & landlord ledger entries. • To proactively source, test and grow a list of approved and skilled contractors to help resolve a variety of property issues & obtain credentials to be passed to Senior Property Manager for company checks prior to take on. • Efficiently manage tenant/landlord enquiries and issues appertaining to the properties, addressing problems; Face to face, by email and telephone taking detailed information and handling them effectively and promptly manner to avoid company complaints. • Deal with complaints from Landlords and Tenants relating Property Management/Maintenance matters. • Arrange gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs and all other legal/compulsory documentation to ensure that all managed properties comply with current legislation & ensuring all compliance is always kept up to date including licence condition requirements. • Ensuring compliance with local property laws and regulations with health and safety, fire risk assessments, asbestos regulations, and other legal requirements • Distribution of safety records to all relevant parties • Arrange and carry out property inspections including reporting findings to the Landlord and arranging remedial works and/or follow up visits if required and actioning damages with tenants - at all times to ensure property is well-maintained and in compliance with safety regulations. • Initiate and apply for property licences for all boroughs across London including own research into the scope for requirements • Accommodate any council compliance visits to properties and follow through until licence received or initiate works orders under compliance works to be completed in a timely fashion • Action Council improvement notices/fines • Initiate and assist landlords and leaseholders with insurance claims following damages to their dwellings inclusive of obtaining multiple quotations • Monitor and assist the emergency out of hours calls/ engineer call outs Sole Responsibility • Email Management to ensure correspondences are responded to & action in a timely manner. • Returning deposits & dealing with dilapidations. • Handle deposit dispute negotiations • Maintain up-to-date health and safety and fire risk assessments for required properties. • Ensure KPI s and action points set by Management • Provide valuable feedback to improve processes, technology to deliver world class service levels to our customers • To provide support to the Senior Property Manager as required • Acknowledging and actioning anything from company director in relevance to a variety of topics as well as PA assistant work as required. • Cover work and offer assistance to colleagues when required or in the absence of staff • AM Briefings with Sales/Lettings Manager • PM - Briefings with Negotiators • Diary Management for Sales/Lettings Negotiators in the absence of Lettings Co-Ordinator/ Manager
Job Title: Pre-Construction Commercial Manager Sector: Structures & Buildings Reports To: Operations Director Location: Midlands (hybrid working 1 day at home, 4 in office/site) Role Overview The Pre-Construction Commercial Manager is responsible for leading and managing all commercial and estimating activities from initial sales enquiry through to tender submission. The role ensures commercially competitive, technically compliant, and risk-assessed bid submissions aligned with company strategy and margin targets. This position bridges sales, estimating, technical, and operational teams to develop robust, profitable, and well-structured bids within the structures and building sector. Key Responsibilities Sales Enquiry & Opportunity Assessment Review and assess incoming sales enquiries and PQQs. Undertake initial commercial and contractual risk reviews. Support bid/no-bid decision process with senior management. Engage with clients, consultants, and supply chain during early stages. Contribute to pre-construction strategy and win plans. Pre-Construction Commercial Management Lead the commercial elements of pre-construction activities. Develop and manage tender budgets and cost plans. Identify key commercial risks and mitigation strategies. Review contract conditions (JCT, NEC, bespoke forms, etc.). Provide advice on procurement strategies and packaging of works. Estimating Oversee and/or prepare detailed cost estimates. Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Prepare take-offs and Bills of Quantities (where required). Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Benchmark costs against historical data and market rates. Ensure allowances, preliminaries, overheads, and margins are correctly applied. Value engineering and cost optimisation input. Tendering & Bid Submission Coordinate commercial inputs into tender submissions. Prepare pricing documents and ensure compliance with tender requirements. Lead tender adjudication meetings. Finalise commercial submissions, clarifications, and qualifications. Support post-tender negotiations and client meetings. Assist in contract award and handover to delivery teams. Risk & Governance Maintain a tender risk register. Conduct sensitivity analysis and margin reviews. Ensure compliance with internal governance and approval procedures. Monitor market conditions and cost trends. Stakeholder & Team Management Work closely with: Sales & Business Development Technical/Design Teams Operations/Project Managers Procurement Teams Manage and mentor estimators (if applicable). Develop strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers. Key Skills & Competencies Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness. Advanced estimating and cost planning expertise. Knowledge of structures and building construction methodologies. Excellent understanding of construction contracts (NEC, JCT, etc.). Risk identification and mitigation capability. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight bid deadlines. Strategic thinking with attention to detail. Qualifications & Experience Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field. 8+ years' experience in commercial/estimating roles within structures and building. Proven experience leading tenders from enquiry to submission. Experience in structural steel, concrete, civils, or building packages (as relevant). Membership of RICS (preferred but not essential). Experience of working within Sports stadia / the leisure market would be an advantage. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Bid success rate (% win ratio). Margin achievement vs target. Accuracy of cost estimates vs final contract value. Quality and compliance of tender submissions. Risk management effectiveness. Timely submission of bids. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Pre-Construction Commercial Manager Sector: Structures & Buildings Reports To: Operations Director Location: Midlands (hybrid working 1 day at home, 4 in office/site) Role Overview The Pre-Construction Commercial Manager is responsible for leading and managing all commercial and estimating activities from initial sales enquiry through to tender submission. The role ensures commercially competitive, technically compliant, and risk-assessed bid submissions aligned with company strategy and margin targets. This position bridges sales, estimating, technical, and operational teams to develop robust, profitable, and well-structured bids within the structures and building sector. Key Responsibilities Sales Enquiry & Opportunity Assessment Review and assess incoming sales enquiries and PQQs. Undertake initial commercial and contractual risk reviews. Support bid/no-bid decision process with senior management. Engage with clients, consultants, and supply chain during early stages. Contribute to pre-construction strategy and win plans. Pre-Construction Commercial Management Lead the commercial elements of pre-construction activities. Develop and manage tender budgets and cost plans. Identify key commercial risks and mitigation strategies. Review contract conditions (JCT, NEC, bespoke forms, etc.). Provide advice on procurement strategies and packaging of works. Estimating Oversee and/or prepare detailed cost estimates. Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Prepare take-offs and Bills of Quantities (where required). Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Benchmark costs against historical data and market rates. Ensure allowances, preliminaries, overheads, and margins are correctly applied. Value engineering and cost optimisation input. Tendering & Bid Submission Coordinate commercial inputs into tender submissions. Prepare pricing documents and ensure compliance with tender requirements. Lead tender adjudication meetings. Finalise commercial submissions, clarifications, and qualifications. Support post-tender negotiations and client meetings. Assist in contract award and handover to delivery teams. Risk & Governance Maintain a tender risk register. Conduct sensitivity analysis and margin reviews. Ensure compliance with internal governance and approval procedures. Monitor market conditions and cost trends. Stakeholder & Team Management Work closely with: Sales & Business Development Technical/Design Teams Operations/Project Managers Procurement Teams Manage and mentor estimators (if applicable). Develop strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers. Key Skills & Competencies Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness. Advanced estimating and cost planning expertise. Knowledge of structures and building construction methodologies. Excellent understanding of construction contracts (NEC, JCT, etc.). Risk identification and mitigation capability. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight bid deadlines. Strategic thinking with attention to detail. Qualifications & Experience Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field. 8+ years' experience in commercial/estimating roles within structures and building. Proven experience leading tenders from enquiry to submission. Experience in structural steel, concrete, civils, or building packages (as relevant). Membership of RICS (preferred but not essential). Experience of working within Sports stadia / the leisure market would be an advantage. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Bid success rate (% win ratio). Margin achievement vs target. Accuracy of cost estimates vs final contract value. Quality and compliance of tender submissions. Risk management effectiveness. Timely submission of bids. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The Role At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to "Make it easy for men to dress well" and we can't do that without our specialist teams. This time, we're on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Manager/ Senior Talent Acquisition Manager on a 12-month fixed term basis for a maternity cover, seeking a mid-Feb 2026 start date. The Snr Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading & driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across the business, including owning end to end recruitment activity in Head Office business areas including Finance, Tech, Ecomm & Third Party. Additionally, this role has overall accountability for the delivery of our recruitment activity in our Milton Keynes Operations areas (namely our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre) and entire Retail estate, including New Store Openings through the 2 x Talent Acquisition Partners. This role takes ownership for the full candidate experience, looking at how we optimise our attraction strategies, events and agency partnerships to deliver the talent we need. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in and make continuous impact in an evolving vertical within the People Team. Some key focuses for the maternity cover will include the full tender and integration process of a new ATS, creating and establishing an EVP and relaunch of our Careers site. The role straddles both hands on recruiting and best practice, whilst providing ample stretch opportunities to develop the TA function even further, as CT continues to grow. What you will be doing Talent Strategy & Planning Develop and embed best-practice recruitment and direct search strategies to attract top talent aligned with Charles Tyrwhitt's short, medium, and long-term goals. Partner with People Partners and business leaders across the UK and USA to understand workforce needs, future growth plans, and ensure recruitment practices are consistent, effective, and fit for purpose and deliver on our People Plan. Analyse recruitment performance, including turnover and hiring effectiveness, to inform continuous improvement and data-driven decisions. ATS Implementation & Optimisation Own the tender, selection, and implementation of the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), managing the full integration from the existing platform. Partner with People Leads and the wider business to ensure the new ATS is fully optimised, fit for purpose, and delivers a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers. Champion adoption, training, and best practice to maximise efficiency, data quality, and overall recruitment capability. International experience would be beneficial as we look to streamline our platforms across the US & France. Recruitment Delivery & Process Excellence Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for head office roles and oversee operations and retail recruitment, ensuring a consistent and exceptional candidate experience. Oversee recruitment tools and assessments, ensuring all are relevant, effective, and consistently applied. Develop innovative sourcing strategies, build diverse talent pipelines, and cultivate networks for hard-to-fill or high-demand roles. Fully manage the agency PSL, ensuring partners act as an extension of the CT brand, deliver high-quality candidates, and meet agreed commercial and service standards. Deliver the annual internships programme, developing relationships with universities and educational partners to attract and nurture future talent. Champion CT's employer brand and EVP, ensuring a consistent tone of voice and strong presence across internal and external platforms (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, careers pages, etc.). Reporting, Budget & Stakeholder Engagement Monitor recruitment KPIs to maintain required service levels to the business and provide insight through the Board Report. Manage the recruitment budget to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice, coaching, and market insight to enhance hiring capability. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, supporting their professional growth and aligning their development with business priorities. Project manage new recruitment initiatives and partnerships (e.g., universities, charities, and social organisations) to support long-term talent pipeline development. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience sourcing, screening, and managing candidates, ideally in-house within retail, FMCG, or a fast paced commercial environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines simultaneously. Confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, providing advice, guidance, and training on recruitment best practices. Experience analysing recruitment data, producing meaningful reports, and presenting insights to inform decision making. Experience in the tender, selection, or integration of an ATS is desirable. International recruitment experience is advantageous. What you can expect from us Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme An entrepreneurial environment where you'll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward You'll have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company! Our hybrid working policy means we work from the office 3-4 days per week (14 days onsite across a 4 week period, and Monday's are our set days in the office) We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners - 'giving something back' is an important part of our ethos At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in) What we are looking for How we do our work is important to us at CT and anyone who joins us will feel aligned with our 3 BE's: "BE the BOSS", "BE the CUSTOMER" and "BE the BEST". As a creative and entrepreneurial business, we believe that being together helps create a collaborative environment and is key to our success. Our Tyrwhitteers are the drivers of change, so we're looking for hard working people with a pro active approach to their work. Who we are Once upon a shirt, Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler (whilst studying Geography at Bristol University - we might add) had the notion that he could make a better shirt at better value than anyone else in the world! He believed that all men; no matter their shape or size, where they may be in the world or indeed their budget; should be able to own a Jermyn Street quality shirt. A proper shirt. A CT shirt. That was over 3 decades ago and whilst Charles Tyrwhitt (it rhymes with spirit by the way) is still famous for proper shirts, these days we are about so much more than collars and cuffs. Our purpose is to "make it easy for men to dress well". We take care of a chap's entire wardrobe, providing stylish solutions for every occasion. We make sure he gets what he wants, when and how he wants it. With a unique product offering delivered with exceptional customer service, Charles Tyrwhitt is a world known, well loved London-based brand with stores throughout the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. Our Global Head Office is in London Bridge, where our teams that support our online presence in North America, Canada, Europe and Australia are based. We have a small Manhattan office for our US Partnerships and US Retail support teams, and our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre are based in Milton Keynes. At Charles Tyrwhitt we believe in doing the right thing. That means making our products properly and sustainably, making our business work for our people, our customers, and our suppliers and giving back to charity to support those in need. We're taking a good hard look at our social and environmental impact, and always looking for ways to be better.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
The Role At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to "Make it easy for men to dress well" and we can't do that without our specialist teams. This time, we're on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Manager/ Senior Talent Acquisition Manager on a 12-month fixed term basis for a maternity cover, seeking a mid-Feb 2026 start date. The Snr Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading & driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across the business, including owning end to end recruitment activity in Head Office business areas including Finance, Tech, Ecomm & Third Party. Additionally, this role has overall accountability for the delivery of our recruitment activity in our Milton Keynes Operations areas (namely our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre) and entire Retail estate, including New Store Openings through the 2 x Talent Acquisition Partners. This role takes ownership for the full candidate experience, looking at how we optimise our attraction strategies, events and agency partnerships to deliver the talent we need. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in and make continuous impact in an evolving vertical within the People Team. Some key focuses for the maternity cover will include the full tender and integration process of a new ATS, creating and establishing an EVP and relaunch of our Careers site. The role straddles both hands on recruiting and best practice, whilst providing ample stretch opportunities to develop the TA function even further, as CT continues to grow. What you will be doing Talent Strategy & Planning Develop and embed best-practice recruitment and direct search strategies to attract top talent aligned with Charles Tyrwhitt's short, medium, and long-term goals. Partner with People Partners and business leaders across the UK and USA to understand workforce needs, future growth plans, and ensure recruitment practices are consistent, effective, and fit for purpose and deliver on our People Plan. Analyse recruitment performance, including turnover and hiring effectiveness, to inform continuous improvement and data-driven decisions. ATS Implementation & Optimisation Own the tender, selection, and implementation of the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), managing the full integration from the existing platform. Partner with People Leads and the wider business to ensure the new ATS is fully optimised, fit for purpose, and delivers a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers. Champion adoption, training, and best practice to maximise efficiency, data quality, and overall recruitment capability. International experience would be beneficial as we look to streamline our platforms across the US & France. Recruitment Delivery & Process Excellence Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for head office roles and oversee operations and retail recruitment, ensuring a consistent and exceptional candidate experience. Oversee recruitment tools and assessments, ensuring all are relevant, effective, and consistently applied. Develop innovative sourcing strategies, build diverse talent pipelines, and cultivate networks for hard-to-fill or high-demand roles. Fully manage the agency PSL, ensuring partners act as an extension of the CT brand, deliver high-quality candidates, and meet agreed commercial and service standards. Deliver the annual internships programme, developing relationships with universities and educational partners to attract and nurture future talent. Champion CT's employer brand and EVP, ensuring a consistent tone of voice and strong presence across internal and external platforms (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, careers pages, etc.). Reporting, Budget & Stakeholder Engagement Monitor recruitment KPIs to maintain required service levels to the business and provide insight through the Board Report. Manage the recruitment budget to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice, coaching, and market insight to enhance hiring capability. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, supporting their professional growth and aligning their development with business priorities. Project manage new recruitment initiatives and partnerships (e.g., universities, charities, and social organisations) to support long-term talent pipeline development. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience sourcing, screening, and managing candidates, ideally in-house within retail, FMCG, or a fast paced commercial environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines simultaneously. Confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, providing advice, guidance, and training on recruitment best practices. Experience analysing recruitment data, producing meaningful reports, and presenting insights to inform decision making. Experience in the tender, selection, or integration of an ATS is desirable. International recruitment experience is advantageous. What you can expect from us Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme An entrepreneurial environment where you'll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward You'll have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company! Our hybrid working policy means we work from the office 3-4 days per week (14 days onsite across a 4 week period, and Monday's are our set days in the office) We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners - 'giving something back' is an important part of our ethos At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in) What we are looking for How we do our work is important to us at CT and anyone who joins us will feel aligned with our 3 BE's: "BE the BOSS", "BE the CUSTOMER" and "BE the BEST". As a creative and entrepreneurial business, we believe that being together helps create a collaborative environment and is key to our success. Our Tyrwhitteers are the drivers of change, so we're looking for hard working people with a pro active approach to their work. Who we are Once upon a shirt, Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler (whilst studying Geography at Bristol University - we might add) had the notion that he could make a better shirt at better value than anyone else in the world! He believed that all men; no matter their shape or size, where they may be in the world or indeed their budget; should be able to own a Jermyn Street quality shirt. A proper shirt. A CT shirt. That was over 3 decades ago and whilst Charles Tyrwhitt (it rhymes with spirit by the way) is still famous for proper shirts, these days we are about so much more than collars and cuffs. Our purpose is to "make it easy for men to dress well". We take care of a chap's entire wardrobe, providing stylish solutions for every occasion. We make sure he gets what he wants, when and how he wants it. With a unique product offering delivered with exceptional customer service, Charles Tyrwhitt is a world known, well loved London-based brand with stores throughout the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. Our Global Head Office is in London Bridge, where our teams that support our online presence in North America, Canada, Europe and Australia are based. We have a small Manhattan office for our US Partnerships and US Retail support teams, and our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre are based in Milton Keynes. At Charles Tyrwhitt we believe in doing the right thing. That means making our products properly and sustainably, making our business work for our people, our customers, and our suppliers and giving back to charity to support those in need. We're taking a good hard look at our social and environmental impact, and always looking for ways to be better.
Senior Project Manager - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - G7 Do you have experience in project management and successfully implementing change? Do you thrive on leading from the front when delivering projects, bringing structure and clarity to a complex and changing environment? If you can build and utilise strong relationships at a senior level in order to deliver project outcomes, we would love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! We are looking for experienced Project Managers to take responsibility for leading and driving the delivery of a range of key strategic transformational change projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing one or more complex, medium/high risk programmes or projects, delivering changes via multi-disciplinary, matrix-managed teams. As a strong and experienced project leader, you will be responsible for creating a cohesive delivery environment, motivating and supporting your teams with any challenges that they may face. You will be responsible for securing and managing internal resources and external suppliers, taking full responsibility for budgetary forecasting and management, managing the dependencies and interfaces with other projects, programmes and BAU operations. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering a range of transformational digital, technology and business change projects, planning in detail through all lifecycle stages, and working collaboratively to realise benefits and achieve business outcomes. In addition to strong change management skills, individuals that have an interest and experience in delivering change through technology would thrive in our environment. Our Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) capability sits within the IT Services (ITS) Directorate, where we take responsibility for managing and delivering strategic change programmes across the entire Agency. This role will report directly to one of our Portfolio Managers, where you will work as part of their senior team within a programme environment. You will play an active and critical part in improving the performance of the wider project delivery environment. At the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA), PPM is about more than just technology delivery. Our projects and programmes encompass the full business change lifecycle, covering areas such as customer migration and digital channel shift, business process improvement, strategic procurement, asset replacement, and IT infrastructure delivery. All the while, we focus on improving outcomes for our customers, stakeholders and staff, which makes the DVLA Change Portfolio an exciting and challenging environment within which to work. The DVLA G7 Senior Project Manager role aligns to the Project Manager 3 role within the Government Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) as set out by the Government Project Delivery Profession, along with encompassing aspects of the Delivery Manager role within the Government Digital and Data Framework. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Project Management: Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Develop detailed plans. Manage effective transition between project phases. Risks & Issues: Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and elevate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies. Budget: Develop the budget and track delivery within budget. Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 18th February at 12pm. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: You will have a depth of experience of successfully managing medium or large-scale projects, with a track record of delivering a range of business outcomes. You may have gathered relevant professional project management qualifications over the course of your career (Prince2, Prince2Agile, MSP, MoP, and/or APMP, or equivalent). If these are not already held, then you must be willing to work towards them once in role. Your leadership approach will see you lead from the front and drive those around you to achieve shared objectives, while using your team and wider networks to ensure the right things happen. You will be comfortable with empowerment, using your problem-solving skills to evaluate the best solutions while presenting your findings persuasively in order to gain buy-in. You will be confident when making decisions and handling difficult conversations with others, professionally and with sensitivity. You will have excellent communication skills, adapting your style and quickly developing rapport to maximise both impact and understanding. You will be comfortable engaging at all levels across DVLA, DfT and Government where required, acting as an ambassador for DVLA change delivery and the wider Government Project Delivery Profession.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - G7 Do you have experience in project management and successfully implementing change? Do you thrive on leading from the front when delivering projects, bringing structure and clarity to a complex and changing environment? If you can build and utilise strong relationships at a senior level in order to deliver project outcomes, we would love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! We are looking for experienced Project Managers to take responsibility for leading and driving the delivery of a range of key strategic transformational change projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing one or more complex, medium/high risk programmes or projects, delivering changes via multi-disciplinary, matrix-managed teams. As a strong and experienced project leader, you will be responsible for creating a cohesive delivery environment, motivating and supporting your teams with any challenges that they may face. You will be responsible for securing and managing internal resources and external suppliers, taking full responsibility for budgetary forecasting and management, managing the dependencies and interfaces with other projects, programmes and BAU operations. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering a range of transformational digital, technology and business change projects, planning in detail through all lifecycle stages, and working collaboratively to realise benefits and achieve business outcomes. In addition to strong change management skills, individuals that have an interest and experience in delivering change through technology would thrive in our environment. Our Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) capability sits within the IT Services (ITS) Directorate, where we take responsibility for managing and delivering strategic change programmes across the entire Agency. This role will report directly to one of our Portfolio Managers, where you will work as part of their senior team within a programme environment. You will play an active and critical part in improving the performance of the wider project delivery environment. At the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA), PPM is about more than just technology delivery. Our projects and programmes encompass the full business change lifecycle, covering areas such as customer migration and digital channel shift, business process improvement, strategic procurement, asset replacement, and IT infrastructure delivery. All the while, we focus on improving outcomes for our customers, stakeholders and staff, which makes the DVLA Change Portfolio an exciting and challenging environment within which to work. The DVLA G7 Senior Project Manager role aligns to the Project Manager 3 role within the Government Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) as set out by the Government Project Delivery Profession, along with encompassing aspects of the Delivery Manager role within the Government Digital and Data Framework. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Project Management: Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Develop detailed plans. Manage effective transition between project phases. Risks & Issues: Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and elevate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies. Budget: Develop the budget and track delivery within budget. Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 18th February at 12pm. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: You will have a depth of experience of successfully managing medium or large-scale projects, with a track record of delivering a range of business outcomes. You may have gathered relevant professional project management qualifications over the course of your career (Prince2, Prince2Agile, MSP, MoP, and/or APMP, or equivalent). If these are not already held, then you must be willing to work towards them once in role. Your leadership approach will see you lead from the front and drive those around you to achieve shared objectives, while using your team and wider networks to ensure the right things happen. You will be comfortable with empowerment, using your problem-solving skills to evaluate the best solutions while presenting your findings persuasively in order to gain buy-in. You will be confident when making decisions and handling difficult conversations with others, professionally and with sensitivity. You will have excellent communication skills, adapting your style and quickly developing rapport to maximise both impact and understanding. You will be comfortable engaging at all levels across DVLA, DfT and Government where required, acting as an ambassador for DVLA change delivery and the wider Government Project Delivery Profession.
Operations Director - Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Senior Management Team as Operations Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the firm and will develop and implement the firm's operational strategy to support sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, service quality, and financial performance. This role ensures that the firm's infrastructure, systems, processes, and people capabilities are aligned to deliver exceptional client service and support all our colleagues effectively. The successful candidate will work alongside and report directly to our CEO. We are looking for someone who is proactive, gets things done and is results driven. A key part of the role is performance management. Location: Stamford (with flexibility to be based at any of our offices) although the role will involve regular travel to all of our offices Reporting to: CEO (based in Stamford) Hours: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday Salary: Dependent on experience Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver the firm's operational strategy in alignment with the overall business plan. Advise the CEO and Board on operational risk, capacity planning, and infrastructure investment. Lead firm-wide transformation initiatives including digitalisation, process improvement and systems implementation. Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and performance management. Operational Management Oversee all non-legal operational functions including ICT, HR, Risk & Compliance, Marketing, Facilities, Front-of-House, Procurement and Administrative Support. Ensure operational processes are efficient, scalable and support profitable growth. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, KPIs and best practice benchmarks. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts to deliver value for money. Attend Departmental/Office Meetings as necessary. Take a lead role in ensuring the smooth integration of Mergers and Acquisitions. Financial & Performance Oversight Work closely with the Finance Manager to manage operational budgets and control costs. Establish measurable KPIs and service standards across business support functions. Improve utilisation of resources and operational leverage across the business. Build and maintain relationships with colleagues to ensure a high level of staff engagement and performance. Evaluate employee productivity and performance and recommend strategies for improvement. In particular, improve Fee Earner utilisation rates. Conduct quarterly Fee Earner Reviews and ensure that support reviews take place. Take the lead on ensuring we are best placed to improve our Legal 500 rankings each year and maintain our excellent client review ratings. Risk, Compliance & Governance and Health & Safety Ensure operational compliance with SRA and FCA regulations, LawNet/Lexcel/ISO standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Oversee business continuity planning, disaster recovery and crisis management protocols. Collaborate with our Risk & Compliance team to embed robust operational controls. Implement and maintain a calendar of key operational dates. Take on the role of Health & Safety Responsible Person. Technology & Innovation Lead the firm's technology roadmap in partnership with the ICT Manager. Champion legal tech adoption, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. Play a key role in conjunction with our ICT Manager to implement and drive change in the use of AI within the business. Ensure data governance, cybersecurity resilience and information security standards are maintained. Foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture across the firm whilst ensuring our colleagues feel supported and that their wellbeing is a top priority. Drive change management initiatives and promote departmental collaboration. Support the recruitment of new colleagues as necessary. Deal with any staff issues and disciplinary matters. Deal with any team restructure requirements. Promote and represent the firm at external events. Client Experience Improve client onboarding processes and service consistency. Support pricing, matter management and workflow optimisation initiatives. Candidate Profile Senior operational leadership experience within a mid-to-large professional services firm (legal sector strongly preferred). Experience operating at senior or firmwide level. Demonstrable success delivering operational or digital transformation programmes. Strong financial and commercial acumen. A Mental Health First Aider (holding a Mental Health First Aider Certificate or be willing to undertake such training). Strong understanding of law firm economics, regulatory environment and law firm structures. Strategic thinker with hands on delivery capability. Ability to influence colleagues and speak with authority. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong analytical and data driven decision making capability. Outstanding leadership and communication skills. Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness. High degree of competency in using Microsoft packages, Word, PowerPoint & Excel Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality. Flexible and must be willing / able to travel to all of our offices. Proactive and positive attitude. Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines. High level of integrity and empathy. Team player. Sense of humour. Present a credible and business like approach. Thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys implementing change. Gets things done and is results driven. Why work at Chattertons Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK's oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement-many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates. Benefits: Some of the great benefits that we offer include: Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm's position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. Please refer to ourprivacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Operations Director - Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Senior Management Team as Operations Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the firm and will develop and implement the firm's operational strategy to support sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, service quality, and financial performance. This role ensures that the firm's infrastructure, systems, processes, and people capabilities are aligned to deliver exceptional client service and support all our colleagues effectively. The successful candidate will work alongside and report directly to our CEO. We are looking for someone who is proactive, gets things done and is results driven. A key part of the role is performance management. Location: Stamford (with flexibility to be based at any of our offices) although the role will involve regular travel to all of our offices Reporting to: CEO (based in Stamford) Hours: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday Salary: Dependent on experience Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver the firm's operational strategy in alignment with the overall business plan. Advise the CEO and Board on operational risk, capacity planning, and infrastructure investment. Lead firm-wide transformation initiatives including digitalisation, process improvement and systems implementation. Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and performance management. Operational Management Oversee all non-legal operational functions including ICT, HR, Risk & Compliance, Marketing, Facilities, Front-of-House, Procurement and Administrative Support. Ensure operational processes are efficient, scalable and support profitable growth. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, KPIs and best practice benchmarks. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts to deliver value for money. Attend Departmental/Office Meetings as necessary. Take a lead role in ensuring the smooth integration of Mergers and Acquisitions. Financial & Performance Oversight Work closely with the Finance Manager to manage operational budgets and control costs. Establish measurable KPIs and service standards across business support functions. Improve utilisation of resources and operational leverage across the business. Build and maintain relationships with colleagues to ensure a high level of staff engagement and performance. Evaluate employee productivity and performance and recommend strategies for improvement. In particular, improve Fee Earner utilisation rates. Conduct quarterly Fee Earner Reviews and ensure that support reviews take place. Take the lead on ensuring we are best placed to improve our Legal 500 rankings each year and maintain our excellent client review ratings. Risk, Compliance & Governance and Health & Safety Ensure operational compliance with SRA and FCA regulations, LawNet/Lexcel/ISO standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Oversee business continuity planning, disaster recovery and crisis management protocols. Collaborate with our Risk & Compliance team to embed robust operational controls. Implement and maintain a calendar of key operational dates. Take on the role of Health & Safety Responsible Person. Technology & Innovation Lead the firm's technology roadmap in partnership with the ICT Manager. Champion legal tech adoption, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. Play a key role in conjunction with our ICT Manager to implement and drive change in the use of AI within the business. Ensure data governance, cybersecurity resilience and information security standards are maintained. Foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture across the firm whilst ensuring our colleagues feel supported and that their wellbeing is a top priority. Drive change management initiatives and promote departmental collaboration. Support the recruitment of new colleagues as necessary. Deal with any staff issues and disciplinary matters. Deal with any team restructure requirements. Promote and represent the firm at external events. Client Experience Improve client onboarding processes and service consistency. Support pricing, matter management and workflow optimisation initiatives. Candidate Profile Senior operational leadership experience within a mid-to-large professional services firm (legal sector strongly preferred). Experience operating at senior or firmwide level. Demonstrable success delivering operational or digital transformation programmes. Strong financial and commercial acumen. A Mental Health First Aider (holding a Mental Health First Aider Certificate or be willing to undertake such training). Strong understanding of law firm economics, regulatory environment and law firm structures. Strategic thinker with hands on delivery capability. Ability to influence colleagues and speak with authority. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong analytical and data driven decision making capability. Outstanding leadership and communication skills. Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness. High degree of competency in using Microsoft packages, Word, PowerPoint & Excel Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality. Flexible and must be willing / able to travel to all of our offices. Proactive and positive attitude. Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines. High level of integrity and empathy. Team player. Sense of humour. Present a credible and business like approach. Thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys implementing change. Gets things done and is results driven. Why work at Chattertons Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK's oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement-many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates. Benefits: Some of the great benefits that we offer include: Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm's position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. Please refer to ourprivacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
Overview What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future. As a Senior Client Onboarding Executive, you will deliver an exceptional end-to-end implementation and onboarding experience for new clients. Acting as a subject matter expert on our customers and systems, you will play a critical role in deploying and configuring new ways of working, systems, and process solutions in partnership with multiple departments to support implementation of scheme set ups, as well as the client-facing launch. Reporting into the Client Onboarding Manager, you'll be the primary post-sale contact, establishing a deep understanding of client requirements and supporting the Onboarding Team, Business Development and Account Management Teams on best practices. Responsibilities Lead new clients through the technical and client-facing onboarding process in partnership with Business Development and Account Management. Project manage onboarding for a range of customers, including Enterprise accounts, ensuring clear communication of milestones to all stakeholders. Support Business Development with client pitches, tenders, and proposal documentation as required. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, Product, and Engineering to improve the onboarding experience and streamline implementation processes. Ensure timely, accurate, and precise configuration updates to customer schemes throughout their lifecycle. Develop productive and trusted relationships with internal teams, and establish yourself as a point of contact for all things Client Onboarding. Collect, analyse, and present implementation data to measure success and inform continuous improvement. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Client Onboarding, Account Management or a related area, leading early-stage client projects. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. Confident presenter, with the ability to think on your feet in client-facing situations. Ability to handle and analyse large data sets, visualising them in a clear way for interpretation. Proactive in analysing data and trends, and identifying changes to present back to the team. Excellent communication skills, with the maturity, gravitas and ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally. Able to problem solve and operate independently, taking proactive responsibility for the performance of your launches and implementation projects. A start-up / entrepreneurial mindset, being able to adjust to change and keep up with a fast-moving business. Preferred Experience of working with Enterprise accounts Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2) Familiarity with CRM software such as Pipedrive and data-analytics software such as Databricks An interest in sustainability, and a desire to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Knowledge of employee benefits, EVs or leasing would be great but not crucial. Benefits We offer salary discussions on request; recruiters can discuss appropriate compensation to match experience. We aim to find the right fit rather than disclose a fixed salary. Octopus Energy Group offers a unique culture with autonomy and co-ownership on impactful projects. Perks are provided through the perks hub and include employee benefits. About us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you'll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We're building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK's most exciting start-ups - making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal. Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company-an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs. Please note we use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Overview What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future. As a Senior Client Onboarding Executive, you will deliver an exceptional end-to-end implementation and onboarding experience for new clients. Acting as a subject matter expert on our customers and systems, you will play a critical role in deploying and configuring new ways of working, systems, and process solutions in partnership with multiple departments to support implementation of scheme set ups, as well as the client-facing launch. Reporting into the Client Onboarding Manager, you'll be the primary post-sale contact, establishing a deep understanding of client requirements and supporting the Onboarding Team, Business Development and Account Management Teams on best practices. Responsibilities Lead new clients through the technical and client-facing onboarding process in partnership with Business Development and Account Management. Project manage onboarding for a range of customers, including Enterprise accounts, ensuring clear communication of milestones to all stakeholders. Support Business Development with client pitches, tenders, and proposal documentation as required. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, Product, and Engineering to improve the onboarding experience and streamline implementation processes. Ensure timely, accurate, and precise configuration updates to customer schemes throughout their lifecycle. Develop productive and trusted relationships with internal teams, and establish yourself as a point of contact for all things Client Onboarding. Collect, analyse, and present implementation data to measure success and inform continuous improvement. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Client Onboarding, Account Management or a related area, leading early-stage client projects. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. Confident presenter, with the ability to think on your feet in client-facing situations. Ability to handle and analyse large data sets, visualising them in a clear way for interpretation. Proactive in analysing data and trends, and identifying changes to present back to the team. Excellent communication skills, with the maturity, gravitas and ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally. Able to problem solve and operate independently, taking proactive responsibility for the performance of your launches and implementation projects. A start-up / entrepreneurial mindset, being able to adjust to change and keep up with a fast-moving business. Preferred Experience of working with Enterprise accounts Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2) Familiarity with CRM software such as Pipedrive and data-analytics software such as Databricks An interest in sustainability, and a desire to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Knowledge of employee benefits, EVs or leasing would be great but not crucial. Benefits We offer salary discussions on request; recruiters can discuss appropriate compensation to match experience. We aim to find the right fit rather than disclose a fixed salary. Octopus Energy Group offers a unique culture with autonomy and co-ownership on impactful projects. Perks are provided through the perks hub and include employee benefits. About us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you'll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We're building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK's most exciting start-ups - making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal. Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company-an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs. Please note we use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
# Senior Procurement ManagerJob Req ID: 55964Posting Date: 12 Feb 2026Function: Procurement and Supply ChainUnit: Finance & Business ServicesLocation: 1 Braham Street, London, United KingdomSalary: Competitive with great benefits Closing Date: 21st Feb 2026 This role will be based in London, working three days a week in the office and two days from home. Why this job matters The role will be responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals to drive sourcing and category management for UK Business products and services. The right candidate will have extensive knowledge of developing sourcing and supplier strategies for several key product categories across the BT Business portfolio, with experience across Product, Commercial, Go-To-Market, operations and sales. Strong experience in Source to Contract process is required and the ability to understand complex customer product and service requirements. Strong business expertise in portfolio purchasing and relevant categories is required, particularly around Customer Requirements, Supplier/Partner Capabilities, Commercial models, product lifecycle and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements. You will be expected to establish appropriate sourcing strategies alongside relevant internal stakeholders (Product, Account and Commercial) to drive long-term goals of Continuity of Supply, Cost, Quality, Safety, Diversity & Inclusion and Risk and Sustainability. You will also oversee supplier commercial performance and compliance including the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in collaboration with key stakeholders and conduct quarterly business reviews with our supply chain. What you'll be doing Driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT's UK Business Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Developing and implementing procurement frameworks and procedures. Working with BT business stakeholders to identify and deliver key savings opportunities, efficiencies, compliance, and improved ways of working. Ability to work within (sometimes complex) B2B supply chain scenarios and provide agile responses to Business Units to assist in the progression of market opportunities. B2B bid support and supporting internal business units with creative supply chain solutions for corporate customers. Providing key inputs for Category Strategies and Sourcing Activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, supplier and risk management activities Building and maintaining category expertise, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics Identify business improvements leveraging the commercial, design and process to minimise the Total Cost of Ownership Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models, in accordance with strict timelines. Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers and negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools Deliver other business partnering services to key CFUs / CUs You'll have the following skills and experience We're looking for someone that's results orientated, ambitious, and passionate. Comfortable and adept with the latest digital sourcing tools and a keen promoter of the latest procurement technologies and processes. Experience within a fast-paced Procurement function. Strong business expertise in category management, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations Bachelors degree in a relevant business or technical area MBA / Masters Degree equivalent preferred AOC.P.M.(Certified Purchasing Manager), and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) desired Relevant Supply Chain, B2B Purchasing, and/or Sourcing Experience Good acumen with digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further Benefits Annual On target bonus 15% (personal and company multipliers) Car cash allowance of £5500 Private healthcare for you and your family BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10% Life Assurance Direct share scheme Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands - BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project - connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies. Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era. A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
# Senior Procurement ManagerJob Req ID: 55964Posting Date: 12 Feb 2026Function: Procurement and Supply ChainUnit: Finance & Business ServicesLocation: 1 Braham Street, London, United KingdomSalary: Competitive with great benefits Closing Date: 21st Feb 2026 This role will be based in London, working three days a week in the office and two days from home. Why this job matters The role will be responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals to drive sourcing and category management for UK Business products and services. The right candidate will have extensive knowledge of developing sourcing and supplier strategies for several key product categories across the BT Business portfolio, with experience across Product, Commercial, Go-To-Market, operations and sales. Strong experience in Source to Contract process is required and the ability to understand complex customer product and service requirements. Strong business expertise in portfolio purchasing and relevant categories is required, particularly around Customer Requirements, Supplier/Partner Capabilities, Commercial models, product lifecycle and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements. You will be expected to establish appropriate sourcing strategies alongside relevant internal stakeholders (Product, Account and Commercial) to drive long-term goals of Continuity of Supply, Cost, Quality, Safety, Diversity & Inclusion and Risk and Sustainability. You will also oversee supplier commercial performance and compliance including the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in collaboration with key stakeholders and conduct quarterly business reviews with our supply chain. What you'll be doing Driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT's UK Business Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Developing and implementing procurement frameworks and procedures. Working with BT business stakeholders to identify and deliver key savings opportunities, efficiencies, compliance, and improved ways of working. Ability to work within (sometimes complex) B2B supply chain scenarios and provide agile responses to Business Units to assist in the progression of market opportunities. B2B bid support and supporting internal business units with creative supply chain solutions for corporate customers. Providing key inputs for Category Strategies and Sourcing Activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, supplier and risk management activities Building and maintaining category expertise, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics Identify business improvements leveraging the commercial, design and process to minimise the Total Cost of Ownership Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models, in accordance with strict timelines. Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers and negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools Deliver other business partnering services to key CFUs / CUs You'll have the following skills and experience We're looking for someone that's results orientated, ambitious, and passionate. Comfortable and adept with the latest digital sourcing tools and a keen promoter of the latest procurement technologies and processes. Experience within a fast-paced Procurement function. Strong business expertise in category management, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations Bachelors degree in a relevant business or technical area MBA / Masters Degree equivalent preferred AOC.P.M.(Certified Purchasing Manager), and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) desired Relevant Supply Chain, B2B Purchasing, and/or Sourcing Experience Good acumen with digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further Benefits Annual On target bonus 15% (personal and company multipliers) Car cash allowance of £5500 Private healthcare for you and your family BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10% Life Assurance Direct share scheme Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands - BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project - connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies. Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era. A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Are you a legal professional looking for a role with purpose, impact and variety? We're looking for a Commercial & Policy Solicitor to join our Legal team to provide high quality advice that supports our organisational goals and strengthens our service to members across the UK. About the role As a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you will support the Head of Legal (Commercial) and Head of Legal (Trade Union) to deliver confident, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, data, corporate, policy, employment and public law matters. You will build strong working relationships across directorates, lead small projects, and provide expert support on national public inquiries and key association initiatives. This is a role that blends advisory work, stakeholder engagement, contract review, litigation support, external lawyer management and strategic input and would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys variety and meaningful impact. What you'll be doing Delivering timely and practical legal advice across commercial, data protection, governance, corporate services, technology, employment, public and administrative law issues. Advising on, drafting and negotiating on complex commercial contracts relating to IT, intellectual property, joint ventures, procurement, supply of services, framework agreements and consultancy agreements (not an exhaustive list). Supporting the organisation's response to public inquiries, liaising with external counsel and ensuring effective, joined up legal oversight. Providing legal input into policy development and member related matters across all four nations. Managing and collaborating with external solicitors and counsel to ensure cost effective, high quality advice. Conducting legal research, drafting opinions, preparing litigation documents and assessing prospects of success. Delivering internal legal training and supporting the Legal Department's contribution to wider communications. Acting as a key point of contact for devolved nation colleagues and staying up to date on relevant legal developments. Upholding high professional standards, managing privileged information, and representing the organisation with credibility and integrity. To be successful as a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you'll ideally have: Recognised law qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister (SRA or Bar Council certificate, or equivalent common law jurisdiction qualification) (essential) Post qualification experience (of at least 4 years), ideally spanning commercial, policy, regulatory, public law or trade union matters. Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non lawyers and to deal with senior members of staff across the organisation. Ability to balance legal risk with operational needs and provide pragmatic, solution focused advice. Experience working collaboratively across different internal teams, departments & external suppliers and 3 rd parties A proactive, organised and flexible approach with sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and high standards of legal conduct. About the BMA The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession. Why work for us? We offer a wide range of benefits including: 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London) Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period) Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available Long service recognition every 5 years Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period) Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year Anonymous recruitment The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email . This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process. Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Are you a legal professional looking for a role with purpose, impact and variety? We're looking for a Commercial & Policy Solicitor to join our Legal team to provide high quality advice that supports our organisational goals and strengthens our service to members across the UK. About the role As a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you will support the Head of Legal (Commercial) and Head of Legal (Trade Union) to deliver confident, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, data, corporate, policy, employment and public law matters. You will build strong working relationships across directorates, lead small projects, and provide expert support on national public inquiries and key association initiatives. This is a role that blends advisory work, stakeholder engagement, contract review, litigation support, external lawyer management and strategic input and would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys variety and meaningful impact. What you'll be doing Delivering timely and practical legal advice across commercial, data protection, governance, corporate services, technology, employment, public and administrative law issues. Advising on, drafting and negotiating on complex commercial contracts relating to IT, intellectual property, joint ventures, procurement, supply of services, framework agreements and consultancy agreements (not an exhaustive list). Supporting the organisation's response to public inquiries, liaising with external counsel and ensuring effective, joined up legal oversight. Providing legal input into policy development and member related matters across all four nations. Managing and collaborating with external solicitors and counsel to ensure cost effective, high quality advice. Conducting legal research, drafting opinions, preparing litigation documents and assessing prospects of success. Delivering internal legal training and supporting the Legal Department's contribution to wider communications. Acting as a key point of contact for devolved nation colleagues and staying up to date on relevant legal developments. Upholding high professional standards, managing privileged information, and representing the organisation with credibility and integrity. To be successful as a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you'll ideally have: Recognised law qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister (SRA or Bar Council certificate, or equivalent common law jurisdiction qualification) (essential) Post qualification experience (of at least 4 years), ideally spanning commercial, policy, regulatory, public law or trade union matters. Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non lawyers and to deal with senior members of staff across the organisation. Ability to balance legal risk with operational needs and provide pragmatic, solution focused advice. Experience working collaboratively across different internal teams, departments & external suppliers and 3 rd parties A proactive, organised and flexible approach with sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and high standards of legal conduct. About the BMA The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession. Why work for us? We offer a wide range of benefits including: 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London) Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period) Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available Long service recognition every 5 years Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period) Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year Anonymous recruitment The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email . This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process. Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
