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Project Management Coordinator

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

Clermont Hotel Group offers a rich and diverse portfolio for a range of guest needs, and helps employees forge lasting and successful careers in hospitality. An experienced hospitality company, we offer a warm, guest-centred experience - but we are, at our heart, a people company and strive to connect personally with our guests, partners, investors, and colleagues to create an extraordinary experience for all.

Clermont Hotel Group encompasses unique brands, offering something different for everyone, across our 16 hotels and 5,000+ bedrooms, not to mention our 120+ meeting and event spaces across the capital.

The Role

The Property Project Management Coordinator (PPMC) supports the Property Team in the delivery of property-related capital projects and operational programmes in all Clermont Hotel Group assets. The PPMC will support with day to day running of the property team, specifically the Property Project Managers as an administrative function and support with project tasks not limited to project administration, project and programme planning, invoice management, cost management, supplier management, design, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, control and governance.

What we look for

* Arranging and managing internal and external meetings, including team meetings, individual 1-2-1s, along with the preparation of agenda's, minutes & materials as required.

* Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.

* Attend and take minutes at a variety of meetings, producing and issuing to relevant parties in a timely manner.

* Tracking and Raising Purchase Orders and Payment Requests as required.

* Tracking and Processing of invoices

* Assisting with new vendor/consultant onboarding procurement processes

* Assisting with construction contract documentation

* Assisting with professional team appointment documentation

* Complete internal process forms for project matters

* Filing and organisation of department information both physical and digital

* Liaison and coordination with all key stakeholders, and internal departments as necessary

* Support in managing and maintaining project accounting including managing and budget tracking and minimising exposure to financial risk in the project

* Support finance in managing financial year project budget tracker and issuing monthly forecast to stakeholders

* Support head of department in Capex project planning and budget planning

* Tracking and provide support to ensure project activities progress in line with pre-determined schedules which will include site monitoring

* Establish and promote good internal relationships within your department, hotel, support office ensuring that we treat our internal clients with care and consideration.

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Finance, Portfolio and Performance (FPP) team is critical to supporting a thriving Parliamentary democracy. We play a leading role in delivering the House of Commons' Strategy and corporate priorities through business and financial planning, analysing performance, and supporting the delivery of projects and programmes across Parliament. Equally important are the financial services, systems, accounting, reporting and Members' services that we provide to keep the House of Commons Service working effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

The Role

The Business Management Team (BMT) is a sub team within FPP and provides executive level support to Directors in FPP and PACT, including secretariat for both senior leadership teams and a comprehensive business support function.

This role will support the Business Management Director (BMD) to deliver strategy and planning support within both teams across FPP and PACT. It is responsible for the development of business plans as well as ensuring agreed plans are monitored and reported appropriately.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage the business management cycle, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the annual timetable and agreeing deliverables with responsible owners.
• Support the planning process to capture and report strategic objectives for inclusion to the Corporate Business Plan.
• Responsible for maintaining the principle and corporate risk registers for FPP and PACT, and capture the key controls implemented by risk owners to ensure business objectives are met.
• Support the annual assurance process and coordinate the self-assessment returns for submission to the Governance Office.
• Contribute to and/or lead on specific pieces of wider work and projects as directed by the Business Management Director.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Planning and Organisation | Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver to agreed targets, within a small team. Experience of managing administrative processes, requiring consistency and a strong attention to detail. Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, determining priorities and dealing with conflicting demands and changing priorities, whilst keeping colleagues and stakeholders informed of progress.

• Communication Skill | Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate senior level discussions and develop internal communications material. Ability to create, present and explain, complex issues so that they are easy to understand and ensuring business issues are understood by stakeholders.

• Working with People | Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and confidence to work with people at all levels across the organisation. Ability to contribute as part of a team with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Works in an inclusive way, taking into account equality and diversity.

• Business Management | Proven experience of delivering effective communication or business plans with a basic understanding of the underlying principles of good information management and the management of business risks.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement- If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that you may be asked to complete a test or a presentation as part of the selection process.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, contact Sophie Nicolaou ()

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Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer needed in North London Paying £200 per day Ref 012578

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer to support the Head of Civil Contingencies in implementing effective emergency planning and business continuity strategies. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Resilience Standards for London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of emergency planning and business continuity functions to meet statutory obligations.
• Act as the deputy for the Head of Civil Contingencies during their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making.
• Lead and manage emergency planning and business continuity projects, ensuring preparedness for potential emergencies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance resilience and response capabilities.
• Conduct training and exercises to test and improve emergency plans and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency planning initiatives, making recommendations for improvements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

RPS is looking for an Associate Director to join the UK Transport Planning Team. The key driver in this role is to identify new opportunities to build on our customer base and, directly contribute to RPS’ growth and success. We bring our transport planning expertise to all forms of property and infrastructure development, covering energy generation, residential, commercial, sporting, leisure, health, and educational land uses.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

What you will be doing

You will be accountable for generating new business from your customer base, recruiting, and developing your new team, and providing customers with qualified transport planning advice to secure the success of their land use development projects.

You will have freedom with full assistance from the wider Transport Team to build the business, which guides developers, housebuilders, and infrastructure providers.

Who we are looking for

With experience within this sector, you will already be familiar with what we are looking for. We are looking for a highly practiced and experienced transport planner, with excellent customer contacts, first class communication, directorship and management credentials, and the financial acumen to ensure that the P&L targets are met.

What is in it for you?

We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we are happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team.

All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

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RPS is looking for a Transport Planning Director to join the UK Transport Planning Team. The key driver in this role is to identify new opportunities to build on our client base and, directly contribute to RPS’ growth and success. We bring our transport planning expertise to all forms of property and infrastructure development, covering energy generation, residential, commercial, sporting, leisure, health and educational land uses.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for generating new business from your client base, recruiting and developing your new team, and providing clients with expert transport planning advice to secure the success of their land use development projects.

You'll have autonomy with full support from the wider Transport Team to build the business, which supports developers, housebuilders and infrastructure providers.

Who we’re looking for

With experience within this sector, you’ll already be familiar with what we’re looking for. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced transport planner, with excellent client contacts, first class communication, leadership and management skills, and the financial acumen to ensure that the P&L targets are met.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll talk to Lindsay Dirago, the Talent Acquisition Lead for the Planning Division, leading to an interview with the Operational Director of the UK Transport Planning Team.

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

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Senior Planning Lawyer needed in Haringey, £36.04ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1403318

To provide specialist legal advice (mainly in the legal area of planning) put into legal effect the instruction of the client in such a way as to provide the Client with an excellent and contribute to improving Legal Services to enable the Client to fulfill its vision of making Haringey a better place in accordance with the Client's values.

The lawyer must be able to provide advice, draft s106 Agreements, highway agreements, comment on reports and attend planning committee as and when required.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Your new company
A £Bn turnover construction company, which is an industry leader in construction developments across the UK. The company is looking for a part-qualified Management Accountant to come in and support with management accounts prep for the contracts/projects.
Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reconciliations & Cashflow
• Month-end accruals, prepayments
• Financial reporting
• Cashflow forecasting

What you'll need to succeed

• Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in Management Accounts
• Experience of using ERP systems

What you'll get in return

• Study support
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid flexibility (1 day from home, 4 days in the office)
• 26 days holiday + bank holiday

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Salary: Competitive per annum plus Company Car + Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid- London(Hammersmith & Fulham)/Home

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing:

Provide leadership in all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for the Hammersmith & Fulham contract, in the South London region of Veolia Environmental Services UK Plc. To be a member of the Finance team working closely with the operational business.

• The role holder will be working with operational management to deliver accurate financial information
• Production and analysis of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing the account certifications for direct reports to ensure that they can withstand audit scrutiny
• Preparation of forecasts, budgets and Long Term Plan in conjunction with the General Manager and Finance Manager
• Statutory accounts preparation and liaison with Group auditors
• Control and reporting of capital expenditure
• Financial analysis of operational data and KPI
• Post investment financial review and analysis of long term financial performance
• Working with clients on contract performance and adapting to any changes in service
• Ensure all contracts and depots within their remit are complying with Group financial policies and procedures
• Responsible for the finance mobilisation of new contracts under their remit.
  

What we're looking for:

• A fully qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Broad system skills preferably with working knowledge of Workday and SAP
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strategic planning
• Leadership skills

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Your new company
A renowned membership hotel and events company is looking to hire a Management Accountant into their finance team. Consistently voted as one of the best and friendliest companies to work for, this is a great opportunity to join their team during a period of high growth.

Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the accounting function. Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Management accounts.
• P&L.
• Prepare month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations for review by the FC.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Process improvement.
• Providing support during the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Familiar with UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Relevant experience in a hospitality/leisure company desirable, but not essential.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. You will have the opportunity to join a great team, and really make a difference in the accounting function. Many of their senior finance members were internally promoted, so there is also great potential to grow in the company. There are also some other great perks to this role, such as free breakfast daily, pension scheme, generous family & friends policies, cycle to work scheme and a dog-friendly office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Athena now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The Head of Planning and Governance is responsible for a set of key corporate functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and AGC Chair, the post holder will develop, implement and measure performance against corporate strategy, the corporate plan and annual business plans. They will take responsibility for corporate oversight of project and programme management and the running of the Chair and Chief Executives Office function as well as ensuring robust risk management arrangements. The Head of Planning and Governance will ensure that corporate decisions are taken and implemented effectively, and that board and committee business is conducted in accordance with standing orders. Strategic planning 1. Lead on the development of organisational strategy, a three year corporate plan (required by our framework agreement with our DHSC sponsors) and annual business plans, in liaison with the Authority, SMT and the Corporate Management Group, ensuring business planning and operational delivery arrangements are agreed and in place on an annual basis. This will include facilitating conversations among teams and managers about workflow, priorities, and interdependencies, and having oversight of the annual business planning process, leading prioritisation discussions as needed and line managing the Risk and Business Planning Manager. Corporate governance 2. Take overall responsibility for corporate governance and decision making through effective board and external advisor governance, and the recruitment, onboarding and development of members as needed, including the line management and development of the Board Governance Manager (BGM). 3. Take overall responsibility for ensuring up to date and appropriate governance policies and practices are in place, including the running of Authority and AGC meetings and Standing Orders, ensuring that annual reviews of Standing Orders and committee effectiveness take place. 4. Oversee the flow of work through the Authority, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Project Assurance Group (PAG), ensuring that effective and timely decision-making is taking place, and that our strategy and business plans are being delivered through the activities that come before members or staff groups for consideration. 5. This will include oversight of the arrangements for board and committee agendas and meetings, such as scheduling, agenda planning, bundling and postings, minute taking, report production etc., working with the BGM, and leading on the shaping of future Board agendas, alongside SMT. 6. Attendance at and reporting to AGC as required by agendas and current work relating to planning, risk, performance and recent internal audits. This may also involve participation in or running of training for members from time to time. 7. Take overall responsibility for the timely recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of external members and panels, and dealing with the onboarding and induction of newly recruited Authority members. 8. Oversight of the Chair and CEOs office function, ensuring the Chair and Chief Executive have the administrative support they need. 9. Lead and coordinate the organisations response to external reviews and responses to Cabinet Office and Department requests for returns. Performance measurement 10. Take overall responsibility for corporate performance reporting, ensuring that the HFEA has in place a performance scorecard, reporting arrangements, and that both performance and reporting accuracy are both regularly reviewed and issues highlighted to SMT and the board. This will involve working closely with the RBPM and Corporate Performance Officer and considering ways of improving and updating our KPIs in line with current HFEA work and other organisations current practices. Project management 11. Take overall responsibility for the HFEAs project management methodology, ensuring that the Project Assurance Group (PAG), project managers and sponsors are well supported and that tools and processes are maintained and improved over time. This will include working with the RBPM and the Project Support Officer (PSO) to identify and resolve and issues and blockages with current projects, escalating to SMT as needed. Risk management 12. Leadership of the risk management function, ensuring we have in place a sound and up to date risk strategy and associated documentation, and liaising and networking with the DHSC and other ALBs as needed. This will include working with and advising the RBPM to ensure ongoing management of risks and reporting to SMT, the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) and CMG on strategic and operational risk registers, the risk strategy and the internal incident system. The Head will also be responsible for leading a complete triennial review of the strategic risk register in response to each new strategy. 13. Lead on the setting of internal audit parameters for GIAA audits of areas of the teams work, and take responsibility for reviewing internal audit reports and agreeing management actions and required evidence, in collaboration with the relevant Manager. General management 14. Manage the planning and governance teams overall work, direction, staff and budgets. 15. Operate as an effective membership of the Finance and Planning leadership team. 16. Advising the Chair and Chief Executive on matters relating to planning, strategy, performance and governance, risk as needed.

Join Our Team as a Business Manager - Gi Group Southall, West London

Location: Southall
Perks: Free Parking | Award-Winning Benefits

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and deliver outstanding results? At Gi Group Southall, we're looking for a driven Business Manager to take charge and propel our business to the next level.

Why Join Gi Group?
At Gi Group, we're more than just a workplace - we're a community. We believe in rewarding success and fostering growth. With award-winning benefits and a culture that celebrates innovation, you'll have everything you need to succeed.

What You'll Do as a Business Manager / Branch Manager

Drive Sales Success:

• Achieve personal sales targets (bonus-linked) through telephone and face-to-face selling.
• Support the recruitment team to exceed their sales goals.
• Implement innovative sales initiatives and create local sales strategies.
• Generate new leads and maintain a live, relevant CRM.
• Promote cross-selling opportunities across the business.

Lead & Develop Your Team:

• Enhance individual and team performance through coaching and training.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and set clear targets.
• Build a culture of discipline, accountability, and collaboration.
• Retain talent and ensure a development plan is in place for each team member.
• Maintain and promote the company's core values.

Deliver Outstanding Service:

• Build lasting relationships with all client users through regular communication.
• Ensure recruitment processes attract and maintain a strong candidate pool.
• Monitor and improve customer satisfaction levels by exceeding KPIs.
• Uphold the highest standards in candidate onboarding and client interactions.

Manage Operations & Compliance:

• Use management information to plan and achieve weekly objectives.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with legal and operational standards.
• Master our CRM system and chair daily branch meetings.
• Oversee branch security, office maintenance, and safety protocols.

What We're Looking For in our Business Manager / Branch Manager

• Proven Experience: At least 4 years in recruitment, ideally with some experience managing a team in a recruitment environment, however we will consider applicants who are looking for that step into a Business Manager role
• Sales & Business Development: A strong track record of winning and managing new business.
• Leadership Skills: A natural motivator who thrives on empowering and developing others.
• Full Driving License & Access to a Vehicle.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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Company Description

Title: Operations Manager

Location: West and Central London

Salary: Up to £60K

This position is an excellent next step for those advancing from a Group Manager or Operations Support Manager role.

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Operations Manager/Operations Support Manager/Group Manager/Regional Director/Operations Director your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Have worked in a similar environment at a management level possessing excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Key Functional Responsibilities Project Management Contribute to performanceimprovement, taking a lead for identified areas. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio. Work with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from plan and proactively contribute to the implementation ofsolutions. Management of a risk and issues tracking mechanism and the resolution and escalation processes. Financial and Physical Resources Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation from a value for money perspective. Provide oversight and monitoring of all aspects of team budgets or manage budgets as required. Ensure project expenditure is monitored accordingly. People Management Take a lead in the coordination of training, development and recruitment activity across the Team. Assignment management and supervision of staff, including contributing to appraisals, and resolution of any employee relations issues. Information Management Devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes. Ensure timely and accurate detailed information analysis and reporting to management on agreed areas of work. Research & Development Contribute to the development of key performance indicators. Delegate aspects of research and development activities, collating information, analysing and reporting findings. Planning and Organisation Contribute to the strategic planning of team projects, identifying interdependencies, and potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary. Contribute to short, medium and long-term business plans. Coordinate governanceand reporting processes, and systems for the team. Policy and Service Development Develop policies and procedures in own work function with an impact on the wider organisation, as required. Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to servicemanagement. Support accountability to the public and Parliament by preparing briefings andresponding to correspondence from Ministers, MPs and members of the public. Key Working Relationships The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Participate in relevant working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide, information and analytical advice and expertise. Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data. Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues, to a wide range of stakeholders.

79095 - Project Planner

This Project Planner will report to the Senior Project Planner and will work within UK Power Networks Services based in our Heathrow Airport office but will work from other UKPN Services locations. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £61,723 plus Outer London Allowance and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 27/11/2024

Job Purpose:

Support the Project Management to work with Design, Delivery, and other disciplines (incl. 3rd parties). You will prepare, update, and maintain project schedules. In addition to this your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to; ensuring comprehensive logic linked project plans/schedules are developed, incorporating resource planning, cost estimating, earned value forecasting and reporting, ensuring plans/schedules are monitored to reflect progress and maintain accurate resource and earned value data for reporting purposes, reporting on progress, critical paths, resources and earned value, reporting risks and issues so they can be managed promptly to prevent negative impact on the project.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide support to the Project Managers and Department Heads with regard to programming .
• Within a small team of P6 Planners, collaborate in a unified manner to maintain programmes, manage project portfolio and administer P6 database for project execution and reporting.
• Work with the Project Manager and project teams to identify and incorporate risk mitigating actions into the planned work scope as well as time/cost contingency levels across the baseline schedules.
• Maintain schedules in Primavera P6 with approved UK Power Networks WBS/OBS/CBS.
• Review company procedures against programmes.
• Provide accurate and timely programme data to meet UK Power Networks reporting requirements supporting Earned Value Management reporting.
• Provide advice on the schedule impact of proposed change and integrate approved changes into baseline updates.
• Oversee progress monitor, and report on project performance, highlighting deviations, providing early warnings and identifying and presenting project slippage recovery strategies.
• Help develop Resource.
• Validate construction methodologies, resource, activity durations, schedule logic, float allocation and critical path identification within others' submissions to support UK Power Networks Services contract programme approval obligations.
• Work with Project Managers to support their team by providing programme information relevant to budget, future annual expenditure and detailed resource requirements. Promote the interface between upstream planning with downstream delivery and provide forecast resource demand reports.
• Lead collaborative planning workshops and provide presentations, coaching and facilitation in the use of Primavera software.
• Achieve compliance with UK Power Networks project delivery and programme governance procedures.
• Identify, control, and forecast the time scales and resource requirements of projects to minimise the likelihood of time overruns.
• Work with and provide support to colleagues in project teams. Co-ordinating the flow of information to ensure that interfaces within projects are managed to increase efficiency.
• Support, Encourage and Obtain support to the schedule from project teams and co-ordinate schedule interfaces between the different control areas.
• Work with the commercial team / project cost estimator to provide a seamless service.
• Work with the local finance team for monitoring project and sub-programme relevant information, P6 data integrity, income, expenditure.
• Work together with the respective Project Managers and Departments Heads, to ensure approved contract baseline schedules are established and maintained following Contract Change procedures.
• Support the Project Managers on the auditing of the P6 programmes and review of client long-term plans.
• Submit Monthly Project submissions for client review - Providing concise and accurate reports following client requirements.
• Lead the Weekly Resource Meetings and assist Project Managers, Lead Operational Engineers and subcontractors have works aligned with the respective project schedules.

Qualifications:

• Engineering-based degree or equivalent, Project Management qualification such as APMP or Prince2 is highly desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Planning experience on Major Construction Projects
• Experience using Primavera P6 on complex construction programmes
• Experience of NEC3 contractual processes and programme administration
• Experience maintaining programme performance baselines and their utilisation in generating earned value-based report management
• Knowledge of project planning processes and the project life-cycle
• Knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience presenting data for analysis and review
• Familiarity with standard office software including Project, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook
• Work with team to obtain information and commitment to formulating schedule whilst commanding respect from all partners through technical and personal credibility
• Security clearance for Airport Airside ID Pass (must have 5 years traceable work history) and Airside Driving Permit (UK Driving Licence)

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