job title: Technical Programme Manager - 2D Barcodes Programme Contract: 6 month Location: London (Paddington/hybrid) Job description We are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to support the early shaping and delivery of a strategic 2D Barcodes programme within the Food Technology portfolio. This role will focus on establishing programme governance, defining delivery structure, and leading the coordination of multiple technical and business workstreams as the organisation transitions from traditional barcodes to enhanced 2D/QR style solutions. This is a longer?term engagement suited to a TPM with strong programme set?up experience, capable of operating in an early?stage, strategic environment and driving clarity, structure, and momentum from the outset. We are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to support the early shaping and delivery of a strategic 2D Barcodes programme within the Food Technology portfolio. This role will focus on establishing programme governance, defining delivery structure, and leading the coordination of multiple technical and business workstreams as the organisation transitions from traditional barcodes to enhanced 2D/QR style solutions. This is a longer term engagement suited to a TPM with strong programme set up experience, capable of operating in an early stage, strategic environment and driving clarity, structure, and momentum from the outset. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of complex international programmes, including partner integrations and wider strategic, cross-functional initiatives. Translate business strategy, product direction, and approved requirements into clear, executable delivery plans. Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting, and decision-making forums. Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, teams, and geographies, ensuring alignment and momentum. Manage dependencies across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Test, Operations, and third-party partners. Work closely with Architecture and Engineering leads to ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. Partner with Business Analysts to ensure scope, requirements, and assumptions are clear, agreed, and effectively managed through delivery. Collaborate with Product Managers to manage prioritisation, sequencing, and delivery trade-offs in line with business value. Build and maintain integrated programme plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements. Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Manage change impact by assessing and communicating the effect of scope, priority, or timeline changes. Coordinate delivery through build, test, and release phases, ensuring readiness for implementation and transition to operations. Provide clear, concise, and regular communication to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and decisions required. Measure of Success Successful delivery of programmes to agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Predictable and transparent delivery plans and reporting. Effective management of risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts. Strong stakeholder confidence in delivery leadership and governance. Smooth implementation and handover into live operations. Key skills Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager, Senior Delivery Lead, or equivalent role in complex technology environments. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional programmes across multiple teams and domains. Experience supporting international or multi-market initiatives. Strong understanding of technology delivery, system integrations, and platform-based architectures. Ability to work effectively with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. Strong planning, dependency management, risk management, and governance skills. Experience working with third-party vendors, partners, and system integrators. Confident decision-maker, able to balance scope, time, cost, quality, and strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels. Comfortable operating in agile, hybrid, or scaled delivery environment Key relationships and stakeholders Product Managers and Product teams Business Analysts Technology Architects Engineering and Platform teams Test and Quality Assurance teams International Business stakeholders Finance, Commercial, and Operations stakeholders Third-party partners, vendors, and system integrators Operational support and service teams Context & Purpose Early stage, strategic transformation programme Transition from traditional barcodes to 2D / QR style barcodes Programme still in business case & shaping phase Key Responsibilities Establish programme governance and structure Kick off delivery and shape roadmap Manage programme long term as it evolves Work across business and technical stakeholders
27/04/2026
Contractor
job title: Technical Programme Manager - 2D Barcodes Programme Contract: 6 month Location: London (Paddington/hybrid) Job description We are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to support the early shaping and delivery of a strategic 2D Barcodes programme within the Food Technology portfolio. This role will focus on establishing programme governance, defining delivery structure, and leading the coordination of multiple technical and business workstreams as the organisation transitions from traditional barcodes to enhanced 2D/QR style solutions. This is a longer?term engagement suited to a TPM with strong programme set?up experience, capable of operating in an early?stage, strategic environment and driving clarity, structure, and momentum from the outset. We are seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager to support the early shaping and delivery of a strategic 2D Barcodes programme within the Food Technology portfolio. This role will focus on establishing programme governance, defining delivery structure, and leading the coordination of multiple technical and business workstreams as the organisation transitions from traditional barcodes to enhanced 2D/QR style solutions. This is a longer term engagement suited to a TPM with strong programme set up experience, capable of operating in an early stage, strategic environment and driving clarity, structure, and momentum from the outset. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of complex international programmes, including partner integrations and wider strategic, cross-functional initiatives. Translate business strategy, product direction, and approved requirements into clear, executable delivery plans. Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting, and decision-making forums. Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, teams, and geographies, ensuring alignment and momentum. Manage dependencies across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Test, Operations, and third-party partners. Work closely with Architecture and Engineering leads to ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. Partner with Business Analysts to ensure scope, requirements, and assumptions are clear, agreed, and effectively managed through delivery. Collaborate with Product Managers to manage prioritisation, sequencing, and delivery trade-offs in line with business value. Build and maintain integrated programme plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements. Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Manage change impact by assessing and communicating the effect of scope, priority, or timeline changes. Coordinate delivery through build, test, and release phases, ensuring readiness for implementation and transition to operations. Provide clear, concise, and regular communication to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and decisions required. Measure of Success Successful delivery of programmes to agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Predictable and transparent delivery plans and reporting. Effective management of risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts. Strong stakeholder confidence in delivery leadership and governance. Smooth implementation and handover into live operations. Key skills Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager, Senior Delivery Lead, or equivalent role in complex technology environments. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional programmes across multiple teams and domains. Experience supporting international or multi-market initiatives. Strong understanding of technology delivery, system integrations, and platform-based architectures. Ability to work effectively with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. Strong planning, dependency management, risk management, and governance skills. Experience working with third-party vendors, partners, and system integrators. Confident decision-maker, able to balance scope, time, cost, quality, and strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels. Comfortable operating in agile, hybrid, or scaled delivery environment Key relationships and stakeholders Product Managers and Product teams Business Analysts Technology Architects Engineering and Platform teams Test and Quality Assurance teams International Business stakeholders Finance, Commercial, and Operations stakeholders Third-party partners, vendors, and system integrators Operational support and service teams Context & Purpose Early stage, strategic transformation programme Transition from traditional barcodes to 2D / QR style barcodes Programme still in business case & shaping phase Key Responsibilities Establish programme governance and structure Kick off delivery and shape roadmap Manage programme long term as it evolves Work across business and technical stakeholders
Baltic Recruitment Limited
North Shields, Tyne And Wear
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be continuing our partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer specialising in engineered rupture discs and explosion venting solutions for high-hazard industrial environments to assist with their search for a Quality Systems Engineer. Overall Purpose: The Systems Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in fostering excellence by overseeing the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of quality management systems and standards throughout the organization. This role involves ensuring adherence to company procedures and spearheading initiatives to drive continuous improvement championing a culture of quality across all facets of the business. By working in cross functionally with a dedicated team, the Quality Engineer serves as a driving force in upholding quality benchmarks. Key Duties: Collaborate closely with the Quality team and company stakeholders to establish, monitor, and implement the Quality Management Systems (QMS) and contractual/legal governance such as PED 2014/68/EU. Devise, refine, and enhance the Integrated Management System to serve as a foundational framework that promote quality and operational standards. Evaluate potential quality risks and opportunities, and escalate them when deemed appropriate, facilitating timely intervention and resolution. Act as the company representative for notified body and customer audit visits. Manage and deliver both the internal and supplier audit schedule, leading on any non-conformances, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are effectively executed, and outcomes are effectively communicated. Safeguard the integrity of quality systems implementing and scrutinizing compliance with ISO 9001, PED, ASME and ATEX. Play a pivotal role in overseeing the supply chain by conducting audits and reviewing operational practices and systems to ensure compliance with our QMS Standards. Act as a focal point for the training and professional development of all staff members, guaranteeing their comprehensive grasp of quality standards and their direct relevance to overarching business objectives. Ensure that material conforms to statuary regulations for use within rupture disc manufacturing. Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects, employing proven and innovative methodologies. Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in relevant technical field. Trained auditor. Proven expertise in precision engineering and manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining robust quality systems across manufacturing and engineering businesses. Proficiency in change management complemented by strong analytical skills. Accomplished at nurturing and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Exceptional multitasking skills coupled with the ability to efficiently prioritize workflow. Proficient and clear communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with business systems such as ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics). Accomplished presentation skills. Understanding of standards like PED, ASME, and ATEX (equivalent technical standards considered as training will be given). Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques including FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). Familiarity with requirements including APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Proficiency in lean manufacturing tools, enabling streamlined operational processes. The Package: Competitive salary on offer, depending on level of experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Company pension scheme. Private health care. Life assurance. Quarterly bonus scheme potential. Additional benefits.
27/04/2026
Full time
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be continuing our partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer specialising in engineered rupture discs and explosion venting solutions for high-hazard industrial environments to assist with their search for a Quality Systems Engineer. Overall Purpose: The Systems Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in fostering excellence by overseeing the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of quality management systems and standards throughout the organization. This role involves ensuring adherence to company procedures and spearheading initiatives to drive continuous improvement championing a culture of quality across all facets of the business. By working in cross functionally with a dedicated team, the Quality Engineer serves as a driving force in upholding quality benchmarks. Key Duties: Collaborate closely with the Quality team and company stakeholders to establish, monitor, and implement the Quality Management Systems (QMS) and contractual/legal governance such as PED 2014/68/EU. Devise, refine, and enhance the Integrated Management System to serve as a foundational framework that promote quality and operational standards. Evaluate potential quality risks and opportunities, and escalate them when deemed appropriate, facilitating timely intervention and resolution. Act as the company representative for notified body and customer audit visits. Manage and deliver both the internal and supplier audit schedule, leading on any non-conformances, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are effectively executed, and outcomes are effectively communicated. Safeguard the integrity of quality systems implementing and scrutinizing compliance with ISO 9001, PED, ASME and ATEX. Play a pivotal role in overseeing the supply chain by conducting audits and reviewing operational practices and systems to ensure compliance with our QMS Standards. Act as a focal point for the training and professional development of all staff members, guaranteeing their comprehensive grasp of quality standards and their direct relevance to overarching business objectives. Ensure that material conforms to statuary regulations for use within rupture disc manufacturing. Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects, employing proven and innovative methodologies. Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in relevant technical field. Trained auditor. Proven expertise in precision engineering and manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining robust quality systems across manufacturing and engineering businesses. Proficiency in change management complemented by strong analytical skills. Accomplished at nurturing and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Exceptional multitasking skills coupled with the ability to efficiently prioritize workflow. Proficient and clear communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with business systems such as ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics). Accomplished presentation skills. Understanding of standards like PED, ASME, and ATEX (equivalent technical standards considered as training will be given). Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques including FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). Familiarity with requirements including APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Proficiency in lean manufacturing tools, enabling streamlined operational processes. The Package: Competitive salary on offer, depending on level of experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Company pension scheme. Private health care. Life assurance. Quarterly bonus scheme potential. Additional benefits.
Our Client is in search of a Project Manager - Key Strategic Planning Key Responsibilities: Draw on expertise and training in project management methodologies to be the driving force behind the planning and delivery of key strategic projects. Manage projects from requirement definition through to implementation, including defining project scope, objectives, costs, benefits, producing high level and detailed project work plans, and co-ordination of implementation within agreed timescales, cost, and quality standards. Manage project teams, including assigning roles and responsibilities to project team members and delegate activities as appropriate. Work closely with others, including Business Analysts, to organise complex information and data to identify underlying issues and their causes and provide solutions to rectifying these, considering factors such as cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, goals and values. Support the Project Sponsor and Project Lead, including organisation of workshops, project meetings and project boards. This may include setting the agenda, facilitation of workshops, chairing project meetings, taking minutes and ensuring all actions are followed up. Ensure that there are effective feedback mechanisms in place by championing a consultative and partnership approach to the development of plans and implementation of change. When required, prepare evidence-based business cases, including the creation of appropriate documentation for submission to the Client's governance process. Work closely with the IT PMO and IT Project Managers to deliver projects, ensuring technical and business change requirements are integrated and developed in collaboration. Identify and agree training needs for each phase of project implementation in order to support effective change management. Identify, assess and monitor risks and impact associated with projects, recommending mitigating actions as appropriate. Create and maintain communication plans targeted to all stakeholders to ensure appropriate consultation, information provision and that there is understanding of all activities being undertaken. Prepare and present reports on project progress to project boards, steering groups, and members of the leadership team, as and when required. Agree and monitor project budgets and resources. Monitor completion of activities ensuring they are completed on time, to appropriate quality and within budget. Ensure that wherever appropriate, best practice across the sector is explored, documented and put forward for implementation. Contribute to the overall development and ways of working of the Strategy Implementation Team. Provide constructive and timely responses to requests from members of the Client's leadership team. Provide ad hoc project management advice and support to colleagues as required. As the needs of the Client change the above job profile, duties and location of the role within the Client will be adjusted accordingly. The location of this role is hybrid, with a minimum of two days working on-site (currently Tuesday and Thursday each week, but subject to change depending on the needs of the business).
23/04/2026
Contractor
Our Client is in search of a Project Manager - Key Strategic Planning Key Responsibilities: Draw on expertise and training in project management methodologies to be the driving force behind the planning and delivery of key strategic projects. Manage projects from requirement definition through to implementation, including defining project scope, objectives, costs, benefits, producing high level and detailed project work plans, and co-ordination of implementation within agreed timescales, cost, and quality standards. Manage project teams, including assigning roles and responsibilities to project team members and delegate activities as appropriate. Work closely with others, including Business Analysts, to organise complex information and data to identify underlying issues and their causes and provide solutions to rectifying these, considering factors such as cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, goals and values. Support the Project Sponsor and Project Lead, including organisation of workshops, project meetings and project boards. This may include setting the agenda, facilitation of workshops, chairing project meetings, taking minutes and ensuring all actions are followed up. Ensure that there are effective feedback mechanisms in place by championing a consultative and partnership approach to the development of plans and implementation of change. When required, prepare evidence-based business cases, including the creation of appropriate documentation for submission to the Client's governance process. Work closely with the IT PMO and IT Project Managers to deliver projects, ensuring technical and business change requirements are integrated and developed in collaboration. Identify and agree training needs for each phase of project implementation in order to support effective change management. Identify, assess and monitor risks and impact associated with projects, recommending mitigating actions as appropriate. Create and maintain communication plans targeted to all stakeholders to ensure appropriate consultation, information provision and that there is understanding of all activities being undertaken. Prepare and present reports on project progress to project boards, steering groups, and members of the leadership team, as and when required. Agree and monitor project budgets and resources. Monitor completion of activities ensuring they are completed on time, to appropriate quality and within budget. Ensure that wherever appropriate, best practice across the sector is explored, documented and put forward for implementation. Contribute to the overall development and ways of working of the Strategy Implementation Team. Provide constructive and timely responses to requests from members of the Client's leadership team. Provide ad hoc project management advice and support to colleagues as required. As the needs of the Client change the above job profile, duties and location of the role within the Client will be adjusted accordingly. The location of this role is hybrid, with a minimum of two days working on-site (currently Tuesday and Thursday each week, but subject to change depending on the needs of the business).
Job Title: Head of IT Location: Worcestershire across 3 sites (predominantly office based with flexibility for remote working of 1 day per week) Reports To: Partner, Head of Finance and Operations Department: Operational Support Direct Reports: 1 1st Line IT Support Technician Role Purpose The Head of IT has full accountability for the firm's information technology environment, ensuring it is secure, resilient, scalable and aligned to the firm's strategic and regulatory objectives. The role will also be responsible for driving the thoughtful and appropriate adoption of AI and automation, ensuring these technologies are used safely, ethically and pragmatically to enhance efficiency, decision making and client service. This is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of the end to end IT estate, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data and third party services. The role is responsible not only for operational stability, but for shaping and delivering the firm's technology roadmap so that technology actively supports business growth, efficiency and risk management. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of IT will plan, prioritise and deliver technology initiatives using robust project management disciplines, ensuring change is well governed, outcomes focused and delivered with minimal disruption to the business. Core Accountabilities The overall performance, security and resilience of the firm's IT estate Ownership and continuous evolution of the business technology stack Delivery of IT and digital change programmes through effective project management Alignment of technology decisions with business strategy, regulatory obligations and operational risk IT governance, supplier performance, investment decisions and technology related risk Driving the responsible use of AI and automation to support efficiency, insight and business growth Key Responsibilities Technology Ownership & Infrastructure Own and manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, cloud services, servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery Ensure systems are secure, reliable, well maintained and capable of scaling with business growth Proactively identify and address performance issues, capacity constraints and technical debt Oversee and coordinate external IT service providers where required Cybersecurity & Data Protection Hold overall accountability for the firm's cybersecurity posture Define, implement and enforce security policies, standards and controls Monitor systems and risks, responding appropriately to threats and incidents Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and industry best practice Act as senior owner for IT related incidents, risk management and remediation Business Applications & Technology Stack Own the selection, implementation, integration and optimisation of core business systems Ensure applications are stable, well integrated and aligned to business processes Manage vendor relationships to maximise value, performance and reliability Ensure users are informed of relevant system changes and improvements IT Strategy, Projects & Change Delivery Define and maintain a clear IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap Translate strategic objectives into clearly scoped, prioritised and well governed IT projects Lead and deliver IT and digital change initiatives using appropriate project management methodologies Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, budgets and stakeholder communication Ensure technology change is delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business outcomes Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Own and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements Ensure backups are robust, current and regularly tested Periodically test recovery processes and implement improvements Vendor, MSP & Contract Management Own the relationship and performance of the outsourced IT Managed Service Provider Manage all third party technology suppliers and service contracts Negotiate and review contracts and SLAs to ensure value, resilience and scalability Ensure contracts are renewed, replaced or exited in a controlled and timely manner Budget, Governance & Compliance Own the IT budget, cost forecasting and investment planning Ensure technology spend delivers clear business value Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures and governance frameworks Prepare for and manage IT audits and regulatory reviews Team Leadership & User Enablement Line manage and develop the 1st Line IT Support Technician Ensure users receive effective, timely and professional IT support Develop and deliver IT training to improve adoption and capability Maintain clear documentation, procedures and user guidance Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (IT Manager, IT Lead or Head of IT) Experience in accountancy, finance or professional services strongly preferred Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and business systems Demonstrable experience of cybersecurity, data protection and risk management Proven track record of delivering IT projects and managing technology change Strong vendor, contract and Managed Service Provider management experience Strong experience of building stakeholder relationships with Senior executives & C Suite. Proven line management, leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and Team Player skills Strong decision making, prioritisation and problem solving abilities Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, CISSP or similar) desirable Personal Attributes Clear ownership mindset with strong accountability Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery focused approach Confident decision maker able to balance risk, cost and business need Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities Able to operate both strategically and hands on when required Working Conditions Full time role, predominantly office based with some remote flexibility Occasional out of hours work for maintenance or critical incidents Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Private Medical Health insurance Life Assurance Group Personal Pension Plan Electric Car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support If you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)
23/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of IT Location: Worcestershire across 3 sites (predominantly office based with flexibility for remote working of 1 day per week) Reports To: Partner, Head of Finance and Operations Department: Operational Support Direct Reports: 1 1st Line IT Support Technician Role Purpose The Head of IT has full accountability for the firm's information technology environment, ensuring it is secure, resilient, scalable and aligned to the firm's strategic and regulatory objectives. The role will also be responsible for driving the thoughtful and appropriate adoption of AI and automation, ensuring these technologies are used safely, ethically and pragmatically to enhance efficiency, decision making and client service. This is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of the end to end IT estate, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data and third party services. The role is responsible not only for operational stability, but for shaping and delivering the firm's technology roadmap so that technology actively supports business growth, efficiency and risk management. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of IT will plan, prioritise and deliver technology initiatives using robust project management disciplines, ensuring change is well governed, outcomes focused and delivered with minimal disruption to the business. Core Accountabilities The overall performance, security and resilience of the firm's IT estate Ownership and continuous evolution of the business technology stack Delivery of IT and digital change programmes through effective project management Alignment of technology decisions with business strategy, regulatory obligations and operational risk IT governance, supplier performance, investment decisions and technology related risk Driving the responsible use of AI and automation to support efficiency, insight and business growth Key Responsibilities Technology Ownership & Infrastructure Own and manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, cloud services, servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery Ensure systems are secure, reliable, well maintained and capable of scaling with business growth Proactively identify and address performance issues, capacity constraints and technical debt Oversee and coordinate external IT service providers where required Cybersecurity & Data Protection Hold overall accountability for the firm's cybersecurity posture Define, implement and enforce security policies, standards and controls Monitor systems and risks, responding appropriately to threats and incidents Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and industry best practice Act as senior owner for IT related incidents, risk management and remediation Business Applications & Technology Stack Own the selection, implementation, integration and optimisation of core business systems Ensure applications are stable, well integrated and aligned to business processes Manage vendor relationships to maximise value, performance and reliability Ensure users are informed of relevant system changes and improvements IT Strategy, Projects & Change Delivery Define and maintain a clear IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap Translate strategic objectives into clearly scoped, prioritised and well governed IT projects Lead and deliver IT and digital change initiatives using appropriate project management methodologies Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, budgets and stakeholder communication Ensure technology change is delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business outcomes Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Own and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements Ensure backups are robust, current and regularly tested Periodically test recovery processes and implement improvements Vendor, MSP & Contract Management Own the relationship and performance of the outsourced IT Managed Service Provider Manage all third party technology suppliers and service contracts Negotiate and review contracts and SLAs to ensure value, resilience and scalability Ensure contracts are renewed, replaced or exited in a controlled and timely manner Budget, Governance & Compliance Own the IT budget, cost forecasting and investment planning Ensure technology spend delivers clear business value Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures and governance frameworks Prepare for and manage IT audits and regulatory reviews Team Leadership & User Enablement Line manage and develop the 1st Line IT Support Technician Ensure users receive effective, timely and professional IT support Develop and deliver IT training to improve adoption and capability Maintain clear documentation, procedures and user guidance Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (IT Manager, IT Lead or Head of IT) Experience in accountancy, finance or professional services strongly preferred Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and business systems Demonstrable experience of cybersecurity, data protection and risk management Proven track record of delivering IT projects and managing technology change Strong vendor, contract and Managed Service Provider management experience Strong experience of building stakeholder relationships with Senior executives & C Suite. Proven line management, leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and Team Player skills Strong decision making, prioritisation and problem solving abilities Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, CISSP or similar) desirable Personal Attributes Clear ownership mindset with strong accountability Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery focused approach Confident decision maker able to balance risk, cost and business need Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities Able to operate both strategically and hands on when required Working Conditions Full time role, predominantly office based with some remote flexibility Occasional out of hours work for maintenance or critical incidents Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Private Medical Health insurance Life Assurance Group Personal Pension Plan Electric Car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support If you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)
Location: North of England (field based) Salary: £60,000.00 + car allowance + commission Summary: Our client is a global logistics provider offering integrated freight, e-commerce and international supply chain solutions. With a strong multimodal network across ocean, air and road, they partner with customers to deliver tailored, commercially viable logistics solutions that drive long-term value. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive (Multimodal) to drive new business growth across their service offerings. This is a consultative, value-led sales role where you will build and manage your own sales pipeline, win new customers, and develop long-term partnerships. You will work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery, while actively challenging and enhancing the service propositions to remain competitive and profitable. Key Responsibilities Drive growth across multimodal services, including Ocean, Air and Road freight Build, manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM systems Prospect and win new customers through lead generation and follow-up activity Manage new customer onboarding to ensure smooth integration into the business Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within the existing customer base Build strong, long-term customer relationships using market insight and business intelligence Prepare and present sales analysis, forecasts and performance reports Act as the main point of contact for allocated customer queries and escalations Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service Attend and lead customer meetings, recording actions and driving outcomes Attend industry events, trade bodies and professional networks Deliver against individual sales objectives and revenue targets Experience: Proven experience in Business Development or commercial sales within logistics or freight forwarding Strong knowledge of multimodal logistics (Ocean, Air & Road) Demonstrated ability to build and convert a sales pipeline Resilient, self-motivated and comfortable working under pressure Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels Customer-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver solutions Strong analytical skills, including forecasting and revenue planning A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
23/04/2026
Full time
Location: North of England (field based) Salary: £60,000.00 + car allowance + commission Summary: Our client is a global logistics provider offering integrated freight, e-commerce and international supply chain solutions. With a strong multimodal network across ocean, air and road, they partner with customers to deliver tailored, commercially viable logistics solutions that drive long-term value. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive (Multimodal) to drive new business growth across their service offerings. This is a consultative, value-led sales role where you will build and manage your own sales pipeline, win new customers, and develop long-term partnerships. You will work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery, while actively challenging and enhancing the service propositions to remain competitive and profitable. Key Responsibilities Drive growth across multimodal services, including Ocean, Air and Road freight Build, manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM systems Prospect and win new customers through lead generation and follow-up activity Manage new customer onboarding to ensure smooth integration into the business Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within the existing customer base Build strong, long-term customer relationships using market insight and business intelligence Prepare and present sales analysis, forecasts and performance reports Act as the main point of contact for allocated customer queries and escalations Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service Attend and lead customer meetings, recording actions and driving outcomes Attend industry events, trade bodies and professional networks Deliver against individual sales objectives and revenue targets Experience: Proven experience in Business Development or commercial sales within logistics or freight forwarding Strong knowledge of multimodal logistics (Ocean, Air & Road) Demonstrated ability to build and convert a sales pipeline Resilient, self-motivated and comfortable working under pressure Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels Customer-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver solutions Strong analytical skills, including forecasting and revenue planning A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build high?quality software that interfaces directly with real?world industrial hardware?This is a senior, hands?on role working across modern service?based platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide.You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long?term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long?term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact.You will be trusted to tackle open?ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice?based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality?driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long?term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure?based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with significant commercial experience (5+ years) Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardware?integrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH272780 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
23/04/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build high?quality software that interfaces directly with real?world industrial hardware?This is a senior, hands?on role working across modern service?based platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide.You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long?term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long?term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact.You will be trusted to tackle open?ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice?based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality?driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long?term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure?based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with significant commercial experience (5+ years) Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardware?integrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH272780 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Role Title: Communications Lead Duration: 3 month contract Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: SC Clearance is desired Role purpose/summary Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement : Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
22/04/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Communications Lead Duration: 3 month contract Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: SC Clearance is desired Role purpose/summary Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement : Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Communication Lead Pay Rate: £447 per day through FCSA Umbrella Location: Telford (Hybrid) Hybrid but additional travel maybe required to other sites Must have active SC clearance Job Description Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
22/04/2026
Contractor
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Communication Lead Pay Rate: £447 per day through FCSA Umbrella Location: Telford (Hybrid) Hybrid but additional travel maybe required to other sites Must have active SC clearance Job Description Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Bristol As an Algorithms Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced technologies and create solutions in the field of Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers! Salary: Circa £45,000 to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We have a number of exciting opportunities for various levels of experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers team. You'll be performing activities including algorithm development and systems studies. This is an exceptional chance to be part of multiple Seeker programmes, including STRATUS - LO and Brimstone, and contribute to the development of Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors. What makes this opportunity truly unique is the scope it offers for innovation and technical growth. You will have the chance to get involved in a variety of systems tasks, driving the technical scope of the programmes. As part of our specialist and diverse team, you will have many opportunities to develop your skills, and be fully supported in doing so. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the industry and technology, and we are committed to helping you build a successful career while working with incredible technologies and products. As part of the role, you will be involved in a number of activities including many of the following: Develop algorithms and ensure they are fit for purpose Conduct studies to identify any enhancements and propose future improvements Collaborate with individuals from various areas of expertise Integrate algorithms within complex Seeker models Undertake system studies and performance analysis Foster innovation, including the use of agile methods, process improvements, and machine learning/AI in our products What we're looking for from you: Essential experience: Algorithm development MATLAB Experience Identification, Planning and Running of investigations to inform systems design Data analysis Desirable experience, but not essential: Modelling and coding (Simulink) Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Experience in forming hypotheses and creating the method to prove them. Technical report writing Machine Learning and AI Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
22/04/2026
Full time
Bristol As an Algorithms Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced technologies and create solutions in the field of Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers! Salary: Circa £45,000 to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We have a number of exciting opportunities for various levels of experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers team. You'll be performing activities including algorithm development and systems studies. This is an exceptional chance to be part of multiple Seeker programmes, including STRATUS - LO and Brimstone, and contribute to the development of Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors. What makes this opportunity truly unique is the scope it offers for innovation and technical growth. You will have the chance to get involved in a variety of systems tasks, driving the technical scope of the programmes. As part of our specialist and diverse team, you will have many opportunities to develop your skills, and be fully supported in doing so. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the industry and technology, and we are committed to helping you build a successful career while working with incredible technologies and products. As part of the role, you will be involved in a number of activities including many of the following: Develop algorithms and ensure they are fit for purpose Conduct studies to identify any enhancements and propose future improvements Collaborate with individuals from various areas of expertise Integrate algorithms within complex Seeker models Undertake system studies and performance analysis Foster innovation, including the use of agile methods, process improvements, and machine learning/AI in our products What we're looking for from you: Essential experience: Algorithm development MATLAB Experience Identification, Planning and Running of investigations to inform systems design Data analysis Desirable experience, but not essential: Modelling and coding (Simulink) Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Experience in forming hypotheses and creating the method to prove them. Technical report writing Machine Learning and AI Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Portfolio Resource Planner - Financial Services - Contract Role Summary We're looking for an experienced Resource Planning Manager/Portfolio Resource Planner to join a Homes & Savings portfolio within a Financial Services environment. There is currently no dedicated planning capacity, and the portfolio needs someone to bring structure, clarity, and a robust plan that links demand (what work is coming) with capacity (resources available) across a mix of technical and business change initiatives. This is a strategic planning role focused on demand, capacity, and resource management-not task management. Contract Details Contract length: 3-6 months Start: ASAP Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Leeds Domain: Financial Services (essential) Key Responsibilities Demand & Capacity Planning Establish and maintain a clear view of demand across the Homes & Savings portfolio (technical + business initiatives). Build and own a capacity model that reflects current availability, constraints, and forecasted needs. Create a credible, integrated resource plan that links demand to capacity and supports portfolio priorities. Identify resource gaps, bottlenecks, and key dependencies; propose options to resolve them. Resource Management & Forecasting Support stakeholders with resource allocation across delivery teams, SMEs, and change initiatives. Produce resource forecasts (short/medium-term) to support decision-making and portfolio governance. Partner with delivery leads and SMEs to ensure planning assumptions are realistic and maintained. Portfolio Planning & Insight Provide strategic insights to portfolio leadership on: Where demand is originating Which skills/capabilities are constrained What trade-offs are required to deliver the plan Help shape and embed a more sustainable planning approach, improving visibility and decision quality. Stakeholder Management Engage and influence a broad set of stakeholders across: Technology delivery Business change/transformation Business SMEs Portfolio/programme leadership Bring a personable, confident style-able to challenge constructively and build strong working relationships quickly. What We're Looking For (Essential) Financial Services background (experience within FS portfolios/programmes). Proven experience in resource planning, demand planning, and capacity modelling in complex environments. Ability to create a strategic resource plan (not simply "plugging" a plan into a template). Experience working across both technical and business change delivery, coordinating resources across both. Strong capability in understanding and modelling: capacity constraints demand drivers skill mix/role-based resourcing Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills-personable, collaborative, and able to work at pace.
22/04/2026
Contractor
Portfolio Resource Planner - Financial Services - Contract Role Summary We're looking for an experienced Resource Planning Manager/Portfolio Resource Planner to join a Homes & Savings portfolio within a Financial Services environment. There is currently no dedicated planning capacity, and the portfolio needs someone to bring structure, clarity, and a robust plan that links demand (what work is coming) with capacity (resources available) across a mix of technical and business change initiatives. This is a strategic planning role focused on demand, capacity, and resource management-not task management. Contract Details Contract length: 3-6 months Start: ASAP Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Leeds Domain: Financial Services (essential) Key Responsibilities Demand & Capacity Planning Establish and maintain a clear view of demand across the Homes & Savings portfolio (technical + business initiatives). Build and own a capacity model that reflects current availability, constraints, and forecasted needs. Create a credible, integrated resource plan that links demand to capacity and supports portfolio priorities. Identify resource gaps, bottlenecks, and key dependencies; propose options to resolve them. Resource Management & Forecasting Support stakeholders with resource allocation across delivery teams, SMEs, and change initiatives. Produce resource forecasts (short/medium-term) to support decision-making and portfolio governance. Partner with delivery leads and SMEs to ensure planning assumptions are realistic and maintained. Portfolio Planning & Insight Provide strategic insights to portfolio leadership on: Where demand is originating Which skills/capabilities are constrained What trade-offs are required to deliver the plan Help shape and embed a more sustainable planning approach, improving visibility and decision quality. Stakeholder Management Engage and influence a broad set of stakeholders across: Technology delivery Business change/transformation Business SMEs Portfolio/programme leadership Bring a personable, confident style-able to challenge constructively and build strong working relationships quickly. What We're Looking For (Essential) Financial Services background (experience within FS portfolios/programmes). Proven experience in resource planning, demand planning, and capacity modelling in complex environments. Ability to create a strategic resource plan (not simply "plugging" a plan into a template). Experience working across both technical and business change delivery, coordinating resources across both. Strong capability in understanding and modelling: capacity constraints demand drivers skill mix/role-based resourcing Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills-personable, collaborative, and able to work at pace.
Comms Lead Clearance required: SC Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Description and Location: 2 days per week in Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Mandated Umbrella We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC Cleared Communications Lead to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations
22/04/2026
Contractor
Comms Lead Clearance required: SC Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Description and Location: 2 days per week in Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Mandated Umbrella We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC Cleared Communications Lead to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations
An Education Provider in South London are seeking an Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to deliver an enhancement and re-platforming programme for their ERP. You will have experience working on similar ERP programmes, preferably on Oracle Fusion and be able to get onsite in South London 3 days a week. The role is an initial 6 month fixed term contract on a salary of around £100,000pa. Responsibilities Portfolio Planning & Control - Owns the integrated delivery plan across the agreed portfolio of initiatives, aligning Oracle Fusion milestones to operational cycles, with clear management of dependencies, tolerances, sequencing, and business readiness. Hands-On Delivery Leadership - Applies deep, practical programme, HCM, Supplier Management Lifecycle, and Finance expertise to actively lead delivery across the portfolio, supporting and constructively challenging internal teams and suppliers to ensure outcomes are achieved, not just managed. HCM Enhancements, Workforce Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of HCM processes, structures, and data to improve workforce visibility, strengthen compliance (including SCR), reduce administrative burden, and enable consistent, efficient people operations. Finance Enhancements, Financial Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of finance processes, controls, and integrations to simplify transactional processing, reduce reconciliation effort, improve financial accuracy, and enable robust payroll-to-GL outcomes. Data Quality & Integrity - Establishes and enforces data standards across HR and Finance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and control through embedded validation, ownership, and reconciliation processes within BAU. Supplier & Partner Management - Holds delivery partners accountable for outcomes across the portfolio, ensuring solutions are fit for live operations, with effective service transition, knowledge transfer, and early life support embedded. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Knowledge & Skills Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Understanding of AS-IS and TO-BE architecture. Effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills Skilled in problem-solving and collaboration Experience Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations. Experience managing deliverables with internal and third-party teams. Proven track record of driving change agendas to realise benefits 10+ years in delivering programmes and change
21/04/2026
Contractor
An Education Provider in South London are seeking an Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to deliver an enhancement and re-platforming programme for their ERP. You will have experience working on similar ERP programmes, preferably on Oracle Fusion and be able to get onsite in South London 3 days a week. The role is an initial 6 month fixed term contract on a salary of around £100,000pa. Responsibilities Portfolio Planning & Control - Owns the integrated delivery plan across the agreed portfolio of initiatives, aligning Oracle Fusion milestones to operational cycles, with clear management of dependencies, tolerances, sequencing, and business readiness. Hands-On Delivery Leadership - Applies deep, practical programme, HCM, Supplier Management Lifecycle, and Finance expertise to actively lead delivery across the portfolio, supporting and constructively challenging internal teams and suppliers to ensure outcomes are achieved, not just managed. HCM Enhancements, Workforce Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of HCM processes, structures, and data to improve workforce visibility, strengthen compliance (including SCR), reduce administrative burden, and enable consistent, efficient people operations. Finance Enhancements, Financial Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of finance processes, controls, and integrations to simplify transactional processing, reduce reconciliation effort, improve financial accuracy, and enable robust payroll-to-GL outcomes. Data Quality & Integrity - Establishes and enforces data standards across HR and Finance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and control through embedded validation, ownership, and reconciliation processes within BAU. Supplier & Partner Management - Holds delivery partners accountable for outcomes across the portfolio, ensuring solutions are fit for live operations, with effective service transition, knowledge transfer, and early life support embedded. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Knowledge & Skills Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Understanding of AS-IS and TO-BE architecture. Effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills Skilled in problem-solving and collaboration Experience Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations. Experience managing deliverables with internal and third-party teams. Proven track record of driving change agendas to realise benefits 10+ years in delivering programmes and change
Senior IT Support Engineer We are seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer with deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise and strong infrastructure support and operations experience to lead on infrastructure management, systems optimisation, and cyber security maturity. This role combines hands-on senior-level support, infrastructure ownership, and security leadership, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services across the organisation. You will act as a technical escalation point, a Microsoft subject matter expert, and a key contributor to our strategic digital roadmap. Key Responsibilities Systems, Infrastructure & Support Operations Provide senior-level technical support and escalation across Microsoft-based infrastructure, acting as the final point of resolution. Lead infrastructure management, integration, automation, and optimisation, ensuring high availability and performance. Own and maintain core Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Exchange, and endpoint environments. Recommend and implement technologies that enhance resilience, security, scalability, and user experience. Maintain high standards of documentation, configuration management, change control, and service continuity. Support and mentor junior engineers, raising overall support capability and operational maturity. Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Microsoft Technologies Expertise Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft 365 administration and support Identity and access management (Entra ID / IAM) Endpoint management and device compliance via Intune Defender XDR and Microsoft security tooling Lead troubleshooting and optimisation of hybrid environments, including on-premise and cloud-integrated systems. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Protection Develop and deliver the organisation's cybersecurity and infrastructure protection roadmap, aligned with standards such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage and optimise security platforms covering: Endpoint protection Identity protection Defender XDR Conditional access and device compliance Lead vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, incident response planning, and recovery testing. Strengthen information governance, data protection, and secure configuration baselines. Own security-focused change control, coordinate penetration testing, and manage remediation activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft support and administration background, with proven experience supporting complex, enterprise Microsoft environments. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and management tools, including Defender XDR, Intune, IAM, and compliance features. Solid infrastructure support experience, including server, endpoint, identity, and cloud-integrated systems. Experience leading or contributing to Cyber Essentials or similar security frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to operate effectively in a hands-on senior support and infrastructure role.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior IT Support Engineer We are seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer with deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise and strong infrastructure support and operations experience to lead on infrastructure management, systems optimisation, and cyber security maturity. This role combines hands-on senior-level support, infrastructure ownership, and security leadership, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services across the organisation. You will act as a technical escalation point, a Microsoft subject matter expert, and a key contributor to our strategic digital roadmap. Key Responsibilities Systems, Infrastructure & Support Operations Provide senior-level technical support and escalation across Microsoft-based infrastructure, acting as the final point of resolution. Lead infrastructure management, integration, automation, and optimisation, ensuring high availability and performance. Own and maintain core Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Exchange, and endpoint environments. Recommend and implement technologies that enhance resilience, security, scalability, and user experience. Maintain high standards of documentation, configuration management, change control, and service continuity. Support and mentor junior engineers, raising overall support capability and operational maturity. Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Microsoft Technologies Expertise Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft 365 administration and support Identity and access management (Entra ID / IAM) Endpoint management and device compliance via Intune Defender XDR and Microsoft security tooling Lead troubleshooting and optimisation of hybrid environments, including on-premise and cloud-integrated systems. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Protection Develop and deliver the organisation's cybersecurity and infrastructure protection roadmap, aligned with standards such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage and optimise security platforms covering: Endpoint protection Identity protection Defender XDR Conditional access and device compliance Lead vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, incident response planning, and recovery testing. Strengthen information governance, data protection, and secure configuration baselines. Own security-focused change control, coordinate penetration testing, and manage remediation activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft support and administration background, with proven experience supporting complex, enterprise Microsoft environments. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and management tools, including Defender XDR, Intune, IAM, and compliance features. Solid infrastructure support experience, including server, endpoint, identity, and cloud-integrated systems. Experience leading or contributing to Cyber Essentials or similar security frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to operate effectively in a hands-on senior support and infrastructure role.
Job Title: PMO Analyst Salary: (phone number removed) Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office Initial assignment duration: 6 months We are actively looking to secure a PMO Analyst to join Experis. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. This is a hands on PMO role - focused on doing the job well rather than leading large teams or setting strategy. What you'll do Own the numbers (Critical) Lead the forecasting and reporting cycle-budgets, actuals, variances-delivered accurately and on time. Partner with Finance and Project Managers to validate inputs, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain a single source of truth. Provide clear, actionable commentary with early warnings and mitigation options for senior leaders. Support month end close, cost tracking, commercial alignment, and audit/compliance readiness. Drive predictability Build and maintain integrated plans, key milestones, and capacity views that align to the financial baseline. Track progress, spot slippage early, and recommend corrective actions backed by data. Raise the bar on governance Run high quality RAID and assurance processes across multiple workstreams. Keep governance artefacts audit ready and contract compliant at all times. Communicate with clarity Create executive ready packs and dashboards that distil complex data into concise, decision ready insights. Build trusted relationships and challenge constructively at all levels. Champion continuous improvement & AI driven efficiency Drive a culture of smarter, faster, more effective delivery by continuously improving PMO processes and standards. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, remove manual effort, and enhance data quality. Champion the adoption and responsible use of AI tools and automation to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, risk visibility, and overall PMO efficiency. Pilot new ways of working, share best practice, and coach colleagues to build confidence and capability in modern PMO tooling. What you'll bring Experience working in a PMO or project support role within programmes or portfolios. Good understanding of financial tracking (budgets, actuals, forecasts, variances). Exposure to month end processes or cost reporting (ownership not required). Solid PMO fundamentals across planning, RAID, governance, and reporting. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Clear communication skills and confidence working with Project Managers and PMO Leads. A professional, reliable approach - someone who can be trusted to get things done properly. Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.
20/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: PMO Analyst Salary: (phone number removed) Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office Initial assignment duration: 6 months We are actively looking to secure a PMO Analyst to join Experis. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. This is a hands on PMO role - focused on doing the job well rather than leading large teams or setting strategy. What you'll do Own the numbers (Critical) Lead the forecasting and reporting cycle-budgets, actuals, variances-delivered accurately and on time. Partner with Finance and Project Managers to validate inputs, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain a single source of truth. Provide clear, actionable commentary with early warnings and mitigation options for senior leaders. Support month end close, cost tracking, commercial alignment, and audit/compliance readiness. Drive predictability Build and maintain integrated plans, key milestones, and capacity views that align to the financial baseline. Track progress, spot slippage early, and recommend corrective actions backed by data. Raise the bar on governance Run high quality RAID and assurance processes across multiple workstreams. Keep governance artefacts audit ready and contract compliant at all times. Communicate with clarity Create executive ready packs and dashboards that distil complex data into concise, decision ready insights. Build trusted relationships and challenge constructively at all levels. Champion continuous improvement & AI driven efficiency Drive a culture of smarter, faster, more effective delivery by continuously improving PMO processes and standards. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, remove manual effort, and enhance data quality. Champion the adoption and responsible use of AI tools and automation to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, risk visibility, and overall PMO efficiency. Pilot new ways of working, share best practice, and coach colleagues to build confidence and capability in modern PMO tooling. What you'll bring Experience working in a PMO or project support role within programmes or portfolios. Good understanding of financial tracking (budgets, actuals, forecasts, variances). Exposure to month end processes or cost reporting (ownership not required). Solid PMO fundamentals across planning, RAID, governance, and reporting. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Clear communication skills and confidence working with Project Managers and PMO Leads. A professional, reliable approach - someone who can be trusted to get things done properly. Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.
Job Title: Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager (ERP Transformation) Location: Croydon, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential extension of 12-18 months) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to lead a complex Oracle Cloud ERP transformation programme covering Finance and HR (HCM). This is a senior delivery role responsible for end-to-end programme ownership, including ERP re-platforming, business process transformation, deployment, and successful transition into business-as-usual (BAU) operations. The role requires strong leadership across delivery teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented and adopted across a large, multi-site organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP programmes (Finance & HCM) Own integrated programme planning, governance, risks, issues, and dependencies Deliver ERP re-platforming and transformation initiatives Lead business process re-engineering (AS-IS / TO-BE) and standardisation Ensure data governance, integrity, and reconciliation across HR and Finance Oversee testing, UAT, cutover, deployment, and early life support Ensure smooth transition into BAU operations and support models Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners effectively Engage and influence senior stakeholders at executive level Drive business readiness, adoption, and operational embedding Key Requirements Proven experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP programmes (Finance and/or HCM) Strong experience in ERP implementation or system re-platforming End-to-end programme delivery experience across full lifecycle Strong stakeholder management at senior leadership level Experience working in large, complex or multi-site organisations Strong vendor / system integrator management experience Experience in testing, deployment, and BAU transition Experience in business process transformation and improvement Desirable Skills PRINCE2 and/or MSP certification Change management experience Experience in public sector, education, or shared services environments Experience in federated or multi-entity organisation rollouts What Success Looks Like Successful delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP transformation programme Strong adoption and embedding of new Finance and HR processes Improved data integrity and operational efficiency Seamless transition into BAU with minimal disruption Standardised processes across multiple business units
20/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager (ERP Transformation) Location: Croydon, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential extension of 12-18 months) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to lead a complex Oracle Cloud ERP transformation programme covering Finance and HR (HCM). This is a senior delivery role responsible for end-to-end programme ownership, including ERP re-platforming, business process transformation, deployment, and successful transition into business-as-usual (BAU) operations. The role requires strong leadership across delivery teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented and adopted across a large, multi-site organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP programmes (Finance & HCM) Own integrated programme planning, governance, risks, issues, and dependencies Deliver ERP re-platforming and transformation initiatives Lead business process re-engineering (AS-IS / TO-BE) and standardisation Ensure data governance, integrity, and reconciliation across HR and Finance Oversee testing, UAT, cutover, deployment, and early life support Ensure smooth transition into BAU operations and support models Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners effectively Engage and influence senior stakeholders at executive level Drive business readiness, adoption, and operational embedding Key Requirements Proven experience delivering Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP programmes (Finance and/or HCM) Strong experience in ERP implementation or system re-platforming End-to-end programme delivery experience across full lifecycle Strong stakeholder management at senior leadership level Experience working in large, complex or multi-site organisations Strong vendor / system integrator management experience Experience in testing, deployment, and BAU transition Experience in business process transformation and improvement Desirable Skills PRINCE2 and/or MSP certification Change management experience Experience in public sector, education, or shared services environments Experience in federated or multi-entity organisation rollouts What Success Looks Like Successful delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP transformation programme Strong adoption and embedding of new Finance and HR processes Improved data integrity and operational efficiency Seamless transition into BAU with minimal disruption Standardised processes across multiple business units
An Education Provider in South London are seeking an Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to deliver an enhancement and re-platforming programme for their ERP. You will have experience working on similar ERP programmes, preferably on Oracle Fusion and be able to get onsite in South London 3 days a week. The role is an initial 6 month fixed term contract on a salary of around 100,000pa. Responsibilities Portfolio Planning & Control - Owns the integrated delivery plan across the agreed portfolio of initiatives, aligning Oracle Fusion milestones to operational cycles, with clear management of dependencies, tolerances, sequencing, and business readiness. Hands-On Delivery Leadership - Applies deep, practical programme, HCM, Supplier Management Lifecycle, and Finance expertise to actively lead delivery across the portfolio, supporting and constructively challenging internal teams and suppliers to ensure outcomes are achieved, not just managed. HCM Enhancements, Workforce Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of HCM processes, structures, and data to improve workforce visibility, strengthen compliance (including SCR), reduce administrative burden, and enable consistent, efficient people operations. Finance Enhancements, Financial Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of finance processes, controls, and integrations to simplify transactional processing, reduce reconciliation effort, improve financial accuracy, and enable robust payroll-to-GL outcomes. Data Quality & Integrity - Establishes and enforces data standards across HR and Finance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and control through embedded validation, ownership, and reconciliation processes within BAU. Supplier & Partner Management - Holds delivery partners accountable for outcomes across the portfolio, ensuring solutions are fit for live operations, with effective service transition, knowledge transfer, and early life support embedded. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Knowledge & Skills Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Understanding of AS-IS and TO-BE architecture. Effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills Skilled in problem-solving and collaboration Experience Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations. Experience managing deliverables with internal and third-party teams. Proven track record of driving change agendas to realise benefits 10+ years in delivering programmes and change
17/04/2026
Contractor
An Education Provider in South London are seeking an Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to deliver an enhancement and re-platforming programme for their ERP. You will have experience working on similar ERP programmes, preferably on Oracle Fusion and be able to get onsite in South London 3 days a week. The role is an initial 6 month fixed term contract on a salary of around 100,000pa. Responsibilities Portfolio Planning & Control - Owns the integrated delivery plan across the agreed portfolio of initiatives, aligning Oracle Fusion milestones to operational cycles, with clear management of dependencies, tolerances, sequencing, and business readiness. Hands-On Delivery Leadership - Applies deep, practical programme, HCM, Supplier Management Lifecycle, and Finance expertise to actively lead delivery across the portfolio, supporting and constructively challenging internal teams and suppliers to ensure outcomes are achieved, not just managed. HCM Enhancements, Workforce Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of HCM processes, structures, and data to improve workforce visibility, strengthen compliance (including SCR), reduce administrative burden, and enable consistent, efficient people operations. Finance Enhancements, Financial Integrity & Efficiency - Leads the re-engineering of finance processes, controls, and integrations to simplify transactional processing, reduce reconciliation effort, improve financial accuracy, and enable robust payroll-to-GL outcomes. Data Quality & Integrity - Establishes and enforces data standards across HR and Finance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and control through embedded validation, ownership, and reconciliation processes within BAU. Supplier & Partner Management - Holds delivery partners accountable for outcomes across the portfolio, ensuring solutions are fit for live operations, with effective service transition, knowledge transfer, and early life support embedded. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Knowledge & Skills Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Understanding of AS-IS and TO-BE architecture. Effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills Skilled in problem-solving and collaboration Experience Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations. Experience managing deliverables with internal and third-party teams. Proven track record of driving change agendas to realise benefits 10+ years in delivering programmes and change
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 45,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build high?quality software that interfaces directly with real?world industrial hardware? This is a senior, hands?on role working across modern service?based platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long?term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long?term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact. You will be trusted to tackle open?ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice?based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality?driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long?term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure?based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with significant commercial experience (5+ years) Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardware?integrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
15/04/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) 45,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to take ownership of architecture, influence technical direction, and build high?quality software that interfaces directly with real?world industrial hardware? This is a senior, hands?on role working across modern service?based platforms and established WPF applications used in demanding automated electrical test environments. You will play a key part in shaping system architecture, driving best practice, and developing robust, maintainable solutions that are relied upon by customers worldwide. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept and design through to delivery and long?term support. Backed by a stable engineering business that continues to invest in new technologies, this role offers long?term career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact. You will be trusted to tackle open?ended technical problems, lead design discussions, and help guide the evolution of both new microservice?based platforms and legacy WPF products. The environment is collaborative, quality?driven, and agile, with projects ranging from short development cycles through to long?term programmes. The Role: Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications using C#, WPF, and modern web technologies such as Vue.js Take a leading role in software architecture and design, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure?based modernisation initiatives Maintain and evolve legacy systems while planning for their future development Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an agile environment Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD processes The Person: Senior Software Engineer with significant commercial experience (5+ years) Strong background in C#, WPF, and modern software design principles (SOLID) Proven experience contributing to or leading architectural decisions Exposure to industrial systems, electronics, or hardware?integrated software is advantageous Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Technical Project Manager Bristol 3-Month Contract Are you a results-driven Technical Project Manager with experience leading large, integrated teams? We are seeking a strong leader for a 3-month contract based in Bristol - Assembly . You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring they provide valid business benefits and transition smoothly into operations. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Coordinate virtual teams of up to 100 people, including external partners and 3rd party suppliers. Planning: Execute E2E project planning, including negotiating and securing necessary resources. Stakeholder Management: Drive open communication with stakeholders up to Director level to solve conflicts and influence outcomes. Financial Oversight: Proactively forecast and manage both Opex and Capex project costs. Delivery: Maintain ownership of project timelines, budgets, and quality criteria from conception to market launch. Key Skills & Experience Proven Leadership: Ability to lead large teams and take decisive action to meet business objectives. Negotiation: Skilled at interlocking project dependencies and securing prioritization. Communication: Capable of driving sustained communication channels within the team and across the wider organization. Organization: Expert planning skills to organize tasks in the correct order to hit deadlines. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
15/04/2026
Contractor
Technical Project Manager Bristol 3-Month Contract Are you a results-driven Technical Project Manager with experience leading large, integrated teams? We are seeking a strong leader for a 3-month contract based in Bristol - Assembly . You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring they provide valid business benefits and transition smoothly into operations. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Coordinate virtual teams of up to 100 people, including external partners and 3rd party suppliers. Planning: Execute E2E project planning, including negotiating and securing necessary resources. Stakeholder Management: Drive open communication with stakeholders up to Director level to solve conflicts and influence outcomes. Financial Oversight: Proactively forecast and manage both Opex and Capex project costs. Delivery: Maintain ownership of project timelines, budgets, and quality criteria from conception to market launch. Key Skills & Experience Proven Leadership: Ability to lead large teams and take decisive action to meet business objectives. Negotiation: Skilled at interlocking project dependencies and securing prioritization. Communication: Capable of driving sustained communication channels within the team and across the wider organization. Organization: Expert planning skills to organize tasks in the correct order to hit deadlines. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid Location: Warwick (2 days onsite per week) Rate: 400- 550 per day or a PAYE salary of 41,548- 50,861 Contract: 6 months with potential for extension Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a talented PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid to join their exciting RFP Functional Services Programme! This programme focuses on the design, mobilisation, and delivery of functional services responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and you could be a vital part of this journey! Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a key role in aligning services with business requirements across multiple projects and workstreams. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with Programme and Workstream Leads, Project Managers, and Programme Planners to drive success. Career Growth: This role offers the chance to enhance your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a high level of visibility and influence. Key Responsibilities: PMO Support: - Contribute to PMO activities and ensure governance compliance. - Maintain tools and systems for planning, reporting, and governance. Planning & Dependency Management: - Maintain and update integrated project plans. - Track inter-project dependencies and manage impacts and risks. Action, Risk & Issue Management: - Coordinate action management across meetings, ensuring timely progress. - Support risk and issue management, facilitating mitigation planning. Programme Reporting & Assurance: - Assist in creating reports, dashboards, and RAID summaries. - Support governance forums with evidence and tracking follow-up actions. Meetings & Stakeholder Support: - Prepare agendas, circulate papers, and coordinate inputs for meetings. - Record minutes and ensure a clear audit trail. Communications & Administration: - Develop and maintain programme communications and updates. - Ensure effective document management and version control. To thrive in this role, you should have: Experience: Proven experience in project or programme support within a structured PMO environment, handling complex programmes with multiple workstreams. Skills: Exceptional organisational skills, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and action management. Communication: A confident communicator who can engage effectively with Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiar with project planning or PPM tools. Education & Certification: Educated to A-level or equivalent, with relevant project/programme management qualifications (PRINCE2 Foundation, MSP Foundation, or similar). What's in It for You? Competitive Pay: Enjoy a daily rate of 400- 550 or a competitive salary. Flexible Work: A hybrid working model with 2 days on-site per week in Warwick. Potential for Extension: Opportunity to extend your contract beyond 6 months based on performance and programme needs. If you're passionate about project management and want to be part of something great, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey in the RFP Functional Services Programme. Join us in making a difference-your next adventure awaits! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
14/04/2026
Contractor
Job Title: PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid Location: Warwick (2 days onsite per week) Rate: 400- 550 per day or a PAYE salary of 41,548- 50,861 Contract: 6 months with potential for extension Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a talented PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid to join their exciting RFP Functional Services Programme! This programme focuses on the design, mobilisation, and delivery of functional services responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and you could be a vital part of this journey! Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a key role in aligning services with business requirements across multiple projects and workstreams. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with Programme and Workstream Leads, Project Managers, and Programme Planners to drive success. Career Growth: This role offers the chance to enhance your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a high level of visibility and influence. Key Responsibilities: PMO Support: - Contribute to PMO activities and ensure governance compliance. - Maintain tools and systems for planning, reporting, and governance. Planning & Dependency Management: - Maintain and update integrated project plans. - Track inter-project dependencies and manage impacts and risks. Action, Risk & Issue Management: - Coordinate action management across meetings, ensuring timely progress. - Support risk and issue management, facilitating mitigation planning. Programme Reporting & Assurance: - Assist in creating reports, dashboards, and RAID summaries. - Support governance forums with evidence and tracking follow-up actions. Meetings & Stakeholder Support: - Prepare agendas, circulate papers, and coordinate inputs for meetings. - Record minutes and ensure a clear audit trail. Communications & Administration: - Develop and maintain programme communications and updates. - Ensure effective document management and version control. To thrive in this role, you should have: Experience: Proven experience in project or programme support within a structured PMO environment, handling complex programmes with multiple workstreams. Skills: Exceptional organisational skills, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and action management. Communication: A confident communicator who can engage effectively with Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiar with project planning or PPM tools. Education & Certification: Educated to A-level or equivalent, with relevant project/programme management qualifications (PRINCE2 Foundation, MSP Foundation, or similar). What's in It for You? Competitive Pay: Enjoy a daily rate of 400- 550 or a competitive salary. Flexible Work: A hybrid working model with 2 days on-site per week in Warwick. Potential for Extension: Opportunity to extend your contract beyond 6 months based on performance and programme needs. If you're passionate about project management and want to be part of something great, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey in the RFP Functional Services Programme. Join us in making a difference-your next adventure awaits! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
As Systems Engineer, you will manage development lifecycle involvement to provide Automated Robotic sample storage systems to deliver cutting edge scientific applications and integrated platforms for biological sample and clinical intelligence. Systems Engineer provide the cohesion and co-ordination between engineering and software disciplines. Developing specifications and leading multidisciplinary teams to clearly communicate the requirements for the Store and capture client requirements. The industries we serve have growing requirements for regulatory quality control (GMP, Medical Devices, ISO etc). The System Engineering role provides opportunity to develop the fully documented lifecycle to support adherence to these standards. What You'll Be Doing Designs, defines and implements complex system requirements for customers and/or prepares studies and analyzes existing systems. Determines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Serves as the primary technical resource for design, manufacture and debug as the product(s) move to completion. Lead a technical team from concept design through to customer delivery and validation. Communications: Co-ordination/cohesion of engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Refrigeration. Direct integration with Test team Communication and project transition with Commissioning and Service Interface with planning and procurement. Involved in Sales Support activities to determine user requirements and develop special features. Customer liaison during projects, providing the main technical contact. What You'll Bring Degree level education in an Engineering discipline Experience in a similar role. System level thinking Prior involvement in projects from design to validation Excellent communications and presentations skills Organisational and Co-ordination skills Project planning (Microsoft Project) MS Office including PPT and Visio Experienced with 3D CAD or AutoLab Specification Writing advantageous
14/04/2026
Full time
As Systems Engineer, you will manage development lifecycle involvement to provide Automated Robotic sample storage systems to deliver cutting edge scientific applications and integrated platforms for biological sample and clinical intelligence. Systems Engineer provide the cohesion and co-ordination between engineering and software disciplines. Developing specifications and leading multidisciplinary teams to clearly communicate the requirements for the Store and capture client requirements. The industries we serve have growing requirements for regulatory quality control (GMP, Medical Devices, ISO etc). The System Engineering role provides opportunity to develop the fully documented lifecycle to support adherence to these standards. What You'll Be Doing Designs, defines and implements complex system requirements for customers and/or prepares studies and analyzes existing systems. Determines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Serves as the primary technical resource for design, manufacture and debug as the product(s) move to completion. Lead a technical team from concept design through to customer delivery and validation. Communications: Co-ordination/cohesion of engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Refrigeration. Direct integration with Test team Communication and project transition with Commissioning and Service Interface with planning and procurement. Involved in Sales Support activities to determine user requirements and develop special features. Customer liaison during projects, providing the main technical contact. What You'll Bring Degree level education in an Engineering discipline Experience in a similar role. System level thinking Prior involvement in projects from design to validation Excellent communications and presentations skills Organisational and Co-ordination skills Project planning (Microsoft Project) MS Office including PPT and Visio Experienced with 3D CAD or AutoLab Specification Writing advantageous