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Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple housing maintenance contracts, ensuring performance, safety, quality and profitability targets are met. You’ll manage operatives and subcontractors, ensuring that works are completed on time, to specification, and to Axis’s high standards. The role combines operational delivery, client management and people leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. This role supports our long-term partnership with Citizen Housing , one of the Midlands longest serving housing providers. We deliver reactive, planned and disrepair works across thousands of homes, keeping properties safe, comfortable and well-maintained, using modern digital systems to keep work flowing smoothly. Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of multiple repairs and maintenance contracts across housing portfolios. Manage and motivate teams of operatives and subcontractors to achieve KPIs, quality, compliance and safety targets. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders. Oversee contract performance, financial results, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Monitor progress, quality and specification compliance through site inspections and performance reviews. Manage resources, programming and workflow to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption to residents. Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and company procedures. Chair progress meetings, deliver toolbox talks and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Oversee contract variations, valuations and documentation, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Support commercial teams with forecasting, profitability reviews and business planning. Lead, mentor and develop your teams to achieve excellence in service delivery. Promote sustainability, compliance and equal opportunity across all operations. About You You’re a results-focused leader with strong contract or operations management experience, and the ability to balance commercial performance with excellent service delivery. You have a solid technical understanding of repairs and maintenance and the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients, residents and your teams. Proven experience as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager) within social housing or property maintenance. Formal qualification and/or trade background within the construction industry. Strong understanding of repairs, maintenance and operational management principles. Proven ability to manage budgets, performance KPIs and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of building safety, Health & Safety and compliance standards (IOSH / SMSTS / CSCS / Scaffold Management desirable). Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills. IT literate with experience using management systems and reporting tools. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites. Clean DBS. What We Offer Salary up to £60,000 depending upon experience Car Allowance 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee Long-service awards at key milestones Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing One paid volunteer day each year Ongoing training, development and real career progression, Axis promotes from within Why Axis CLC? Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Comprehensive health cash plan Flexible working options Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance Early finish on Fridays Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision About Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. What does the role look like? As a Delivery Assurance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring delivery commitments are met across Machining & Special Process. You'll provide operational and administrative leadership, using KPIs to drive performance and recovery plans, while working cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to support production ramp ups and new product introductions. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to managers and teams Drive delivery performance through KPI tracking (e.g. parts booked to stores, recovery hours) Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture actions and ensure follow-up Prepare reports, manage data, and track performance against safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity targets Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and partners Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to support NPI and production ramp-upsWhat will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Proven experience using KPIs and data to drive operational performance and delivery Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Desirable skills: Strong working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials and quality systems Manufacturing environment experience Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) Proactive, solution-focused and adaptable to change Professional, reliable and discreet High attention to detail and accuracy Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 250 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Category & Revenue Management Controller, this role leads the improvement and governance of commercial processes, reporting and data flows across Pricing, Promotions, Income, Range and Space, whilst supporting the Trading team. Shapes and prioritises the commercial systems roadmap, focusing on workflows, data integrity and user experience. Provides high quality analysis and insight to support commercial decision making. Accountable for end‑to‑end process integrity, data quality, governance standards and reporting accuracy across Commercial, ensuring consistency and strong ways of working. Key Responsibilties: Process & Control Own the end to end commercial process map (pricing, promotions, income, range & space), clarifying hand offs, SLAs and controls. Reduce failure points and rework through simpler workflows, clear ownership, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain strong data quality and control, applying practical checks and reconciliations, resolving issues with data owners, and feeding root cause fixes back into processes/SOPs. Reporting & Insight Lead delivery of the core reporting suite (sales & margin, price index, promo effectiveness, income position, compliance, range/space insight). Turn reporting into actionable insight with clear commentary, drivers, and recommended actions. Establish and track a small set of process KPIs (e.g., promo setup accuracy, data error rates, cycle times, on‑time reporting). Systems Roadmap (non‑tech ownership) Shape and maintain the commercial systems roadmap focused on workflow improvements, data integrity, and user experience. Commercial lead for integration of AFB supplier contracts into our commercial systems, working with Tech and system suppliers to ensure accuracy and strong governance. Change & Adoption Lead UAT, training and adoption for reporting/process changes; keep documentation (process maps, data definitions, reporting logic) up to date. Work cross‑functionally (Category, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Store Ops and IT) to embed changes and measure benefits. Leadership Manage, coach and develop team of Commercial Process Managers; set clear objectives, standards and development plans. Generic Responsibilities: Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times. Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the GDPR. Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity. Comply with all legislative and Health & Safety requirements. Person Specification: Proven experience improving commercial processes and reporting within a retail and wholesale trading environment. Strong analytical capability; able to convert complex data into clear, decision‑ready insight. Demonstrable experience of governance and controls (e.g., pricing/promo rules, income checkpoints, audit trails). Expertise in Excel and confidence with BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) to design and iterate practical reporting. Skilled in requirements definition, UAT, and change adoption — working with Tech to deliver enhancements without owning build. Excellent stakeholder management across Commercial, Finance and IT; concise communicator who can challenge constructively. Confident communicator with solid PowerPoint skills. Organised and delivery focused, able to run recurring cycles while driving improvements at pace. Desirable Experience with pricing/promo/contract management or space/range tools. Exposure to process mapping and continuous improvement methods. Experience leading/mentoring analysts. What's in it for you? Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Cycle to work scheme Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development opportunities Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages Flexible working hours opportunity Excellent additional benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’ 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme Long Service Awards Join us in making a difference through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence. Inclusive environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You may have experience of the following: Commercial Operations Manager, Commercial Performance Manager, Head of Commercial Reporting, Head of Commercial Operations & Systems, Commercial Process Improvement Manager, Senior Commercial Insights Manager, Commercial Excellence Lead, Commercial Governance Manager, Business Process & Reporting Lead, Senior Manager – Pricing, Promotions & Processes, Commercial Systems & Data Integrity Manager, Commercial Transformation Lead, and Continuous Improvement Manager. REF-(Apply online only)

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? You will work closely with the wider Aftermarket team to ensure that Engineering is supporting the growth of the Aftermarket business, maintaining our outstanding reputation for customer service, and putting the safety of our products as our number one priority. You will oversee teams in each of the sites, providing leadership and guidance as well as setting the vision, strategy and objectives that they will work to. You will also work closely with other areas, such as Business Development, Customer Services, Field Service Representatives and Maintenance Operations. Your voice will ensure that the technical and regulatory requirements are respected throughout the business, but you will also ensure that the commercial and business development objectives are supported by the Engineering strategy. You will also be responsible for executing activities to time, cost and quality measures, and will be a key decision-maker in Engineering resource management, budgeting and forecasting and schedule definition. You will be a good people manager across international borders; fostering a sense of community and cohesion in the Aftermarket Engineering teams, coaching managers of managers and individual contributors, supporting the development of our talent, being candid but fair with feedback and acting with empathy in all situations. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? *Demonstrate confident executive presence as the Aftermarket Engineering focal facing out to senior leadership and executive leadership team as well as senior leaders in the customer base. *Monitor the technical support of all products in both the Safran MROs and the field - Take action where help is required. *Be responsible for resource management - liaison with Engineering Site Leads to ensure projects are adequately resourced. Identify and resolve gaps with Senior Management and manage succession plans with each Site Lead. *Provide oversight of financial & budgetary controls - Actively manage Aftermarket Engineering costs. *Oversee the development of an Aftermarket technology roadmap aligned to business development and strategic plans. *Oversee the development of Aftermarket engineers including providing mentoring, leading individual Performance Connection (PC) discussions and engineering Leadership Development Reviews (LDR) *Proactively engage and lead the team through the deployment of CMS and the Collins cultural path, advocating the company values in all aspects of everything you do. *Improve Engineering productivity through Continuous Improvement . *Ensure process adherence and compliance to internal, regulatory and customer requirements, in particular ensuring full compliance with the Safety Management System and participation in the Product Safety Review Board. *Establish strategic relationships with customers developing technical relationships in support of new business opportunities. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: *Proven ability to set vision, lead multi site engineering teams, and represent Engineering confidently to senior and executive leadership. *Deep understanding of engineering processes, product safety, compliance, regulatory requirements, and Safety Management Systems. *Demonstrated success managing managers, developing talent across international sites, and overseeing resource planning, budgeting, and performance. Desirable skills: *Experience building technical relationships with customers and supporting business development activities. *Familiarity with Lean, CMS deployment, or similar CI methodologies to drive engineering efficiency. *Understanding of product lifecycle support, field service needs, and aftermarket engineering environments. *Experience managing budgets, controlling engineering costs, and linking engineering strategy to commercial goals. *Ability to work effectively with Business Development, Customer Services, Field Service Representatives, and Operations. *Experience leading teams through organisational or cultural change initiatives. *Ability to develop and oversee a long term engineering or aftermarket technology roadmap

The project buyer will manage procurement activities and supplier relationships within assigned projects, ensuring cost‑effective purchasing, timely delivery, and alignment with project goals. This role requires strong supply chain, negotiation, and project management skills, while professionally representing the procurement function and driving cost‑saving initiatives throughout the contract lifecycle. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. They are recognised for their expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to their clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable company in Wolverhampton. Description Work with Engineering to mutually agree appropriate available material specifications and confirm that material will be sourced to a reasonable time and cost and highlight where possible the material that can be purchased pre-order to secure delivery. Identify critical/safety related long lead items, determine and ensure sufficient early supplier engagement to minimise downstream risks and recommend appropriate sub-contracting strategy with Procurement & Project Buyer Manager where appropriate. Manage subcontractor /supplier contract lifecycle, expediting with regular reviews with the supply chain, updating and reports from the project procurement plan ensuring delivery 'Right First Time', in full and to the agreed cost. Manages variations and change control with the subcontractor /supplier contracts in line with head contract and in agreement with the Projects and Commercial Manager. Work in a team environment with Projects and Quality Department in managing the supply chain, including management/close out of non-conformance reports. Must monitor and review the trending of technical queries (TQ's) on a bi-weekly basis to verify reduction in TQ's and report to Supply Chain Development Manager. Where trend displays an upward move then report on reasoning. Part of the 'Make v Buy' Team, supporting the analysis of 'Make v Buy' costing data. Assess, manage and mitigate subcontractor /supplier risks that could contribute to supply chain disruptions. Regular reporting to the Project Manager on the performance of the subcontractors and/or suppliers. Support, challenge, and advise all stakeholders, ensuring that the best commercial outcomes are delivered in line with the project. Work to harness innovation and add value to deliver a strong focus on customer service. Monitor procedural controls and adherence to policies with all colleagues in order to deliver compliant service within risk parameters and benchmarking standards for customers. Ensure that decisions and recommendations are based on data, benchmarking and relevant consultation. Foster strong supplier relationships that lead to long-term partnerships and continuous improvement. Support to tenders as and when required, engaging with supply chain through early supplier/partner engagement in a formal tendering process ensuring on time and high-quality responses for bid input. Work with wider procurement team to develop and execute Continuous Improvement Activities (CSIP).Profile A successful Project Buyer should have: Knowledge of project life cycles, timelines, budgets, and how procurement integrates with overall project delivery. Industry-specific knowledge not necessarily required, but a good understand on materials, products, or services commonly procured in an Energy or Construction industry would be ideal. Familiarity with contract terms, conditions, and legal requirements for procurement, with the ability to negotiate favourable agreements. Experience in NEC3 / NEC4 form of contract ideal. Expertise in cost-saving measures such as strategic sourcing, demand management, and price negotiation. Competence in managing supplier relationships, including evaluating supplier performance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks. At least 3 to 5 years in a purchasing position managing suppliers, ideally within a project-based environment. Either BA Degree qualified and working towards MCIPS qualification or MCIPS qualified. IT Literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Strong communication skills both oral and written. Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels, internal and external to the organisation. Understanding of Engineering Drawings and Technical knowledge of Metallurgical properties is ideal.Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum. Opportunity to work within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. Permanent position based in Wolverhampton. Supportive and professional work environment. Opportunities for career progression and development.If you are a motivated individual with a passion for procurement, this role in Wolverhampton could be your next career move. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Project Buyer in the Energy & Natural Resources industry