Total 169 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DQ

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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PMO Project Planner Based at HMNB Portsmouth: Hybrid based role.Fixed Term 12-month contractCompetitive salary plus benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity within our Maritime division for a PMO Project Planner to join our team based at HMNB Portsmouth on a hybrid basis.
This position plays a crucial role in providing governance, oversight, and support for the successful delivery of our Maritime DMS-NG programme. Our PMO Project Planner will maintain structure and discipline within the programme, ensuring that project plans are cohesive, and that risk, issue, and dependency management processes are effectively implemented. It supports the programme's success by driving consistent reporting, governance, and the delivery of key milestones. This position ensures that all programme activities adhere to established standards, processes, and best practices, facilitating the alignment of workstreams, tracking progress, and driving continuous improvement.

Main Accountabilities:
Governance and Reporting:


- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring that all programme activities comply with established standards and processes.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards that provide clear visibility of project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
- Schedule and Facilitate programme reviews and status meetings, capturing key decisions, actions, and follow-up requirements.


Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:



- Maintain and manage the programme's RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, ensuring proactive tracking and mitigation.
- Work closely with project teams to identify potential risks and issues, implementing strategies to address them effectively.

Planning and Coordination:



- Support the development of integrated project plans and/or handover plans, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams.
- Coordinate with Project Managers to track milestones, monitor progress, and manage interdependencies between workstreams.
- Facilitate the alignment of resources, ensuring that project activities are well-coordinated and on schedule.

Process Improvement and Standardisation:



- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline programme management activities.
- Identify areas for process improvement, introducing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:



- Act as a central point of contact for programme-related queries, ensuring consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Support stakeholder engagement efforts, facilitating workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate programme progress.


Training and Capability Building:



- Provide guidance and support to junior PMO members, ensuring their development and growth within the programme.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the PMO team.


What you’ll need to do the role:



- Proven relevant experience in PMO roles. Previous experience in a maritime environment would be an advantage.
- A Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies and frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools to include Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Experience with tools like Power BI for data visualisation and reporting and knowledge of risk management techniques and process improvement methodologies is desirable.
- Please note we consider requests for flexible working, please stipulate any requests in your application.


What we offer:



- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Programme Planner Based at HMNB Portsmouth: Hybrid based role.Fixed Term 12-month contractCompetitive salary plus benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity within our Maritime division for a Programme Planner to join our team based at HMNB Portsmouth on a hybrid basis.
This position is essential to support the strategic planning, execution, and coordination of multiple Projects and Workstreams. It provides vital planning capabilities, enabling the effective monitoring, reporting, and adaptation of project schedules in line with the overall programme strategy. This is a critical role in driving the detailed planning and scheduling efforts for various projects and workstreams within the Maritime DMS-NG programme. The position of Programme Planner involves developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project schedules, ensuring that all activities are aligned with project objectives and timelines to achieve successful programme delivery.
Main Accountabilities:
Planning and Scheduling:


- Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
- Maintain a master schedule that integrates individual workstream plans and identifies dependencies and critical path.
- Use planning tools including Microsoft Project to create Gantt charts and manage timelines.


Documentation and Reporting:



- Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, highlighting schedule deviations and risks.
- Maintain and manage all planning-related documentation, including RAID logs and action logs.
- Facilitate regular schedule reviews to ensure the project plan remains relevant and achievable.


Risk and Issue Management:



- Identify potential scheduling risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
- Escalate significant risks and issues to the Programme Manager when necessary.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:


- Engage with stakeholders to ensure clarity on planning activities and align expectations.
- Facilitate planning workshops and discussions to gather input and validate project timelines.


Process Improvement and Innovation:


- Continuously seek ways to enhance the planning process, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement best practices in project planning and scheduling across the PMO function.


Training and Capability Building:


- Support the development of planning capabilities within the team, coaching team members on scheduling tools and techniques.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the PMO team.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Proven relevant experience working on complex projects and programmes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with process mapping tools like Microsoft Visio.
- Knowledge of reporting tools like Power BI to support data-driven decision-making is desirable.


What we offer:



- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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PMO Project Support Based at HMNB Portsmouth: Hybrid based role.Fixed Term 12-month contractCompetitive salary plus benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity within our Maritime division for a PMO Project Support to join our team based at HMNB Portsmouth on a hybrid basis.
This position plays a crucial role in providing governance, oversight, and support for the successful delivery of our Maritime DMS-NG programme. Our PMO Project Support will maintain structure and discipline within the programme, ensuring that project plans are cohesive, and that risk, issue, and dependency management processes are effectively implemented. It supports the programme's success by driving consistent reporting, governance, and the delivery of key milestones. This position ensures that all programme activities adhere to established standards, processes, and best practices, facilitating the alignment of workstreams, tracking progress, and driving continuous improvement.
Main Accountabilities:
Governance and Reporting:


- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring that all programme activities comply with established standards and processes.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards that provide clear visibility of project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
- Schedule and Facilitate programme reviews and status meetings, capturing key decisions, actions, and follow-up requirements.


Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:


- Maintain and manage the programme's RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, ensuring proactive tracking and mitigation.
- Work closely with project teams to identify potential risks and issues, implementing strategies to address them effectively.


Planning and Coordination:


- Support the development of integrated project plans and/or handover plans, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams.
- Coordinate with Project Managers to track milestones, monitor progress, and manage interdependencies between workstreams.
- Facilitate the alignment of resources, ensuring that project activities are well-coordinated and on schedule.


Process Improvement and Standardisation:


- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline programme management activities.
- Identify areas for process improvement, introducing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.


Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:



- Act as a central point of contact for programme-related queries, ensuring consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Support stakeholder engagement efforts, facilitating workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate programme progress.


Training and Capability Building:



- Provide guidance and support to junior PMO members, ensuring their development and growth within the programme.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the PMO team.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Proven relevant Project PMO experience. Previous experience in a maritime environment would be an advantage.
- A Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies and frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Experience with tools like Power BI for data visualisation and reporting and knowledge of risk management techniques and process improvement methodologies is desirable.
- Please note we consider requests for flexible working, please stipulate any requests in your application.


What we offer:



- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HAYS are currently recruiting on behalf of an M&E Main Contractor based in Southampton. This exciting opportunity is available due to expansion reflective of their recent success.

The business is currently in need of a Mechanical Project Manager to deliver small projects across the South - mainly Hampshire.

Projects include:

• Commercial
• Education
• MOD
• Local Authority/Government
• Heritage

If this is something that interests you or would like further information, please call Aaron on 07939 544885 or email your CV

Click apply now!

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HAYS are recruiting on behalf of a highly efficient M&E contractor based in Southampton, known for its innovation and commitment to excellence. The team is dedicated to delivering top-notch mechanical and electrical solutions across various sectors within Hampshire & surrounding areas. They pride themselves on fostering an environment that encourages internal development and professional growth.
"We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of our technical projects, from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, project management, and a passion for developing internal talent."

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage mechanical projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and internal development within the project team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects.

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and skilled Mechanical Project Manager looking to be a highly efficient M&E contractor with a focus on internal development, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV or call Aaron on 07939 544885

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HAYS are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in Hampshire. If you have a proven track record of leading complex design & build projects for controlled environments, we want to hear from you!Role & ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development

• Leverage existing customer relationships to uncover new business opportunities.
• Develop new networks to establish repeatable, profitable accounts.
• Engage with local and national institutes to raise our profile amongst key influencers and end users.
• Present compelling proposals to senior client representatives.

Technical Delivery

• Define and establish project technical requirements.
• Build and lead a turnkey design team using existing and supplemental resources.
• Drive the design process to deliver a fully integrated solution.
• Manage the construction team to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• It serves as the primary point of contact for all client issues.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial aspects from initial design fees to overall project capital costs.

Project Delivery

• Successfully deliver projects with the support of construction colleagues.

Leadership

• Provide leadership to support local and project directors.
• Inspire and mentor project engineers and colleagues.
• Occasionally, they support non-regional projects within the wider group.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified engineer with excellent technical and commercial acumen, or
• Proven Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex design & build projects.
• Relevant sector experience in a contracting business.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional project scheduling and programme management skills.
• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ownership of project outcomes.
• Flexible approach to project size.
• Open to new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Higher education certificate (B.Eng. advantageous) in Construction Management, Project Management, or relevant engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£50,000 - £70,000) based on experience.
• Annual performance-linked bonus scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee discounts.

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Your New Company
Join a forward-thinking South-based Council dedicated to delivering exceptional public services. They are embarking on a transformative journey to internalise their waste services department, currently managed by a third-party supplier. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a significant change initiative, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition.

Your New Role
As a seasoned Project Manager, you will lead the internalisation of our waste services department. Your role will encompass overseeing the transition of systems, personnel, equipment, resources, and operational processes. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including council members, contractors, and the public, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include:
*Developing and implementing a comprehensive project plan for the insourcing process.
*Experience managing projects from inception to go-live.
*Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the transition are covered, providing regular project updates.
*Monitoring project progress and making necessary adjustments to ensure successful completion.
*Proven experience in waste management, particularly within a council or local government setting.
*Overseeing the integration of IT systems from the third-party supplier to the Council's infrastructure.
*Ensuring accurate and secure data migration in collaboration with technical teams.
*Managing the transition of staff from the third-party supplier to the Council.
*Coordinating the transfer of equipment and resources required for efficient service operation.
*Overseeing procurement and contract negotiations.
* Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
*Monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Need to Succeed To excel in this role, you will need:
*Proven experience in project management within the local government sector.
*Strong change management experience.
*Excellent leadership and team management skills.
*Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
*PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is desirable.

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 on your career.

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Your new company

A forward-thinking local south-based council dedicated to enhancing public services through innovative technology solutions. Their team is focused on improving customer interactions and service delivery through the implementation of cutting-edge systems.

Your new role

As a CRM & Telephony Project Manager, you will lead the implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Telephony system. This project is at its inception, offering you a unique opportunity to shape the future of our customer service function. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and go-live. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including council members, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably within the public sector.
• Experience with CRM and Telephony system implementation.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices in CRM and Telephony systems.

What you need to do nowIf 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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What skills and experience we're looking for

Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) seeks to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated person to fulfil the role of School Business Manager for Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

The successful candidate must be passionate about working to secure the best possible outcomes for all our children, families and the wider community.

We are seeking an individual who enjoys taking the initiative; and has the resilience and ability to manage people effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, yet innovative. The appointed candidate will understand the challenges of working in the public sector, ideally schools, local authorities or the health sector. They will also have experience with company and charity accounting.

If you are a Catholic you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic, but will need to be comfortable with the values and working in the Catholic sector.

What the school offers its staff

• An attractive salary
• Option to work from home
• Child care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Access to professional development
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Trustees
• Support from colleagues within all our schools

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities for School Business Manager

1. Lead on finance, health and safety, site management, HR, IT and Business Support and safeguarding.

2. Ensure effective systems and procedures in all aspects of school administration.

3. Provide month end finance documentation.

4. Plan and prepare budget forecasts.

5. Promote the school and secure funding from various sources.

6. Be a positive and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates commitment, is a strategic thinker and has effective financial management skills.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Production Planner

Southampton

£30k-£38k

Bonus scheme, enhanced pension, 25 days + BH

Exciting progression opportunities

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a rapidly growing engineering business in the Hampshire area.

With no day ever being the same the Production Planner role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Planning & implementing production schedules
• Raising and maintaining work orders
• Managing relationships with suppliers
• Purchasing of materials
• Managing inventory levels

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience as an Production Planner , Supply Chain Planner or similar position
• 1+ years experience of working within manufacturing / engineering
• Independent and confident making own decisions

Benefits:

• £30-£38k
• Bonus scheme, enhanced pension, 25 days + BH
• Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

How to apply:

Suitable candidates for the Production Planner role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button by calling Oliver Broderick on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to oliver@hunterselection.co.uk .

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275 371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new company
A global leader in their specialist field. This is a dynamic organisation that operates at scale, in a sector that has a significant positive impact on their customers' lives.
Your new role
This is initially a 9 month Fixed Term Contract, to deliver a Project within the Global Distribution function. Significant opportunities for ongoing contract extension or transfer to permanent in due course.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a demonstrable track record of successful project delivery within distribution networks. Ideally you will be Prince 2 or PMI qualified, and any experience in highly regulated sectors (eg medical / pharma / aero / defence ...) is also an advantage. You will be familiar with Gantt charts and other project delivery tools and techniques, and be comfortable influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, driving collaborative efforts to ensure the right outcomes. You will be commercially aware, with strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to priorise effectively in a complex business environment. Experience of data analytics is also useful.
What you'll get in return
Competitive remuneration : £50-70k (£200-300 per day equivalent), pension contributions, healthcare and other benefits.
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 on your career.

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Business Development Manager

Our Basingstoke Based client are looking for a Business Development Manager. Our client specialises in network security. They work with clients to ensure they are using safe, secure, and reliable systems that keep their data safe. Offering a wide variety of packages to suit each clients need to secure a safe network infrastructure.

Base salary: Up to £40k per annum with uncapped commission

Benefits

* Monday- Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
* Uncapped commission scheme
* Pension
* Life insurance
* Free on site parking

Duties

* Contributing to the support of reaching company sales, profit and revenue targets by increasing sales within existing clients as well as winning new business.
* The candidate must create proposal and quotation documentation
* The candidate must ensure that they continuously liaise with consultants, marketing personnel and sales support.
* Proactively managing prospects to generate net new leads via an Online CRM system
* Maintain an accurate sales forecast
* Develop and maintain a good understanding of the company's products and services

Skills

* A real team player with the ability to effectively manage their time
* Experienced salesperson with in depth telesales experience
* Strong communication skills
* Background or a keen interest in IT/Security
* Great communication skills
* Proven consistent sales success in a highly competitive market.

If you are interested, please call our branch on 01256 810400 or apply online today!

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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We are currently working alongside a well-established independent practice in Winchester, Hampshire recruit a Dispensing Optician to their growing team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Clinically focused independent practice
• 2 testing rooms
• All about the patient experience
• Directors who are constantly investing and developing the practice
• Excellent patient reviews
• Wide range of luxury eyewear - Alain Mikli, Cartier, Charmant
• Working in a team of 6-7 people
• Ordering items from suppliers as required
• Helping train the support team
• Working 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Working hours are between 9am to 5.30pm
• Basic salary between £28,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Plus generous bonus
• Professional fees paid

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• A Student DO will also be considered
• Friendly and approachable
• Digitally savvy
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Transition Project Manager
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000
- £70,000 per annum Company Car + Bonus

Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background delivering complex mobilisation and transition projects? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, is seeking a skilled Transition Project Manager to join our UK&E Growth team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end project management, from bidding through to go-live, ensuring rigorous planning, effective programme controls, and successful project delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project manager looking to bring their expertise to impactful projects within a supportive and high-performing team.
As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll work closely with Principal Transition Leads and Transition Directors, guiding projects from the sales lifecycle through to delivery. This includes defining scope, setting standards, and developing plans for projects and workstreams. Your responsibilities will include programme control, RAID management, and quality assurance, as well as engaging with multiple stakeholders, from senior leaders to external partners. You’ll drive successful project outcomes while supporting continuous improvement across Serco’s portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Scope Definition and Planning: Set the standard for defining scope and developing detailed plans for projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) to mitigate potential challenges and support successful project outcomes.
- Programme Control and Governance: Establish and oversee programme controls, including change control, financial tracking, and progress monitoring, ensuring consistent governance across projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and partner organisations, to ensure alignment and facilitate smooth delivery.
- Delivery Assurance: Lead deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring all projects adhere to quality benchmarks and contractual standards throughout the lifecycle.
- Operational Readiness: Provide expertise in operational readiness and cutover planning, supporting projects in the transition to operational stages.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive the improvement of methodologies, tools, and templates, contributing to Serco’s knowledge base and enhancing the team’s effectiveness.
- Quality Management: Ensure high-quality information and deliverables are provided consistently, using data-driven insights to support governance and decision-making.


What We’re Looking For:

- Significant experience delivering medium to large-scale projects, ideally within an outsourcing environment.


- Proven track record in mobilisations, programme control, and high-pressure project delivery.
- In-depth knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, including PMO setup, governance, and assurance.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
- Proven experience in bidding, mobilisations, and transitions.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Power BI is advantageous.
- Ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders, including senior executives.
- Practitioner-level qualifications in APMP, PRINCE2, or MSP are highly desirable.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’ll join a global organisation dedicated to delivering essential services that positively impact communities across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport. As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll lead projects that make a real difference, backed by our commitment to your growth through industry-recognised training and certification programmes. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and innovation thrive, offering a flexible working model that balances remote work, office time, and on-site travel for a rewarding work-life balance. Serco champions continuous improvement, values diverse perspectives, and empowers you to refine processes, methodologies, and tools that drive project success. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career with purpose.

What we offer:

- Company car.
- Bonus potential up to 10%.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Transition Project Analyst
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£40,000
- £50,000 per annum
Are you looking to kick-start your career in project management? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, are seeking a proactive and adaptable Transition Project Analyst to join our UK&E Growth team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with travel across the UK for meetings, site visits, and mobilisations. It’s a unique opportunity to gain experience in both the sales and delivery lifecycles of complex projects, supporting the implementation of effective programme controls and driving continuous improvement.
As a Transition Project Analyst, you’ll work closely with our experienced Transition Managers and Principal Transition Leads to help deliver high-quality programmes. This role involves supporting key project activities across the bidding and delivery stages, such as developing plans, managing risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), and monitoring project progress. Whether you’re assisting with scope definition or quality-checking deliverables, your work will be essential to ensuring the smooth running of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Project Scope and Planning Support: Assist with defining project scope and developing plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, record, and actively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) to support the smooth progression of projects. Communicate key risks and issues to stakeholders and propose corrective actions where needed.
- Documentation and Quality Assurance: Contribute to the creation and quality-checking of essential project documentation, ensuring all materials meet Serco’s high standards and support effective governance processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and partner organisations, to foster alignment and collaboration across project teams.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables, preparing status updates to provide a clear and consistent view of project progress and highlight any emerging risks or delays.
- Support Assurance and Deliverability Reviews: Participate in deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring projects adhere to quality benchmarks and best practices from planning through to delivery.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Contribute to the improvement of tools, templates, and methodologies by providing feedback and suggestions that help enhance the effectiveness of the transition management team.
- Operational Readiness and Cutover Planning: Support the team in preparing for operational go-live, coordinating cutover activities, and ensuring that transition plans are effectively executed.


What We’re Looking For:We are flexible on experience – whether you’re already in a project management role or feel you can bring transferable skills from a similar field, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have experience in project delivery or programme support and an interest in project management fundamentals. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in dynamic environments, this could be the ideal step into a fulfilling career.

Skills and Experience Desired

- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMO setup, PRINCE2, MSP).
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; familiarity with Smartsheet or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’re joining a global community committed to delivering essential services that make a real difference. With projects across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport, we offer impactful work that directly benefits public and private sectors. We’re dedicated to your growth, providing career development through training, mentorship, and certifications in a supportive, collaborative environment. As a hybrid role, this position also offers the flexibility you need for work-life balance, while providing hands-on experience at various sites across the UK. Serco fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive, and every team member feels valued. Known for quality and excellence, we continuously strive to improve, and our projects allow you to contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve. Join Serco to build a rewarding career with a team that values your contributions and makes a difference together.

What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme