Total 3 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Reading, RG1 5AN

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Role: Commercial Programme Director

Job Ref: QAD 1995/0811

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 12 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire - hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Programme Director to lead infrastructure commercial solutions. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced commercial leader with a minimum of 15 years in the commercial sector and at least five years managing sizable teams (50-60 people) and handling complex transactions. You should have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, coaching, and developing talent, and should bring the gravitas to effectively present to C-suite executives and advise the board. The role requires a background in infrastructure, preferably with familiarity with NEC contracts (though deep expertise is not mandatory if they have strong infrastructure and commercial experience).

You will lead a team of commercial professionals to deliver:

Business Partnering – Embedded with programme managers to understand business needs and translate into effective procurement strategies.
Commercial Governance – managing commercial risk register, reporting rhythm and chairing Infrastructure Commercial Boards to ensure senior stakeholders are aware of key commercial risks and progress.
Supplier Relationship Management – managing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supplier deliver performance outcomes and quality framework.
Contract Operations - ensuring monthly payment application, Fee review and that all contractual terms related to NEC3 and NEC4 contract are applied.
Contract Change – working with project managers and suppliers to address contract change events and risk mitigation.
Contract Disputes – address strategic disputes to protect the organisation’s commercial interests.

Key Requirements:

At least 15 years in the commercial sector, with 5 years managing large teams and delivering complex transactions.
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including coaching, development, and creating high-performing teams.
Experience working in complex settings and handling major transformations or significant transactions.
A leadership role rooted in commercial experience, such as transitioning from Quantity Surveyor (QS) to Commercial Manager (CM) and then to Commercial Director.
Experience working on programmes valued at around £400 million.
Background in infrastructure projects is essential; NEC knowledge is preferred but not mandatory if you have strong infrastructure and commercial experience.
Capable of delivering complex commercial solutions, such as major transformations or outsourcing.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

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If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Job Ref: QAD 1995/0811


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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To accept delegated responsibilities from the Directorate Manager to ensure the management and delivery of excellent service results, providing leadership and acting as a role model for the staff and services within the portfolio. To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of all services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision. To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of services in conjunction with the BCC leadership team. To deliver services within allocated resources and develop action plans to manage variances. To take a lead role in the delivery of national standards To ensure effective processes and procedures are in place to monitor and track key performance indicators. To ensure the performance indicators relevant to specific work areas are reported both internally and externally and within allocated deadlines To provide regular reports on activity levels, performance against quality standards, financial and performance management issues, highlighting variances and creating action plans to resolve. To manage activity targets within the identified service areas through co-ordination and monitoring of waiting lists and to work with BCC leadership team to ensure that standards relating to patient access are achieved. To ensure that all relevant performance standards are met within the identified service areas, introducing or facilitating the introduction of new technology and working practices as appropriate. Take responsibility for the production, development and implementation of policies across the area of responsibility, some of which may affect areas beyond the immediate service area. Ensure the preparation of clinical business plans and so undertake long term strategic planning for designated services and prepare proposals for the planned growth of any of the services within the portfolio, or that support other services inside or outside the Care Group. These should take into account activity, outcomes, benefits (clinical and non-clinical) and income potential. To ensure information returns required by the Trust, Commissioners, NHS England and other partner organisations are delivered and are timely, accurate and presented to a high standard. To access and interrogate existing information systems in order to understand, analyse and report activity and/or changes in services covered to supplement existing standard information provided. To prepare reports on the relevant services within the portfolio for the Board of Directors/Executive Management Committee (EMC) as and when required. To use research and experience elsewhere in the NHS to inform service development and support the implementation of all relevant NICE Guidance. To produce business cases for service development ensuring that implication of service changes or development have been accurately assessed for submission to the appropriate corporate body. To undertake full service reviews as and when required. To produce relevant management information for monthly performance reviews. To represent the Directorate Manager at meetings as requested and as appropriate. To investigate complaints in areas of responsibility providing responses as appropriate and in conjunction with the Directorate Manager, Matron and Clinical Director. To assist in the implementation of improvements and learning from Datix Incident Reporting forms and complaints, so that adverse experiences, risks and incidents are reduced in severity and frequency. To ensure a regular and robust communications structure is in place; delivering and receiving information in a timely manner within the identified service areas and across the Care Group and Trust as appropriate. To take responsibility for any personal and professional development. HUMAN RESOURCES: To ensure delivery of the Trusts appraisal system within the defined area of responsibility, ensuring that every member of staff has measurable objectives and a personal development plan, which is commensurate with the needs of the service and underpins the Trusts strategic plans To ensure active application of the Trusts Sickness Absence Management policy. To deal promptly with matters relating to performance and support within the context of the Trusts Performance Management policy. To undertake exit interviews and develop a strategy to improve recruitment and retention and eliminate dependence upon agency staff. To ensure delivery of the Trusts Human Resources and Workforce policies. To participate in national and local Human Resources and Workforce Initiatives. To ensure learning environment and culture exists within the services and support the Trusts Training and Development Strategy. To ensure an annual training and development plan is completed and actioned for the areas that fall within the Directorate Managers remit. To ensure the statutory, essential skills and other training (including equipment training) are completed and that attendance and non-attendance records are maintained. To lead the recruitment and retention process of staff as appropriate, effectively inducting new staff in accordance with the Trusts induction programme both corporate and local. To devise, develop and implement skill mix reviews and other workforce planning strategies for the service. To create cohesive and flexible teams who identify strongly with other teams in the Care Group and Trust. FINANCE: To have full budget responsibility for the BCC and provide ongoing financial management support to the Directorate Manager. To ensure financial systems are in place to monitor and achieve budgetary control in those areas included within the portfolio, and to take any remedial action identified as necessary. To work closely with the Directorate Manager, and the Director of Finance for the Care Group and the Director of Operations to agree the annual budget for the services within the portfolio, identifying opportunities for cost improvement programmes, service improvement programmes and cash releasing efficiency savings. To exercise control over staff and non-staff expenditure where appropriate. To contain expenditure within budget and develop annual cost improvement plans. To review monthly budget statements for the department and in conjunction with the Directorate Manager, provide support with the services managers, Co-ordinators and other senior staff as appropriate, agreeing action to contain expenditure within budget. Devise, agree and deliver income-related targets within the department and provide support to the Directorate Manager to ensure opportunities to increase income and reduce costs for the Trust are pursued in conjunction with other colleagues, departments, and services, reviewing monthly budget statements to keep expenditure within budget. PHYSICAL RESOURCES: To provide on-going review of facilities with colleagues within the identified service areas to ensure optimum use of resources. To oversee capital development programmes for the services within the defined area of responsibility, in close liaison with the Directorate Manager.

De Vere Wokefield Estate

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.

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.

Director of People & Culture

Are you an experienced and dynamic HR Manager with a passion for the hospitality & events industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture Director to join the team at De Vere Wokefield Estate, a large prestigious events-focused hotel near Reading, with a team of circa 300 employees. This role involves working on site at De Vere Wokefield Estate on a full time basis, with paid travel, as required, to other De Vere properties.

As the People & Culture Director for De Vere Wokefield Estate you will report to our Group Head of People & Culture and oversee the Hotels People & Culture Manager & Co-ordinator on site with a focus on strategic activities to manage payroll costs, drive recruitment, focus on compliance, learning and development and employee engagement, to help foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with the Hotel’s goals and objectives.

With support from our central Talent Acquisition team you will take a lead in attracting, selecting, and developing top talent, building high-performing teams that contribute to unforgettable events.

You will collaborate with our central People & Culture team, department heads, managers, and employees to provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges, driving initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

The successful candidate will have;
• Previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care or retail environment
• The ability to influence senior colleagues and managers through a confident and knowledgeable approach of HR best practise
• A forward thinking & bright personality, with an intuitive, highly organised and strategic approach
Are you ready to take on the challenge of shaping and leading the HR function in this unique and vibrant setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

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 Director of People & Culture at De Vere Wokefield Estate;

• £55k - £60k per annum, plus Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 20% of salary based on business performance
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance plus discounted family memberships
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
• Use of the hotel's gym facilities
• 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
• 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.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.