Total 52 Director/C-Level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in East London, E1 0AA

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

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

What you will be doing

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

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

Who we are looking for

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

What is in it for you?

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

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

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

What happens next?

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

All applications will be considered.

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

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

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

What you’ll be doing

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

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

Who we’re looking for

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

What’s in it for you?

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

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

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

What happens next?

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

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Driving High Quality and Sustainable Outcomes The Director of Performance and Planning and Deputy COO will lead on the identification of any performance risks or issues and work with the Clinical Group Chief Executives to develop impactful solutions. The post holder will lead the direction and oversight of performance and assurance at an aggregate level across the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities and that any performance risks are identified in a timely manner. They will also lead on the design, development and deployment of the appropriate reporting and monitoring mechanisms to the Trusts and Clinical Groups Boards. The post holder will work at the heart of a complex set of accountabilities and relationships. They will be expected to develop strong collaborative relationships both internally with the Clinical Groups and externally with the ICB and APC and neighbouring providers whilst maintaining an objective and constructive view of performance and elective recovery issues. Build a robust and productive relationship with the ICB and APC in order to lead on the delivering the performance and elective recovery agenda for South East London. Planning and Organisation The post holder will: Lead on the future design, development and implementation of the Trusts performance management framework, ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively and provides the necessary assurance to the Trusts Board and Clinical Group Chief Executives. Develop the system and lead on the Trusts approach for capacity and demand modelling to support future planning and to monitor demand changes. Lead as the local expert on the performance management of healthcare services; integrating systems and managing effective working relationships with the appropriate stakeholders. Represent the Trust in sensitive and political situations, delivering difficult messages where required to senior teams and external organisations. Be the operational lead on behalf of the COO for internal business planning and the NHS national operational planning round

We are looking for a results-driven and strategic Business Director to lead our Enzyme Products division within the animal feed industry. This role will focus on developing and executing growth strategies, expanding market presence, and establishing strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in enzyme applications in animal nutrition and a keen understanding of the feed industry landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the business strategy for enzyme products targeted at the feed industry, with an emphasis on growth, market share expansion, and competitive positioning.
• Market Development: Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for enzyme products in animal nutrition, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability.
• Business Development: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key feed industry stakeholders, including feed mills, producers, and distributors; drive strategic partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
• Product Management: Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to ensure enzyme products meet industry standards, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, working closely with Sales and Marketing to drive customer engagement and product adoption in the feed market.
• Customer Engagement: Stay attuned to the evolving needs of customers in the animal feed industry; serve as a bridge between customers and R&D for feedback on product performance and innovation needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to achieving business goals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in agribusiness, animal nutrition, or feed industry, with a focus on enzyme or biotech products.
• Proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and leadership in the feed or biotech industry.
• In-depth understanding of enzyme applications in feed, nutritional requirements, and feed industry regulations.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

The Director of Strategy supports the development of cross-cutting NHS strategy, leads and oversees specific strategic reviews and helps identify what the NHS needs to address its future opportunities and challenges. The postholder will require the following skills and capabilities: A demonstrable commitment to the development of national healthcare strategy including putting patients at the heart of the NHS and improving their health outcomes and care. Extensive senior experience of strategy development in a politically sensitive and complex area, ideally at a national service level, in the public sector and in the health and care sector Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including qualitative and quantitative skills. The ability to develop an effective strategic overview of a large, complex, public facing, delivery system and systematically identify and evaluate strategic options for its improvement The credibility and authority to provide personal strategic counsel to the organisations most senior leaders and personally lead on special projects where required A proven track record of building strong strategy teams with high professional standards including an ability to coach and manage others and oversee and prioritise a large and complex portfolio of work Excellent influencing skills and a track record of working collaboratively in a large and complex organisation with a diverse range of internal teams and external partners The ability to bring rigorous but supportive challenge to strategy development with colleagues and partners, ensuring difficult trade-offs are identified and resolved whilst also building deep and collaborative partnerships. Ability to build strong networks within the health system, including Government Departments, particularly DHSC, frontline NHS organisations, other statutory bodies, patient groups, voluntary organisations, think tanks and industry.High personal resilience, a positive and solutions focussed attitude, and a commitment to the values of the NHS including an appropriate emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion. We have flexible workingpolicies andwould be happy to discuss flexible working requirements with any candidates. If you would like to find out more about this role,please read the detailed job description and / or contact england.stratsupport@nhs.net.

We are recruiting a Director of Strategy to lead the NHS England (NHSE) Strategy Team at a vital time for shaping the future direction of the NHS.

The team works collaboratively across the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHSE and the NHS frontline to shape the strategy of the NHS in England and deliver high quality strategy projects that help solve the key challenges faced by the service.

Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the NHSE Chief Executive and the Board to develop medium and long term NHS strategy, working closely with partners across the NHS. There is an immediate focus on working with developing, and then operationalising, the 10 Year Plan for Health.
• Leading strategic reviews of specific services or policies, in partnership with responsible teams in NHS England, DHSC and NHS delivery organisations. Recent examples include the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, a review of productivity and efficiency across the NHS, a Long Term Infrastructure Strategy and the Fuller Stocktake of integrated primary care
• Leading the strategy profession across NHS England and the wider NHS.

As a Director you would:
• Provide top-level leadership for a dynamic team at the heart of decision-making in NHS England, coaching and developing team members and supporting the development of strategy skills across NHS England and the wider NHS
• Oversee and lead strategic reviews to develop solutions that result in better health outcomes quality of care and value for money
• Own and manage senior stakeholder relationships and develop coalitions for change, acting as a trusted adviser to the NHS’s most senior leaders

You will have extensive senior experience of developing strategy in a large and complex organisation working in a politically sensitive, service delivery, context. You’ll have outstanding problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to oversee complex strategy projects and bring high quality insight to the development of NHS strategy. You will have proven leadership experience and a well developed track record of working in deep and effective partnership with a range of different partners.

The role offers a stimulating and rewarding opportunity to work at a very senior level in the national NHS and use your leadership, strategic and analytical skills to contribute to a stronger service. If you are excited by the prospect of working to solve some of the most significant challenges in the health and care system, we would like to hear from you.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

The Director of Strategy supports the development of cross-cutting NHS strategy, leads and oversees specific strategic reviews and helps identify what the NHS needs to address its future opportunities and challenges.

The postholder will require the following skills and capabilities:
• A demonstrable commitment to the development of national healthcare strategy including putting patients at the heart of the NHS and improving their health outcomes and care.
• Extensive senior experience of strategy development in a politically sensitive and complex area, ideally at a national service level, in the public sector and in the health and care sector
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including qualitative and quantitative skills.
• The ability to develop an effective strategic overview of a large, complex, public facing, delivery system and systematically identify and evaluate strategic options for its improvement
• The credibility and authority to provide personal strategic counsel to the organisation’s most senior leaders and personally lead on special projects where required
• A proven track record of building strong strategy teams with high professional standards including an ability to coach and manage others and oversee and prioritise a large and complex portfolio of work
• Excellent influencing skills and a track record of working collaboratively in a large and complex organisation with a diverse range of internal teams and external partners
• The ability to bring rigorous but supportive challenge to strategy development with colleagues and partners, ensuring difficult trade-offs are identified and resolved whilst also building deep and collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to build strong networks within the health system, including Government Departments, particularly DHSC, frontline NHS organisations, other statutory bodies, patient groups, voluntary organisations, think tanks and industry.
High personal resilience, a positive and solutions focussed attitude, and a commitment to the values of the NHS including an appropriate emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion.

We have flexible working policies and would be happy to discuss flexible working requirements with any candidates.  If you would like to find out more about this role, please read the detailed job description and / or contact england.stratsupport@nhs.net.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Construction Project Director to lead and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive construction management experience, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to quality and safety.

The Construction Project Director will play a pivotal role in driving project success, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that each project meets or exceeds expectations on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of project planning, from initial budgeting and scheduling to implementation and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Provide strategic leadership and foster a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including contractors, engineers, and subcontractors, to achieve project goals while maintaining a high-performance work environment.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively develop solutions, ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations and standards, while minimizing delays and cost overruns.
• Manage project budgets rigorously by tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and controlling costs to maximize profitability without compromising quality or safety
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring transparent, effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that all work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance by conducting regular site inspections, reviewing plans, and verifying that all requirements are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by ensuring their vision and requirements are met, creating a foundation for repeat business and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in building works, with a preference for HDB experience
• Proven ability to manage teams and meet project timelines
• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team player

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Construction Project Director to lead and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive construction management experience, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to quality and safety.

The Construction Project Director will play a pivotal role in driving project success, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that each project meets or exceeds expectations on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of project planning, from initial budgeting and scheduling to implementation and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Provide strategic leadership and foster a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including contractors, engineers, and subcontractors, to achieve project goals while maintaining a high-performance work environment.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively develop solutions, ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations and standards, while minimizing delays and cost overruns.
• Manage project budgets rigorously by tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and controlling costs to maximize profitability without compromising quality or safety
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring transparent, effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that all work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance by conducting regular site inspections, reviewing plans, and verifying that all requirements are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by ensuring their vision and requirements are met, creating a foundation for repeat business and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in building works, with a preference for HDB experience
• Proven ability to manage teams and meet project timelines
• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team player

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Construction Project Director to lead and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive construction management experience, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to quality and safety.

The Construction Project Director will play a pivotal role in driving project success, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that each project meets or exceeds expectations on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of project planning, from initial budgeting and scheduling to implementation and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Provide strategic leadership and foster a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including contractors, engineers, and subcontractors, to achieve project goals while maintaining a high-performance work environment.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively develop solutions, ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations and standards, while minimizing delays and cost overruns.
• Manage project budgets rigorously by tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and controlling costs to maximize profitability without compromising quality or safety
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring transparent, effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that all work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance by conducting regular site inspections, reviewing plans, and verifying that all requirements are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by ensuring their vision and requirements are met, creating a foundation for repeat business and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in building works, with a preference for HDB experience
• Proven ability to manage teams and meet project timelines
• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team player

The Director of Workforce Strategy and Transformation will play a vital leadership role in supporting the Regional Director of Workforce, Training and Education to deliver on the national and regional WT&E objectives.

The Director of Workforce Strategy and Transformation will be a key member of the South East WT&E leadership team and is responsible for delivering the statutory workforce mandated priorities via the annual and medium-term workforce plans agreed nationally and with each ICB.

They will need to ensure the adherence to budgets set for the regional function as well as for the appropriate allocation and use of the delegated funds.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the teams within the Workforce portfolio; Supply and Innovation, Clinical Professions and Planning and Intelligence.

The Director of Workforce Strategy and Transformation will help to re-shape the workforce landscape in the region, driving forward workforce transformation through working collaboratively with ICBs and Trusts and with other stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally.

The post holder will also need to lead on nationally delegated pieces of work as required.

This is a vital leadership role where the post holder will pro-actively contribute to the delivery of workforce priorities and provide support for local health systems. This role deputises for the RD WT&E in their absence and attends the regional meetings as required.

The Director of Workforce Strategy and Transformation will:
• Lead and manage the Workforce teams in their portfolio
• Work to support the RD WT&E to ensure delivery against key national strategies, such as the NHS Long Term plan, Framework 15, as well as any additional mandates for workforce from government
• Work with other directors and their teams across NHS England both regionally and nationally to deliver on agreed priorities
• Work closely with and lead the workforce teams embedded in ICBs and develop these arrangements with ICBs in the future
• Improve and transform the way that we deliver workforce, training and education across the region, working with the national teams to ensure alignment with central direction
• Ensure effective engagement and communications flows between local, system, regional and national partners
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, leading by example
• Provide workforce expertise and SME within NHSE and across the region to ensure key recovery priorities and programmes and delivered effectively

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

Please refer to full job description.

Key Functional Strategic Responsibilities:
• Lead teams to deliver the Workforce, Training and Education strategy and national mandate in line with the operating model and regional business plan
• Deliver on directorate objectives for the South East Region as required
• Ensure that the 3 teams (Workforce Supply and Innovation, Clinical Professions and Workforce Planning and Intelligence) work collaboratively with the other parts of the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate as well as other regional and national directorates to deliver the South East Region objectives.
• Provide strategic professional leadership ensuring regional delivery of the LTWP, addressing concerns around delivery and escalating these as appropriate


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Please refer to full job description. Key Functional Strategic Responsibilities: Lead teams to deliver the Workforce, Training and Education strategy and national mandate in line with the operating model and regional business plan Deliver on directorate objectives for the South East Region as required Ensure that the 3 teams (Workforce Supply and Innovation, Clinical Professions and Workforce Planning and Intelligence) work collaboratively with the other parts of the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate as well as other regional and national directorates to deliver the South East Region objectives. Provide strategic professional leadership ensuring regional delivery of the LTWP, addressing concerns around delivery and escalating these as appropriate

For this vacancy we are using Success Profiles to assess your application, using Behaviours. It is important that through your CV and Statement of Suitability you give evidence and examples of proven experience to deliver against the following criteria: Essential Criteria Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team. Promoting consistent excellence in the teams output, whilst balancing working at pace to manage a full workload with conflicting short and long-term priorities. Ability to confidently, clearly and credibly influence strategic planning at pace, making an impact at senior levels through excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including building and maintaining broad diverse networks and relationships, especially across Government with HM Treasury and Cabinet Office. Evidence of strategic thinking, excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate current challenges in order to create and contribute to a culture of innovation, risk management and long-term improvement. Using evidence-based strategies to evaluate the full range of options, understand the impacts and get the right solution. Expert understanding of cross-government financial processes. Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining a strong and effective network of collaborative relationships with a range of key senior colleagues. Requirements of the role (e.g. qualifications, licenses and registrations) Essential: Full membership of a professional accountancy body recognised by the CCAB, or CIMA, plus significant post qualification experience Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of: a CV/ Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The CV and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview.Behaviours will be tested at interview and this will include a 5-minute presentation, the topic of which will be confirmed prior to the interview. Visual aids will be allowed. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Seeing the Bigger Picture (Presentation) Interviews will be held week commencing 18 November 2024. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to SC level. More information about the vetting process can be foundhere. Please be aware that we cannot make a formal offer until the SCS consultation process that is currently underway in UKHSA is concluded.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Proactively support the Chief Executive Officer in delivering all of their responsibilities across their portfolio of work at the Trust Act as a first point of contact for the Executive team, key stakeholders such as NHS England (both Nationally and Regionally), other Health partners and Local Government, patient/service users, MPs, and Councillors Prioritise incoming issues, correspondence and concerns addressed to the Chair, which will include those of a sensitive and highly confidential nature, determining the appropriate course of action, referral or response Lead on specific pieces of work, projects and workstreams Be responsible for ensuring the Chief Executive Officer is prepared for upcoming meetings and events (for example providing briefing notes, leading on the agenda setting process where needed) Anticipate and identify the Chief Executive Officer's needs and concerns and ensure that appropriate action is taken without requiring their instruction Use a high level of independent judgement to prepare or commission briefings for the Chief Executive Officer on specific topics, including researching/ benchmarking and analysis of information as required Compile information from multiple sources - where material may be conflicting - for analysis and presentation Attend some meetings with the Chief Executive Officer to capture actions and be responsible for subsequent tracking and delivery of such actions Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer's PA to pro-actively manage the Chief Executive Officer's diary to ensure time is effectively prioritised. Keeping them informed and updated on relevant issues, commitments, and responsibilities, prioritising and following up as appropriate Exercise sound judgement, being aware of role boundaries to ensure that key business items and decisions are identified, progressed and followed up accordingly, escalating where needed Provide support to the Trust in any way agreed with the Chief Executive Officer Key Working Relationships Establish and maintain excellent relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This will include the Executive teams in various organisations across SEL, the SEL ICB, Local Authorities, patients/ service users, MPs. Councillors Present information and issues - explaining highly complex issues - to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, when required Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate communication and correspondence Financial and Physical Resources Monitor, validate and authorise invoices using the SBS system for both the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines Continually strive for delivering value for money and greater efficiency Contribute to the financial delivery of the NHS ensuring all business management functions are cost-effective and delivered on time, contributing to business planning process where applicable Contribute to commissioning of goods and services, as required Staff Management If asked, the post holder will be expected to: Line manage allocated staff Continually communicate with staff, helping to clarify goals and activities and the links between these and the wider Trust strategy Recognise, respect, and reward the contributions and achievements of others, valuing difference Act as a team player, investing time to generate a common focus and genuine team spirit Readily share resources to support higher priority work, showing pragmatism and support for the shared goals of the organisation Deal with conflict in a prompt, calm and constructive manner Encourage collaborative team working within own team and across Trust Identify and address team or individual capacity requirements and gaps to delivery to current and future work Identify and develop all talented team members to support succession planning, devoting time to coach, mentor, and develop others Continually seek and act on feedback to evaluate and improve their own teams performance Actively promote diversity and equality of opportunity inside and outside of the organisation Role model the values and behaviours of the organisation Strategy/ Policy and Service Development Undertake regular reviews of systems and processes relating to the Chief Executive Officer to ensure they are fit for purpose, amending where required Draft policies and procedures for own role and wider corporate teams as required, which could impact the wider Trust Other All members of the Trust support team will work on a flexible basis. This may mean that, although the main elements of the job are included within this job description, you are asked to cover other areas of the Teams responsibilities. For example, supporting wider meetings and events across the Trust

Director of Regional Business Division (RBD)

1. Responsible for distributor targets in the appointed markets and products.
2. Develop and cultivate of regional markets
3. Responsible for the products’ profitability.
4. Lead the RBD and Export team to develop marketing strategy and product positioning.
5. Responsible for Purchase Management, Inventory and Sales (PSI) of the team

Requirements

Proven track record in sales leadership within the consumer electronics industry

Strong understanding of the marketplace; competitors’ products, pricing and sales strategies.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationship and clients and team members

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills

A place you can make an impact: Our purpose is to impact a better future – and here you’ll be part of that too. You’ll be instrumental in the delivery of high-scoring bids, for contracts with an emphasis on social value, that positively impact the communities we live in.

A place you can count on: As a fast-growing and successful global company, with long-term government backed contracts, we offer great career opportunities with room for you to grow, and the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting future FM bids across the UK and Europe.

A place for you: When you join Serco, you join a team of 50,000 people. Here you’ll discover a highly supportive culture with trusted leadership to help you achieve your work goals and manage a flexible approach to work-life.
Media Relations ManagerHomebased, with regular UK travel
Full Time, Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Here at Serco, we are looking for a Media Relations Manager to work with the Media Relations Director on UK and European media handling. You will provide advice and expertise to our UK and European Divisional colleagues to defend, manage and improve our reputation and help raise our profile and positive recognition externally. The UK and European Division provides a wide range of services on behalf of Governments with over 30,000 colleagues, with the mast majority delivering frontline services to the general public across Defence, Transport, Citizen Service, Justice, Immigration and Health.
In this key role, you will build strong relationships with senior leaders in the business units, ensuring you are fully aware of business activity taking place and plan an external communications strategy. As well as, building strong relationships with Government Press Offices, which are key stakeholders in our business.
As part of this you’ll:


- Be a focal point for media enquiries for the UK & Europe Division, dealing with them efficiently and effectively and shaping the coverage to position Serco favourably.
- Advise senior leaders on media opportunities and use your judgement to give considered media handling advice on issues that arise.
- Rebut inaccurate or misleading coverage.
- Devise and deliver a proactive media strategy in conjunction with senior leaders that aligns with the Group and Divisional communications strategy.
- Form, maintain and enhance relationships with key external stakeholders and use these relationships to convey key message and improve awareness and perceptions.
- Devise, deliver or source interesting stories and case studies from across the business for use across multiple channels.
- Support communication colleagues as required.
- Evaluate campaigns and media coverage actively and deliver against targets for reach and engagement.
- Be part of the Serco out of hours media relations rota.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Excellent written, copy writing, editing and communication skills.
- Demonstrable experience of handling challenging media enquiries and delivering proactive coverage.
- Adept at stakeholder relationship management up to C Suite with a collaborative approach.
- Able to build strong working relationships and networks across a complex organisation to deliver results.
- Be technically fully competent and independent. Develop and publish communication materials under limited supervision and governance.
- Able to understand our business strategy and how external communications can support it.
- Understanding of the use of social media channels.
- Excellent understanding of current affairs and politics.

What we offer:

- Company car / cash allowance.
- Annual company bonus scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support with a range of qualifications.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
- Life assurance.


About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

· Company car / cash allowance.
· Annual company bonus scheme.
· Private medical insurance.
· A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
· Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support with a range of qualifications.
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
· Life assurance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme