Total 30 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Slough, Berkshire, sw5 0tn

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Corporate Events Planning Manager

Are you an experienced Corporate Meeting & Events planning manager? Would you like to join one of the largest Hotel event venues in the UK – De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.

De Vere Beaumont Estate has 45 meeting & event spaces and a busy event sales office team of 20. Our events office team focus on either converting sales enquiries or planning the details of confirmed events.

Join our team in this senior role as the Corporate Events Planning Manager where you will lead our team of Meeting & Event Planning Executives. To be considered for this role you must have recent experience planning multiple large conferences, meetings & events. You will also need to have experience managing a team and enjoy keeping a team motivated and engaged.

In return the role offers up to £47,000 per annum plus sales office bonus scheme offering the opportunity to earn 10% of your annual salary (paid quarterly), 31 days holiday, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, plus additional stays for just £50 and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few!

This is a full time on site role in Old Windsor - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working.

Benefits:

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Corporate Events Planning Manager:

• £45-47k per annum plus quarterly sales incentive scheme
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Relationship Manager to join our team!

As a Relationship Manager you will have full responsibility for the delivery of exceptional customer service for a specified customer segment in the major connections business.

You will work closely with senior managers and your team to deliver the customer services strategy across the networks business. This includes delivering outstanding performance against customer satisfaction targets.

As a Relationship Manager you will have responsibility for the relationship between SSEN and the customer segment assigned which could include ICPs, IDNOs, local councils, industry bodies and connection customers or large-scale projects.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Manage a portfolio of large-scale major connections customers.

- Liaise with stakeholders and customers, managing internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.

- Ensure that all risks/issues/concerns/successes arising with the portfolio are reported back to the business. You will be involved in the preparation of materials for Project Review Boards and Executive Steering Boards

- Actively promote responsibility for maintaining and establishing open, honest, and positive communication

- Managing relationships and communication with key industry bodies

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of influencing and negotiating effectively at all levels.

- Experience in managing stakeholder and customers involved in large financial transactions.

- An understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.

- The ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth and service improvements.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to turn complex technical language into messaging appropriate for the audience.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £63,000- £94,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware person to lead, manage and develop a Southern Regional System Planning and Investment team within our SSEN Distribution business. Your team will be at the front line of Connections & Diversion customer enquiries, and you'll provide technical expertise at meetings with large commercial and industrial clients and consultant to resolve complaints and drive improvements.

In this role you'll:-

• assess network performance, asset condition and network capacity and make recommendations for improvements to meet the net-zero challenge and future requirements of SSEN.
• represent SSE as a technical expert at UK-wide industry forums and working parties, and contribute to the development of new/revised Engineering recommendations and Engineering Technical Reports.
• allocate and manage technical assessments, network modelling, collection and interpretation of large volumes of complex network data, and present this in an easily digestible format for internal and external stakeholders and regulators, including OFGEM.
• take key accountability for managing and developing investment programmes to meet statutory requirements and ensure the network is fit for purpose.

What do I need?

You will have extensive experience in electrical engineering. Essential to this role will be your technical understanding of Distribution Networks and Standards, and the ability to carry out complex network modelling. You'll be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to produce, review and assess complex technical reports and interpret large volumes of complex data to display in a digestible format to stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, able to take a project from concept through to delivery, allocating work throughout the team to meet the customers' requirements and budget.
• Leadership skills to engage, develop and manage the team in accordance with the SSE Leadership Blueprint and safety culture.
• Financial management and commercially astute.
• Ability to conduct a cost benefit analysis for the strategic investment case.

About the Department

Our System Planning Engineering Team is critical in building the energy network of the future. System Planning are responsible for developing the capability of our networks from low voltage to 132kV to meet our customer needs, net-zero decarbonisation and the connection of low carbon technologies utilising a mix of flexibility and traditional reinforcement. This is the start of one of the most exciting periods for the development of electricity networks because due to unprecedented growth in demand and change in utilisation by green energy providers.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stacey on 01738 342529.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Project Manager
Remote
Permanent - 37.5 hrs per week

We are specialists in technology - providing a comprehensive suite of talent and training services helping individuals and companies to be winners in the digital revolution. Over 290,000 people learned with us last year!

We deliver services to over 5,000 corporate clients, representing a significant portion of the FTSE 250. We have leading practices in agile, cyber security, cloud and DevOps - as well as many other technology specialisms.

We specialise in the people side of technology transformation - our training programmes help businesses to upskill or reskill their existing employees and our talent services are used to identify, recruit and skill-up diverse technology talent - we deliver 70% of the UK's cloud training and are a Microsoft Gold delivery partner.

Your Role:
This purpose of this hands on, highly operational, client focused role is to work alongside the Senior Project Manager to scope, plan and manage the successful delivery of large and complex face to face, virtual and digital learning and engagement programmes

Working on behalf of one of QA's key clients you will be responsible for ensuring that your programme achieves its objectives within agreed timescales and budget whilst ensuring that quality measures are continually adhered to.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operational risk within sensible parameters of QA Project and QA Business needs.
• Working alongside the Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of large complex learning and engagement programmes in line with the plan and budget.
• Work closely with client Stakeholders and Solution Architect to scope the objectives, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, assumptions, risks and quality acceptance criteria.
• Support programme specific resourcing through clear role(s) definition, recruitment and quality assurance.

Skills & Qualification:

• Project Management experience is essential due to the scale and complexity of the programmes
• Fully familiar with project life cycle and methodologies and hold a Prince 2 Practitioner or similar industry recognised qualification
• Experience of complex scheduling
• Experience of resource management
• Experience of effectively managing or mitigating against risk
• Excellent document writing skills
• Stakeholder management at a senior level
• Our salaries are competitive and will be discussed as part of the selection process. What's in it for me?

On top of this, receive QA's outstanding benefits package:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 dedicated study days
• Access to 1500+ courses (worth up to £3K each!)
• Medicash - cashback for dentist/physio etc.
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 2 charity/volunteer days
• £500 referral scheme
• A superb Gymflex scheme (ask us about this!)
• Our own BenefitsHub to receive loads of discounts

Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.

How we'll help with finance matters
In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.

Personal growth
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!

You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skill set or learn new things.


Our people

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.

If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can email me: - happy to help!

Your new company
For 30 years, this organisation has provided top-tier market research and consultancy to the HVAC, refrigeration, and building controls industry. Their technical expertise and deep knowledge of building engineering services ensure high-quality market insights, trend analysis, and future market dynamics.
The WMI Business Manager role offers a unique chance to engage in research, data analysis, and technology assessment, helping to achieve buildings' decarbonisation targets while ensuring commercial success. This position places you at the heart of the industry's transformation, driven by legislative changes, societal trends, and the rapid growth of IoT and AI, presenting exciting challenges and fostering innovation.
Your new role
You will operate and develop the market intelligence business, contributing to profit, reputation, and mission while delivering excellence to customers. This role involves overseeing WMI operations, collaborating with overseas entities to maximise business opportunities, and supporting wider commercial interests through partnerships with business managers and directors.
Further to this, you will:

• Lead the WMI team in the UK and internationally, aligning with internal objectives, mission, and values.
• Deliver top-quality research to grow the market intelligence portfolio, increase profitability, and expand its reputation.
• Provide vision, set commercial and financial targets, and develop an operational plan.
• Implement the agreed strategy.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities (P&L) for WMI, including overseas business.
• Ensure efficient internal processes and effective interaction with other internal entities.
• Operate in compliance with corporate policies and support high standards across internal businesses.
• Maintain excellence in market research standards, ensuring quality, validity, and reliability.
• Explore opportunities for business development, including new products and services.
• Represent the organisation at events, exhibitions, and conferences, with international travel as required.
• Be an active, supportive member of the management team.
• Perform any other duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive business experience, including financial literacy, strong communication, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with research methodologies and their applications.
• Proficient at generating, managing, and analysing data.
• Advanced interpersonal skills across societal and business boundaries.
• Capable of working with international teams across various geographies and cultures.
• Proficient at using a variety of software packages.
• Familiarity with the construction and HVAC industry is a plus.
• A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

What you need to do now


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

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We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who have a new build student accommodation scheme in Reading to recruit an experienced M&E Site or Project Manager to manage the self delivery of the electrical and help oversee the mechanical packages.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages - particularly the electrical installation and work with the wider site team to manage from start up through to commissioning of the services.

The electrical element is being self delivered by an in-house subcontractor and directly employed labour but they are to be managed and supervised as a traditional package and you will be responsible for prestarts, inductions, daily site inspections, progress reports, dealing with technical queries, call off orders for plant and materials, quality and audits as well as health and safety. You will also have awatching brief over the mechanical subcontrctor.

The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools.

The role is avialble as a long term fixed term contract - 12 months or the client would consider a freelance/contract position on day rate basis.

This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who will value your opinion and listen to your expertise and in return offer you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you want to take it so apply or get in touch for a more detailed conversation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.

Dental Practice Operations Manager Jobs in Bracknell. Well-established independent practice with 20+ years of local experience, competitive salary, fantastic local 5 star reputation, friendly and welcoming team. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established practice in Bracknell seeking to recruit an experienced Dental Practice Manager.

• Full-time Dental Practice Operations Manager
• Bracknell, Berkshire
• Well established independent practice with a range or services
• CQC Registered Manager
• Commercial acumen and business management experience essential
• Mixed practice with excellent private potential
• Up to £40,000 (neg)
• Five star rated practice
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4611

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dental practice manager to join a well-established modern practice in Bracknell with a number of specialist services. The practice has a mix of NHS patient base with good private services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all operational activities, marketing, team and patient journeys, performance and clinical compliance as well as helping drive the business forward. Full duties are available on application.

The company ideally want candidates with Dental practice management experience, but will consider all backgrounds as the key is to find a team player who will galvanise the team and drive performance.

For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

Project Manager (Logistics)

We are working with our client to recruit for the position of a Project Manager. Our client is a fantastic organisation located in Maidenhead, and their mission is to implement their enterprise management software, allowing end customer organisations to thrive. Our client aims to reimagine enterprise management, helping their customers transform their business and deliver exceptional experiences, and are currently embarking on an expansion strategy, aiming to prioritise development.

(*If you have a displayed career history managing projects implementing software, managing a project's end-to-end life cycle or direct experience with logistics implementation/logistics software projects, then please do get in touch.)

The Opportunity

* Dynamic working environment with opportunities to make have an immediate impact on client satisfaction and business growth* Collaborative team atmosphere with direct communication lines across the organisation* Becoming a part of a global company committed to international growth from both geographical and product portfolio perspective* Being a part of a growing team with stimulating assignments supporting global clients and solutions
Successful candidates would be joining the Logistics professional services team, working in a team to implement logistics management software projects. The Project Manager has the responsibility to run projects on a day-to-day basis in line with the agreed specifications and commercials. The Project Manager serves as a coordination point between the different functional teams to ensure proper alignment and focus.

Responsibilities

* Drives the definition of the client solution, project structure, and project initiation

* Drives the creation of the Statement of Work document - defining project scope, objectives, timeline, budget etc. for the project

* Delivers the key project management office deliverables, such as project plans, status reports to stakeholders, RAID logs, dashboards, budget/cost monitoring and control, etc.

* Coordinates with other functional team members to ensure proper resourcing and prioritisation for the projects and set client expectations accordingly

* Monitors project progress and performance to ensure timely delivery and identify and implement adjustments and improvements

* Ensures financial management of the projects across the wider team, ensuring that all parties are working within defined budgets and the necessary audit and monitoring controls are in place and adhered to

* Ensures effective communication across the wider project team to achieve a high level of clarity as to responsibilities, ongoing activities and necessary coordination

* Works effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation

* Develops excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders* Understands from a high level, the technical aspects of their software

* Manages enhancement requirements and translates them into the change & configuration management process

* Ensures alignment of the internal and external technical teams involved in the implementation

* Expected over time to lead requirements definition discussions with the client and drive the necessary documentation as input to the SW development team

* Coordinates UAT, Go-Live, and post-implementation support as necessary

* Has a detailed understanding of the organisation's strategic priorities and is able to drive these in the daily course of business* Applies industry best practices, methodologies, tools and standards

* Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools

What we are looking for:

* Minimum 5-year proven project management experience, preferably within an IT environment

* Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

* Bachelor's degree

* Fluency (written and spoken) in English (mandatory) and German (preferred)

* Experience of working in a client-facing environment

* Strong communication skills to support frequent customer contact

* High level of self-organization, problem-solving ability, proactivity, and attention to detail

* Excellent analytical skills

* Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks with competing deadlines

* Exhibits strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

* Proficiency in Project Management Software Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools

* Ability to quickly understand new SW solutions

* Willingness to travel

* Ability to work independently on a client site

If you are interested in this role, then please submit an up-to-date CV, detailing your career history, key skills you possess, a summary of your role in projects you have worked on, educational history, and details on any external and internal projects.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
For 30 years, this organisation has provided top-tier market research and consultancy to the HVAC, refrigeration, and building controls industry. Their technical expertise and deep knowledge of building engineering services ensure high-quality market insights, trend analysis, and future market dynamics.
The WMI Business Manager role offers a unique chance to engage in research, data analysis, and technology assessment, helping to achieve buildings' decarbonisation targets while ensuring commercial success. This position places you at the heart of the industry's transformation, driven by legislative changes, societal trends, and the rapid growth of IoT and AI, presenting exciting challenges and fostering innovation.
Your new role
You will operate and develop the market intelligence business, contributing to profit, reputation, and mission while delivering excellence to customers. This role involves overseeing WMI operations, collaborating with overseas entities to maximise business opportunities, and supporting wider commercial interests through partnerships with business managers and directors.
Further to this, you will:

• Lead the WMI team in the UK and internationally, aligning with internal objectives, mission, and values.
• Deliver top-quality research to grow the market intelligence portfolio, increase profitability, and expand its reputation.
• Provide vision, set commercial and financial targets, and develop an operational plan.
• Implement the agreed strategy.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities (P&L) for WMI, including overseas business.
• Ensure efficient internal processes and effective interaction with other internal entities.
• Operate in compliance with corporate policies and support high standards across internal businesses.
• Maintain excellence in market research standards, ensuring quality, validity, and reliability.
• Explore opportunities for business development, including new products and services.
• Represent the organisation at events, exhibitions, and conferences, with international travel as required.
• Be an active, supportive member of the management team.
• Perform any other duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive business experience, including financial literacy, strong communication, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with research methodologies and their applications.
• Proficient at generating, managing, and analysing data.
• Advanced interpersonal skills across societal and business boundaries.
• Capable of working with international teams across various geographies and cultures.
• Proficient at using a variety of software packages.
• Familiarity with the construction and HVAC industry is a plus.
• A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

What you need to do now


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

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the Role

Base Location: Reading or Glasgow Preferred

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

The Major Projects team within Distributed Energy is responsible for the professional management and delivery of high value and complex projects.

Working for the Project Director - the Senior Project Development Manager will be an exciting role responsible for shaping propositions and to help secure contracts and partnerships with public and private sector organisations across the UK. The role will involve bringing together areas of different expertise across Distributed Energy and will heavily involve close working with internal stakeholders, experts and external partners to ensure the proposition is developed in line with our customers' needs and our strategy.

The role is client facing through the proposition/bid phase leading on the proposition development, that is suited to the clients' needs. You will manage multi vector, multi discipline teams across a matrix structure, along with supporting teams to ensure that propositions/bids are delivered on time and propositions that are developed are financially viable and signed off by the business. You will be responsible for achieving internal approvals in line with SSE and business governance processes.

The role requires a long term perspective to deliver a 5 year business plan and provide 20+ years of investment return to SSE.

Key Accountabilities

- Ability to develop commercial and contractual materials to support the negotiation and contracting phase of the development of smart energy opportunities and projects.

- Developing sophisticated perspectives on integrated energy systems taking into consideration policy & regulatory requirements, energy technology costs, value available from flexibility markets and inputting to the development of cash flow models to demonstrate value to the customer.

- Preparation of concise and clear integrated energy systems propositions that translate into a language that the customer understands whilst also reflecting the complexity of the energy markets being addressed.

- Ownership of key assumptions and inputs to complex analytical models. Ability to translate these for energy systems modellers.

- Monitoring the market to identify emerging technologies and solutions which SSE can exploit.

- Bring client drivers and market intelligence to all propositions/bids in this sector.

- Working closely with colleagues across business verticals (Distributed Generation and Storage, EV, Heat, Private Networks, Energy Solutions Group, and Digital Services), to build and develop propositions that meet clients' needs and maximise cross-business capabilities.

- Direct responsibility for ensuring propositions/bids successfully transition from initial bid to contract signature stage.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A background in Distributed Energy systems with knowledge and experience in identifying, on-boarding and working with partners to scope, build and deliver complex projects.

- You will be a proven leader of project teams across a range of disciplines where you have brought together and managed large, complex propositions.

- You should have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate well across all levels of seniority.

- You will be entrepreneurial, driven and flexible. Inquisitive and able to challenge convention and challenge results.

- You will be educated with a relevant degree or with substantial real world experience.

About the Department

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy business of SSE plc.

Distributed Energy offers a full range of services which contribute to the development of energy systems and smart places, in both public and private sectors. We design solutions, finance, own, operate and maintain a broad portfolio, from electrical vehicle infrastructure, to distributed energy solar and storage systems, heat networks as well as building, owning and adopting private HV and LV networks. We're also proud to be at the forefront of using technology to help enable a low-carbon world. This involves providing customers with energy optimisation solutions through intelligent systems and offering platforms and connectivity to enable smart energy infrastructure and demand management services.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and we'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

To discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Zoe on 01738 344072.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Finance Operations Manager

Permanent, Full-Time

£45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Reading, Berks.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial business operations professional who will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our office operations while also taking on significant finance related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business operations management or office management and finance with some knowledge on HR processes for an SME business.

The successful person will be managing a small business support team that carry both finance and sales administration / purchasing responsibilities. The ideal person will come to the role with ideas on how to stream-line processes and improve the functionality and teamwork of this team to ensuring that day-to-day operations are efficient and cost-effective.

This exciting opportunity offers the right person the opportunity to expand the role and become an integral part of the management team.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Ordering and receiving cash to include the daily recording, counting and handling of secure petty cash, transferring data to Sage 50 and reconciling
• Working across multi-currency accounts using bank feed to update any transactions to Sage
• Tracking and recording the receipt of funds from export customers and then relaying this to logistics and sales to ensure the release of product for shipping
• Make payments to suppliers
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Prepare for payroll processing by third party ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accurate recording of staff compensation to include logging AL / sick leave / other
• Work alongside the accountant to prepare of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Work closely with external accountants to ensure accurate and timely submission of VAT returns, annual accounts, and other statutory filings.
• Work with business owners to monitor and manage company budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records using SAGE50 accounting software
• Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and best practices.

Operations Responsibilities:

• Receive all company requests for holiday / leave & ensure this is tracked and appropriately recorded
• Assist line managers with any HR issues to include advising where needed on appropriate protocol and processes
• Oversee all daily operations relating to finance and HR, ensuring a well-organised, efficient, and productive workplace
• Hold overarching responsibility for the ordering or office supplies, stationary etc
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers, managing contracts and maintaining relationships
• Oversee a small function that is responsible for organising and coordinating company events, meetings, and staff activities
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of office policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance working alongside the internal health and safety officer
• Act as the first point of contact for office-related queries, providing support to staff as needed
• Manage and supervise administrative staff, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction

About you:

• Experience in a team leadership or management role
• Knowledge of HR principles applicable to an SME
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with a relevant qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA part-qualified) being an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at all levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, particularly in handling sensitive financial information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with strong problem-solving abilities.

If this role sounds like the perfect challenge for you, we would love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Senior Project Manager

Salary: between £30 K - £65 K DOE

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Day shifts, 40 hours a week

Permanent role

Summary:

Our client is a metal fabrication and construction business specialising in high-quality manufacture and contract installations across the construction industry. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer.

Responsibility:

• Directly to the Director of Contracts/Construction
• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and quality standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide progress reports to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the Specialist /Architectural Metal Work and/or similar associated construction disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

If you are interested in this role, please apply now and Becki Hunt will process your application!

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.

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About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Berkshire, Thatcham, Melksham, Slough, Hampshire, Cardiff, Swindon, London, Portsmouth, Oxford, or anywhere in the South England or South East Wales.

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 max + car / cash allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team!

As a Project Manager you will support with the successful delivery of SSE's Out of Area Projects.

You will manage the external contractors and associated requirements for work on any connection to the Network. These connections include all voltages and the unmetered contractual connections.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and energetic, seeking to get things done, dealing with a variety of tasks.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Incorporate a positive safety culture in everything you do. Making sure all Contractors and Direct Labour are set to work safely.

- Ensure all relevant safety reports are completed and collated on time and that the correct operational safety procedures are being adhered to by everyone.

- Make sure that all jobs are delivered to a high standard in line with SSEN specifications, on budget and within time frame.

- Understand and administer the accepted jobs, track expenditure, raise invoice requests and prompt payment of invoices to contracted parties.

- Project engagement with all levels of both internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with the internal departments to see through projects from the initial enquiry stages to job completion.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of electrical project delivery.

- An HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in a similar role.

- Operational knowledge of the distribution network up to and including 11kv.

- Health & safety experience and qualifications (e.g.SMSTS).

- An excellent communicator with great stakeholder management skills and an ability to work at all levels of the organisation.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current full UK driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim Annink on 01738 344051.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Base Location: We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices within a commutable distance of either Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Basingstoke, Slough, Newbury or Portsmouth

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

To help deliver our RIIO ED2 business plan of £4BN and netzero we are expanding our Large Capital Delivery teams across our Distribution licence areas with additional Project Managers. You will work within project teams to deliver electrical infrastructure projects that meet our customer's requirements, in a safe and timely manner at the agreed cost.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process.

- Responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.

- Ensuring project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes.

- Providing support to both our customer and delivery partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan.

You'll be part of a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous experience of managing construction projects involving underground cables, overhead lines and substation works up to 132kV is preferred but other relevant sectors/utilities will be considered.

- An Engineering qualification is preferred and a recognised qualification in construction safety and project management would be advantageous.

- Experience in contract management and ideally have experience of NEC construction contracts.

- You will be experienced in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understand the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital and you will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. You will also need to possess good problem-solving skills and can thrive under pressure.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net-zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on 01738 341514.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.