374 jobs found in Somerset

Description To support the day-to-day management of a high-volume resort food court in the dining section, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service across multiple outlets. The Buffets Assistant Manager helps lead teams, maintain standards, control costs and deliver a positive guest dining experience in line with brand and operational expectations KPIs Guest satisfaction scores Service s click apply for full job details

Role: Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager Location: An external role, covering South West England Sector: Building Materials / Construction Supplies Package: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Car We are looking for a Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager for our well respected client who are a manufacture of timber building supplies. The role is selling directly into merchants as well as dealing with the end users, mainly large regional developers and housebuilders, back selling through merchants. Account Management New Business Opportunities Covering South West England Monday - Friday Sales and Construction Supplies Experience Strong Sales Drive Selling into Builders Merchants Contractors, developers and house builders This position requires someone who is really confident talking to people, understanding their needs and acting on this to provide sterling service to the customer. Attention to detail is also key. There are clear rewards within this company though - the right people can progress further and genuine talent will always be respected. Dealing with many large sectors within the market but also targeting niches sectors, this a well respected and highly successful business. As a Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager we are looking for someone with a Strong Sales drive and able to build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues. For this Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager, a construction supplies background is required for this role. Sales experience is 100% required but this could be based on a previous internal or external role. Key Attributes: Previous experience within a Sales role within the construction supplies / building materials sector e.g. builders merchants, or distributor Experience selling into builders / contractors and house builders Customer focused Good communication and negotiation Do you have experience within a relevant builders merchants? Do you have sales experience with building materials? Then please apply For further information on this genuinely interesting sales role please apply online. INDS

CNC Miller (Skilled/Indentured Skilled) Location: Yeovil Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, alternating weekly shifts - Days 07:00-15:30 / Lates 15:30-00:00 Pay: £16.13-£22.26 (depending on shift/allowance) Join a skilled, empowered team making a real difference in safety-critical aerospace components click apply for full job details

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for an enthusiastic and positive Skilled Operative Groundworker who lives in and around the Bridgwater area, to join one of our existing Groundworks gangs who work across the region, who can ideally join with a ready-made gang. Availability to lodge short term preferred. Salary - TBC. Please can Lead Hands or General Operatives apply on the relevant roles. In the role you will work as part of a gang on various construction sites predominantly within the water industry. You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with experience ideally of general civils work, concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying. The ideal candidate should be multi-skilled and able to work on the machines as well as on the ground within the gang. This role is not for a dedicated Plant Operative. Candidate Specification Experience within a wide range of Civil Engineering particularly general civil work, concreting, deep drainage and pipe-laying and experience in the water industry. CSCS Touchscreen & 1 day Health & Safety Awareness course - Minimum requirement Ideally holding your CPCS / NOCN or NPORs Plant Tickets. CPCS / NOCN or NPORs Plant cards & NVQ for 360 Excavator, Forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller, Telehandler Advantageous National Water Hygiene Card Slinger/ Signaller Confined Spaces City & Guilds NRASWA Lifting Operations Driving Licence What can we Offer? Competitive rates of pay In house career development programmes and progression within the company Fully funded Industry recognised Training Mileage paid on travel Van driver supplement 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays) Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages Uplift and Subsistence pay & Accommodation provided for Working away Pension Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan) Occupational Health Checks and Flu Jabs Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers Company matching and Payroll giving About us JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with many projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon over 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry. We employ over 2000 people, and we have a turnover currently in excess of £450 million. If you are interested in joining the existing teams at JN Bentley please click the apply now button. Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry, deep drainage, pipe-laying and specific pipework within your application.

IT Support - Trainee London Are you looking to kickstart your career in IT? We can offer a home based opportunity that leads to a rewarding job with an annual salary £24,800 - Upwards subject to skills. Trainee IT Support - Requirements No prerequisites are needed; we welcome anyone passionate about beginning a career as an IT Technician. Trainee IT Support - Responsibilities: Troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Install and configure computer systems and applications. Provide technical support to end-users. Maintain and update IT equipment and peripherals. Monitor system performance and security. Implement backup and recovery procedures. Conduct routine maintenance tasks. Assist with network troubleshooting and administration. Document and track support tickets and resolutions. Like the sound of this? Apply now!

Electrical Engineer (Training into Design / Estimating) Office based: Commutable from, Yeovil, Gillingham, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Warminster, and surrounding areas. £40,000-£45,000 + Office Based, Monday to Friday (37hrs) + Specialist Training + Progress off the Tools + 7.5% Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Career Progression Are you an Electrical Engineer / Electrician looking to progress off the tools, or an already established Electrical Design Engineer, who is looking to join a growing family run business in a specialist industry, where you will gain full design and estimating training to become a leading expert in the field? On offer is the chance to work with an established business in the area and have the opportunity to further progress your design engineering capabilities through training. This company have been established for over 4 decades and are specialists within their field and are looking to grow whilst being known for the specialist service they provide all around the globe. Due to an increase in business, they are looking to offer full specialist training into the services they provide where you will contribute to the continued growth of the company. You will be involved in producing designs, estimates, tenders and proposals for a number of projects and works in a variety of settings. No day will be the same as the successful candidate will deal with clients from all from different sectors within the commercial industry. This is an exciting opportunity to take on an interesting position that will really allow you to develop your technical understanding and knowhow. The Role: Working on a range of electrical projects Producing estimates and tenders for a variety of projects Office Based, Monday to Friday (37hrs) Dealing with clients as required The Person: Backgrounds from either Electrical Estimator or Electrical Engineer or Design Engineer or similar experience Experienced Electricians that are looking to progress their career are encouraged to apply Reference Number: BBBH280174 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Toby Causon at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

End User Support Specialist / Service Desk Bristol Office Up to £35,000 DOE We're working with an established technology business that is looking for an experienced End User Support Specialist / Service Desk Consultant to join their team on a Hybrid basis This is a 2nd line support role, ideal for someone with a strong background in an MSP environment who enjoys troubleshooting, taking ownership of issues and providing a high level of service to customers. What we're looking for: Strong experience in a Service Desk / Technical Support role within an MSP Solid Microsoft knowledge across Windows, M365 and Azure Strong troubleshooting skills across devices, applications and networks Excellent communication skills and the ability to support non-technical users Experience working with remote support tools A Microsoft Associate level certification is essential A proactive, customer focused approach with a strong sense of ownership If you're looking for your next opportunity in a remote technical support environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical underwriting expertise with broker relationship management, helping deliver profitable growth across the Regional Motor Trade Combined portfolio. As a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter you will be: Underwriting new and existing Motor Trade Combined business. Developing and managing broker relationships across the region. Supporting portfolio growth through effective trading and retention activity. Taking ownership of complex underwriting cases and negotiations. Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues. Using market and broker insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities. The successful candidate for the Senior Motor Trade Underwriter will have: Experience underwriting and trading Motor Trade Combined business. Knowledge of the broker market and regional trading environment. Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. Sound underwriting judgement and technical expertise. Communication skills with the ability to influence brokers and stakeholders. Dip CII, or progress towards, would be advantageous. As a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter you will get: Annual salary circa £66k for the right candidate. Annual bonus and pay review. Company Pension, Private Health benefits.

Sheet Metal Engineer Department: CNC Punch / Bend / Fitting Location: Avonmouth, Bristol Contract Type: Full Time. 37.5 Hours Monday-Friday THE COMPANY Is a well-established Bristol based manufacturing firm which produces high quality, sheet metal & precision engineered products predominantly for the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear industries. JOB DESCRIPTION Working primarily in the CNC Punching, Bending and Fitting department as part of a small team, producing accurate sheet metal parts. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Read & interpret engineering drawings. Set-up and operate Amada Acute CNC Turret Press. Set-up and operate Amada Press-brakes (HFE100-3 & HF50/12). Set-up and operate Hare 80T Press. Set-up and operate manual Pierce-All punching machine. General hand fitting bench work, working with jigs & fixtures. Liaising with the Engineering Manager and the Production Planner to meet company targets. The ideal person will have A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role. Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings. GCSE Maths & English - Grade C (or equivalent) A working knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing techniques. Experience of setting and operating an Amada Press brake or similar bending machine tool. Experience of setting and operating an 80T Hare press or Pierce All or similar press machine. Experience of setting and operating an Amada turret press or similar punching machine tool. Experience in off-line programming for both the Turret press and Press brake. (Radan or similar) Ability to re-set parts (after heat-treatment for example). Ability to check own work prior to independent inspection. Flexibility to be able to be useful, where required anywhere within the company. Suitable skills with Microsoft Word/Excel to assist with the creation of job setup sheets. Rate: £16.50 per hour (depending on skills, capability and experience) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon to Thurs = 7.15 to 16.00, Fri = 7.15 to 12.00.

Robert Half have partnered to present a 3rd Line / Infrastructure Engineer vacancy. We are looking for an experienced 3rd Line & Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical support, maintain secure and reliable IT systems, and take ownership of complex technical issues. The role will also support the delivery of IT projects and work closely with colleagues to provide an excellent service to users. Key Skills & Experience 3+ years' experience in an ICT support or infrastructure environment. Strong 3rd line troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory and Group Policy. Experience supporting Windows devices, Chromebooks, Android devices and Microsoft environments. Good understanding of networking, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routers, switches and wireless. Experience with device management, deployment and IT service management systems. Knowledge of PowerShell, security and system monitoring. Experience contributing to IT projects, including technical implementation, planning and reporting. Strong customer service, communication and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and take ownership of issues. Self-motivated, collaborative and committed to ongoing learning. Willingness to travel between locations and a clean driving licence. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Site Manager Bristol £45k- £48k per annum Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Site Manager for a regional contractor specialising in general build projects across Bristol and surround. Key Duties Oversee management of construction project up to a value of £1 million Management of sub contractors and day to day coordination Working foreman role, with a split of management and on site work Able to complete aspects of multi-trade work when required Maintain accurate site records and paperwork Ensure health and safety standards are maintained Requirements Proven working manager/foreman experience within the construction industry CSCS card, first aid and SMSTS Trade background (preferred) Ability to manage varied scope; build/ fit-out/ refurb Previous experience within industrial and commercial build projects What We Offer Competitive hourly rate: £45k- £48k Access to company van and fuel card Varied scope of projects work with a growing smaller contractor with scope for progression family feel contractor Interested? Apply now with your CV, or contact Harry at Acorn by Synergie Bristol for more information about this working foreman position in Bristol. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

AWS Data Engineer - Migration We're seeking a strong & hands-on AWS Data Engineering contractor, ASAP start, for an urgent replacement contract Rate: Up to £500-525 per day, Outside IR35 Working Patterns: Remote-first, London (up to 1 day p/w on-site). Contract: 3-6 months (likley extension) Sector: Financial Services About: We're supporting a major cloud transformation programme focused on migrating a large-scale legacy ETL estate consiting of several thousand batch jobs from Ab Initio to a modern, serverless AWS data platform. This is a hands-on Senior Data Engineer role where you'll play a key part in defining migration patterns and delivering production-ready AWS Glue solutions. Person Requirments: Strong AWS Data Engineer - ideally AWS Certified. Idelaly, you'll bring proven experience delivering Ab Initio AWS Glue (PySpark) migration programmes Strong hands-on AWS Data Engineering expertise, particularly AWS Glue , S3 , Athena and serverless data platforms. Advanced Python , PySpark and SQL skills. Strong understanding of converting Ab Initio transformations/reformat logic into scalable PySpark solutions. Experience building and optimising large-scale ETL/data pipeline solutions in AWS. Excellent Spark performance tuning capabilities, including troubleshooting data skew, partitioning, memory and load-related issues. Strong data warehousing and data modelling knowledge Strong comminication skills. Nice to Have Experience with Claude Code or AI-assisted code conversion tools. Amazon MWAA (Airflow) experience. AWS Certifications. Experience working on large-scale legacy modernisation programmes. Please apply now - this hiring process should be expected to finish by next week. Adam Akhtar

PROPERTY MANAGER Hillcrest Estate Management • Competitive • Hybrid - Bristol ROLE OVERVIEW You will manage a varied residential portfolio in and around Bristol, combining on site presence with the flexibility of hybrid working. Your focus will be to ensure each development is safe, compliant and well-maintained, with clear communication and a consistently high standard of service for residents and clients. Supported by a collaborative team, you will plan and prioritise site visits, oversee maintenance and compliance, manage service charge budgets and build trusted relationships with residents, freeholders and contractors. You will bring a calm, organised approach and a genuine passion for great customer service. ROLE EXPECTATIONS You will balance time between site visits across the Bristol area, remote working and time in our Bristol office. Most days you will be coordinating maintenance and compliance actions, managing budgets and contractors, and keeping residents informed with timely, personable updates. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Residents feel listened to and informed, with issues acknowledged quickly and resolved to a high standard. Developments remain safe, compliant and well-presented, with clear audit trails and forward plans in place. Service charge budgets are accurate, transparent and well-managed, with variances explained and minimised. Maintenance is proactive, with robust 12-24 month plans and timely execution of works. Meetings, inspections and key milestones are delivered on time, with clear, concise reporting. Strong supplier relationships deliver quality, value and accountability across the portfolio. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Visiting sites to complete inspections, plan works and meet residents and contractors. Managing service charge budgets, tracking expenditure and preparing reports. Coordinating maintenance, compliance and H&S actions, and ensuring records are up to date. Preparing for and attending resident and client meetings, then following through on agreed actions. Procuring and overseeing contractors, reviewing performance and approving invoices. Handling day-to-day enquiries with empathy, clarity and timely communication. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR You enjoy variety, take ownership and stay organised across multiple sites and priorities. You are people-focused, calm under pressure and able to handle challenging conversations constructively. You are commercially aware with a practical eye for detail and presentation standards. You are comfortable working independently while being an active, supportive team member. You are Bristol-based or within a practical commute and happy to travel across the region. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Experience managing residential blocks or estates, or a related property management role. Familiarity with service charge budgeting, invoicing and financial reporting. Knowledge of building safety, compliance and contractor management. Running resident or client meetings and following through on actions. Using property management systems and producing clear, professional correspondence. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, aligned to experience 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Perkbox membership with discounts across retail, travel and entertainment Fully funded training and professional development, including paid study leave Employee referral scheme Annual salary review Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme Long service award Support for Army Reserve training ABOUT HILLCREST ESTATE MANAGEMENT Hillcrest Estate Management supports residential developments across the South West from our Bristol base. Working across a range of estates, our team manages everything from service charge budgets and compliance through to maintenance and resident engagement, ensuring developments are well run and consistently maintained. For those joining the business, we offer the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio within a supportive team, where there is structure in place but also the flexibility to manage your role effectively. As part of a wider national group, Hillcrest combines the feel of a local business with the stability and opportunity of a growing organisation. HOW WE HIRE Initial conversation with our talent team Interview focused on your approach to portfolio management, customer service, budgeting, compliance and stakeholder communication We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

This established Interior Design Consultancy has been creating and installing beautiful interiors for the residential marketplace for many years. With a talented in-house team of designers and stylists, they are investing in their Business Development team and looking for an Account Manager or Business Development Executive to join them. The role will combine winning new business with developing existing client relationships within the residential or their growing hospitality sector. Key responsibilities will include: Building strong relationships to encourage repeat business, referrals and long-term retention Responding to and following up sales enquiries Negotiating project budgets, timescales and requirements with clients Preparing clear and concise client briefs for the project management team Providing sales forecasts and information to support forward planning Supporting seasonal marketing and advertising campaigns About You: Previous experience in a sales role within the interiors or property development sector Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills A commercial mindset with an understanding of sales targets and gross profit Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Good IT skills A current driving licence What's on Offer? With strong staff retention, the company places real importance on being family-friendly and flexible around working hours , creating a supportive environment with a strong team culture and excellent client relationships. Salary : £35,000 to 45,000 plus bonus, pool /company car depending on role level, company pension, 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Software Engineer - Python / Front End Location: Bristol - 2 days per week in the office £50,000 - £70,000 The Opportunity We're working with an innovative, technology-led organisation that is building sophisticated software platforms at the intersection of software engineering, data science, analytics and risk. They are looking for a Software Engineer with around 2-3 years' professional experience to join a highly skilled and collaborative engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who is strongest on the backend but enjoys working across the stack and wants to broaden their technical skill set. You'll primarily work with Python and FastAPI, developing APIs and data-intensive backend services, while also contributing to modern frontend applications and user-facing features. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, data scientists and subject-matter experts to build products that solve complex, real-world problems. What You'll Be Doing Developing and maintaining backend services using Python and FastAPI Designing and building robust REST APIs Contributing to frontend applications using TypeScript Integrating frontend applications with backend services and data sources Building interactive dashboards, charts and data visualisations Working with PostgreSQL and ORM technologies such as SQLAlchemy Developing reliable, scalable and high-performance applications Working with cloud-native technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Contributing to automated testing, CI/CD and code review processes Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code Collaborating with engineers, data scientists and other technical specialists Helping integrate analytical and data-driven capabilities into production software What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: 2-3 years' professional software engineering experience Strong commercial experience with Python Experience with FastAPI or a similar modern Python web framework Some experience with TypeScript and frontend development Good understanding of REST APIs and frontend/backend integration Experience working with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL Experience working within a cloud environment - GCP would be particularly beneficial Good understanding of Git, automated testing, CI/CD and clean coding practices Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in working with data-intensive applications A collaborative approach and good communication skills Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Angular, React or Vue Chart.js, D3.js or other data visualisation tools Databricks, Apache Spark or distributed data processing Docker, Kubernetes or Cloud Run Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code technologies GPU or accelerated computing technologies such as CUDA, CuPy or Numba Numerical or high-performance computing Insurance, finance, risk, analytics or other data-intensive environments Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a small, highly capable engineering team where you'll have genuine exposure to a broad range of technologies and challenging technical problems. You'll have the opportunity to develop your experience across: Python FastAPI TypeScript Cloud Data Engineering Data Visualisation APIs High-Performance Computing Rather than being confined to a single area, you'll be encouraged to develop across the stack and work alongside specialists in engineering, data science and analytics. If you're a Python developer looking for a role where you can build interesting products, work with modern technology and continue developing technically, this could be a great next step. How to Apply If you would like to apply for the Software Engineer - Python / Front End position, please send your CV to:

Senior Power Platform Developer required by a leading professional services organisation based in central Bristol. Salary: up to £65,000 + 10-15% bonus Hybrid working: 3 days onsite per week Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Power Platform Developer to join a busy and successful IT Development team. The role will work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver enterprise-scale automation, applications and integrations across the Microsoft Power Platform. This is a senior position combining hands-on technical delivery with technical leadership, governance and mentoring responsibilities. Main Responsibilities Lead the design, development, testing and release of complex solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform. Work closely with stakeholders to analyse requirements and design scalable, efficient solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and code review to developers within the team. Define and promote development standards, best practice and governance across Power Platform solutions. Ensure solutions meet appropriate security, data governance and change management standards. Design and implement integrations with Microsoft 365, Azure services, APIs and third-party systems. Work as part of an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to planning, estimation and delivery. Develop and maintain technical documentation and ensure effective handover to support teams. Provide high-level support and troubleshooting for business-critical applications. Drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling and Power Platform capability. Explore opportunities to utilise AI, automation and emerging Microsoft technologies. The Ideal Candidate Extensive experience with Microsoft Power Platform , including Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Strong experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions and leading technical design. Experience working with integrations, APIs and Azure services. Strong understanding of Power Platform governance, security and environment strategy. Proficiency in JavaScript and/or C#. Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams and using Azure DevOps. Strong analytical, methodical and problem-solving approach. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience mentoring and supporting junior developers. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Experience with Power BI and reporting solutions. Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, generative AI or intelligent agents. Experience working within professional services. Experience supporting digital transformation or business change programmes. What's on Offer? Salary up to £65,000 10-15% annual bonus Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in central Bristol Permanent position. Senior-level technical responsibility and influence. Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft technologies, automation and AI. Collaborative professional services environment. Opportunity to shape Power Platform development standards and technical direction. If you're an experienced Senior Power Platform Developer looking for your next challenge within a professional services environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a client based in the outskirts of central Bristol who are needing a Finance Manager to join them for an interim period of 2-3 months. Role: Finance Manager Location: Outskirts of central Bristol, South side Hours & working pattern: Full time hours and office based Start date: ASAP/Flexible Money: £38,000 - £45,000 (Hourly rate equivalent) Duration: 2 -3 months Responsibilities: Supervising a small transactional team Assisting with month end - accruals, prepayments Overseeing the ledgers, reviewing, assisting with resolution Bank/account reconciliations Skills/experience needed: Supervising/managing/supporting team members Assisting with monthly management accounts Managing ledgers - AP/AR High attention to detail Team player Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Data, Performance and Insights Lead At Hft, our vision is to create a future where learning-disabled people can live the best life possible. We do this by coming together to campaign for positive change, provide personalised support and create solutions for living independently. We're looking for a Data, Performance and Insights Lead to join our IT and Systems team and play a key role in helping Hft make better use of its data. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can turn complex data into clear, meaningful insight that helps people make better decisions. You'll lead our approach to organisational reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance insight, working with colleagues across Hft to ensure our data tells us not just what is happening, but what it means and what we can do about it. About the role Reporting to the Head of IT and Systems, you'll lead the development of Hft's data, performance and insight capabilities across both strategic and operational areas of the organisation. You'll work closely with teams and subject matter experts across our business systems to understand reporting requirements, bring together data from different sources and create accessible dashboards and reporting tools. A key part of your role will be developing and maintaining an organisational dashboard that gives leaders a clear view of performance against our priorities and KPIs. You'll also provide high-quality reporting and insight to our Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, helping them understand performance and make evidence-based decisions. You'll have the opportunity to shape how Hft uses data, championing a more data-informed culture and building confidence and capability across the organisation. What you'll be doing • Lead Hft's approach to using data and insight to inform strategic and operational decision-making. • Develop interactive Power BI dashboards, KPI reporting and performance tools for different audiences across the organisation. • Create clear and meaningful reporting for the Executive Team and Board of Trustees. • Bring together data from multiple business systems and sources to provide consistent, organisation-wide insight. • Work with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate these into effective reporting and actionable insight. • Identify opportunities to improve the way Hft collects, manages and uses data. • Lead cross-organisational data and reporting improvement projects. • Develop guidance, documentation and consistent reporting standards. • Train and support colleagues to build their confidence in using data and reporting tools. • Explore predictive and trend reporting where this can add value. • Provide advice around system changes where data and reporting are an important consideration. • Promote high standards of data quality, governance, integrity and GDPR compliance. • Champion the responsible and ethical use of data, including emerging technologies and AI. • Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support organisational priorities. About you We're looking for someone who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels. You'll have experience of designing and producing interactive dashboards, KPI reporting and organisational insight, ideally using Power BI and semantic models. You'll be confident working with multiple business systems and different data sources, understanding how these can be brought together to create consistent and meaningful organisational reporting. You'll also be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, taking complex requirements and turning them into clear, practical insight that people can understand and use. You'll bring: • Strong analytical skills and experience working with Power BI and data models. • Experience developing dashboards, KPI reporting and organisational performance insight. • Experience improving reporting and supporting better organisational decision-making. • Experience working with multiple systems and data sources. • The ability to interpret utilisation analytics and evaluate the effectiveness of reporting. • Experience translating business requirements into meaningful reporting and insight. • A strategic mindset, with the ability to move between the big picture and operational detail. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • A collaborative, resilient and adaptable approach. • The ability to bring people with you and build confidence in the use of data Working arrangements This is a full-time, 12 month Fixed term contract role (with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right individual) remote (UK)/home based role. Recruitment process The closing date for applications 18th October 2026. Our recruitment process will consist of one interview stage, which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. If you're looking for your next opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.