Total 104 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Sheffield, S5 7AT

TSR Recruitment are a trusted recruitment agency specialising in providing high quality talent to businesses in 8 different sectors.
They are looking for a self-motivated apprentice to join the team and progress in the business.
To help with the day-to-day placement of temp workers, ensuring all candidates are legally compliant while working for us. This will include checking candidate application forms, answering and making telephone calls, sending letters and emails, obtaining Identity documentation, checking right to work and uploading to a CRM. Chasing worker hours / timesheets. Solving pay queries. Liaising with candidates regarding positions, sending job confirmations out. Advertising positions on multiple job boards. Registering & referencing candidates who call in for work.
Work towards the following attributes:
•Effective time management, planning and organisational skills.
•High personal standards and expectations.
•Professional appearance and conduct.
•Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
•Competency in MS Office products (Word, Excel etc)
Progression Opportunities & Training
Trainee / Apprentice Administrator > then any of the following options through progression:
•Administrator > Senior Administrator > Office Manager
•Compliance Coordinator > Compliance Manager
•Recruitment Resourcer > Recruitment Consultant > Senior Recruitment Consultant > Principal or Manager
Internal and external company training in Recruitment, Administration and Compliance
Holidays & Pay
20 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per annum up to 25)
Employee perks
HR portal (money off scheme etc)
Enhanced pension (after certain length of service)
Company outings / work get together
Annual and summer parties
Team building.
Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am – 4pm – 39hrs per week. 1hr lunch break Can be flexible on start and end times – for example can be 8.30am-4.30pm finish if required.



























Training


Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. TSR Ltd will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Admin L3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
•Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Admin L3 Apprenticeship Standard
•Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered through TSR's dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.


Qualifications required

Functional Skills L2 or GCSE (A-C/4-9) in both Maths and English.





Skills required

IT/Computer literate
Competency in MS Office products (Word, Excel etc)



Prospects

For successful achievers, a full time position in recruitment with an opportunity for a salary increase after completion of the apprenticeship. Progression plan into more senior roles within the business.
Qualification / Standard : ST0070 Business administrator
Duration 18 months

Salary: £43,917 per annum plus bonus and car allowance and other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Remote (Ideally based in the North/ North-East England) - travel to sites is required



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



As a Project Development Engineer you'll contribute to Veolia's growth by developing building services, energy generation and distribution solutions (HVAC, BMS, LTHW, Chilled Water, District Energy, Heat Pumps, Fuel Cells, Low Carbon Heat Network, Steam and CHP) that meet our customer requirements for sustainability, resilience, innovation, performance and optimised life cycle cost.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Act as Technical Lead for selected Business Development opportunities through pre-qualification, concept design, internal approval, proposal submission and handover to construction. Ensuring all relevant departments are involved in the bid team and lead the development for a robust solution and offering.
• Provide support to the senior project development engineers on large scale projects to ensure a coherent team effort and individual development.
• Carry out energy audits and surveys and identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) at potential customer sites. Assessment of existing system configuration and operation at client sites and identify any potential interventions that can improve system efficiency.
• Support the Go/NoGo process by quickly assessing the technical and commercial viability of opportunities. Be prepared to make a case for recommending a NoGo and formalise.
• Provide and develop technical capability through feasibility studies and option assessment on industrial and building services energy saving measures.
• Develop energy generation / efficiency / distribution solutions in partnership with our clients to meet their needs for resilience, carbon and energy cost savings across a project life cycle.
• Build close relationships with trusted suppliers to develop technical solutions and prepare quotations and where necessary challenging scope, costs, timeline and safety track records.
• Prepare tender packages for outline project design for project cost development, working with the construction teams to develop programmes, resourcing, procurement strategies, risks identification and mitigation. Manage internal approval processes for governance and risk mitigation.
• Act as the technical lead on client presentations and be at the forefront of the technical department, showcasing our capabilities from the concept to the chosen solution with key focus on the specific design and challenges.
• Support BD with bid writing and proofreading for the tender returns and presentations.

What we're looking for;

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Power Generation or similar engineering subject
• Experience of the energy industry in particular: building services, HVAC, BMS, steam raising plants, CHP, LTHW systems, Low carbon technology and heat networks
• AutoCAD experience for PIDs and schematics
• UK Driving licence
• Good understanding of thermal process, hydraulics, electrical distribution and controls to lead design reviews
• Able to articulate a good understanding of design concepts to lead the in-house team through the project development process.
• Experienced with project planning skills and capable of contributing to the development and negotiation of contract terms.
• Commercially astute with experience of costing models.
• Proficient with Microsoft/Google spreadsheets, documents, Gantt charts, presentations and working with cloud based documents in a broader collaborative team approach.
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to improve existing industrial, healthcare and building services contracts to increase efficiency and performance.

Desirable:

• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Experience with Naviswork
• Experience with Excel/google sheets for complex formulas

What's next?



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



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an

environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



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

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a cutting-edge technology company that is looking to recruit a Planning and Controls Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, our client designs and manufactures pioneering power generation technology.

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Planning & Controls Manager who will assist the Projects Director by leading the shaping and deployment of fit-for-purpose Planning & Controls across the Commercial Projects portfolio in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a hands-on resource that is equally at home providing a service to project management by producing detailed project artefacts (Schedules, Lookaheads, Forecasts, Risk Registers etc) and taking a more strategic view by leading the development of processes and tools for Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Change Management, KPI Management, Cost Management and Reporting.

The role will have line management responsibilities and may be required to support projects or work packages that need more dedicated support and associated stakeholder management.

Planning and Controls Manager - Responsibilities

* Develop and manage project control artefacts across the Commercial Projects area of the business, ensuring adoption of the tools for all in scope projects.
* Drive continuous improvement for process and tool improvements in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk Management, Reporting and Key Performance Indicators.
* Chair and drive to completeness the Governance Cadences / Required Artefacts / Close-out Actions for Commercial Projects.
* Produce and present accurate and succinct reporting outputs to a wider stakeholder group - using targeted language suited to the receiving audience.
* Develop and mentor members of the Project Management team in the various facets of project control.
* Engage with the project stakeholders to deliver an integrated Planning & Controls service and produce timely, accurate, useful data to drive delivery, report current status and scan the horizon to ensure predictable, dependable Business Information is at the fingertips of the Project Managers and Projects Director to make informed decisions.
* Actively and pro-actively ensure that up to date information is chased down and reflected in all outputs.
* Engage and work with your team to pick up, address and tackle emerging challenges with a can-do work ethic.
* Build effective working relationships with internal peers and colleagues in addition to the client's delivery team. Willing to foster knowledge sharing, learning, development and collaboration across projects and stakeholder groups.
* Identify and propose improvements to project or business processes and how to implement them.
* Input to the right culture. Ensuring works are performed within the Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) culture necessary to achieve exceptional results in delivery.
* Upskilling wider team. Work collaboratively to ensure the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice.
* Assist with project development, delivery and performance in accordance with best practice.
* Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures - actively recording observed behaviours and events that are contrary to process via the in-house system.

About You

Planning and Controls Manager - Knowledge and Experience

* Educated to degree-level or equivalent vocational qualification (HND, HNC, City & Guilds) plus relevant industrial experience
* Practitioner level qualification in project management / project controls (APMG / APM / PMI)
* Time served in a MEP / Oil and Gas environment a distinct advantage
* A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in Programme and Project Controls in technical CAPEX Portfolios / Programmes / Projects - ideally with exposure to elements of a manufacturing environment

Planning and Controls Manager - Skills and Abilities

* Proven ability to develop and deploy a tailor-made planning & controls suite of processes and tools
* Collaborative behaviour with a proven ability to bring together disparate departments to achieve a common outcome in a time-pressured environment
* Advanced knowledge for the application of creating Work breakdown Structure / Cost Breakdown Structure / Performance Measurement to baseline
* Earned Value Analysis Data interpretation working knowledge is a must
* Advanced knowledge to extrapolate, spot trends, conduct root cause analysis through application of mathematical concepts
* Proven line manager who can develop, mentor and performance-manage members of a team
* Advanced to expert level user of MS
* Advanced level user of analytics software - e.g., Microsoft Power BI
* Demonstrable advanced-level knowledge of industry-standard planning software (Microsoft Project Professional / Server / Enterprise / Project Online)
* Programme / project management experience
* Proven ability to write, maintain and present to external auditors fit-for-purpose process documentation for the disparate disciplines within Planning & Controls
* Display enthusiasm, passion, and confidence, combined with an open communication style

Competitive salary & excellent benefits

Planning and Controls Manager previous suitable job titles: Planning Manager, Project Controls Manager, PMO Manager, PMO executive, Controls Manager, Program Manager, Programme Manager, Planning & Controls Manager

Please apply ASAP

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Delivery Manager to join the North Planned & Building Safety Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy initially based in our Sheffield, Castle Court office but with the flexibility to work at other locations throughout the North of England. We are currently working to a hybrid working style. As such, it is a requirement for candidates to be able to work at least 2 days per week from the office/site mentioned above.

The overall purpose of the role is to initially manage the delivery of planned works & building safety remediation works at one of our HHRB schemes, Castle Court in Sheffield. Following completion of the Castle Court Project the role will then involve managing, planned, building safety and retrofit sustainability projects across the North by working with and managing external consultants and contractors.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Proven experience of working within teams successfully delivering planned, building safety remediation and retro sustainability projects.
• Commercial acumen and experience of managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects.
• Experience of contract management with external and internal contractor organisations delivering multi discipline projects to achieve value for money and quality.
• Proven experience of providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations.
• Experience of effective budget management.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Up to date practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act, PAS9980, PAS2030/35, sprinkler install standards and associated construction practices.
• Extensive building/fire safety, retrofit and renewal/regeneration component replacement knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of the activities of a social landlord.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or higher in Building, Construction, surveying, or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Member of a recognised professional body (RICS, CIOB) or similar.
• NEBOSH Certification
• CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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The Business Support Officer will work as part of a team in delivering an efficient and effective Business Management Support service and will work as part of the Corporate Governance portfolio.

The Business Support Administrator will work as part of a team in delivering an efficient and effective Business Management Support service and will work as part of the Corporate Governance portfolio.

The Business Support Officer will work as part of a team in delivering an efficient and effective Business Management Support service and will work as part of the Corporate Governance portfolio.

Your new company
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organisation who need ongoing temporary administration support.
Due to business growth our client is keen to bring in some long term temporary admin support, this role is immediately available to start in and is avaialble for 6 months or more ( this role could become permanent subject to the discretion of the business but is initially a temporary role and therefore we ask that applicants are available to start work with immediate effect and not be on notice.)

KEY VACANCY INFORMATION
Immediate start
£12.00 per hour + holiday pay
Sheffield office location S20 AREA
100% office based
Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5 discretionary lunch finish on Fridays
Free parking
Unless you live locally you will need your own transport to reach this location

Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business and gain some invaluable commercial administration experience. The post will report to the Sales Manager and the main purpose of the role will be to provide admin support across the business and in particular to the Sales Team.
Ideally the successful candidate will have held a similar role previously and be able to demonstrate this upon application or have recent / 6 months admin experience.
Duties will include ;
- Admin support to the Sales Team - answering phone calls from customers and provide information and updates on deliveries
-General reception tasks - taking messages, transferring of calls or providing information ,meeting and greeting visitors to site
-Support to the Sales Team producing basic quotes on CRM , data entry and maintenance of the CRM
-General office duties, stationary orders etc
- Use of CRM and MS Office

What you'll need to succeed
The successful applicant will have ideally have held a similar role recently or recent admin experience
You must be able to start work on site in S20 immediately due to the nature of the role
Good working knowledge of MS Office

What you'll get in return
EY VACANCY INFORMATIONImmediate start
Sheffield office location S20 AREA
£12.00 per hour + holiday pay
100% office based
Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5 discretionary lunch finish on Fridays
Free parking
Unless you live locally you will need your own transport to reach this location
What you need to do now


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

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Your new company
Hays is proud to be exclusively working with an established business within the construction industry in Sheffield. We are recruiting for a Business and Marketing Administrator, a brand-new position that has been created due to expansion and success.

Your new role
As a Business and Marketing Administrator, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth functioning of our operations team and supporting our compliance manager. If you are a naturally positive character and enjoy working in a friendly team, then read on! This role will be fast-paced and varied, no two days will be the same.

Your role:-

• Processing new paperwork received from site
• Producing reports for the relevant teams
• Deal with supplier invoices and speak directly with our customers
• Follow up on quotes and report back to the team with your findings
• Answer the main office line and direct calls to the relevant team members
• Assisting with building the online presence of the company
• Assist purchasing with ordering of equipment and PPE

This is an exciting time to join the business and, as this is a new position, we are looking for someone who is not afraid to share ideas!

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience of working within administration, you should have decent Excel skills, be super organised and be a real team player. We are looking for a candidate who is looking for a permanent position and who wants to grow along with the business.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available, hybrid working to suit. Free parking, generous holiday entitlement.

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

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Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Do you have experience of advising management on employee relations issues?

Do you have experience of working as a People Business Partner or at a Senior level within the People profession?

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced and varied generalist HR role?

Would you like to work for an organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives?

If the answer is yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior People Business Partner at Reed in Partnership!

We are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. Reed in Partnership is a public service provider specialising in skills training for the long-term unemployed, increasing employment opportunities by working with employers and providing youth services.

This is a hybrid role working from home and across offices in Yorkshire,North East and London so some travel will be required.

This is a fixed term contract, covering Maternity Leave.

What is the role about?

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner to provide an effective People service through partnering with our Operational stakeholders (namely first line and senior managers) across a dedicated programme delivering the IPES and Work&Health schemes across our offices.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Performance & Reward: Analyses and improves performance management practices in the business unit(s).
• Employee Relations: Monitors and implements policies and procedures to ensure positive, fair and legal relations with Co-Members.
• Resource & Talent Planning: Balances resource requirements and advises on recruitment, selection and retention strategies to attract and retain the best talent.
• Organisational Design: Ensures that the roles in the business meet the current and future needs and that any changes are delivered professionally and compliantly.
• Miscellaneous: Contributes to strategic HR change programmes, national projects, employment tribunal claims, L&D interventions, Health & Safety guidelines, organisational charts, secondments, contractual changes, and documentation.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more that can be found Here

With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with

• Previous experience as a HR/People Business partner, at least 18 months-2 years is desirable, very confident acting as a key business partner for internal stakeholders
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues
• previous expeirence of taking the lead on restructuring and change management initiatives
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Experience in creation and delivery of key strategic projects
• Employment law knowledge
• Someone who is confident working in a fast-paced organisation and can be adaptable
• Skills such as being: commercially aware, people-oriented, analytical and decisive, influential and confident, detail-oriented and accurate, highly organised
• Excellent verbal and written communication

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Business Analyst: up to £43,347, 28.97% pension, hybrid working, flexible hours, investment in your L&D and career growth and lots more…  

• Are you a skilled Business Analyst looking for a new challenge? 
• Can you work with a wide range of stakeholders? 
• Do you want to use your skills to provide insight which supports better public services? 

DWP. Digital with Purpose.  

In DWP our expert technologists are working on stuff that is genuinely massive. And we're driven by a unique and extraordinary purpose.  

We have 1bn lines of code in over 12,000 code repos and 90+ programming languages.  

Over 22 million people - 1/3 of the UK's adult population - access our services daily to get support, access benefits and find work.  

Over 110,000 colleagues and agents use the kit, tools, and systems we roll out.  

We're one of the biggest payers in Europe with over £195bn payments made annually.  

And you'll be part of the biggest, best established BA community of practice in UK government with access to all the support and learning you need to be at your best and grow your career.  

Your role:  

You will join the Data & Analytics (D&A) team to support DWP's operational, analytical, and reporting needs, with focus on improving citizen outcomes, Data Quality and Security. 

Our goal is to maintain and transform services to reduce fraud, error, and debt, and drive efficiency.

As a BA within D&A, you will be involved in the product delivery lifecycle within our Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS). IRIS creates cutting edge data products to prevent and detect fraud and error.

We're all about getting to the root core of complex business problems and user needs. 

You will build strong and sound relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

You'll lead workshops, interviews, focus groups and utilise other techniques to effectively translate research data into detailed requirements to help deliver value and great outcomes for our users.

You'll also work with the Product Owner to agree a suitable mix of epics, features & stories for each sprint, as well as contributing towards prioritisation activities.  

You'll have lots opportunity to develop and improve your knowledge of Business Analysis and Agile principles. Apply today and launch a rewarding career here at DWP Digital as part of one of the strongest BA communities in the UK.

What you'll need to be successful in your application:

• Significant experience of working as Business Analyst
• Experience of using a wide range of tools and techniques to identify improvements and make recommendations
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders

Details. Wages. Perks.  

You'll join us in either our Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs.   

We offer hybrid working with a mix of working in the office/home, flexible hours, and flexible working so you can do your job in a way that works for you.  

Pay for this role is up to £43,347 per annum. 

Our pension offer is great too - with 28.97% pension contributions worth over £12,500 in your pension pot every year.  

Some of the benefits our team love:

• Generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising further with service  
• Extra days off using flexi time (up to 3 a month) 
• Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that is right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing  
• Training and development opportunities 
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.  

CLICK APPLY for further information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.  

Collating and providing information to assist with the development of SYICB policies, strategy, procedures, and guidelines ensuring that safeguarding and quality are considered in all service developments. To assist in facilitating health community workshops / conferences / Learning & Development Activity, as appropriate, with safeguarding and quality services. Working in a collaborative way by supporting processing and monitoring systems and be accountable for their own actions. Support the Safeguarding Team in promoting and delivering a patient safety culture across the health economy, ensuring that Sheffield Place is appropriately connected into public protection arrangements. Support the Safeguarding Team to support Sheffield CCG to meet their current and future statutory requirements for areas such as the Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards and the Prevent Agenda. The post holder is required to utilise the highest level of skill in relaying sensitive, highly confidential, complex, and contentious information e.g., child protection GP reports. They will be required to do this across a range of multi-agency professionals and service users, as appropriate. Due to the nature of the work the post holder will have a current Disclosure and Barring certificate in line with Safeguarding Boards expectations.

Your new company
You will have the opportunity to join a well established and growing company that is committed to maintaining excellent standards which provide a key service to several markets. They aim to delight their users through intelligent solutions as well as providing excellent tools for security and efficiency.

Your new role
You will be responsible for ensuring project success through your skills and abilities in Project Management. This includes handling the entire project journey including budget and timescales, including ownership of profit and loss.
Monitoring schedules and being on the pulse to ensure delivery teams are kept to time, as well as being on hand both on site and online to develop client relationships and to ensure collaboration between client and contractors.
Responsible for creation of Project documentation and that all online systems and central project teams are up-to-date and informed at all stages.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous Project Management experience is essential and any PM Certifications are also highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage well with both clients and suppliers.
The ability to engage in complex business processes with experience managing conflicting priorities.
You must be process driven with excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Projects and Excel, to a high level.
Previous IT project management experience is desirable.

What you'll get in return
Salary of up to £43,000
Hybrid work pattern (must be able to commit to at least two days a week in office/on-site)
Flexible holiday scheme
And more...


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.
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Your new company
With more than 5,000 employees, our client plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. They recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to their success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. They are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have set ambitious sustainability targets.

They are accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. They value, celebrate, and respect the diversity of their employees and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Valuing diversity and the benefits it brings, they want to continue improving the diversity of their people.

Your new role
The key purpose of this role is to oversee the management of key contracts, strategic sourcing and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money. This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers.
• Govern compliance to the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function.
• Monitor, track, expedite and, where appropriate, implement variations to goods and service contracts.
• Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with an aim to retain and develop these members of staff towards a successful succession plan.
• Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain.
• Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures.
• Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop focussed set of KPI's for the performance of the contract.
• Assist in the direction of supply chain performance through on-going reviews of contract KPI's.
• Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts.
• Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for contracts due to expire and areas of high spend which are not currently captured under a contract.
• Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures.
• Continued supplier rationalisation and assist in developing new and existing supply chain relationships.
• Continue to develop and manage the use of the organisation's Contract terms and condition templates.
• Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland).

What you'll need to succeed
Educated to degree level in related field or equivalent. Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being chartered member of CIPS. An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders.

Experience of end to end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential. Highly articulate and analytical and proficient IT skills including MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management.

What you'll get in return

• We'll ensure you're rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:
• A competitive salary of £52,500 per annum
• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
• Free and reduced rate travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone.

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