Total 388 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Manchester, M27 8FB

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Project Manager to join their client within the live events industry in Manchester.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the purpose of the role is to take responsibility for managing multiple projects in a fast-moving environment. Plan and schedule the manufacture of multiple items which are designed and manufactured onsite in Manchester for live events and interior fit-outs using a range of materials and electrical items.

Duties will include:

* Liaising with the sales, design, costings and procurements teams together with the Workshop Supervisor ensuring that bespoke items for clients are manufactured within agreed timescales and to high quality standards.

* Develop and implement manufacturing plans to meet deadlines.

* Monitoring the progress and adjusting schedules of multiple projects.

* Liaising with clients, designers and production teams providing regular updates, addressing any concerns.

* Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure staffing levels are sufficient for the planned production.

The successful candidate must have proven experience within a project management / production planning role. Experience within the prop making or related creative industries would be beneficial but not essential.

Must have strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques, materials and tools across a range of materials including wood, acrylics and foam.

The role requires a combination of planning skills, technical expertise and an understanding of the creative process involved in manufacturing bespoke items.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week

Salary is dependent on the level of knowledge and experience to offer

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Business Development Executive

Location: Altrincham
Salary: £27,500 with a £35,000 OTE

WFH options available after training

Due to ongoing growth in a new area of the business, my client are seeking to add an experienced Business Development Executive to their Business Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who wish to grow with the company and thrive within a supportive yet driven sales environment. You'll join a dynamic, forward-thinking business who will give you full support and genuine opportunities for professional growth and progression, outlined from day one.

What you will be doing as a Business Development Executive

• Following up on warm and cold leads to build rapport with potential and existing clients, to encourage them to use a new software
• Promoting the benefits in comparison to competitors
• Generating referrals and new leads in order to maximise sales potential
• Going the extra mile when speaking to clients to win more business
• Working to achievable KPI's

The Key Skills and Experience required of the Business Development Executive

• Has proven sales experience in a B2B or B2C environment, ideally as a Business Development Executive or Business Development Manager
• Can work effectively to achievable independent and team targets
• Can effectively objection handle
• Able to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Motivated, enthusiastic and driven for success
• Is familiar with working to set targets and is driven by financial incentives
• Knowledge of recruitment agencies and software sales experience (highly desirable but not essential)

If you are interested in the role, and want to know more, please apply or call the Leeds CCD team at Search for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Self-employed Estate Planning Consultant
Uncapped commission-based earnings
Benefits including the flexibility to manage your own workload and IT equipment provided
For this role you'll need to live within an hour and a half commute of either: London, Bristol, Essex, Oxford, Reading, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Norwich, Ipswich, Birmingham, Coventry, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Swansea or Cardiff.

We're looking for experienced estate planning consultants to cover various locations across the UK. We're a fast-growing business with huge demand for our services, owing to our customer first approach and strong brand presence. If you have the skills we need, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to work with our industry leading team.

In this role you'll discuss the benefits of our products and services with potential customers, helping them to make an informed choice about their legal planning. We'll therefore need you to demonstrate up to date experience and knowledge of key legal principles. As a self-employed consultant you'll have the flexibility to manage your own workload. Client appointments are mainly conducted through video call (national) and home visits (local).

What you'll do

* attend appointments generated by the company
* gain referrals and self-generate at least 50% of new business
* discuss the benefits of estate planning and legal services products including Wills, LPAs, Trusts and probate services
* have the support of Co-op Legal Services, an SRA regulated business, to draft legal documents
* deliver talks and seminars arranged by the company to community groups covering later life legal products and services
* work closely with customers to identify needs and take accurate instructions to meet their needs
* capture customers instructions using our in-house Estate Planning Assistant software

This role would suit people who have

* proven estate planning or will writing experience trained to the standard of IPW or SWW or legally qualified through CILEX
* excellent interpersonal skills with an empathetic nature and the ability to identify customer needs
* the ability to relay complex legal information in a way customers can understand
* confidence when presenting and a natural flare for engaging an audience
* the ability to consult, influence and negotiate whilst showing enthusiasm for the product and services
* practical IT literacy in a remote setting using Microsoft Office & ability to adapt to custom software
* a full UK drivers license with access to your own vehicle

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Will Writer
£24,000 - £26,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B)
Remote, UK wide - or on site at our offices if preferred

We're looking for will writers and experienced estate planning paralegals to join our team.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about developing our colleagues. We offer internal trainee solicitor programmes with a bias towards estate planning as well as plenty of opportunities for progression. In this role, you'll manage estate planning cases end to end, alongside drafting and taking instructions on a variety of wills and associated estate planning documents. We'll look to you to communicate with clients remotely, providing an outstanding service and case resolution. You'll gain exposure to a variety of cases, allowing you to build on your knowledge within a supportive team. So if you have the skills we need, we can offer you the exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career with us.

What you'll do:

* document and write wills of various complexity, write powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation, making sure all paperwork is accurate and professionally written
* communicate with clients and external partners via the phone and written communication throughout each case
* manage an incoming case load and work with those parties involved towards the successful completion of a case
* accurately maintain client records and correspondence on our systems, making sure that all compliance and regulatory standards are met

This role would suit people who have:

* previous experience of drafting wills and advising clients relating to estate planning matters
* some experience of managing cases
* the ability to build positive relationships and a passion for providing outstanding customer service
* a high level of attention to detail
* the ability to prioritise and manage your own caseload to deliver against targets

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

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Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant.

Role: Area Business Consultant | Area: Remote, to cover the North West area | Salary: From £27,000 + commission | Contract: Fixed term Maternity cover

As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent HIT Training Ltd at local events.

The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.

Duties will include:


Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrollment targets.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.




About you

We’re seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience:


Previous experience in a business development role.
Experience of new business development and lead generation.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.





Your Benefits and Growth

Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 plus our benefits and commission package:


Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
Access to tailored training and qualifications.




Our Commitment

We’re dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, we see the life-changing power of apprenticeships, not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole.

We want all our people to shine and bring their whole selves to work, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer. If you want to know more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or workplace adjustments please email careers@hittraining.co.uk. If you are invited to an interview, we will ask if you need any adjustments for you to best showcase your abilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, this role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Process Partner - Finance
£50,000 to £60,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll split your time between home and coming into the Manchester office at least twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Business Process Partner to join the partnering team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'.

We'll look to you to be part of a new team in our Optimisation Centre (OC) offering a service to our new SAP S4 HANA Solution to our colleagues, making sure our integrated solutions meet our business requirements. Through service partnering, you'll link all the relevant areas of the business and look to continuously improve the Businesses SAP End to End processes. If you have an analytical approach and an awareness of end-to-end processes, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills.

What you'll do
- Develop and optimise the 3 main end-to-end business processes, supported by business subject matter experts, BPPs, Process Analysts and Technical Specialists
- Partner with senior leaders and their teams to make sure initiatives needing OC support are understood and fed into the triage process to support roadmap planning and prioritisation
- Attend governance forums and planning sessions to understand future direction, potential requirements, and wider sources of change from other programmes
- Partner with teams of business analysts and subject matter specialists to deliver improvements
- Drive knowledge transfer between the OC and the business areas, acting as the point of contact for end users
- Represent the team on large transformation programmes, providing the relevant input to process or solution design decisions and ensuring alignment with the OC roadmap
- Work with monitoring analysts to develop key performance metrics
- Provide advice on specific training needs and the development of training materials
- Identify risks and issues, taking ownership of delivering solutions and mitigation

This role would suit people who have
- A finance background with knowledge and understanding of Finance end-to-end processes
- Great communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to technical and non-technical audiences in a compelling way
- Good influencing skills, with the ability to constructively challenge when necessary
- A talent for building positive relationships with partners at all levels across the business

Why Co-op?
If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Private healthcare
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- Coaching and training to support your career development
- Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
- YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment
We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

Project Officer
£39,500 to £43,500 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office when required (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).
12-month secondment / fixed-term contract

We're looking for a Project Officer to join the Talent Acquisition and Development team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'.

As a Project Officer you'll be aligned to different SAP projects that come to our Talent Acquisition and Development team and manage them end-to-end. We'll look to you to be part of these bigger transformation activities, collaborating and updating our senior leaders across a variety of business areas. If you can bring us the skills we need with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment we can offer you a great opportunity to gain exposure to SAP systems and the wider Co-op business.

What you'll do
- Create and maintain a range of complex project and programme plans/trackers
- Work closely with a broad range of colleagues, partners, and external contacts
- Collaborate with SAP Content Designers to make sure we can provide design progress updates
- Support the critical business partnership with the Optimisation Centre and SAP security teams
- Achieve plan deliverables on time and to the highest possible quality
- Look for ways to continuously improve and strengthen our internal processes related to SAP learning
- Manage any potential risks or issues that may arise, making sure they are appropriately flagged and resolved

This role would suit people who have
- Experience in project management or knowledge of P4CM, PRINCE 2 or equivalent
- Proficient with Office 365 applications, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with internal partners, customers, and external contacts
- An understanding of project management methodologies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present back ideas and engage internal senior leaders

Why Co-op?
If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- Coaching and training to support your career development
- Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment
We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes.

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

Due to additional funding, we are recruiting Children and Young People’s Project Workers. Are you empathic, resilient, passionate and dedicated? Do you have experience of working with children and young people? If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the domestic abuse sector, we can offer full training.
Children and Young People’s Project Workers
30 – 35 hours
Two temporary posts available, with the possibility of extension subject to successful funding
Salary £20,326 - £23,714 (£13.03 per hour)
Purpose of the role:
The Children and Young People’s Workers will support children and young people from the Bolton area to work through trauma as a result of exposure to Domestic Abuse and Violence (DAV). The Worker will assess, support and educate children and young people both individually and as part of group work sessions. Identifying and assisting with safeguarding issues is a key part of this role.
We particularly encourage applications from those who have experience of working with the BAME community and have specialist knowledge to overcome language, cultural and faith barriers to maximise engagement with all Fortalice domestic abuse support services on offer.
Key skills:
• An ability to build and develop supportive relationships with children and young people, maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience of delivering group work and individual support sessions with children and young people of all age ranges.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, Early Help, adults at risk and a commitment to follow procedure.
How to apply and other information:
• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010
• This is a community-based project involving travelling to different venues; a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.
• To apply for a post, please request an application pack by email jobs@fortalice.co.uk
• The closing date for applications to be returned is 12noon on Wednesday 4th September 2024.

The Clinical Support & Specialist Surgery Division at The Christie NHS Trust are looking for a positive and enthusiastic member to join our friendly and pro-active team. We are looking for an individual who is experienced in providing administrative support to the teams and can prioritise their own workload.

The successful applicant will work with the Divisional PA and support the management team with general administrative duties and the Critical Care Outreach team with organising their education and policy management programme.

There will be an expectation that the person has exceptional organisation skills and is flexible and has a high standard of Microsoft packages. You will be an excellent communicator who is reliable and able to work under pressure. We are looking for an individual who above all, is driven to deliver high quality service for each of our patients.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as communication coordinator for the department including receiving visitors and dealing with telephone queries from hospital staff, external visitors and company representatives
• Circulate communications via e-mail to clinical teams and individual staff members, ensuring that staff are kept up to date with departmental and Trust developments
• Undertake typing, photocopying, filing, laminating, distribution of information and other paperwork required by the Lead Nurse or Matrons as per departmental needs.
• Assist with the updating and maintenance of departmental information and filing systems, both electronic and paper based, with effective confidential document controls maintained using the pharmacy document system, making use of technology with the ultimate aim of creating a paper free office.
• Deal with all incoming and outgoing mail, including processing, distributing and responding within agreed time limits.
• Provide administrative support for departmental workforce activities including booking rooms for interviews, photocopying of recruitment packs, inputting information on the ESR system including new starters/promotions/transfers/terminations.
• Contribute to the collection of departmental data, collated both manually and by software systems.
• Book travel and accommodation, catering and room bookings for the team, following Trust procedures as required.
• Organise departmental meetings using Trust online meeting room system to book rooms. Liaise with attendees regarding suitability of dates and times to ensure that the meeting has the necessary people attending.
• Take minutes for internal meetings including departmental staff group team meetings. Check drafts minutes with the chairperson and circulate to staff. Liaise with chairperson regarding agenda creation and distribution to attendees.
• Prioritise own tasks and workload, to ensure that deadlines are met and work is actioned in a timely manner.
• Exchange information with staff both internally and externally on a variety of departmental matters and procedures.
• Ensure that all work activities are in conducted in line with existing Trust and Departmental policies and procedures. Comment on proposals to changes in administrative processes within the department.
• Assist with administrative support for the departmental education and training leads including booking rooms for education events and meetings, circulating any study packs prior to and after the events, answering queries from staff regarding education events and acting as the point of contact for undergraduate students on education placements.
• Undertake all other related administration duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.
• Ensure that exemplary standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times, in line with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and in line with the Freedom of information act. Including preparation of internal staff confidential documents.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

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Job Title: Facilities Project Manager (Hard Services)(Temporary Contract 6 months)Location: Bolton/ RochdaleHourly Rate: £35 per hour (in scope of IR35 paid via umbrella)
THE COMPANYA full-service partner for facilities, energy, and construction. Well established SME business initially focused on three specialist areas: facilities management, projects and refurbishments, consultancy and advice.Main customer focus is large estates, including healthcare, educational, and local authority customers. As one of Liverpool's largest SME's it is a great opportunity to work with a business that focusses on local work. With a strong pipeline of work there is scope for future work in the North West should this contract be successful.
THE ROLEThe role requirement is for a Facilities Project Manager based on a live project to oversee the install of theatre equipment for a hospital ward refurbishment near the Bolton/Rochdale area. Main duties of the role include:

• Leadership: Act as the senior representative, making decisions and accepting responsibility for project outcomes.
• Sub-contractor Management: Define roles, ensure sub-contractors comply with health and safety legislation.
• Contract Negotiations: Secure favourable terms and outcomes.
• Meetings and Reporting: Chair meetings, issue progress reports, and update project programs.
• HESQ Compliance: Ensure health, environmental, safety, and quality standards are met.
• System Operation: Minimise risk through proper system operation and reporting.
• Resource Management: Optimise labour resource use.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Qualifications: Relevant ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience: Project management experience of overseeing the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment (M&E), preferably within the NHS or a clinical environment e.g. labs, pharmaceutical sector, and working with stakeholders and supply chains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (MS Project, Excel, etc.).

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Greater Manchester Cancer is the cancer programme of the Health and Social Care Partnership representing the whole of Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire, covering a population of 3 million people. The GM Cancer Personalised Care team includes the Programme Director and 3 Project Managers, each working on one of the workstreams within the programme: Supportive Care, Core Interventions and Genomics. Personalised Care is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan. It is a whole system approach that enables a variety of services across the health, social care, public health and community spectrum to be integrated around the individual in order to deliver better outcomes and experiences. Therefore it is an integral cross-cutting programme within the Alliance which has grown rapidly over the past 12 months and in need of project support.

GM Cancer is hosted and based at The Christie and our staff have a hybrid working pattern (mix of working from home and in the office), with some travel across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officer to directly support the Personalised Care team to deliver multiple different projects within the programme. The Project Support Officer will provide comprehensive administrative and project support for the whole programme, including accurate record keeping, progress updates, preparing and administrating board meetings, communications including updating the website/social media and organising education/engagement events. You must be proficient with word, outlook, power point and excel and have excellent multitasking and prioritising skills. In addition, you must have good attention to detail and work regarding the need for diplomacy and confidentiality.

This is a fixed term contract to the end of March 2026. Secondments welcomed.

This is an exciting time for applicants with significant experience in a similar administrative or project support officer role to join the Greater Manchester Cancer team.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supporting the Personalised Care team to facilitate and maintain the delivery of the Personalised Care Programme which supports the GM Cancer strategy
• Supporting the production of programme documentation, including (but not limited to) regular programme update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, summary action logs, minute taking and collating supporting information for report
• Leading discrete pieces of work to support the Personalised Care programme, for example, supporting delivery of workforce education, event organisation and data collation, such as surveys
• Applying project management principles to several delegated deliverables to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget
• Supporting the development of policies and standard operating procedures across the programmes of work
• Supporting the review of work programmes to ensure they are updated with milestones, timeframes, and outcomes
• Supporting implementation of tests / pilots in accordance with established project plans
• Escalating risks as appropriate to the Programme Director
• Producing and maintaining documentation which must be precise, accurate and produced in a timely manner and distributed to all relevant parties
• Providing feedback to stakeholders, undertaking tasks to resolve issues where appropriate and follows up outstanding issues to ensure speedy resolution
• Ensuring standard administrative approaches are maintained
• Asking good questions, analysing data, problem solving and developing solutions in partnership with Personalised Care team and stakeholders

COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
• Support the team with communications and engagement
• Support the team with wider administrative tasks such as organising meetings, dissemination of information and collation of feedback
• Support the Programme Director in writing reports and papers if required, to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Programme Assurance Group and Cancer Board on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action
• Promote collaboration between partner organisations relevant to the pathway work programmes
• Build relationships across numerous cancer pathways and programmes of work and increase engagement with stakeholders
• Influence and align others towards a common purpose to empower and inspire people to achieve programme success
• Identify opportunities for engagement and participation in the Personalised Care programmes across GM
• Represent the team at meetings to update on the progress of programmes of work or on its deliverables as appropriate
• Establish and develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Support the team to raise the profile of the Personalised Care Programme using all platforms including social media platforms
• Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to Personalised Care
• Review and update the GM Cancer website with relevant documentation and information

LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE
• Represent GM Cancer in a professional and positive manner
• Contribute to the Personalised Care team by developing and sharing knowledge, experience, skills, and best practice
• Follow prescribed GM Cancer policies and procedures in all relevant aspects of management
• Work in partnership with other members of the GM Cancer team to support the overall vision and objectives of the programme of work
• Ensure that projects are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales, providing regular reports, and raising significant problems/issues in a timely manner
• Plan effective use of finances to support the projects and budget holder
• Exert influence upon key stakeholders to ensure that Personalised Care goals and objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes
• Keep outcomes that matter to patients at the heart of the project and its objectives

SET-UP AND ORGANISATION

· Support the administration of the Personalised Care team and programmes of work

· Support the team with the preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for meetings (including board meetings) and relevant task and finish groups, follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, informing the team if there is a lack of progress

· Build relationships with the GM cancer Team and colleagues across the Greater Manchester and East/Mid Cheshire region

· Support the Programme Director to provide accurate reporting on progress within the programmes of work

· Support the Personalised Care team and User Involvement managers to facilitate full-service user participation in all programmes of work and demonstrate how service user input has been used to benefit the programme and its outcomes



PLANNING AND REPORTING

· Work with the team to plan short- and long-term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required

· Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned to include their dependencies considering requirements and availability of resources

· Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team

· Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards

· Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures


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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the Personalised Care team to facilitate and maintain the delivery of the Personalised Care Programme which supports the GM Cancer strategy Supporting the production of programme documentation, including (but not limited to) regular programme update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, summary action logs, minute taking and collating supporting information for report Leading discrete pieces of work to support the Personalised Care programme, for example, supporting delivery of workforce education, event organisation and data collation, such as surveys Applying project management principles to several delegated deliverables to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget Supporting the development of policies and standard operating procedures across the programmes of work Supporting the review of work programmes to ensure they are updated with milestones, timeframes, and outcomes Supporting implementation of tests / pilots in accordance with established project plans Escalating risks as appropriate to the Programme Director Producing and maintaining documentation which must be precise, accurate and produced in a timely manner and distributed to all relevant parties Providing feedback to stakeholders, undertaking tasks to resolve issues where appropriate and follows up outstanding issues to ensure speedy resolution Ensuring standard administrative approaches are maintained Asking good questions, analysing data, problem solving and developing solutions in partnership with Personalised Care team and stakeholders COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT Support the team with communications and engagement Support the team with wider administrative tasks such as organising meetings, dissemination of information and collation of feedback Support the Programme Director in writing reports and papers if required, to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Programme Assurance Group and Cancer Board on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action Promote collaboration between partner organisations relevant to the pathway work programmes Build relationships across numerous cancer pathways and programmes of work and increase engagement with stakeholders Influence and align others towards a common purpose to empower and inspire people to achieve programme success Identify opportunities for engagement and participation in the Personalised Care programmes across GM Represent the team at meetings to update on the progress of programmes of work or on its deliverables as appropriate Establish and develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders Support the team to raise the profile of the Personalised Care Programme using all platforms including social media platforms Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to Personalised Care Review and update the GM Cancer website with relevant documentation and information LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE Represent GM Cancer in a professional and positive manner Contribute to the Personalised Care team by developing and sharing knowledge, experience, skills, and best practice Follow prescribed GM Cancer policies and procedures in all relevant aspects of management Work in partnership with other members of the GM Cancer team to support the overall vision and objectives of the programme of work Ensure that projects are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales, providing regular reports, and raising significant problems/issues in a timely manner Plan effective use of finances to support the projects and budget holder Exert influence upon key stakeholders to ensure that Personalised Care goals and objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes Keep outcomes that matter to patients at the heart of the project and its objectives SET-UP AND ORGANISATION Support the administration of the Personalised Care team and programmes of work Support the team with the preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for meetings (including board meetings) and relevant task and finish groups, follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, informing the team if there is a lack of progress Build relationships with the GM cancer Team and colleagues across the Greater Manchester and East/Mid Cheshire region Support the Programme Director to provide accurate reporting on progress within the programmes of work Support the Personalised Care team and User Involvement managers to facilitate full-service user participation in all programmes of work and demonstrate how service user input has been used to benefit the programme and its outcomes PLANNING AND REPORTING Work with the team to plan short- and long-term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned to include their dependencies considering requirements and availability of resources Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures

Position: Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Outs

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £60,000+ per annum, plus Car Allowance and Bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fit-out projects across the commercial office sector in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring that work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead fit-out projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet client requirements and company standards.
- Manage the site team, including site managers and subcontractors, to ensure efficient and effective site operations.
- Maintain commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on cost control and value engineering.
- Liaise with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Conduct site inspections and manage health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in managing office fit-out projects is essential.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to oversee a site team effectively.
- Excellent commercial awareness with experience in budget management and cost control.
- A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Relevant industry qualifications would be advantageous.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a commercially savvy Project Manager with a passion for excellence in the office fit-out sector. If you have the experience and skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices.

This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes.

This post will play an integral role in the transformation of the Government Estate. GPA IT offers interoperable technology that enables all users, regardless of their organisation, the ability to connect and use shared technology in shared Government buildings. As a Senior IT Project Manager, the post holder will be responsible for managing the implementation of GPA’s standard shared IT infrastructure into new buildings as well as existing office spaces, working with suppliers, clients as well as internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high level of service throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of the HUBS projects to the design guide standards to cost, time and scope
• Obtaining the necessary financial and resource approvals to deliver the multiple projects
• To work with product teams to continually feedback product issues and user feedback to allow iteration and maturity of products.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues and clients at all levels on matters of IT Delivery, and the product suite
• Managing the projects to cost, time and delivery of a budget between £3-£5m
• Carry out the testing and transitioning of the project to the service management function and supplier.
• Obtain information assurance and security maturity that the project has adhered to government guidelines and policy
• Developing and managing the Project Delivery Risks
• Reporting on project progress in line with the reporting tools and timeframes
• Measuring, and continuously improving the GPA’s information management maturity and mitigating areas of risk identified in regular information and cyber security reviews and audits.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in Other Government Departments, influencing decision-makers and gaining buy-in to the product
• Manage multiple Clients from departments to adhere and comply to the GPA IT strategy in line with the technical annex of the design guide
• Work with up to 8 product IT providers to deliver projects to cost, time and scope
• Be able to identify what good looks like and the methodologies to enable the assessment of the status of ongoing work

Prestigious opportunity within a pioneering technology team for a Business Systems Support Analyst - SAP. Dedicated to a strategic change programme as part of our digital transformation, we are inviting Systems Analysts/SAP Support Analysts/ERP product owners or similar to join our success story. Based in Manchester with hybrid working, this is an exciting time to further develop your career.


You will be responsible for:-

• Product ownership and Support of Finance Applications
• Evaluating business change requests and documenting business requirements
• Overseeing the Systems Integration testing
• Acting as the single point of contact between the business and 3rd party vendors
• Providing ongoing support through the deployment and implementation phase
• Contributing to improving the IT services provided by our systems.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• ERP/Finance Applications support and analysis
• Familiar with SAP ECC6 and/or S4 Hana
• Knowledge of finance or accounting processes
• Understanding business requirements and overseeing business systems changes
• Project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience working with 3rd party vendors
• Stakeholder engagement

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and development in an encouraging team environment.


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