Full-time (Permanent) £48,801 - £50,270 Plus location allowance £1750 Published on 2 April 2026 Deadline 26 April 2026 Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Work to maintain the security and efficiency of our global IT operation When you join us in this vital senior role, you'll focus on supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services as you work with our customers to resolve any issues and incidents that occur, assess and steer change, and coordinate and lead our delivery teams as they work on short and long-term solutions. You'll be working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners and Technical Architects, and in addition to developing a strong understanding of our customers' requirements, you'll also ensure they're within our organisation's technical capabilities and capacity. Leading investigations into problems and opportunities relating to existing processes, you'll also generate creative new approaches to improving the service we offer. You'll have several additional tasks - these include providing advice on technical, risk and mitigation matters, contributing to proposals for our customers, and ensuring that the solutions we develop are timely, commercially viable, and align with the strategic roadmap. You'll also be responsible for ensuring incident, problem, change and request processes are adhered to, working practices are in line with the relevant ISO standards, and change requests with existing customers are realised. Committed to maintaining your own and your team's knowledge and development, you should also be ready to act as an escalation point for any service failures and ensure that resolution plans are executed correctly. Use all your technical IT skills as you help to defend the nation's interests This is a fast-paced and complex role, and to be a success you'll have plenty of experience working with customers in an IT service delivery environment. So, with this in mind you should hold a BTEC or its equivalent, preferably in Information Technology, or have plenty of relevant, hands on experience in a similar role. You'll have worked with service management tooling, such as ServiceNow, and in addition to ITIL4 Managing Professional certification, you should possess broad technical understanding and well developed awareness of service design across the delivery lifecycle. Some experience of international service delivery, ideally within the public sector, would be desirable, as would the ability to manage internal suppliers and third parties. You'll be at an advantage if you can show technical knowledge relating to security, IT and communication technologies, and any commercial expertise would be a plus. You'll be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, so it's important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to building long term relationships with our customers' technical specialists and our product and services teams. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match Person specification We are looking for people with: Experience of working within IT service delivery environments BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience Hands on experience of service management tooling, such as ServiceNow ITIL4 Managing Professional Understand of service deign across the service delivery lifecycle Broad technical understanding Qualifications ITIL4 Managing Professional BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Full-time (Permanent) £48,801 - £50,270 Plus location allowance £1750 Published on 2 April 2026 Deadline 26 April 2026 Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Work to maintain the security and efficiency of our global IT operation When you join us in this vital senior role, you'll focus on supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services as you work with our customers to resolve any issues and incidents that occur, assess and steer change, and coordinate and lead our delivery teams as they work on short and long-term solutions. You'll be working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners and Technical Architects, and in addition to developing a strong understanding of our customers' requirements, you'll also ensure they're within our organisation's technical capabilities and capacity. Leading investigations into problems and opportunities relating to existing processes, you'll also generate creative new approaches to improving the service we offer. You'll have several additional tasks - these include providing advice on technical, risk and mitigation matters, contributing to proposals for our customers, and ensuring that the solutions we develop are timely, commercially viable, and align with the strategic roadmap. You'll also be responsible for ensuring incident, problem, change and request processes are adhered to, working practices are in line with the relevant ISO standards, and change requests with existing customers are realised. Committed to maintaining your own and your team's knowledge and development, you should also be ready to act as an escalation point for any service failures and ensure that resolution plans are executed correctly. Use all your technical IT skills as you help to defend the nation's interests This is a fast-paced and complex role, and to be a success you'll have plenty of experience working with customers in an IT service delivery environment. So, with this in mind you should hold a BTEC or its equivalent, preferably in Information Technology, or have plenty of relevant, hands on experience in a similar role. You'll have worked with service management tooling, such as ServiceNow, and in addition to ITIL4 Managing Professional certification, you should possess broad technical understanding and well developed awareness of service design across the delivery lifecycle. Some experience of international service delivery, ideally within the public sector, would be desirable, as would the ability to manage internal suppliers and third parties. You'll be at an advantage if you can show technical knowledge relating to security, IT and communication technologies, and any commercial expertise would be a plus. You'll be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, so it's important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to building long term relationships with our customers' technical specialists and our product and services teams. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match Person specification We are looking for people with: Experience of working within IT service delivery environments BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience Hands on experience of service management tooling, such as ServiceNow ITIL4 Managing Professional Understand of service deign across the service delivery lifecycle Broad technical understanding Qualifications ITIL4 Managing Professional BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience
Legal Operations Manager £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits Reports to: Lead Senior Solicitor Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London - High Flex (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Friday 24th April 23:55pm Recruitment process: Competency-based interview process with task. Interview date: Approximately week commencing 4th May 2026 At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're excited to offer a newly created opportunity for a Legal Operations Manager to join our Research & Innovation Legal team. This is a pivotal role with real scope to make a meaningful impact, shaping how we deliver legal services that support life changing research. In this role, you'll lead continuous improvement across our Research & Innovation legal operations and systems. You'll play a key part in reviewing and developing our legal operating model and strategy, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, optimise existing technologies, and explore innovative new technical solutions. Working closely with the Director of Legal, Lead Senior Solicitors, and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll design, deliver, and communicate transformative change. Together, you'll redefine how we deliver legal services, establish best practice, and embed smarter, more effective ways of working across the function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on improvement, collaboration, and making a tangible difference within a purpose driven organisation. About Cancer Research Horizons As the world's biggest medical research charity, we've helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster. We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK's world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success. Based at sites across the UK you'll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer. What will you be doing? Operational Strategy & Process Improvement: Review, develop, and innovate the legal service model to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Lead process mapping, workflow design, and implementation of best practices, including contracting and approval processes, playbooks and operating procedures. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence across legal services. Oversee design, development, and maintenance of process documentation, governance strategies, and workflows. Technology & Legal Tech Integration: Develop and implement a long term roadmap for legal technology and AI adoption and optimisation, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and R&I Legal needs. Manage integration of legal technology and AI tools within existing systems, working closely with suppliers and internal technology teams to ensure smooth deployment and interoperability. Evaluate, pilot and roll out new technologies - such as case management systems, intake portals, automation, document intelligence tools, knowledge-management and other AI enabled solutions - addressing operational challenges across R&I Legal and wider organisation. Design and prototype lightweight custom AI solutions where required, lead responsible implementation (including governance, risk and compliance considerations), deliver stakeholder training, and monitor emerging AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement. Data & Business Intelligence: Develop high-quality management information and reporting processes. Work with senior team members to collect, analyse, and present relevant metrics to inform strategic decision-making. Use AI assisted analytics tools where appropriate to enhance reporting, trend analysis and decision support insights. Knowledge Management & Training: Facilitate knowledge hubs, templates, and best practice materials to prevent knowledge loss. Work with Learning & Development to deliver training, presentations, and demonstrations on legal tech and new processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and communicate transformative changes. Assisting the Director of Legal in preparing and delivering impactful communications to foster collaboration, ensure consistency and build user confidence, including roll-out plans, service updates, and training materials. Build and maintain good working relationships across the organisation. Coordinate internal team operations - including regular team meetings, documentation, scheduling, and action tracking, and support governance of the departmental budget through structured monitoring, reporting, and alignment with Finance What are we looking for? Significant experience in legal operations or project/change management. Experience identifying, piloting or implementing AI or automation tools within in-house legal teams or comparable environments. Ability to design or customise AI based solutions (e.g., utilising LLMs, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or basic scripting) is a plus. Strong understanding of legal technology and its application to improve workflows, including knowledge of market leading vendors, and core use cases. Excellent project management, prioritisation, and organisational skills. Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including leadership. Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making. Strategic thinker with a genuine interest in solution design and innovation. Commitment to Cancer Research UK's mission and values. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Legal Operations Manager £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits Reports to: Lead Senior Solicitor Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London - High Flex (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Friday 24th April 23:55pm Recruitment process: Competency-based interview process with task. Interview date: Approximately week commencing 4th May 2026 At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're excited to offer a newly created opportunity for a Legal Operations Manager to join our Research & Innovation Legal team. This is a pivotal role with real scope to make a meaningful impact, shaping how we deliver legal services that support life changing research. In this role, you'll lead continuous improvement across our Research & Innovation legal operations and systems. You'll play a key part in reviewing and developing our legal operating model and strategy, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, optimise existing technologies, and explore innovative new technical solutions. Working closely with the Director of Legal, Lead Senior Solicitors, and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll design, deliver, and communicate transformative change. Together, you'll redefine how we deliver legal services, establish best practice, and embed smarter, more effective ways of working across the function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on improvement, collaboration, and making a tangible difference within a purpose driven organisation. About Cancer Research Horizons As the world's biggest medical research charity, we've helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster. We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK's world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success. Based at sites across the UK you'll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer. What will you be doing? Operational Strategy & Process Improvement: Review, develop, and innovate the legal service model to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Lead process mapping, workflow design, and implementation of best practices, including contracting and approval processes, playbooks and operating procedures. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence across legal services. Oversee design, development, and maintenance of process documentation, governance strategies, and workflows. Technology & Legal Tech Integration: Develop and implement a long term roadmap for legal technology and AI adoption and optimisation, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and R&I Legal needs. Manage integration of legal technology and AI tools within existing systems, working closely with suppliers and internal technology teams to ensure smooth deployment and interoperability. Evaluate, pilot and roll out new technologies - such as case management systems, intake portals, automation, document intelligence tools, knowledge-management and other AI enabled solutions - addressing operational challenges across R&I Legal and wider organisation. Design and prototype lightweight custom AI solutions where required, lead responsible implementation (including governance, risk and compliance considerations), deliver stakeholder training, and monitor emerging AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement. Data & Business Intelligence: Develop high-quality management information and reporting processes. Work with senior team members to collect, analyse, and present relevant metrics to inform strategic decision-making. Use AI assisted analytics tools where appropriate to enhance reporting, trend analysis and decision support insights. Knowledge Management & Training: Facilitate knowledge hubs, templates, and best practice materials to prevent knowledge loss. Work with Learning & Development to deliver training, presentations, and demonstrations on legal tech and new processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and communicate transformative changes. Assisting the Director of Legal in preparing and delivering impactful communications to foster collaboration, ensure consistency and build user confidence, including roll-out plans, service updates, and training materials. Build and maintain good working relationships across the organisation. Coordinate internal team operations - including regular team meetings, documentation, scheduling, and action tracking, and support governance of the departmental budget through structured monitoring, reporting, and alignment with Finance What are we looking for? Significant experience in legal operations or project/change management. Experience identifying, piloting or implementing AI or automation tools within in-house legal teams or comparable environments. Ability to design or customise AI based solutions (e.g., utilising LLMs, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or basic scripting) is a plus. Strong understanding of legal technology and its application to improve workflows, including knowledge of market leading vendors, and core use cases. Excellent project management, prioritisation, and organisational skills. Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including leadership. Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making. Strategic thinker with a genuine interest in solution design and innovation. Commitment to Cancer Research UK's mission and values. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. "Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. Lombard Odier Investment Managers ("LOIM") is the asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group. In order to strengthen our IT & Operations team, we are looking for a: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LOIM is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the firm's global technology strategy, delivering a resilient and scalable technology ecosystem, and enabling innovation across all functions. This role oversees all aspects of IT, data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, and technology operations to ensure LOIM remains competitive, efficient, compliant, and client centric. The CTO will drive a multi year transformation agenda, lead diverse technology teams across locations, manage critical vendor relationships, and deliver major strategic programs that are foundational to LOIM's future operating model. YOUR ROLE Technology Strategy & Governance Define and maintain LOIM's global IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap.Lead the development and execution of key technology pillars (architecture, data, AI, cloud, digital workplace, cybersecurity).Ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and industry best practices.Provide thought leadership and innovation guidance to the Executive Committee, Boards & Committees, and senior leadership. Technology Leadership & Talent Management Lead, develop, and inspire a multi location technology organization.Build a strong team, upskill the organization to an AI-augmented workforce, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Attract and retain high calibre technology professionals. Change, Transformation & Project Delivery Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs, ensuring milestones, scope, and budgets are met.Strengthen project governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment across all business units.Drive implementation of new platforms, tools, and data capabilities to modernize LOIM's technology landscape. Budget, Vendor & Supplier Management Own the global technology budget, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment including establishment & maintenance of impactful relationships with senior management at suppliers.Optimise commercial performance of critical technology partners, including SaaS vendors, market data providers, and infrastructure providers.Negotiate contracts and oversee risk, service levels, and performance. Operational Excellence, Cybersecurity & Resilience Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all systems and infrastructure.Strengthen cyber defence, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk frameworks.Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response.Work across functions to minimize IT & Operational errors. Boards, Committees, Reporting & Risk Management Represent Technology at relevant boards, committees (operational risk, digital, IT steering, data governance, investment platform).Produce KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Proactively manage technology related business risks across the organisation. Client Due Diligence & External Engagement Lead the technology response for client due diligence requests, RFPs, and operational reviews.Present LOIM's technology strategy and controls to investors and partners.Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors. Business Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to Investment, Sales, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Executive leadership teams.Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.Champion data driven decision making and adoption of digital tools across LOIM.Strong, demonstrable network across industry peers, consortiums / forms and key service providers. YOUR PROFILE 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles, ideally within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Proven track record of delivering large scale transformation across investment platforms, data, and enterprise architecture.Deep experience with key investment management platforms (e.g., Enfusion, PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, Bloomberg, market data systems).Strong background in cybersecurity, vendor management, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory environments.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Strong executive presence, capable of influencing C suite and board level stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, communication, and change management skills.High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate in a complex, fast changing environment. Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
An experienced Risk Manager is required to support a highly sensitive, large-scale infrastructure programme. The role provides end-to-end ownership of risk management across a defined workstream, ensuring threats and opportunities are identified, assessed and managed to protect delivery outcomes. The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders and parallel risk leads to maintain alignment across the wider programme. The programme operates within a complex, live operational environment with multiple interdependencies and strict delivery constraints. The successful candidate will be comfortable working at pace, applying structured risk management techniques while maintaining focus on programme objectives. Key responsibilities Own and maintain the risk profile for a defined workstream or tranche within a wider programme, ensuring alignment with overall programme risk strategy Plan and lead regular risk review sessions, including facilitation of workshops, documentation of outputs and production of routine risk reporting and dashboards Maintain a live risk and opportunity register, ensuring risks are clearly articulated, proportionate and actively managed Support teams in developing practical mitigation and response plans and ensure ownership is clearly assigned Review the risk portfolio to remove duplication, challenge relevance and ensure the volume of risks remains meaningful and actionable Monitor mitigation actions and report on effectiveness, trends and residual exposure Contribute to quantitative risk activities, including schedule and cost risk modelling, and support periodic reporting outputs for senior governance forums Lead the management of assumptions and dependencies relevant to the risk baseline, ensuring accuracy and traceability Provide a clear, time-phased view of risk exposure to support strategic planning and decision-making Build strong, trusted relationships across the programme, encouraging collaboration and maintaining delivery momentum Engage with delivery partners and suppliers to monitor performance across cost, schedule and quality, addressing emerging risks early Ensure compliance with agreed governance, assurance and infrastructure delivery processes Essential experience and skills 3-5+ years' experience in a risk-focused role. Proven background managing risk on complex infrastructure or capital delivery programmes Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, tools and best practice Ability to analyse detailed information, identify trends and present a clear overall risk picture Comfortable working in a secure, controlled environment Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
An experienced Risk Manager is required to support a highly sensitive, large-scale infrastructure programme. The role provides end-to-end ownership of risk management across a defined workstream, ensuring threats and opportunities are identified, assessed and managed to protect delivery outcomes. The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders and parallel risk leads to maintain alignment across the wider programme. The programme operates within a complex, live operational environment with multiple interdependencies and strict delivery constraints. The successful candidate will be comfortable working at pace, applying structured risk management techniques while maintaining focus on programme objectives. Key responsibilities Own and maintain the risk profile for a defined workstream or tranche within a wider programme, ensuring alignment with overall programme risk strategy Plan and lead regular risk review sessions, including facilitation of workshops, documentation of outputs and production of routine risk reporting and dashboards Maintain a live risk and opportunity register, ensuring risks are clearly articulated, proportionate and actively managed Support teams in developing practical mitigation and response plans and ensure ownership is clearly assigned Review the risk portfolio to remove duplication, challenge relevance and ensure the volume of risks remains meaningful and actionable Monitor mitigation actions and report on effectiveness, trends and residual exposure Contribute to quantitative risk activities, including schedule and cost risk modelling, and support periodic reporting outputs for senior governance forums Lead the management of assumptions and dependencies relevant to the risk baseline, ensuring accuracy and traceability Provide a clear, time-phased view of risk exposure to support strategic planning and decision-making Build strong, trusted relationships across the programme, encouraging collaboration and maintaining delivery momentum Engage with delivery partners and suppliers to monitor performance across cost, schedule and quality, addressing emerging risks early Ensure compliance with agreed governance, assurance and infrastructure delivery processes Essential experience and skills 3-5+ years' experience in a risk-focused role. Proven background managing risk on complex infrastructure or capital delivery programmes Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, tools and best practice Ability to analyse detailed information, identify trends and present a clear overall risk picture Comfortable working in a secure, controlled environment Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We're looking for a Reward Manager with proven experience in the logistics, supply chain or distribution sector to lead compensation strategy and implementation across our nationwide operation. You will ensure market competitiveness by playing a lead role in the design and delivery of our new Job Architecture, supporting pay negotiations and partnering with People Partners on regular reward activity. What's in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Private Medical Health Insurance Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid working, based at one of our network locations: Basingstoke, Midlands or Waterside, London What you'll do: Job Architecture: Lead the design, development and implementation of Gist's future Job Architecture including the migration to Towers Watson, transition of all current roles to this framework, training of relevant stakeholders, annual market alignment and ongoing management Regulatory Compliance: Ensure our pay policies, practices and reporting are compliant with all local laws and regulations. For example, EU Pay Transparency Directive and Gender Pay Reporting regulations Transformation: Ensure Gist's transformation projects are provided with valuable Reward insight and appropriate recommendations as required. This may involve benchmarking from several different sources and creating a clear picture and recommendation from fragmented data sources Stakeholder Management: Partner with People Partners, Finance, and senior leadership to advise on compensation-related matters, including but not limited to remuneration, job evaluations, retention and completion bonuses Pay Review (Non-Negotiated): Lead the annual pay review process from proposal and recommendations through to communication and implementation. Liaising with senior leadership, People Partners, Communications and Payroll Pay Review (Negotiated): Ensure Industrial Relations stakeholders are equipped with high quality market data and recommendations to ensure successful union negotiations. Fully supporting them at every step of the negotiation process Ad-Hoc Bonus & Incentives: Accountable for ensuring all ad-hoc bonuses and incentives are properly vetted to ensure they are effective while not causing issues from an internal relativity or tax standpoint Annual Bonus: Own the Annual Bonus policy and annual calculation and communications cycle with the support of a Reward Analyst Communications: Develop clear communications on compensation philosophy, pay transparency, and applicable benefits to enhance employee understanding and engagement Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external consultants and survey providers; negotiate contracts and evaluate service effectiveness Other Activity: With the support of a Reward Analyst responsible for Job Evaluations, Compensation Survey completion, Gender Pay Reporting, Leavers Payments, Success Factors Workflows, ESC tickets and supporting wider team Who you are: Experience: 5+ years in compensation management or total rewards, with at least 2 years in a leadership role; Experience in logistics, Supply Chain or Distribution Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with all levels of the organisation Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analytics tools and HR systems Advanced understanding of Willis Towers Watson job evaluation approach, Hay is a plus Knowledge of UK employment law and pay gap reporting, ROI experience is a plus Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We're looking for a Reward Manager with proven experience in the logistics, supply chain or distribution sector to lead compensation strategy and implementation across our nationwide operation. You will ensure market competitiveness by playing a lead role in the design and delivery of our new Job Architecture, supporting pay negotiations and partnering with People Partners on regular reward activity. What's in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Private Medical Health Insurance Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid working, based at one of our network locations: Basingstoke, Midlands or Waterside, London What you'll do: Job Architecture: Lead the design, development and implementation of Gist's future Job Architecture including the migration to Towers Watson, transition of all current roles to this framework, training of relevant stakeholders, annual market alignment and ongoing management Regulatory Compliance: Ensure our pay policies, practices and reporting are compliant with all local laws and regulations. For example, EU Pay Transparency Directive and Gender Pay Reporting regulations Transformation: Ensure Gist's transformation projects are provided with valuable Reward insight and appropriate recommendations as required. This may involve benchmarking from several different sources and creating a clear picture and recommendation from fragmented data sources Stakeholder Management: Partner with People Partners, Finance, and senior leadership to advise on compensation-related matters, including but not limited to remuneration, job evaluations, retention and completion bonuses Pay Review (Non-Negotiated): Lead the annual pay review process from proposal and recommendations through to communication and implementation. Liaising with senior leadership, People Partners, Communications and Payroll Pay Review (Negotiated): Ensure Industrial Relations stakeholders are equipped with high quality market data and recommendations to ensure successful union negotiations. Fully supporting them at every step of the negotiation process Ad-Hoc Bonus & Incentives: Accountable for ensuring all ad-hoc bonuses and incentives are properly vetted to ensure they are effective while not causing issues from an internal relativity or tax standpoint Annual Bonus: Own the Annual Bonus policy and annual calculation and communications cycle with the support of a Reward Analyst Communications: Develop clear communications on compensation philosophy, pay transparency, and applicable benefits to enhance employee understanding and engagement Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external consultants and survey providers; negotiate contracts and evaluate service effectiveness Other Activity: With the support of a Reward Analyst responsible for Job Evaluations, Compensation Survey completion, Gender Pay Reporting, Leavers Payments, Success Factors Workflows, ESC tickets and supporting wider team Who you are: Experience: 5+ years in compensation management or total rewards, with at least 2 years in a leadership role; Experience in logistics, Supply Chain or Distribution Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with all levels of the organisation Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analytics tools and HR systems Advanced understanding of Willis Towers Watson job evaluation approach, Hay is a plus Knowledge of UK employment law and pay gap reporting, ROI experience is a plus Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
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Birmingham, Staffordshire
Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: B1 2AX Pay: £44,447 to £46,547 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 02/05/2026 About this job As a Senior IT Service Manager in DWP Digital, the role focuses on ensuring that major DWP Products and Services deliver reliable performance, strong user experience and value for money. Within the Digital Channels directorate, the post holder supports and leads Live Service activity for strategic services such as Outbound Notifications, Bulk Print and the Enterprise Document Repository. The role brings together service insight, operational performance data, supplier delivery and stakeholder needs to maintain stable and high quality services. Close collaboration with Digital teams, Business partners and external suppliers ensures that support is delivered to agreed performance targets in a timely and cost-effective way. Service level agreements and operational level agreements form the basis of this framework, helping to monitor performance and drive continual improvement. A focus on end to end service performance is central, with attention given to service quality, user outcomes and overall customer satisfaction. When complex issues arise, the role requires confident analysis and coordination across teams and suppliers to restore service quickly and prevent recurrence. Strong stakeholder relationships are essential, with clear advice given on service design, user impact and value delivered. Core service management duties include reporting, incident and ticket management, problem management and day to day oversight of services against agreed targets. These activities support the wider aim of improving service quality, ensuring value for money and enhancing the experience for users and citizens. You will join the DWP Digital IT Service Management community, benefiting from a supportive professional network and opportunities for continued personal and career development. Please note: You will be required to provide Major Incident support both during normal working hours and outside of hours as part of a rota that operates 24/ 7. Full training will be provided. Manage and lead the performance of the Products/Services within their remit ensuring alignment to customer expectations and defined targets, and that relevant support functions remain responsive to customer needs. Responsible for leading day to day live service support for the operational running of Products and Services. Provides effective line management by setting clear objectives, supporting development and maintaining regular performance conversations. Acts as the main point of contact for colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of issues. Oversee day to day activities of junior members of the team and delegate administrative tasks relating to Service Management processes and the wider team. Establish and manage a programme of continual service improvements across the wider support team, ensuring these are aligned to quality management, problem management and resolution profiles, risk management, security policies and procedures, etc. and the identified actions to maintain or improve levels of service are implemented. Ensure Products/Services are delivered to agreed processes and policies. Ensure new and changed Products/Services are sufficiently and safely supported into live service whilst meeting the expectations of customers and service management standards. Provide high quality initial support for all end users, understanding and trying to resolve user issues and queries. Understand user needs and make an initial assessment on the impact/urgency of requests and incidents. Ensure effective management of issues raised on all channels and handle the resulting incidents using agreed incident management processes, procedures and policies.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Employer: Government Recruitment Service Location: B1 2AX Pay: £44,447 to £46,547 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 02/05/2026 About this job As a Senior IT Service Manager in DWP Digital, the role focuses on ensuring that major DWP Products and Services deliver reliable performance, strong user experience and value for money. Within the Digital Channels directorate, the post holder supports and leads Live Service activity for strategic services such as Outbound Notifications, Bulk Print and the Enterprise Document Repository. The role brings together service insight, operational performance data, supplier delivery and stakeholder needs to maintain stable and high quality services. Close collaboration with Digital teams, Business partners and external suppliers ensures that support is delivered to agreed performance targets in a timely and cost-effective way. Service level agreements and operational level agreements form the basis of this framework, helping to monitor performance and drive continual improvement. A focus on end to end service performance is central, with attention given to service quality, user outcomes and overall customer satisfaction. When complex issues arise, the role requires confident analysis and coordination across teams and suppliers to restore service quickly and prevent recurrence. Strong stakeholder relationships are essential, with clear advice given on service design, user impact and value delivered. Core service management duties include reporting, incident and ticket management, problem management and day to day oversight of services against agreed targets. These activities support the wider aim of improving service quality, ensuring value for money and enhancing the experience for users and citizens. You will join the DWP Digital IT Service Management community, benefiting from a supportive professional network and opportunities for continued personal and career development. Please note: You will be required to provide Major Incident support both during normal working hours and outside of hours as part of a rota that operates 24/ 7. Full training will be provided. Manage and lead the performance of the Products/Services within their remit ensuring alignment to customer expectations and defined targets, and that relevant support functions remain responsive to customer needs. Responsible for leading day to day live service support for the operational running of Products and Services. Provides effective line management by setting clear objectives, supporting development and maintaining regular performance conversations. Acts as the main point of contact for colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of issues. Oversee day to day activities of junior members of the team and delegate administrative tasks relating to Service Management processes and the wider team. Establish and manage a programme of continual service improvements across the wider support team, ensuring these are aligned to quality management, problem management and resolution profiles, risk management, security policies and procedures, etc. and the identified actions to maintain or improve levels of service are implemented. Ensure Products/Services are delivered to agreed processes and policies. Ensure new and changed Products/Services are sufficiently and safely supported into live service whilst meeting the expectations of customers and service management standards. Provide high quality initial support for all end users, understanding and trying to resolve user issues and queries. Understand user needs and make an initial assessment on the impact/urgency of requests and incidents. Ensure effective management of issues raised on all channels and handle the resulting incidents using agreed incident management processes, procedures and policies.
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A TREASURY AI ASSISTANT MANAGER JOB TYPE: Permanent FUNCTION: Finance SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION: London, United Kingdom Purpose Statement As part of the Group Treasury team, the Treasury AI Assistant Manager builds, develops, implements, and governs AI-enabled capabilities that improve cash, liquidity, funding, FX, risk, and working capital operations. This role bridges treasury domain expertise with data science, machine learning (ML) engineering, and control frameworks to deliver secure, explainable, reliable, scalable and compliant automation that improves decision quality, speed, and cost-of-operations across the global treasury function. Key Accountabilities I. Operations / Professional / Business AI and Automation Solutions Delivery Design, Build, deploy, and maintain AI/ML models, agents, and automation solutions with the primary aim of improving efficiency and making better decisions across Group Treasury. Automate ingestion and normalization of multi-source data (bank statements, cash forecasts, TMS, ERP (SAP), market data). Forecasting Design and implement a cash flow forecasting solution using the most appropriate probabilistic/ML models, with scenario analysis, confidence intervals, and behavioral segmentation (e.g., customer receipts, seasonal patterns). Operational Monitoring Set up model health dashboards, tracking performance critical metrics, alerting, and incident response playbooks. Operate robust model governance and testing strategies for continuous model improvement. Data Quality & Controls Define data validation rules, reconciliation checks, and audit trails for solutions identified. Ensure explainability, documentation, and Treasury policy alignment for AI outputs used in daily operations. Security & Compliance Enforce relevant access controls and align solutions with the Group's security and compliance framework. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX controls where applicable) and internal model risk governance. II. Management Pipeline & Prioritization: Support the ownership of the AI use cases and development pipeline tracker (business value, feasibility, risk), and prioritize pipeline with Treasury Operations, Commercial Treasury and Corporate Treasury. Vendor & Tooling Management: Evaluate and support relationships with third party software and data provides, as may be required. Budget & Performance: Assess and supervise cost of ownership for AI solutions; report return on investment, value realization, and supervise metrics. Model Lifecycle Governance: Coordinate model risk reviews as may be required; ensure proper documentation and sign offs. Policy & Standards: Maintain AI standards for treasury (data schemas, feature stores, prompt libraries, testing protocols, secure coding practices). III. Leadership Vision & Roadmap: Support to define the multi year AI roadmap for Treasury (foundational data, priority use cases, scaling plan, and risk posture). Change Leadership: Support adoption across all other treasury teams; create enablement programs and measurable adoption targets. Coaching & Capability Building: Mentor and train treasury team members in use of new solutions; establish communities of practice. Decision Enablement: Where appropriate, translate sophisticated models into management-friendly insights and narratives; recommend actions with quantified confidence and risk. Ethical AI Stewardship: Champion responsible AI principles: fairness, transparency, accountability, and human in the loop controls. IV. Relationship Partner with Global Treasury Operations, Corporate Finance and Commercial Treasury to co design and co own AI solutions. IT & Data collaboration: Work with the Group's Digital Business Solutions function to ensure scalable, secure deployments and robust data sources. External Ecosystem: Support coordination with third party suppliers, software providers, and other treasury partners, as may be required. Audit & Compliance: Liaise with Treasury Control, Business Controls, Internal Audit to ensure compliance with relevant controls and policies. Executive Communication: Ability to provide concise updates to senior treasury leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes; prepare materials for relevant Treasury and Finance committees. V. Innovation Use Case Discovery: Help identify high value use case opportunities within Group Treasury. Prototyping & Experimentation: Run pilots with clear success metrics and business outcomes; scale validated solutions. Sophisticated Methods: Apply the latest AI/ML techniques where appropriate. Human Centered Design: Build intuitive workflows, decision support dashboards, and agents that fit Treasury's needs. Benchmarking: Track industry trends and standard methodologies; add to Treasury's library of reusable prompts, features, and models. Additional information I. Context/Environment Treasury operates as a department reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance. The principal function of the Commercial Treasury team is the management of treasury activities related to the commercial and operational function of the Group. The role will be based within the Group's headquarters in central London and will report into the Treasury AI Manager. II. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Treasury & Finance Knowledge Ideally an understanding of general finance and/or treasury concepts (eg. cash management, liquidity forecasting, FX exposure & hedging, etc). Awareness of relevant treasury policies and controls (e.g., segregation of duties, approvals, SOX controls, etc) is useful. Data & AI Skills Basic knowledge of AI/LLM, ML, and/or data science concepts is crucial. Understanding of agentic AI and how it can be applied to automate processes and advise decision making. Mid-level proficiency in using a general purpose programming language - Ideally Python (with ability to use data science and ML libraries) and/or SQL. Competence in applying different machine learning models and MLOPS for the purposes of financial / treasury forecasting. Competence with data concepts (data extraction, preparation, modeling, etc)and feature engineering for treasury data. Ability to create data visualizations (Excel/Power BI/Matplotlib). Previous exposure to Microsoft tools - Co-Pilot, Fabric, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), or SAP would be useful. Basic knowledge of API integration with interfaces to other software systems, as may be required. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ideally some experience with AL/ML model risk management, validation, documentation, and explainability. Understanding basic data privacy/security practices, audit requirements, and AI ethics frameworks. Behavioral & Leadership Skills Business storytelling: the ability to translate data into actionable treasury decisions. Partner management across Finance, IT, and external partners. Curiosity, outcome orientation, and resilience in complex environments. III. Working Relationships Central Treasury Commercial Treasury ERP Programme IDT / GBS organisation, including data analytics team and AI team Regional/Area/End-market teams Global Treasury Operations BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. What we offer you? We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills. We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes. WHY JOIN BAT . click apply for full job details
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A TREASURY AI ASSISTANT MANAGER JOB TYPE: Permanent FUNCTION: Finance SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION: London, United Kingdom Purpose Statement As part of the Group Treasury team, the Treasury AI Assistant Manager builds, develops, implements, and governs AI-enabled capabilities that improve cash, liquidity, funding, FX, risk, and working capital operations. This role bridges treasury domain expertise with data science, machine learning (ML) engineering, and control frameworks to deliver secure, explainable, reliable, scalable and compliant automation that improves decision quality, speed, and cost-of-operations across the global treasury function. Key Accountabilities I. Operations / Professional / Business AI and Automation Solutions Delivery Design, Build, deploy, and maintain AI/ML models, agents, and automation solutions with the primary aim of improving efficiency and making better decisions across Group Treasury. Automate ingestion and normalization of multi-source data (bank statements, cash forecasts, TMS, ERP (SAP), market data). Forecasting Design and implement a cash flow forecasting solution using the most appropriate probabilistic/ML models, with scenario analysis, confidence intervals, and behavioral segmentation (e.g., customer receipts, seasonal patterns). Operational Monitoring Set up model health dashboards, tracking performance critical metrics, alerting, and incident response playbooks. Operate robust model governance and testing strategies for continuous model improvement. Data Quality & Controls Define data validation rules, reconciliation checks, and audit trails for solutions identified. Ensure explainability, documentation, and Treasury policy alignment for AI outputs used in daily operations. Security & Compliance Enforce relevant access controls and align solutions with the Group's security and compliance framework. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX controls where applicable) and internal model risk governance. II. Management Pipeline & Prioritization: Support the ownership of the AI use cases and development pipeline tracker (business value, feasibility, risk), and prioritize pipeline with Treasury Operations, Commercial Treasury and Corporate Treasury. Vendor & Tooling Management: Evaluate and support relationships with third party software and data provides, as may be required. Budget & Performance: Assess and supervise cost of ownership for AI solutions; report return on investment, value realization, and supervise metrics. Model Lifecycle Governance: Coordinate model risk reviews as may be required; ensure proper documentation and sign offs. Policy & Standards: Maintain AI standards for treasury (data schemas, feature stores, prompt libraries, testing protocols, secure coding practices). III. Leadership Vision & Roadmap: Support to define the multi year AI roadmap for Treasury (foundational data, priority use cases, scaling plan, and risk posture). Change Leadership: Support adoption across all other treasury teams; create enablement programs and measurable adoption targets. Coaching & Capability Building: Mentor and train treasury team members in use of new solutions; establish communities of practice. Decision Enablement: Where appropriate, translate sophisticated models into management-friendly insights and narratives; recommend actions with quantified confidence and risk. Ethical AI Stewardship: Champion responsible AI principles: fairness, transparency, accountability, and human in the loop controls. IV. Relationship Partner with Global Treasury Operations, Corporate Finance and Commercial Treasury to co design and co own AI solutions. IT & Data collaboration: Work with the Group's Digital Business Solutions function to ensure scalable, secure deployments and robust data sources. External Ecosystem: Support coordination with third party suppliers, software providers, and other treasury partners, as may be required. Audit & Compliance: Liaise with Treasury Control, Business Controls, Internal Audit to ensure compliance with relevant controls and policies. Executive Communication: Ability to provide concise updates to senior treasury leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes; prepare materials for relevant Treasury and Finance committees. V. Innovation Use Case Discovery: Help identify high value use case opportunities within Group Treasury. Prototyping & Experimentation: Run pilots with clear success metrics and business outcomes; scale validated solutions. Sophisticated Methods: Apply the latest AI/ML techniques where appropriate. Human Centered Design: Build intuitive workflows, decision support dashboards, and agents that fit Treasury's needs. Benchmarking: Track industry trends and standard methodologies; add to Treasury's library of reusable prompts, features, and models. Additional information I. Context/Environment Treasury operates as a department reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance. The principal function of the Commercial Treasury team is the management of treasury activities related to the commercial and operational function of the Group. The role will be based within the Group's headquarters in central London and will report into the Treasury AI Manager. II. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Treasury & Finance Knowledge Ideally an understanding of general finance and/or treasury concepts (eg. cash management, liquidity forecasting, FX exposure & hedging, etc). Awareness of relevant treasury policies and controls (e.g., segregation of duties, approvals, SOX controls, etc) is useful. Data & AI Skills Basic knowledge of AI/LLM, ML, and/or data science concepts is crucial. Understanding of agentic AI and how it can be applied to automate processes and advise decision making. Mid-level proficiency in using a general purpose programming language - Ideally Python (with ability to use data science and ML libraries) and/or SQL. Competence in applying different machine learning models and MLOPS for the purposes of financial / treasury forecasting. Competence with data concepts (data extraction, preparation, modeling, etc)and feature engineering for treasury data. Ability to create data visualizations (Excel/Power BI/Matplotlib). Previous exposure to Microsoft tools - Co-Pilot, Fabric, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), or SAP would be useful. Basic knowledge of API integration with interfaces to other software systems, as may be required. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ideally some experience with AL/ML model risk management, validation, documentation, and explainability. Understanding basic data privacy/security practices, audit requirements, and AI ethics frameworks. Behavioral & Leadership Skills Business storytelling: the ability to translate data into actionable treasury decisions. Partner management across Finance, IT, and external partners. Curiosity, outcome orientation, and resilience in complex environments. III. Working Relationships Central Treasury Commercial Treasury ERP Programme IDT / GBS organisation, including data analytics team and AI team Regional/Area/End-market teams Global Treasury Operations BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. What we offer you? We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills. We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes. WHY JOIN BAT . click apply for full job details
£40,000.00 per year, Up to £40,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 30/04/2026 About this job A chance to lead, inspire, and deliver magical guest experiences in one of the UK's most enchanting holiday destinations Location: Delamere (Cheshire) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Days of Work: Shifts vary Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota. Live In Accommodation available, not compulsory. We have an exciting opportunity for a Guest Experience Manager to join our passionate team at Delamere. Work in one of the UK's most stunning woodland locations, developing your skills while leading a team that provides outstanding service and sparkling-clean cabins for our guests. Our cabins at Delamere are tucked away in the largest woodland area in Cheshire. A peaceful escape under starry skies, surrounded by nature and designed to help guests unwind, recharge, and reconnect. This is more than a management role it's your chance to lead, inspire, and bring the magic of our Forest Retreat to life every day. Discover the Guest Experience Manager role: As our Guest Experience Manager, you'll take overall ownership of guest experience standards across the Retreat. Leading both Front and Back of House teams, you'll ensure every guest interaction is memorable and every operational KPI is met. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll deputise for the General Manager when required, maintaining consistently high performance and service excellence across the location. Your Responsibilities: Guest Experience Deliver a seamless and exceptional guest journey from arrival to departure Engage with guests, gather feedback, and resolve issues proactively Lead service recovery and implement improvements based on reviews ️ Food & Beverage Operations Oversee all F&B operations, ensuring top-quality service and standards Drive revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and cost management Manage stock, suppliers, and outlet performance Revenue & Commercial Performance Support revenue targets and budgets Identify new revenue opportunities and growth initiatives Monitor daily performance across accommodation, F&B, and activities Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop F&B and Ranger teams Influence a positive, service-focused team culture Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance Ranger & Activities Management Oversee Ranger-led experiences, ensuring engagement and safety Optimise activity schedules and monitor participation Operations & Duty Management Act as Duty Manager when required Handle operational challenges, guest issues, and emergencies Maintain visible leadership and cross-department coordination Reporting & Strategy Analyse guest, F&B, and activity performance to drive improvements Support strategic planning and identify new growth opportunities Your Skills & Experience: We're looking for a dynamic, hands on leader who thrives on creating extraordinary guest experiences. You'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for hospitality, inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle Senior management experience, ideally overseeing large operational teams Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills Outstanding communication and relationship building skills Strong commercial awareness and problem solving ability IT literate MS Office & databases Ability to work collaboratively, under pressure, and influence at all levels Who Are Forest Holidays? Our business has been recognised as a force for good. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We're a team of 800 people. We're stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They're places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it. What's in it for You? ️ 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Annual bonus Earn a 15% bonus (paid annually) based on company performance Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay). Long service awards and company events Secure your future with our company pension scheme One full paid day to volunteer Discounted food when working on location ️ Health cash plan & life assurance Wellbeing events & activities Discounted and last minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family. ️ Hundreds of discounts on top brands across the UK Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre employment checks, including a basic criminal record check. Reasonable Adjustments: We're all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help. If you're ready to create unforgettable moments for every guest and lead a team that makes memorable holidays happen, apply now. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
£40,000.00 per year, Up to £40,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 30/04/2026 About this job A chance to lead, inspire, and deliver magical guest experiences in one of the UK's most enchanting holiday destinations Location: Delamere (Cheshire) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Days of Work: Shifts vary Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota. Live In Accommodation available, not compulsory. We have an exciting opportunity for a Guest Experience Manager to join our passionate team at Delamere. Work in one of the UK's most stunning woodland locations, developing your skills while leading a team that provides outstanding service and sparkling-clean cabins for our guests. Our cabins at Delamere are tucked away in the largest woodland area in Cheshire. A peaceful escape under starry skies, surrounded by nature and designed to help guests unwind, recharge, and reconnect. This is more than a management role it's your chance to lead, inspire, and bring the magic of our Forest Retreat to life every day. Discover the Guest Experience Manager role: As our Guest Experience Manager, you'll take overall ownership of guest experience standards across the Retreat. Leading both Front and Back of House teams, you'll ensure every guest interaction is memorable and every operational KPI is met. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll deputise for the General Manager when required, maintaining consistently high performance and service excellence across the location. Your Responsibilities: Guest Experience Deliver a seamless and exceptional guest journey from arrival to departure Engage with guests, gather feedback, and resolve issues proactively Lead service recovery and implement improvements based on reviews ️ Food & Beverage Operations Oversee all F&B operations, ensuring top-quality service and standards Drive revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and cost management Manage stock, suppliers, and outlet performance Revenue & Commercial Performance Support revenue targets and budgets Identify new revenue opportunities and growth initiatives Monitor daily performance across accommodation, F&B, and activities Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop F&B and Ranger teams Influence a positive, service-focused team culture Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance Ranger & Activities Management Oversee Ranger-led experiences, ensuring engagement and safety Optimise activity schedules and monitor participation Operations & Duty Management Act as Duty Manager when required Handle operational challenges, guest issues, and emergencies Maintain visible leadership and cross-department coordination Reporting & Strategy Analyse guest, F&B, and activity performance to drive improvements Support strategic planning and identify new growth opportunities Your Skills & Experience: We're looking for a dynamic, hands on leader who thrives on creating extraordinary guest experiences. You'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for hospitality, inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle Senior management experience, ideally overseeing large operational teams Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills Outstanding communication and relationship building skills Strong commercial awareness and problem solving ability IT literate MS Office & databases Ability to work collaboratively, under pressure, and influence at all levels Who Are Forest Holidays? Our business has been recognised as a force for good. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We're a team of 800 people. We're stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They're places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it. What's in it for You? ️ 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Annual bonus Earn a 15% bonus (paid annually) based on company performance Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay). Long service awards and company events Secure your future with our company pension scheme One full paid day to volunteer Discounted food when working on location ️ Health cash plan & life assurance Wellbeing events & activities Discounted and last minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family. ️ Hundreds of discounts on top brands across the UK Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre employment checks, including a basic criminal record check. Reasonable Adjustments: We're all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help. If you're ready to create unforgettable moments for every guest and lead a team that makes memorable holidays happen, apply now. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
A market-leading manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will oversee a small team of Buyers, be responsible for driving and refining procurement operations and lead strategic and supplier relationship management activities. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business secures high-quality materials and services at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity and supporting operational efficiency. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager will include: Develop and implement procurement strategies across existing product ranges and also NPI Align procurement strategy with overall business and commercial planning Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities - cradle-to-grave Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers Manage suppliers through KPI metrics such as QCD, OTIF, OTD etc. Manage a small team of Buyers Improve procurement efficiencies - analyse and assess business' use of MRP Drive procurement policy, processes and best practices among team and wider stakeholder network Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience, ideally at Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager level Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business Previous experience of supervising, mentoring, managing or leading teams - It's not a hardcore management role, but some previous exposure to this would be advantageous Strategic procurement skills - negotiating, supplier relationship management, managing contracts/agreements Experience in the use of MRP/ERP Can demonstrate success in driving procurement processes, policy and driving operational procurement activity
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
A market-leading manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will oversee a small team of Buyers, be responsible for driving and refining procurement operations and lead strategic and supplier relationship management activities. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business secures high-quality materials and services at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity and supporting operational efficiency. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager will include: Develop and implement procurement strategies across existing product ranges and also NPI Align procurement strategy with overall business and commercial planning Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities - cradle-to-grave Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers Manage suppliers through KPI metrics such as QCD, OTIF, OTD etc. Manage a small team of Buyers Improve procurement efficiencies - analyse and assess business' use of MRP Drive procurement policy, processes and best practices among team and wider stakeholder network Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience, ideally at Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager level Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business Previous experience of supervising, mentoring, managing or leading teams - It's not a hardcore management role, but some previous exposure to this would be advantageous Strategic procurement skills - negotiating, supplier relationship management, managing contracts/agreements Experience in the use of MRP/ERP Can demonstrate success in driving procurement processes, policy and driving operational procurement activity
We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry. The position of Technical Compliance Assistant will work with a committed & energetic team, gaining the opportunity to learn, train and develop technical compliance knowledge to begin a successful career within the industry. The position of Technical Compliance Assistant / Administrator will work closely with the Senior Technical Compliance Manager with a focus on one of companies largest fresh produce product categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with all members all the technical compliance team, to offer support to the team and work accurately to administratively manage a variety of technical compliance data and information. Duties include; Manage fresh produce supplier & grower coding database to ensure accurate coding and assist to eliminate gaps Work with attention to detail across all technical / compliance platforms Work with colleagues to monitor and maintain supplier due diligence Support the technical compliance team in an administrative function Data gathering, through supplier contact and relationship building Support colleagues to maintain the approved supplier lists We require; Experience gained within Fresh Produce would be highly advantageous, to accompany exposure to Fruit products Graduates with a Science related Degree to the Food and/or Fresh Produce sectors would be considered Exposure to QA, QC, Quality, technical, compliance, sustainability, product quality would be beneficial High level of communication ability and attention to detail Excellent administrative skills, with confident IT ability Driving licence required Hours; Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, office based Location: Kent Salary; up to 35k dependent on experience offered "It is important that you already hold the right and permission to live and work in the UK. We will be unable to support your application without this being in place"
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry. The position of Technical Compliance Assistant will work with a committed & energetic team, gaining the opportunity to learn, train and develop technical compliance knowledge to begin a successful career within the industry. The position of Technical Compliance Assistant / Administrator will work closely with the Senior Technical Compliance Manager with a focus on one of companies largest fresh produce product categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with all members all the technical compliance team, to offer support to the team and work accurately to administratively manage a variety of technical compliance data and information. Duties include; Manage fresh produce supplier & grower coding database to ensure accurate coding and assist to eliminate gaps Work with attention to detail across all technical / compliance platforms Work with colleagues to monitor and maintain supplier due diligence Support the technical compliance team in an administrative function Data gathering, through supplier contact and relationship building Support colleagues to maintain the approved supplier lists We require; Experience gained within Fresh Produce would be highly advantageous, to accompany exposure to Fruit products Graduates with a Science related Degree to the Food and/or Fresh Produce sectors would be considered Exposure to QA, QC, Quality, technical, compliance, sustainability, product quality would be beneficial High level of communication ability and attention to detail Excellent administrative skills, with confident IT ability Driving licence required Hours; Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, office based Location: Kent Salary; up to 35k dependent on experience offered "It is important that you already hold the right and permission to live and work in the UK. We will be unable to support your application without this being in place"
A market-leading manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will oversee a small team of Buyers, be responsible for driving and refining procurement operations and lead strategic and supplier relationship management activities. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business secures high-quality materials and services at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity and supporting operational efficiency. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager will include: Develop and implement procurement strategies across existing product ranges and also NPI Align procurement strategy with overall business and commercial planning Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities - cradle-to-grave Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers Manage suppliers through KPI metrics such as QCD, OTIF, OTD etc. Manage a small team of Buyers Improve procurement efficiencies - analyse and assess business' use of MRP Drive procurement policy, processes and best practices among team and wider stakeholder network Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience, ideally at Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager level Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business Previous experience of supervising, mentoring, managing or leading teams - It's not a hardcore management role, but some previous exposure to this would be advantageous Strategic procurement skills - negotiating, supplier relationship management, managing contracts/agreements Experience in the use of MRP/ERP Can demonstrate success in driving procurement processes, policy and driving operational procurement activity
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
A market-leading manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will oversee a small team of Buyers, be responsible for driving and refining procurement operations and lead strategic and supplier relationship management activities. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business secures high-quality materials and services at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity and supporting operational efficiency. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager will include: Develop and implement procurement strategies across existing product ranges and also NPI Align procurement strategy with overall business and commercial planning Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities - cradle-to-grave Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers Manage suppliers through KPI metrics such as QCD, OTIF, OTD etc. Manage a small team of Buyers Improve procurement efficiencies - analyse and assess business' use of MRP Drive procurement policy, processes and best practices among team and wider stakeholder network Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience, ideally at Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager level Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business Previous experience of supervising, mentoring, managing or leading teams - It's not a hardcore management role, but some previous exposure to this would be advantageous Strategic procurement skills - negotiating, supplier relationship management, managing contracts/agreements Experience in the use of MRP/ERP Can demonstrate success in driving procurement processes, policy and driving operational procurement activity
The Company: A market leader with excellent reach in the catering/foodservice disposables industry, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Business Development Manager to join them at an exciting time of growth. As a major supplier to a wide range of customers ranging from foodservice wholesalers to hygiene and waste management companies, they have also identified further growth opportunities that are ready to be exploited, particularly within the local authorities and facilities management sectors. The Role: As a Business Development Managers (South), you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, while supporting the growth of key existing national accounts across the South of England. Working closely with internal account management teams, including the National Account Manager, you will take a proactive approach to market development, engaging distributors, end users, and key decision-makers to promote the company's full product portfolio. In addition to new business development, a key aspect of the role involves hands-on support with national foodservice distributors through depot visits, on-site engagement, and building strong branch-level relationships to drive product awareness and sales performance. This is a field-based role with regular travel and a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement and long-term relationship building. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute commercial strategies alongside the National Account Manager in line with growth targets. Identify, engage, and convert new customers across target sectors. Re-engage lapsed accounts and unlock new revenue opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and end users. Support the management and development of key distributor partnerships. Provide on-site depot support, including visits, product promotion, and training. Collaborate with Internal Account Managers to maximise account performance. Take ownership of new business opportunities from onboarding through early-stage development. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes. Maintain accurate records using CRM systems. Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. The Candidate: 3 - 5 years' experience in a field-based sales or business development role. Experience within foodservice, cleaning and hygiene, waste management, packaging, or related sectors (highly desirable). Proven track record of winning new business and achieving targets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to sell on value. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. If you are a motivated business development professional looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Contact: Rina Gokani or Craig Tindall Reference: RG-CMT/102634 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
The Company: A market leader with excellent reach in the catering/foodservice disposables industry, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Business Development Manager to join them at an exciting time of growth. As a major supplier to a wide range of customers ranging from foodservice wholesalers to hygiene and waste management companies, they have also identified further growth opportunities that are ready to be exploited, particularly within the local authorities and facilities management sectors. The Role: As a Business Development Managers (South), you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, while supporting the growth of key existing national accounts across the South of England. Working closely with internal account management teams, including the National Account Manager, you will take a proactive approach to market development, engaging distributors, end users, and key decision-makers to promote the company's full product portfolio. In addition to new business development, a key aspect of the role involves hands-on support with national foodservice distributors through depot visits, on-site engagement, and building strong branch-level relationships to drive product awareness and sales performance. This is a field-based role with regular travel and a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement and long-term relationship building. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute commercial strategies alongside the National Account Manager in line with growth targets. Identify, engage, and convert new customers across target sectors. Re-engage lapsed accounts and unlock new revenue opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and end users. Support the management and development of key distributor partnerships. Provide on-site depot support, including visits, product promotion, and training. Collaborate with Internal Account Managers to maximise account performance. Take ownership of new business opportunities from onboarding through early-stage development. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes. Maintain accurate records using CRM systems. Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. The Candidate: 3 - 5 years' experience in a field-based sales or business development role. Experience within foodservice, cleaning and hygiene, waste management, packaging, or related sectors (highly desirable). Proven track record of winning new business and achieving targets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to sell on value. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. If you are a motivated business development professional looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Contact: Rina Gokani or Craig Tindall Reference: RG-CMT/102634 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales PURPOSE As a senior member of the team, reporting into the Head of Buying, this role is responsible for delivering the buying and ranging strategy of Essentials product categories in line with the Group Trade strategy. Working closely with the Head of Buying you will develop and manage our product portfolio, through carrying out the sourcing plan within the prescribed categories and delivering the right products at the right time. This role drives cost-efficiency, supplier performance, and procurement innovation, whilst supporting cross-functional stakeholders to optimise supply chain outcomes. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Customer/Strategy/Plan: Developing a category plan & strategy for 1-3 years that includes market leading products and suppliers To ensure that the customer can buy from a wide range of products and range Identify range opportunities & new categories with the Head of Buying for Topps Group trading units To ensure a market leading range which appeals to all targeted customer groups To source 'exclusive' ranges bespoke for Topps Group customers Oversight of all Group Essentials purchases to leverage the Groups sourcing scale to maximum effect Negotiate complex contracts and commercial terms with new and existing suppliers Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to inform purchasing decisions Review current sourcing methods and suppliers to ensure value for money and ethical sourcing To provide the business with real time data on competition, current trends and fashion Manage supplier relationships, trading agreements and performance Development of group owned brands and proprietary brand partnerships People/Leadership: Lead and develop and mentor a team of Junior Buyers and provide wider leadership across the business To provide the link between the supply chain and distribution To build, maintain and enhance supplier relationships and promote brand Work cross functionally across the business to align buying with business needs Financial/Commercials: Maximise all opportunities to 'buy better', driving industry leading gross margins and stock turn Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to budget control measures Lead the team of Buyers to exceed KPI's and carry out reviews / feedback identifying areas for improvement. Overall accountability for product spend, rebate and gross margin targets for area To manage projects to agreed times and investment levels To review the price point structure and create clear range architecture for colleague and customers Commercial awareness of competitor activity Risk/Process: Work with Head of Buying to promote best practice risk and process management regarding sign off process for range cycles and continuous refresh of product within store Ensure regular reviews are undertaken in terms of price point structure. Ensure business risk to currency and region is effectively managed Ensure solid exit plan for discontinued stock Reduce stock capacity DECISION MAKING/FREEDOM TO ACT Freedom to act day to day within a broad framework Able to develop a category plan that supports the overall company goals Financial sign off as per the business expenses policy Fast paced product introduction Authority over £80M of purchases annually Strategic thinking and proposals to support Head of Buying STAKEHOLDERS Supply partners External suppliers All internal Customers: Topps Tiles, CTD, ProTiler, Tile Warehouse, Parkside, Fired Earth Yellow Band Managers: Supply chain, Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, L&D, Legal, H&S & Finance Executive Team and Leadership Group - focus on trading unit leaders (customers) DIMENSIONS Financial: Responsible for a supplier spend of circa £60m per annum Category accounts for 50% of total Topps Group sales Improvement of supplier trading terms and additional revenue streams Development of increased margin upside from effective relationships and sourcing Identify Group sourcing harmonisation opportunities Essential: Strong buying experience and a proven track record of over achievement and high performance in a retail buying roleInternational sourcing experienceAble to undertake overseas travelSuccess in developing healthy long term supplier relationshipsConstructively challenge opinions and status quoDemonstrate creative thinking, use of initiative and 'thinking outside the box'Highly commercial with exceptional organisational, negotiation and influencing skillsProfessional and collaborative in approach, able to develop strong working relationships across the business and with suppliersStrong leadership skills
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales PURPOSE As a senior member of the team, reporting into the Head of Buying, this role is responsible for delivering the buying and ranging strategy of Essentials product categories in line with the Group Trade strategy. Working closely with the Head of Buying you will develop and manage our product portfolio, through carrying out the sourcing plan within the prescribed categories and delivering the right products at the right time. This role drives cost-efficiency, supplier performance, and procurement innovation, whilst supporting cross-functional stakeholders to optimise supply chain outcomes. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Customer/Strategy/Plan: Developing a category plan & strategy for 1-3 years that includes market leading products and suppliers To ensure that the customer can buy from a wide range of products and range Identify range opportunities & new categories with the Head of Buying for Topps Group trading units To ensure a market leading range which appeals to all targeted customer groups To source 'exclusive' ranges bespoke for Topps Group customers Oversight of all Group Essentials purchases to leverage the Groups sourcing scale to maximum effect Negotiate complex contracts and commercial terms with new and existing suppliers Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to inform purchasing decisions Review current sourcing methods and suppliers to ensure value for money and ethical sourcing To provide the business with real time data on competition, current trends and fashion Manage supplier relationships, trading agreements and performance Development of group owned brands and proprietary brand partnerships People/Leadership: Lead and develop and mentor a team of Junior Buyers and provide wider leadership across the business To provide the link between the supply chain and distribution To build, maintain and enhance supplier relationships and promote brand Work cross functionally across the business to align buying with business needs Financial/Commercials: Maximise all opportunities to 'buy better', driving industry leading gross margins and stock turn Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to budget control measures Lead the team of Buyers to exceed KPI's and carry out reviews / feedback identifying areas for improvement. Overall accountability for product spend, rebate and gross margin targets for area To manage projects to agreed times and investment levels To review the price point structure and create clear range architecture for colleague and customers Commercial awareness of competitor activity Risk/Process: Work with Head of Buying to promote best practice risk and process management regarding sign off process for range cycles and continuous refresh of product within store Ensure regular reviews are undertaken in terms of price point structure. Ensure business risk to currency and region is effectively managed Ensure solid exit plan for discontinued stock Reduce stock capacity DECISION MAKING/FREEDOM TO ACT Freedom to act day to day within a broad framework Able to develop a category plan that supports the overall company goals Financial sign off as per the business expenses policy Fast paced product introduction Authority over £80M of purchases annually Strategic thinking and proposals to support Head of Buying STAKEHOLDERS Supply partners External suppliers All internal Customers: Topps Tiles, CTD, ProTiler, Tile Warehouse, Parkside, Fired Earth Yellow Band Managers: Supply chain, Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, L&D, Legal, H&S & Finance Executive Team and Leadership Group - focus on trading unit leaders (customers) DIMENSIONS Financial: Responsible for a supplier spend of circa £60m per annum Category accounts for 50% of total Topps Group sales Improvement of supplier trading terms and additional revenue streams Development of increased margin upside from effective relationships and sourcing Identify Group sourcing harmonisation opportunities Essential: Strong buying experience and a proven track record of over achievement and high performance in a retail buying roleInternational sourcing experienceAble to undertake overseas travelSuccess in developing healthy long term supplier relationshipsConstructively challenge opinions and status quoDemonstrate creative thinking, use of initiative and 'thinking outside the box'Highly commercial with exceptional organisational, negotiation and influencing skillsProfessional and collaborative in approach, able to develop strong working relationships across the business and with suppliersStrong leadership skills
The Senior Crew Travel Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements for crew across the five TUI Airlines (TUI Airways - UK, TUIfly Nordic - SE, TUIfly Belgium - BE, TUIfly Germany - DE, and TUIfly Netherlands - NL), ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and operational demands. The role ensures seamless coordination of travel logistics to support the airline's operational reliability in addition to overseeing TUI Airline related business and leisure travel, while managing a dedicated team to deliver high-quality service at optimal cost of delivery. We are happy to consider this opportunity on a hybrid working model with a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office or in line with local office attendance requirements (whichever is higher). Travel should be expected at least once a month to one or more of our European TUI Airline Office locations. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15 April 2026 ABOUT OUR OFFER Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation ABOUT THE ROLE Develop and implement crew travel strategies that align with the airline's operational and financial objectives Steer the Hotel Procurement Team Lead to negotiate favorable contracts with travel vendors, including hotels, transportation providers, and airlines Manage the crew travel budget (incl ECP's), working closely with finance business partners ensuring cost effective solutions without compromising service quality and adhering to local agreements Ensure robust processes for all crew travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, and transport & enduring efficient execution Manage travel related issues promptly to minimise disruption to operations Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to crew travel efficiency, cost, and satisfaction Ensure robust processes for business & leisure travel across TUI airline where required, including the management of wider scale transformation projects linked to this area delivering improvements & future ways of working Act as SME and primary point of contact for all crew travel related queries and attend all required union/social partner meetings Collaborate with Manpower Demand and Centralized Training Planning teams to source and manage correct volume requirements Responsible for all crew travel delivery in the operational 72hrs window, including last minute changes, additional requirements and irregularities for all TUI Airlines travel arrangements ABOUT YOU Strong analytical mindset to monitor and optimise travel costs, analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure operational efficiency Significant experience in travel management, with proven ability in a managerial or supervisory role, ideally in the aviation industry Knowledge of Crew Travel management is highly desirable - suitable industries may include aviation, rail, maritime or offshore for instance Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential; knowledge of additional languages relevant to the airline's network (e.g German, French, Dutch or Spanish) is an advantage Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring service levels for cost control and quality assurance Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for senior management International travel will be required due to co located team Previous experience working with unions & workers councils would be advantageous From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know. SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT At TUI, safety is our top priority. We conduct thorough background checks on all employees who join our Airline. Rest assured; we'll guide you on the necessary information you need to provide at each stage. Please note that if you are applying for a role in the UK, you must ensure you can provide a full 5 years referencing, plus a criminal record check for all countries you've resided in for more than 6 months in the past 5 years (some costs may apply).
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
The Senior Crew Travel Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements for crew across the five TUI Airlines (TUI Airways - UK, TUIfly Nordic - SE, TUIfly Belgium - BE, TUIfly Germany - DE, and TUIfly Netherlands - NL), ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and operational demands. The role ensures seamless coordination of travel logistics to support the airline's operational reliability in addition to overseeing TUI Airline related business and leisure travel, while managing a dedicated team to deliver high-quality service at optimal cost of delivery. We are happy to consider this opportunity on a hybrid working model with a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office or in line with local office attendance requirements (whichever is higher). Travel should be expected at least once a month to one or more of our European TUI Airline Office locations. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15 April 2026 ABOUT OUR OFFER Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation ABOUT THE ROLE Develop and implement crew travel strategies that align with the airline's operational and financial objectives Steer the Hotel Procurement Team Lead to negotiate favorable contracts with travel vendors, including hotels, transportation providers, and airlines Manage the crew travel budget (incl ECP's), working closely with finance business partners ensuring cost effective solutions without compromising service quality and adhering to local agreements Ensure robust processes for all crew travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, and transport & enduring efficient execution Manage travel related issues promptly to minimise disruption to operations Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to crew travel efficiency, cost, and satisfaction Ensure robust processes for business & leisure travel across TUI airline where required, including the management of wider scale transformation projects linked to this area delivering improvements & future ways of working Act as SME and primary point of contact for all crew travel related queries and attend all required union/social partner meetings Collaborate with Manpower Demand and Centralized Training Planning teams to source and manage correct volume requirements Responsible for all crew travel delivery in the operational 72hrs window, including last minute changes, additional requirements and irregularities for all TUI Airlines travel arrangements ABOUT YOU Strong analytical mindset to monitor and optimise travel costs, analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure operational efficiency Significant experience in travel management, with proven ability in a managerial or supervisory role, ideally in the aviation industry Knowledge of Crew Travel management is highly desirable - suitable industries may include aviation, rail, maritime or offshore for instance Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential; knowledge of additional languages relevant to the airline's network (e.g German, French, Dutch or Spanish) is an advantage Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring service levels for cost control and quality assurance Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for senior management International travel will be required due to co located team Previous experience working with unions & workers councils would be advantageous From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know. SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT At TUI, safety is our top priority. We conduct thorough background checks on all employees who join our Airline. Rest assured; we'll guide you on the necessary information you need to provide at each stage. Please note that if you are applying for a role in the UK, you must ensure you can provide a full 5 years referencing, plus a criminal record check for all countries you've resided in for more than 6 months in the past 5 years (some costs may apply).
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER, MANUFACTURING & CAPEX JOB TYPE: Permanent FUNCTION: Finance SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION: London, United Kingdom What are the key objectives and expectations from this role? This role is business partner to Group Manufacturing LT and their teams. It is focused on reporting, monitoring and actively working to optimize Group CAPEX and Group Manufacturing Costs for both Traditional and New Categories. What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation? Reports to: FINANCE CONTROLLER - MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN Number of Direct Reports: 2 Core Relationships: Internal - Group Manufacturing LT and their teams, Operations Finance LT and their teams; Accounting, Treasury, CP&A, Global Business Services; Regional Operations Finance Teams External - External Service Providers (e.g. Suppliers / Agencies etc.) Geographic Scope: Global Travel Required: N/A Role duties and accountabilities Handle and advises activities to provide beneficial, commercially focussed insights to the business: Acting as senior business partner for Manufacturing team, contributing directly and indirectly to all commercial and non-financial performance related decisions; Act as the main point of contact with regards to leading and consolidating Global Capital Expenditure, across all functions (including Operations, Marketing, IDT), with a specific focus on Operations related CAPEX. Manage and own the agenda for the Global CAPEX Investment Committee, ensuring review and alignment on Business Cases prior to submission, as well as review and follow-up of action points. Effective engagement required with Regional and Functional partners to align on CAPEX targets and achievement against plan. Also, effective engagement required with Global Commercial Planning & Analysis team with respect to how Group CAPEX position feeds into Group Cash position. Preparation of strategic updates on Group CAPEX performance and sensitivities, for presentation and discussion at monthly OpCom meetings and Management Board meetings on request Ownership of Group CAPEX Guidelines policy document, ensuring document is updated in line with new processes and planning calendars Ownership of Group Manufacturing Costs reporting policies, in partnership with Commercial Planning & Analysis team Provide commercial support and leadership for Global Manufacturing Costs initiatives, business partnering closely with the Global Manufacturing team Build and deliver detailed analysis on manufacturing costs for presentation to Group Head of Manufacturing and Global forums, such as GOLT, GPC and GS&I or equivalent experience Identifying and leading all aspects of the implementation of continuous improvement and performance excellence activities to ensure ongoing improvements in business performance. Defining and implements standard methodology planning and control techniques in line with business need. Using technology to establish tools that provide valuable insights leading identifying cost optimization opportunities across the group. Experience Required 10+ years of progressive experience in finance function of Global FMCG, or similar dynamic environment Proven experience as finance business partner to manufacturing. Demonstrated ability leading diverse teams. Strong experience of taking decisions under ambiguous circumstances Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required Detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e. SAP / BI /BPC). Tech Savvy and proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Robust understanding of manufacturing costs management for FMCG factory Robust understanding of inventory valuation, controls, excise implications and reporting Good understanding of product costing process in SAP Good understanding of Inventory Planning, Capacity Planning, Production Planning & Material Planning Processes Capacity to build a strategy and adapt quick. Mastery planning and execution through people. Very Strong Commercial competence and strong problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills - ability to build relationships, influence partners with divergent priorities Strong Ability to simplify sophisticated situations and synthesize, communicate and present complex information. Resilient and prepared to deal with failure, learning with mistakes and balancing pressure over the team. Proven track record of excellent performance Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA) or working towards. BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. What we offer you? We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills. We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes. WHY JOIN BAT? We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions. At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives. We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture. Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER, MANUFACTURING & CAPEX JOB TYPE: Permanent FUNCTION: Finance SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION: London, United Kingdom What are the key objectives and expectations from this role? This role is business partner to Group Manufacturing LT and their teams. It is focused on reporting, monitoring and actively working to optimize Group CAPEX and Group Manufacturing Costs for both Traditional and New Categories. What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation? Reports to: FINANCE CONTROLLER - MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN Number of Direct Reports: 2 Core Relationships: Internal - Group Manufacturing LT and their teams, Operations Finance LT and their teams; Accounting, Treasury, CP&A, Global Business Services; Regional Operations Finance Teams External - External Service Providers (e.g. Suppliers / Agencies etc.) Geographic Scope: Global Travel Required: N/A Role duties and accountabilities Handle and advises activities to provide beneficial, commercially focussed insights to the business: Acting as senior business partner for Manufacturing team, contributing directly and indirectly to all commercial and non-financial performance related decisions; Act as the main point of contact with regards to leading and consolidating Global Capital Expenditure, across all functions (including Operations, Marketing, IDT), with a specific focus on Operations related CAPEX. Manage and own the agenda for the Global CAPEX Investment Committee, ensuring review and alignment on Business Cases prior to submission, as well as review and follow-up of action points. Effective engagement required with Regional and Functional partners to align on CAPEX targets and achievement against plan. Also, effective engagement required with Global Commercial Planning & Analysis team with respect to how Group CAPEX position feeds into Group Cash position. Preparation of strategic updates on Group CAPEX performance and sensitivities, for presentation and discussion at monthly OpCom meetings and Management Board meetings on request Ownership of Group CAPEX Guidelines policy document, ensuring document is updated in line with new processes and planning calendars Ownership of Group Manufacturing Costs reporting policies, in partnership with Commercial Planning & Analysis team Provide commercial support and leadership for Global Manufacturing Costs initiatives, business partnering closely with the Global Manufacturing team Build and deliver detailed analysis on manufacturing costs for presentation to Group Head of Manufacturing and Global forums, such as GOLT, GPC and GS&I or equivalent experience Identifying and leading all aspects of the implementation of continuous improvement and performance excellence activities to ensure ongoing improvements in business performance. Defining and implements standard methodology planning and control techniques in line with business need. Using technology to establish tools that provide valuable insights leading identifying cost optimization opportunities across the group. Experience Required 10+ years of progressive experience in finance function of Global FMCG, or similar dynamic environment Proven experience as finance business partner to manufacturing. Demonstrated ability leading diverse teams. Strong experience of taking decisions under ambiguous circumstances Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required Detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e. SAP / BI /BPC). Tech Savvy and proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Robust understanding of manufacturing costs management for FMCG factory Robust understanding of inventory valuation, controls, excise implications and reporting Good understanding of product costing process in SAP Good understanding of Inventory Planning, Capacity Planning, Production Planning & Material Planning Processes Capacity to build a strategy and adapt quick. Mastery planning and execution through people. Very Strong Commercial competence and strong problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills - ability to build relationships, influence partners with divergent priorities Strong Ability to simplify sophisticated situations and synthesize, communicate and present complex information. Resilient and prepared to deal with failure, learning with mistakes and balancing pressure over the team. Proven track record of excellent performance Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA) or working towards. BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. What we offer you? We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills. We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes. WHY JOIN BAT? We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions. At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives. We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture. Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Working Age Adult Strategic Commissioning Team at Cornwall Council. The role has a priority focus on Community Support and Advocacy, but will flexibility work across the Working Age Adult portfolio. As a Commissioning Manager the role holder will be part of the People Commissioning Services, which is responsible for the commissioning, contracting, quality assurance and purchasing of social care services. We are delivering a significant transformation across People Commissioning and have an ambition to ensure that we commission and provide quality homes and person centred care that gives choice to Cornish residents who have Care Act eligible needs. We are looking for a passionate, committed and talented Commissioning Manager to join the Working Age Adult team to support and lead areas of this work. Within People Commissioning we are driving a number of key programmes of work that are co designed with our residents and businesses to deliver outcomes promoting people's strengths and developing safe and caring communities where people live well. We are one of the largest unitary Councils and have created the People Commissioning function to support both Children's and Adult Care Services. This opportunity is for people who are both interested in building a career in public services and social care as well as opportunities for those who have direct commissioning experience. If this is you, then come and be part of our innovative People Commissioning Team. Responsibilities Establishing strategic commissioning approaches and embedding intelligence/data driven insights to promote outcome delivery for residents across people services. Leading on innovation, quality and excellence in service delivery. Managing patterns of demand differently to improve outcomes for individuals and to drive sustainability. Establishing strong and effective partnerships to commission services jointly across with health, housing and wider partners. Leading the strategic transformation and reshaping of services over the medium to longer term. Working collaboratively with providers, not only to deliver excellent services but also supporting them to deliver added social, economic and environmental value to the Cornish economy. We have provided a summary of the role below. The detail is set out in the role profile. Commissioning Managers across the People Commissioning function are senior officers reporting to the Strategic Commissioning Leads and will manage a team of Commissioning Officers and Assistant Commissioning Officers in the delivery of complex strategic commissioning priorities and supplier relationship management. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the development, delivery and implementation of strategies, planning new policies, commissioning frameworks and delivery of all of the strategic activities across the Working Age Adults Portfolio. The role holder will ensure that services are commissioned in a way that has a focus on best practice, reflective learning, coproduction, codesign, delivering good quality service provision, best value and cost effectiveness. The post holder will manage the contracting relationship across several critical community support contracts including Day Opportunities and Inclusion Support, Supported Employment, Independent Advocacy and Self directed Support. The post holder will work with residents, stakeholders and the market to respond to person centred creative support planning. Cornwall People Commissioning Team are seeking applications from passionate, committed and creative commissioners with the skills and dedication to drive transformation within our team and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. This role provides, leadership, management and oversight to the areas of work of officers within this team but also has responsibility for directly leading on driving delivery across the entire commissioning cycle. The Council is seeking Commissioning Managers that are open, transparent and collaborative, focusing always on the impact and outcomes that can be achieved and being ambitious for the continuous improvement of services and improved outcomes for people. This is a public /customer facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern The working pattern will usually be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work a minimum of one day a week from the office at New County Hall, in Truro. There may be some occasional requirements to work out of hours due to public meetings and engagement. What you'll need to succeed Degree level or equivalent experience and/or hold a relevant professional qualification. Not excluding of relevant achievement aligned with a range of relevant experience. Relevant management or professional qualification. Expert knowledge in a relevant professional area and proven track record of using professional expertise to develop and deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes. Strong ability to lead and promote innovation, new ways of working and collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including other Council directorates, Health, providers and communities. The ability to represent the Service and the Council locally and regionally, including the ability to produce accurate performance reports for the Senior Management Team. Ability to prepare clear concise written and verbal reports for a range of audiences including elected members, Chief Officers, people who use services, partner organisations, residents and central government representatives. Self motivated with ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, without close supervision, adopting a flexible, problem solving and creative approach to tasks. Ability to manage a team of officers, carrying out effective performance management of staff and demonstrates understanding of policies related to capability, disciplinary matters and grievances. Knowledge of the service specific areas and impacts on Local Authority duties. Dynamic and experienced commissioner who will provide strong and visionary leadership. Have significant experience of commissioning, contracting and performance in a relevant setting. Extensive experience of working and influencing the direction of services within a highly political environment. Experience of strategic supplier relationship management, including contract management. This includes understanding and analysing performance data. Understanding and experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management in education, health and social care for both children's and adult services. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here -The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. Employer Description We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer . click apply for full job details
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Working Age Adult Strategic Commissioning Team at Cornwall Council. The role has a priority focus on Community Support and Advocacy, but will flexibility work across the Working Age Adult portfolio. As a Commissioning Manager the role holder will be part of the People Commissioning Services, which is responsible for the commissioning, contracting, quality assurance and purchasing of social care services. We are delivering a significant transformation across People Commissioning and have an ambition to ensure that we commission and provide quality homes and person centred care that gives choice to Cornish residents who have Care Act eligible needs. We are looking for a passionate, committed and talented Commissioning Manager to join the Working Age Adult team to support and lead areas of this work. Within People Commissioning we are driving a number of key programmes of work that are co designed with our residents and businesses to deliver outcomes promoting people's strengths and developing safe and caring communities where people live well. We are one of the largest unitary Councils and have created the People Commissioning function to support both Children's and Adult Care Services. This opportunity is for people who are both interested in building a career in public services and social care as well as opportunities for those who have direct commissioning experience. If this is you, then come and be part of our innovative People Commissioning Team. Responsibilities Establishing strategic commissioning approaches and embedding intelligence/data driven insights to promote outcome delivery for residents across people services. Leading on innovation, quality and excellence in service delivery. Managing patterns of demand differently to improve outcomes for individuals and to drive sustainability. Establishing strong and effective partnerships to commission services jointly across with health, housing and wider partners. Leading the strategic transformation and reshaping of services over the medium to longer term. Working collaboratively with providers, not only to deliver excellent services but also supporting them to deliver added social, economic and environmental value to the Cornish economy. We have provided a summary of the role below. The detail is set out in the role profile. Commissioning Managers across the People Commissioning function are senior officers reporting to the Strategic Commissioning Leads and will manage a team of Commissioning Officers and Assistant Commissioning Officers in the delivery of complex strategic commissioning priorities and supplier relationship management. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the development, delivery and implementation of strategies, planning new policies, commissioning frameworks and delivery of all of the strategic activities across the Working Age Adults Portfolio. The role holder will ensure that services are commissioned in a way that has a focus on best practice, reflective learning, coproduction, codesign, delivering good quality service provision, best value and cost effectiveness. The post holder will manage the contracting relationship across several critical community support contracts including Day Opportunities and Inclusion Support, Supported Employment, Independent Advocacy and Self directed Support. The post holder will work with residents, stakeholders and the market to respond to person centred creative support planning. Cornwall People Commissioning Team are seeking applications from passionate, committed and creative commissioners with the skills and dedication to drive transformation within our team and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. This role provides, leadership, management and oversight to the areas of work of officers within this team but also has responsibility for directly leading on driving delivery across the entire commissioning cycle. The Council is seeking Commissioning Managers that are open, transparent and collaborative, focusing always on the impact and outcomes that can be achieved and being ambitious for the continuous improvement of services and improved outcomes for people. This is a public /customer facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern The working pattern will usually be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work a minimum of one day a week from the office at New County Hall, in Truro. There may be some occasional requirements to work out of hours due to public meetings and engagement. What you'll need to succeed Degree level or equivalent experience and/or hold a relevant professional qualification. Not excluding of relevant achievement aligned with a range of relevant experience. Relevant management or professional qualification. Expert knowledge in a relevant professional area and proven track record of using professional expertise to develop and deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes. Strong ability to lead and promote innovation, new ways of working and collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including other Council directorates, Health, providers and communities. The ability to represent the Service and the Council locally and regionally, including the ability to produce accurate performance reports for the Senior Management Team. Ability to prepare clear concise written and verbal reports for a range of audiences including elected members, Chief Officers, people who use services, partner organisations, residents and central government representatives. Self motivated with ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, without close supervision, adopting a flexible, problem solving and creative approach to tasks. Ability to manage a team of officers, carrying out effective performance management of staff and demonstrates understanding of policies related to capability, disciplinary matters and grievances. Knowledge of the service specific areas and impacts on Local Authority duties. Dynamic and experienced commissioner who will provide strong and visionary leadership. Have significant experience of commissioning, contracting and performance in a relevant setting. Extensive experience of working and influencing the direction of services within a highly political environment. Experience of strategic supplier relationship management, including contract management. This includes understanding and analysing performance data. Understanding and experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management in education, health and social care for both children's and adult services. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here -The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. Employer Description We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer . click apply for full job details
The Company: A market leader with excellent reach in the catering/foodservice disposables industry, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Business Development Manager to join them at an exciting time of growth. As a major supplier to a wide range of customers ranging from foodservice wholesalers to hygiene and waste management companies, they have also identified further growth opportunities that are ready to be exploited, particularly within the local authorities and facilities management sectors. The Role: As a Business Development Managers (North), you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, while supporting the growth of key existing national accounts across the North of England. Working closely with internal account management teams, including the National Account Manager, you will take a proactive approach to market development, engaging distributors, end users, and key decision-makers to promote the company's full product portfolio. In addition to new business development, a key aspect of the role involves hands-on support with national foodservice distributors through depot visits, on-site engagement, and building strong branch-level relationships to drive product awareness and sales performance. This is a field-based role with regular travel and a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement and long-term relationship building. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute commercial strategies alongside the National Account Manager in line with growth targets. Identify, engage, and convert new customers across target sectors. Re-engage lapsed accounts and unlock new revenue opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and end users. Support the management and development of key distributor partnerships. Provide on-site depot support, including visits, product promotion, and training. Collaborate with Internal Account Managers to maximise account performance. Take ownership of new business opportunities from onboarding through early-stage development. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes. Maintain accurate records using CRM systems. Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. The Candidate: 3 - 5 years' experience in a field-based sales or business development role. Experience within foodservice, cleaning and hygiene, waste management, packaging, or related sectors (highly desirable). Proven track record of winning new business and achieving targets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to sell on value. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. If you are a motivated business development professional looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Contact: Rina Gokani or Craig Tindall Reference: RG-CMT/102633 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
The Company: A market leader with excellent reach in the catering/foodservice disposables industry, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Business Development Manager to join them at an exciting time of growth. As a major supplier to a wide range of customers ranging from foodservice wholesalers to hygiene and waste management companies, they have also identified further growth opportunities that are ready to be exploited, particularly within the local authorities and facilities management sectors. The Role: As a Business Development Managers (North), you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, while supporting the growth of key existing national accounts across the North of England. Working closely with internal account management teams, including the National Account Manager, you will take a proactive approach to market development, engaging distributors, end users, and key decision-makers to promote the company's full product portfolio. In addition to new business development, a key aspect of the role involves hands-on support with national foodservice distributors through depot visits, on-site engagement, and building strong branch-level relationships to drive product awareness and sales performance. This is a field-based role with regular travel and a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement and long-term relationship building. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute commercial strategies alongside the National Account Manager in line with growth targets. Identify, engage, and convert new customers across target sectors. Re-engage lapsed accounts and unlock new revenue opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and end users. Support the management and development of key distributor partnerships. Provide on-site depot support, including visits, product promotion, and training. Collaborate with Internal Account Managers to maximise account performance. Take ownership of new business opportunities from onboarding through early-stage development. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes. Maintain accurate records using CRM systems. Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership. The Candidate: 3 - 5 years' experience in a field-based sales or business development role. Experience within foodservice, cleaning and hygiene, waste management, packaging, or related sectors (highly desirable). Proven track record of winning new business and achieving targets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to sell on value. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. If you are a motivated business development professional looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Contact: Rina Gokani or Craig Tindall Reference: RG-CMT/102633 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
Office Operations Manager Professional Services Belfast Exceptional package A leading organisation within the legal and professional services sector is seeking an experienced Office Operations Manager to oversee and enhance the performance of a dynamic, fast-paced office environment. This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking environment that combines legal expertise with technology and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office, ensuring high-quality service delivery across workplace operations, facilities, and administrative support Lead, manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture Manage operational budgets, monitor financial performance and ensure cost efficiency in line with business objectives Ensure delivery of high-quality legal and administrative support services, with effective resource allocation aligned to business needs Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Oversee facilities and workplace management, including supplier contracts, office space planning and building services Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, business continuity planning and risk management processes Support environmental and sustainability initiatives within the office Coordinate internal and client-facing events, ensuring a professional and seamless experience Candidate Profile: Proven experience in office or operations management within a professional services environment Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and stakeholders Excellent communication and organisational abilities Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational performance Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Experience supporting legal or corporate teams is advantageous Interest in innovation, technology or process improvement is beneficial This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, growth-oriented organisation where you can make a tangible impact on operations while working closely with senior leadership. For further information please contact Kelsey at Artemis Human Capital.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Office Operations Manager Professional Services Belfast Exceptional package A leading organisation within the legal and professional services sector is seeking an experienced Office Operations Manager to oversee and enhance the performance of a dynamic, fast-paced office environment. This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking environment that combines legal expertise with technology and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office, ensuring high-quality service delivery across workplace operations, facilities, and administrative support Lead, manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture Manage operational budgets, monitor financial performance and ensure cost efficiency in line with business objectives Ensure delivery of high-quality legal and administrative support services, with effective resource allocation aligned to business needs Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Oversee facilities and workplace management, including supplier contracts, office space planning and building services Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, business continuity planning and risk management processes Support environmental and sustainability initiatives within the office Coordinate internal and client-facing events, ensuring a professional and seamless experience Candidate Profile: Proven experience in office or operations management within a professional services environment Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and stakeholders Excellent communication and organisational abilities Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational performance Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Experience supporting legal or corporate teams is advantageous Interest in innovation, technology or process improvement is beneficial This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, growth-oriented organisation where you can make a tangible impact on operations while working closely with senior leadership. For further information please contact Kelsey at Artemis Human Capital.
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Control and Process Assurance Manager is responsible for executing and maintaining robust control frameworks and process assurance activities across IAG Transform's operations. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards through systematic monitoring, testing, and continuous improvement of control effectiveness. Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders across IAG's Group, the manager identifies control gaps, implements remediation plans, and supports the development of a strong risk and control culture. Your responsibilities Control Testing & Monitoring Execute control testing programs across key business processes including procurement, supplier management, and financial controls. Perform regular control effectiveness assessments and document findings with clear evidence trails. Monitor control performance metrics and escalate significant deficiencies to management. Maintain control testing documentation and evidence repositories in accordance with audit standards. Process Assurance & Improvement Conduct process reviews to identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. Support the design and implementation of enhanced control procedures and process improvements. Document process flows, control matrices, and operating procedures to ensure transparency and consistency. Track remediation activities and validate closure of identified control gaps. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal control standards. Support preparation for internal and external audits by coordinating information requests and evidence gathering. Maintain awareness of emerging risks and regulatory changes affecting IAG Transform operations. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the control framework aligned with COSO or equivalent standards. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with process owners across IAG Transform to promote control awareness and accountability. Provide guidance and training to operational teams on control requirements and best practices. Collaborate with internal audit, finance, and risk teams to ensure coordinated assurance activities. Prepare clear and concise reports on control performance and assurance activities for senior management. Data Analytics & Reporting Utilize data analytics tools to identify control exceptions, trends, and potential issues. Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into control performance and testing results. Support the development of key risk indicators (KRIs) and control performance metrics. Digital Transformation & Innovation Identify opportunities to digitalize manual controls and processes, improving efficiency and reducing operational risk. Leverage AI and automation technologies to enhance control testing, monitoring, and exception detection capabilities. Support the implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning solutions for routine control activities. Collaborate with IT and digital teams to integrate emerging technologies into the control environment. Evaluate and pilot innovative tools and platforms that strengthen process assurance and control effectiveness. Promote a culture of continuous improvement through technology adoption and digital innovation. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification preferred: (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent. Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and SOX compliance requirements. Skills: Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze complex processes, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions. Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation, testing, and evidence gathering. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Proficiency: Competent in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI), audit management software, and process documentation tools. Collaboration & Influence: Ability to build relationships and influence process owners without direct authority. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and requirements. Ethical Standards: High integrity with commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional independence. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in internal controls, process assurance, internal audit, or risk management. Experience with Big 4 accounting firms or multinational corporate environments preferred. Proven track record of conducting control testing and process reviews. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, or finance processes is advantageous. Understanding of aviation industry operations and regulations is beneficial but not required. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Control and Process Assurance Manager is responsible for executing and maintaining robust control frameworks and process assurance activities across IAG Transform's operations. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards through systematic monitoring, testing, and continuous improvement of control effectiveness. Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders across IAG's Group, the manager identifies control gaps, implements remediation plans, and supports the development of a strong risk and control culture. Your responsibilities Control Testing & Monitoring Execute control testing programs across key business processes including procurement, supplier management, and financial controls. Perform regular control effectiveness assessments and document findings with clear evidence trails. Monitor control performance metrics and escalate significant deficiencies to management. Maintain control testing documentation and evidence repositories in accordance with audit standards. Process Assurance & Improvement Conduct process reviews to identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. Support the design and implementation of enhanced control procedures and process improvements. Document process flows, control matrices, and operating procedures to ensure transparency and consistency. Track remediation activities and validate closure of identified control gaps. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal control standards. Support preparation for internal and external audits by coordinating information requests and evidence gathering. Maintain awareness of emerging risks and regulatory changes affecting IAG Transform operations. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the control framework aligned with COSO or equivalent standards. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with process owners across IAG Transform to promote control awareness and accountability. Provide guidance and training to operational teams on control requirements and best practices. Collaborate with internal audit, finance, and risk teams to ensure coordinated assurance activities. Prepare clear and concise reports on control performance and assurance activities for senior management. Data Analytics & Reporting Utilize data analytics tools to identify control exceptions, trends, and potential issues. Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into control performance and testing results. Support the development of key risk indicators (KRIs) and control performance metrics. Digital Transformation & Innovation Identify opportunities to digitalize manual controls and processes, improving efficiency and reducing operational risk. Leverage AI and automation technologies to enhance control testing, monitoring, and exception detection capabilities. Support the implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning solutions for routine control activities. Collaborate with IT and digital teams to integrate emerging technologies into the control environment. Evaluate and pilot innovative tools and platforms that strengthen process assurance and control effectiveness. Promote a culture of continuous improvement through technology adoption and digital innovation. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification preferred: (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent. Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and SOX compliance requirements. Skills: Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze complex processes, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions. Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation, testing, and evidence gathering. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Proficiency: Competent in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI), audit management software, and process documentation tools. Collaboration & Influence: Ability to build relationships and influence process owners without direct authority. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and requirements. Ethical Standards: High integrity with commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional independence. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in internal controls, process assurance, internal audit, or risk management. Experience with Big 4 accounting firms or multinational corporate environments preferred. Proven track record of conducting control testing and process reviews. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, or finance processes is advantageous. Understanding of aviation industry operations and regulations is beneficial but not required. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company within the construction industry for a Buyer to join their procurement team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience within construction or building services who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Job title: Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will support the delivery of procurement activities across mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on role with increasing responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while collaborating closely with an experienced team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Raising purchase orders and managing day-to-day requisitions for live sites Procuring materials, plant, and subcontract services in line with project requirements Obtaining and analysing supplier quotations to ensure best value Supporting larger procurement activities alongside senior team members Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Working closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams Monitoring market trends and supplier performance What we are looking for: Proven experience as a buyer, or similar level Background within construction, or a relevant supply chain environment (electrical buying experience highly desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload Commercially aware with good negotiation skills Confident communicator and team player, with the ability to work independently Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for more information. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company within the construction industry for a Buyer to join their procurement team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience within construction or building services who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Job title: Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will support the delivery of procurement activities across mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on role with increasing responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while collaborating closely with an experienced team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Raising purchase orders and managing day-to-day requisitions for live sites Procuring materials, plant, and subcontract services in line with project requirements Obtaining and analysing supplier quotations to ensure best value Supporting larger procurement activities alongside senior team members Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Working closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams Monitoring market trends and supplier performance What we are looking for: Proven experience as a buyer, or similar level Background within construction, or a relevant supply chain environment (electrical buying experience highly desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload Commercially aware with good negotiation skills Confident communicator and team player, with the ability to work independently Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for more information. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
