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Principle Commercial Officer - 50,000 salary (extras included but to be discussed), hybrid working, (3 days per week), company based in Cumbria. Responsibilities: Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts and commercial agreements with customers and suppliers Provision of contract management support, including contract administration, managing change, contract configuration and contract closure Customer relationship management: applying a high degree of customer focus, developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Managing, developing and mentoring junior members of the team Required experience: Experience in drafting, writing and negotiating contracts Ability to present in senior management forums Knowledge of terms and conditions, types of contracts, commercial skillset, risks and opportunities My client is a Global leading Aerospace and Defence organisation based in Cumbria looking for a Principle Commercial Officer to negotiation and contract management to customers. If you are interested in the role, please 'APPLY' and submit your CV for immediate consideration.

We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to al l. The starting salary for this permanent role is £53,713 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be hiring a Senior Project Manager to support our IT and Digital team based at our Woodhatch Place office in Reigate. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office two days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Optionto buy up to 10 days ofadditionalannual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity,adoptionand dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Surrey County Council IT&D are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major IT business solutions across the Authority. This is a high impact role responsible for planning, managing and delivering large-scale IT projects that enable transformative change across our organisation. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide expert project management consultancy, and ensure full compliance with our adopted PRINCE2 based project management framework. Your leadership will help shape and deliver the Authority's most significant IT-enabled change initiatives. About the Team The Project Delivery Team is responsible for delivering major business solutions that support all services across the Authority. The team includes Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Principal Project Managers, Project Leads, and a dedicated Project Support function. As a Senior IT&D Project Manager, you may be fully dedicated to a flagship corporate project or manage multiple smaller initiatives concurrently. Delivery activities will span stakeholder engagement, business analysis, procurement, implementation, systems integration and major solution upgrades. While based in IT & Digital, you will frequently work within other service areas across the Authority, ensuring projects are embedded where they add most value. Key Responsibilities Analysis, Reporting & Documentation Provide expertise in analysing and interpreting complex data. Identify trends, evaluate options, and recommend solutions to support sound decision making. Prepare clear documentation and reports for senior stakeholders. Service Delivery Review and improve operational processes, systems and procedures. Apply professional judgement to resolve non routine issues and ensure service standards are met. Uphold high-quality and professional service delivery within your area. Planning & Organising Lead major projects or service reviews to enhance organisational performance. Ensure team activity aligns with service plans and secure required resources. Support the ongoing development and practical application of PRINCE2 across the IT service. Finance & Resource Management Manage project budgets up to £3m, ensuring spend aligns with policies and procedures. Oversee procurement, ordering and invoicing for external suppliers-often amounting to several hundred thousand pounds. Working with Others Represent IT&D effectively in cross departmental discussions and decision making. Build strong relationships with internal services, partners and suppliers. Identify and implement cost effective improvements to business processes. People Management Line manage or matrix manage multidisciplinary project teams. Provide coaching, feedback and performance support to enable high levels of delivery. Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high performing team environment. Duties for All Employees Equality & Diversity: Work inclusively with diverse stakeholders and champion equality of opportunity. Health, Safety & Welfare: Maintain high standards of health and safety, and act with care for yourself and others. Challenges of the Role Securing scarce specialist resources. Ensuring sustained engagement from key stakeholders. Managing third party suppliers and commercial relationships. Responding flexibly to shifting organisational priorities. Controlling costs and resources within tight constraints. Communicating effectively with staff at all levels across the Authority. Your Application In order tobe considered for shortlisting, your application will clearlyevidencethe following skills and experience and align with ourbehaviours : Significant experience delivering large scale IT or digital programmes using a recognised project management framework (PRINCE2 desirable). Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including line and matrix management. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and communicate at all levels. Robust financial management experience, including managing large project budgets. Expertise in business change or IT enabled transformation, with evidence of delivering measurable organisational benefits. Excellent planning, organisation and problem solving skills, especially in complex or dynamic environments. Alignment with our organisational behaviours, including collaboration, accountability, adaptability and customer focus. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and respond to our 4 application questions. Beforesubmittingyour application, we recommend you read the job description &OurLife at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and haveevidencedyou meet theminimumcriteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day,we'recommitted to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Join us as Head of Valuations within Barclays UK and take ownership of valuation policy, governance and standards across the mortgage business. You will lead on policy and risk frameworks, ensuring all valuation activity aligns to internal standards, professional and industry body guidelines and regulatory expectations, while acting as the key liaison with external governance or professional bodies on behalf of Barclays. You will also oversee policy refresh and continuous improvement, address valuation appeals, provide quality assurance over supplier performance, respond to technical queries and enhance controls across the valuation journey. This highly collaborative and varied role will see you working closely with Product Owners and supplier managers to enhance the end to end valuation journey experience, controls and performance. To be successful as Head of Valuations, you should have: AssocRICS qualification or Chartered status with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Management experience as a Chartered Surveyor in residential surveying and valuation work with professional and personal credibility. Established leadership experience, including managing and developing high performing teams. Solid experience in property risk management, with the ability to operate within robust internal and external governance and control frameworks. Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and clearly communicate insights to stakeholders to inform decision making. Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, with confidence to challenge constructively. Detailed knowledge of surveying practice and professional standards. Detailed knowledge of valuation and survey products. Understanding of risk assessment by lenders in the secured lending market. Some other highly valued skills may include: Understanding of the end to end mortgage valuation journey. Understanding of how technology platforms and integrations operate within the valuation landscape. Delivered corporate change or enhancement, through creative solutioning, for commercial and customer benefit. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. This role will be based in Manchester, London, Glasgow or Northampton. Purpose of the role To manage and develop existing and new products and/or services; and where applicable, ownership of related customer and colleague journeys, develops the product strategy, drive change through Barclays execution teams, make key decisions in the product lifecycle and own associated outcomes for customers, colleagues and the bank, achieved through appropriate service level agreements, regulatory compliance, risk management and controls. Accountabilities Development of customer level strategies & solutions that are tailored to customers' needs. Subject Matter Expert in the applicable Product/Proposition team and be able to confidently guide and advise stakeholders at all levels in the Bank on the application of existing and new products/propositions and related customer and colleague journeys. Development of product propositions, and/or service strategy, define the priorities for delivering the outcomes needed to deliver the strategy and lead execution of the priorities. Development of different commercial and business models through a strong understanding of the financial drivers of the P&L for the relevant segment/ proposition/ journey. Evaluation of the technical feasibility, legal compliance, and potential risks associated with the development and launch of the new product. Monitoring of market trends and analysis feedback from internal employees and target customers through prototypes, user testing sessions, and beta programs to identify areas for improvement to refine the product / process before launch. Management of comprehensive launch plans and technical deployments for products that establish rollout timelines, marketing strategies, training initiatives and communication channels to promote the launch new products effectively. Monitoring of key metrics such as adoption rates, usage patterns, customer satisfaction (including complaints), and revenue generation to assess the product's performance against set goals. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods Are you a hands-on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier? The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the business Technical Manager Key Requirements Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems Practical, hands-on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance, and innovation in a respected fine food business while developing your career in a dynamic, premium food environment.

CSA Construction Manager Wolverhampton 65,000 - 85,000 + Travel Allowance + Pension + Private Medical + Package + Progression + Immediate Start Available Take the lead on a major industrial construction project in the Midlands with a leading international contractor. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CSA Project Manager / Construction Manager with a strong civil or structural background to drive delivery on a high-value industrial scheme in Wolverhampton. You'll play a key role on a flagship project with a contractor delivering complex builds across the UK and Europe. Join a specialist construction business known for delivering fast-paced, high-quality projects across industrial, logistics and advanced manufacturing sectors. You'll be part of a delivery-focused team where performance is recognised and progression is genuine. Your Role as CSA Project Manager Lead CSA delivery on a major industrial construction project Manage groundworks, civil and structural packages from planning through to completion Drive programme, quality and HSE standards across site Manage subcontractors, suppliers and client relationships Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget Report into senior project leadership and support overall project delivery What We Are Looking For Experienced CSA / Civil / Structural Project or Construction Manager Strong background in groundworks and industrial construction Proven track record delivering fast-paced, large-scale projects Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset Commutable to Wolverhampton / Midlands

Operations & Events Manager We are seeking a proactive and organised Operations & Events Manager to drive high quality project and event delivery across our international membership community. Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (FTE) Location: Based in the UK, with some travel across the UK and Europe Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 27/2/26 About the role As our Operations & Events Manager, you will play a central role in planning, coordinating and delivering a wide range of projects and events that support our members and partners. Working closely with the CEO, you'll create action plans, manage timelines and budgets, coordinate suppliers and stakeholders, and ensure every event and project meets our high standards. You will also oversee and support administrative staff, maintain documentation, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external partners. The role includes occasional European travel, sometimes at short notice, to support major events including our annual international conference. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating project and event management activities, setting milestones and monitoring progress Defining requirements, scope and objectives with senior management Overseeing procurement and supplier relationships Preparing event materials including programmes, communications and proceedings Identifying risks, opportunities and quality assurance needs Handling issues as they arise and ensuring deadlines are met Maintaining comprehensive project documentation Representing the organisation professionally at events and meetings About you We're looking for someone with proven experience in operations, events management or a similar project focused role. You will be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast paced environment. You will bring: Experience coordinating events and managing staff Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail A proactive, self motivated approach and a positive, can do attitude Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance Strong numerical and administrative skills A team focused, collaborative mindset About the organisation Our client is an international, not for profit membership community dedicated to advancing expertise, innovation and best practice within a highly specialised engineering and technology field. Their work connects global academics, researchers and industry professionals through technical events, training, publications and networking. Events Manager, Events Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Operations Manager, Programme Administrator, Programme Manager, Marketing or Communications Coordinator, Conference or Membership Officer, Supplier or Venue Coordinator

Location: Vauxhall, London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, based in our modern workspace in Kennington Park) Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (some flexibility available) This role offers a rare chance to work across teams - grants development, fundraising and marketing along with the finance and operations team to support the delivery of our work, and gives you broad organisational exposure and multiple career pathways. You will enjoy: Real variety: No two days look the same - you could be supporting finance processes, coordinating interviews, preparing documents, greeting visitors, or helping with office logistics. Genuine development: You will gain hands-on experience in: Charity finance HR Administration Operational systems and processes Office and organisational support Friendly team environment: You'll be joining a supportive team who care about the mission and about each other. We work collaboratively, share ideas, and help one another succeed. A meaningful purpose: You work will directly support programmes that improve the lives of children and young people experiencing significant hardship. About Buttle UK Buttle UK exists to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people who are facing crisis, hardship and lack of opportunity. We provided targeted grants and practical support through our Chances for Children grants and a network of partners. We are a value-led organisation, and we're building a culture where colleagues feel listened to, trusted and supported. About the Role: This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation and likes supporting a busy, friendly team, working across teams - grants development, fundraising and marketing alongside the finance and operations team. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a growing organisation who is able to build good working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of basic financial principles and previous experience of working within finance and administrative roles is essential. As well as good communication skills both verbal and written, the candidate will be flexible in the way they work and take the initiative when needed. They will also demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in the UK voluntary sector. This role will be a key part of the finance and operations team and contribute to the team's objectives. What will you be doing? 1. Grants and Finance Support: To support the Finance and Grants teams by liaising with suppliers of items for grants, checking invoices and records, issuing purchase orders and placing orders Providing first level support with the grants database system. Support with invoice entry and payment reconciliation on the grants system. Manage the organisation's petty cash and reconciliation Support with processing invoices for payment Scanning, filing and logging account documents Checking and updating ledger balances using the computerised accounting systems 2. HR Support: Support the HR Manager with recruitment and onboarding processes, and other key HR activities, including: Assist the teams with recruitment administrative tasks including posting job adverts on relevant job boards; arranging interviews; responding to job applicants; issuing reference requests; filing of recruitment records. Provide support with induction process and induction schedules for new joiners. Perform data entry and update records and databases for personnel in the HR Information system. Update organisation charts and other key documents and handle confidential information professionally. 3. Reception and Enquiries: Welcome visitors at Buttle UK and be the first point of contact for phone calls and visitors, signposting callers and enquiries when Buttle UK cannot assist Take responsibility for the out-of-hours voicemail facility and respond to all messages on a timely basis. Manage company correspondence including phone calls, emails, letters and packages in accordance with Buttle UK procedures, and distribute to relevant staff. 4. General Administration for the Buttle Office Organise set up of meeting rooms ahead of key meetings Make travel arrangements and hotel bookings for staff where necessary Ad-hoc admin tasks as directed by the Senior Management Team Track office stationery levels, including printer requirements and equipment for home-based staff, re-ordering, when required, and maintain relationships with stationery suppliers. Oversee day-to-day office functions to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently. Maintain and organise office files, both physical and digital. Support the organisation during office events including staff meetings, team building activities and corporate functions. This role is perfect if you enjoy a mixture of people-focused and systems-focused tasks. Every day is different - you will receive training and support to succeed in your role. What We're Looking For: We're looking for someone who is: Organised and reliable Friendly and people-oriented Comfortable with numbers and systems Happy working with multiple teams Proactive and keen to learn Calm under pressure and able to prioritise Person Specification Essential At least one year working in an administrative and/or finance role General book-keeping and accounting experience - AAT entry level certification desired Experience of using databases and spreadsheets Experience of providing support to several teams, ability to multi-task and prioritise. Experience of dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both on the phone and in person Good organisational skills and attention to detail Proven IT skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft office Strong communication skills Willingness to learn new systems (finance, HR, grants) A positive, proactive and helpful approach Ability to maintain confidentiality Desirable Experience in an admin, finance, HR or customer-facing role Experience of using databases An interest in learning and development and interest in working within the charity sector Attitude A self-starter with energy and drive, who is willing to respond to what needs doing and to take responsibility for their work Efficient, adaptable and proactive approach to working. A commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people. Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty. What We Offer Hybrid working (c.3 days in the office) Strong commitment to staff development Cycle to Work Scheme Generous 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays Employer pension contribution Employee assistance programme for staff wellbeing and support Life assurance scheme Free eye tests and payment of up to £100 for glasses if required Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay Opportunities for career progression in Finance, HR or Operations How to apply for the role To apply, please submit your CV and include a supporting statement of how you meet the requirements of this role via the button below. Interviews: Monday 9th & Thursday 12th March 2026 Please note that we may close the advert for this role early if we receive applications from suitable candidates. We hope you will apply as early as possible if you are interested in the role.

Senior Manager, Trading Partner Quality Closing Date: 4th March 2026 (COB) Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary You will lead quality activities for GSK's trading partner operations in the United Kingdom. You will act as the Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and the Designated Person for active substance distribution. You will work with internal teams and external partners to keep supply chains compliant and resilient. We value practical, collaborative leaders who protect patient safety and enable efficient, compliant distribution. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to contribute to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities Serve as Responsible Person for wholesale distribution and Designated Person for active substance distribution, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Own licensing and registrations required for trading operations and keep them current with national and international regulations. Lead the Trading Partner Quality Management System, maintaining policies, procedures and records to meet regulatory expectations. Manage quality risk and issue escalation through the Trading Partner Quality Risk Management Board and Quality Council. Provide quality oversight for audits, manage audit responses and drive corrective actions to closure. Lead, coach and develop a small team of quality specialists and assistants supporting trading partner activities. Working pattern and travel This role is based in the United Kingdom at GSKHQ site and follows a hybrid working model. You will work on site and remotely as required. Flexible hours may be needed for global collaboration. Travel may be required for stakeholder meetings or audits in the UK and internationally. Basic Qualifications Degree in a scientific, technical, legal or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in quality, regulatory or compliance roles in a regulated industry. Practical knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and the Human Medicines Regulations, or equivalent national legislation. Experience managing Quality Management Systems and audit programs. Experience in licensing, registrations or regulatory affairs for distribution activities. Proven people leadership experience, including managing teams in a matrix environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience holding Responsible Person status with a national regulator. Knowledge of controlled drug licensing and precursor chemical requirements for the UK. Experience with active substance registrations and global trading services operations. Strong track record managing supplier or third party quality relationships. Experience using quality management systems such as Veeva or similar electronic QMS tools. Professional qualifications in quality, pharmacy, regulatory affairs or related fields. What we value in you You focus on outcomes and patient safety. You make clear, evidence based decisions. You build trusted working relationships across teams. You explain complex requirements in simple terms. You coach others and share knowledge. You welcome inclusion and different perspectives. You stay calm under pressure and keep work moving forward. How to apply If this role feels like a good next step, please apply now. Tell us how your experience will help deliver safe, compliant distribution and strengthen trading partner quality. We look forward to hearing from you. Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at where you can also request a call.

About The Role: We are working with a mid-sized, highly desirable, design-focused architectural studio that specialise in a variety of ground-breaking cultural projects internationally. They are now seeking a Practice Manager to play a pivotal role in the operational, HR, and organisational running of the practice. Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the studio, ensuring that people, processes, and operational systems run smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, and is motivated by building a well-supported, well-organised, and high-performing studio. The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and hungry for a challenge - someone who can bring structure, clarity, and energy to the role while maintaining a warm, people-first approach. The practice has a collaborative, inclusive culture, making this an exciting environment for a motivated operations professional looking to make a meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day studio operations, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and remains a welcoming, well-supported environment Manage HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, performance cycles, and maintaining accurate staff records Support leadership with recruitment coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and broader culture-building activities Liaise with external finance teams on bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting while monitoring budgets and operational spend internally Coordinate facilities, suppliers, insurance, contracts, and IT support, ensuring all systems and processes are up to date and effective Lead on compliance, health & safety, risk assessments, and operational policy updates Plan and deliver internal events, meetings, and studio socials, fostering a positive, collaborative culture Work closely with directors on strategic and operational initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and practice-wide workflow Key Skills / Requirements: Previous experience in a practice / studio management, or an operations role within architecture, design, or the wider creative industries Strong organisational, operational, and people management skills Confident across HR processes; CIPD advantageous but not essential Comfortable liaising with external finance providers; experience managing budgets or financial admin Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently Collaborative, approachable, and calm under pressure To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

About the job Operations & Business Manager Wanderlust Magazine Location: Central London, potential for Hybrid (open to flexible/part-time work) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salary: £35-£48,000 (full-time pro rata) DOE Why Join Wanderlust ? Wanderlust , the UK's longest-running and leading travel magazine, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations & Business Manager to keep our dynamic company running smoothly as we scale in the UK and internationally. The role offers varied responsibilities and is perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in being detail orientated, and has an astute, business mind. You'll work closely with the COO and senior leadership team to drive daily business operations, work closely with external suppliers, and support across logistics related activity. We welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds who bring strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. Key Responsibilities Business Operations & HR Support day-to-day business operations and ensure smooth company processes. Manage staff onboarding, employment contracts, and HR-related matters. Oversee health and safety requirements. Support recruitment processes and team planning. Liaise with the IT team to ensure staff equipment is in place and technical issues are resolved promptly. Ensure the office is organised, well-stocked, and prepared for meetings, events, and staff activities. Coordinate office logistics and facilities as needed. Print Management & Distribution Support the print production and smooth distribution of Wanderlust magazine and multiple bookazines and supplements throughout the year. Manage internal, client, and supplier deadlines and monitor delivery. Liaise with printers and distributors to ensure smooth print and distribution processes. Review costs and ensure price competitiveness. Events Support the organisation of trade, consumer, and internal events. Managing logistics, suppliers, procurement, deliveries, and staff planning. Support at live events as required. Accounts & Financial Administration Work closely with the accountants on cashflow management and supplier payments. Ensure costs and income are accurately recorded to support the preparation and review of management accounts. Lead procurement-related tasks and the review of legal documents. Editorial Operations & Planning Manage invoicing, contracts and payments for freelance writers, photographers, contributors and external suppliers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing Act as the primary administrative liaison between the editorial team and finance, procurement and external partners Maintain clear records of freelance agreements, rates, usage rights and deliverables Coordinate practical arrangements for editorial events, conferences and industry participation, including registrations, travel logistics, accommodation and on site requirements Ensure smooth onboarding of new freelancers and contributors, including contracts, payment setup and systems access where required Potential additional scope to role - Marketing & Retail Operations Support subscriber management, reporting, and marketing operations. Assist with the execution of subscription marketing campaigns, working closely with the wider team on creative and design elements. Support the UK and international retail strategy. Help drive efficient sales processes and growth of Wanderlust's international retail presence. About You 7+ years business experience. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Critically minded with a practical, problem-solving approach An interest in publishing and media and someone who understands the values of Wanderlust . Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across different business functions. Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships. Analytically and commercially minded. Able to participate at in-person events, involving weekend and evenings. How to Apply To apply, please send: Your CV. A 30-second video pitch explaining why you are right for the role. Your salary expectations and ideal working pattern. Email applications to:

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Assembly in their search for two Senior Business Analysts (AG6) on a temporary basis. The Role Reporting to the Lead Business Relationship Manager , the Senior Business Analyst will work as part of the Business Relationship function within the Information Systems Office. The successful candidates will translate business requirements into clear roadmaps, milestones and user stories, applying complex business rules and interpreting regulatory documentation to support organisational objectives. This is a 12-month temporary assignment (with possibility of extension) , supporting the delivery of ICT-enabled change and digital transformation initiatives across the Assembly Commission. Key responsibilities include: Building knowledge of the Assembly's current IS technology base (infrastructure and software environments) and Assembly Procedures Assisting in the running of IS Office Project and Change Management initiatives Supporting Assembly Commission business units in the planning and delivery of ICT-enabled projects , including: Innovative digital solutions Business improvement processes Change management initiatives Business mapping processes Effective utilisation of existing IT systems Conducting information gathering, stakeholder engagement and regular review meetings to identify business development opportunities Participating in business modelling processes and clearly communicating modelling outputs to stakeholders Demonstrating understanding of the software development lifecycle , particularly Agile methodologies Producing detailed user stories and collaborating with developers to refine functional and technical requirements Supporting user acceptance testing and providing structured feedback to IS Developers Managing stakeholder relationships and measuring service effectiveness Managing contracted suppliers to ensure delivery against agreed project timelines and standards Ensuring compliance with Equal Opportunities, Dignity at Work and statutory record management requirements This role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement skills and experience operating within structured project governance frameworks. The Person Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes: Route 1: A primary degree (minimum 2:2) or postgraduate qualification in a computing or information management related discipline (minimum 50% relevant content) AND Up-to-date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (or willingness to achieve within six months) AND At least 3 years' experience in each of the following: Managing or assisting in the management of complex IT projects (budget > £200k and impacting 200+ users) Leading or contributing to cross-organisational change programmes Analysing problems and producing options and recommendations for senior decision makers OR Route 2: At least three GCE A-levels (Grade C or above) AND At least 5 years' experience in each of the areas listed above AND Current PRINCE2 Practitioner certification Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Assignment Details Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (x2) Grade: Assembly Grade 6 Salary: £44,039 per annum + £4,875 salary supplement per annum Estimated Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension) AccessNI Basic Check required prior to commencement The Rewards Competitive public sector salary package Opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital and change initiatives Exposure to complex, organisation-wide ICT projects Professional and collaborative working environment within a respected public body To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes on or email . Deadline for receipt of CVs: Friday 27 February 2026 at 12pm. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

Reporting to: Director of Development Salary: £53,000 - £57,500 Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Key Relationships: Director of Development, CEO, COO, Trustees, External Partners Location: Hybrid Overall Purpose The Fundraising Lead will both raise money to support the sustainability of their organisation and contribute to supporting NHS charities to increase their income. The role oversees the day to day operations of both their fundraising activity and their practical support to members. Overall Objectives Lead the strategic development of a simplified individual giving programme focused on donor retention, stewardship, and legacy conversion. Oversee the creation and rollout of scalable, white-label fundraising products or campaigns that enable member charities to increase income and deepen supporter engagement. Oversee and support the development and stewardship of corporate relationships to deliver partnerships in support of their mission. Guide and empower a skilled team to deliver donor-centric fundraising with excellence and empathy. Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, data-informed, and aligned with their values and strategic priorities, ensuring it complements and doesn t compete with their members. Support a culture of innovation, collaboration, and strategic philanthropy across their organisation and its member network. Key Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below: Their Fundraising Strategy Oversee the shaping of and support the Stewardship Manager on the delivery of a simplified, effective individual giving programme aligned with their strategic priorities, with a focus on the retention and upgrade of existing donors and avoiding competing with their members. Ensure individual donors are regularly engaged and asked for appropriate cash gifts through a light-touch programme. Ensure that legacy messaging is prominent in the donor engagement cycle, to inspire existing donors to consider long-term support, aligned with their gratitude to the NHS, with appropriate pathways offered. Oversee prompt, accurate, and heartfelt thanking processes for all donations. Manage the welcome journey for unsolicited donations, and oversee the cost-effective management of existing commitments for community or events-based activity to ensure a return Lead stewardship for donors giving up to £25,000. Oversee and support the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to manage the relationships with selected key corporate relationships, identifying opportunities for partnerships and liaising closely with colleagues to support the development of fundable propositions which benefit their sector and their own organisation. Sector Fundraising Support Champion sector-wide change by equipping member charities with scalable, plug-and-play fundraising products and strategic guidance that enhances their income generation capacity through individual giving, working closely with the engagement team. Oversee the development of support the Products Manager on the rollout of replicable or white-label fundraising products, starting with the roll-out of a lottery and legacy product, and on the development of campaigns (e.g. focused on grateful patients). Oversee and drive the thinking on future fundraising products that will appeal to and benefit their diverse group of member charities. Work closely with the engagement team and other staff to tailor activity in line with segmentation and engagement strategies. Build trusted relationships with member charities, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and empathetic fundraising expert. Contribute to supporting NHS charities to raise their income, providing advice and guidance 1:1 and through supporting the delivery of member events. Where required support the delivery of paid for consulting support to NHS charities on fundraising Team Leadership & Compliance Lead and motivate the team, providing effective direction in their activities to ensure individual and team objectives are achieved. Deliver the new fundraising programme on budget and on target, and ensure appropriate reporting is delivered to support their governance. Directly line manage the Stewardship Manager, Products Manager and Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager Ensure excellent use of the CRM for donor engagement, reporting, and data management, and ensure the development of efficient systems and process that maximise donor income and satisfaction. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Contribute to a culture of strategic philanthropy across the organisation. Other duties Visibly live their values, including their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with their policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety. Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Competencies Teamwork One charity , working within and across teams Collaborates across teams, ensuring our approach is aligned with their support of members and the segmentation strategies they are pursuing. Builds strong relationships internally, and models a one charity approach. Identifies and creates opportunities to support members, and works with colleagues to identify how to best to deliver support Building trust and respect listen, feedback and learn Provides clear leadership, fostering a strong team and supporting individuals to perform. Models their values through their work, seeking to support colleagues and understand their perspectives. Proactive and adaptable to support the wider work of the organisation as required Responsibility owning your part in their success Takes responsibility for maximising their fundraising return, keeping costs to a minimum. Proactively adjusts their approach to deliver maximum success, and keeps the organisation updated on likely returns Professionalism creating an environment to achieve success Maintains virtual and face to face presence across their organisation and with key supporters and third-party agencies. Takes a learning approach to ensure they continually improve their fundraising Upholds the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency, ensuring we always work within the Fundraising Code Stakeholder focus understanding the needs of their key stakeholders and audiences Passionate about supporting NHS charities and helping them to increase their income. Seeks to understand the needs of NHS charities, shaping their support to maximise their impact in supporting them to raise income Ensures their stewardship and fundraising work does not compete with members. Acumen Sound decision-making Adapts and shapes appeals and campaigns based on learning to deliver success. Identifies and shapes member support around what is most effective PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Education: Desirable Fundraising Qualification, Chartered Institute of Fundraising, or equivalent Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential Demonstrable success in developing and delivering fundraising strategies across a range of disciplines/mediums (e.g. individual giving, legacy, products, corporates) to meet or exceed financial targets. Ability to identify and act on opportunities for innovation in donor engagement and fundraising product development. Entrepreneurial with a high level of motivation and initiative, and a demonstrable desire to succeed and achieve results. A passion for thoughtful, accurate and timely donor stewardship Experience in building credibility with senior external stakeholders and managing relationships with diplomacy Experience managing external relationships with suppliers Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of leading and managing successful teams, providing clear direction and creating a values-based culture Desirable Experience in individual giving or retention programmes Experience in developing corporate partnerships. Experience working within an NHS charity or large health-related fundraising environment. Consulting or advisory experience, or of providing specialist advice Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support . click apply for full job details

Reporting to: Head of Communications & Individual Giving Location: Hybrid, minimum 40% in office in Welwyn Garden City Principal responsibilities and duties Budget Management With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability Communicating and building relationships Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts. Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners Programme Development Conduct regular reviews of income streams and put recommendations into action Work with other members of the fundraising team to develop a successful stewardship programme across all supporter types Develop and execute strategies to solicit and secure donations from individual donors across various online and offline channels Promote and manage our in-memory products, enabling donors to remember their loved ones whilst supporting Willow Develop a regular giving programme, executing strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade individual donors Grow our legacy programme and increase the number of people leaving a gift to Willow Develop our digital fundraising programme, bringing more supporters online Data management Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision making Work with the Finance Team, Data & Insight Officer and Supporter Care Officer to ensure accurate data recording Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them Monitor donor attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement Additional Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working Work with office volunteers to ensure administrative or support tasks are completed in a timely manner Keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and the charitable sector, and apply these learnings to improve our offering Keep up to date and comply with fundraising, GDPR and other relevant legislation,codes of practice and good standards Willingness to work flexibly with occasional work outside of core hours Undertake any other tasks as required in the interest of the charity Person Specification Experience Experience working in individual giving fundraising with an excellent working knowledge of donor recruitment, retention and development Experience of designing supporter journeys that engage, retain, and inspire donors Experience of preparing and managing annual plans and budgets Proven project management experience, including design, print and mailing processes Experience of working with a CRM system (we use RE NXT) and digital fundraising tools Experienced in using data and insight to inform decisions and optimise activity Knowledge Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations in relation to data protection and compliance Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice Skills Proven ability to write engaging copy and compelling fundraising asks for different audiences across varied communication channels Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure Analytical and able to adopt a data-led fundraising approach Excellent IT skills including use of a CRM database for both maintenance and interrogation purposes, including data segmentation and reporting Personal qualities A pro-active, self-starter who is comfortable working alone but can also be a team player Motivated and target driven Personable with excellent ability to engage with supporters and stakeholders with diplomacy, discretion, tact and persuasiveness Ability to have a hands-on approach, adapting as necessary to carry out tasks General Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in Welwyn Garden City 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave Holiday purchase scheme Stakeholder pension with matching contributions up to 5% Occupational sick pay Life Assurance cover of 3 x salary Flexible working patterns where appropriate for the role Employee Assistance Programme Access to financial advice and employee discounts